Chapter Fourrrr~
"So who is the culprit?
You know the answer to that question!
Because it happened,
In front of your own eyes.
So who is the culprit?
It's the person standing in front of you,
So, just said that name.
Say my name!"
-Len. The Riddler Who Can't Solve Riddles.
The same day in the next class I sat thinking things over. What did Akaito really mean? He didn't even know me that well. Well that doesn't really prove anything because I don't really like Kaito and I like him... Ugh! I don't like him! I hit myself on the head feeling stupid.
"Miss Hatsune!" Kiyoteru-sensei yelled. "Stand up!" I quickly stood. "What is something that the Great Roman Empire invented that we still use today?" I stared at him.
"I'm sorry I don't know the answer, sir."
He sighed. "Sit down. The answer is concrete." He walked over to the other side of the classroom and started interrogating other students with questions. I sighed, but suddenly saw a note flicked on my desk. I looked around and quickly opened it up.
What's wrong Miku-chan? Your usually really good at history?
-Len.
I grabbed my pencil and quickly wrote back: Oh Lenny, so much stuff is confusing me. It's okay though, don't worry (:
-Miku.
I quickly handed it over to him. I looked over to the green haired boy. I was willing to bet money that he was related to Kaito and Akaito. His hair was sorta messy like Akaito's but his face was soft and sweet looking like Kaito's. He also seemed to have a very shy personality. I've never really saw him talking to anyone. Then again I didn't really stick around the classroom longer than I needed too.
Len's note found it's way back to my desk.
Okay(: I hope everything works out. If you ever need to talk to me, I'll be here. By the way, why are you staring at Nigaito ?"
I quickly wrote back. Who is that?
Seconds later the note was back:
Nigaito is Kaito-nii's younger brother. I didn't reply but I mentally gave myself twenty dollars for being right. I would have to talk to him sometime. See what his real personality was like. Soon the bell rang ending the day. I walked with Len and Rin to our music gathering when somebody I'd hoped to avoid for a while was there.
"Akaito? What are you doing here?" He just smiled at me.
Kaito answered for him. "Oh he is walking home with Meiko and me today so he's just gonna hang around while we practice." Still not feeling comfortable with this, I was forced to take the seat next to him. Akaito on my right, Kaito on my left... This was weird.
"Hey Nii-san, I have an idea." Kaito looked up. "Why don't I pick a song for someone to sing?" He looked at me as he said this. I felt my heart sink. He wrote most of the songs for this place, so he'd probably pick a very embarrassing one for me to sing. Probably Romeo and Cinderella. Or worse make me sing it to Kaito! "I mean you guys sound great. There is no doubt in my mind that you are going to do excellent at the festival."
"What did you have in mind Akaito?" He asked.
Akaito grabbed the stack of music and flipped through a couple of sheets until he found the piece he was looking for. "Here why don't you sing this to Miku-chan, Nii-san." He handed me a piece called "Cantarella." When Akaito handed the sheet to Kaito I saw his face flush a little.
"Akaito, I can't sing this!"
"Why not?" I asked genuinely curious.
Kaito stuttered. "Well, um the story-line is, well uh... not appropriate."
"What is the story-line?" I asked never looking down at my paper.
Kaito looked like he was having trouble picking out words so Akaito spoke up. "Don't worry Nii-san I got this. See Miku I'm gonna use names here. Um Miku as the women, Kaito as the man, and Len as the man Miku is betrothed too and Rin as Len's brother." He smiled. "That way everyone can relate to it!" I saw Meiko give a shift out of the corner of my eye at the fact that she wasn't included in everyone. Yet Akaito still went on. "You and Kaito have been friends since kids and Kaito has always loved you. But Len asks you to marry him first. You agree, but Kaito poisons you into thinking you are in love with him and he rapes you. Well technically it wasn't rape because at the time you were willing." I felt my face heat up. How could he be so straight-forward! Especially since he was using our names! I saw Kaito had a little hint of pink in his cheeks as well. However Akaito continued on. "But when the poison wears off you go on and marry Len anyway. Kaito is forced into killing Len in the end and Kaito becomes your second husband. But Rin kills Kaito for killing her brother Len. So Kaito dies and you are left a widow."
I was silent for a moment. "That sounds very tragic."
Akaito nodded in agreement. "Yes, what a very sad life you have Miku-chan."
"Akaito, that isn't her real life. Let's just sing the song." Akaito snickered. I looked down at the music, Kaito started.
He cleared his throat and began.
(A/N: I am going to do all the song's lyrics, if you don't want to read them, than just skip over the part in italics.)
"Staring back at you, Staring back at me, Locked inside our own closed off world. Acting oblivious, but yet we both pretend, our intoxication will be sensed.
As time passes by, I fell that my heart, Must keep hidden, So I may approach you. I heave a sigh, because around you, I feel far from myself.
In an ordinary feeling of love, my heart pounds, And I, Will set up my trap for you. Even though I'm eagerly after you, I won't, leave fingerprints behind.
Things are not this clear, my words are all sincere, and you begin letting your guard down. It's something you should know, of such a dangerous liquid. I expect you to drink every last drop.
Rusting from time, The chains fall apart, You run away, With no place to go. The more seconds... ...echo by... The more you try to fight.
Let me just say that inside of you, I see myself, hiding in your memories. To be linked with the scent of your fear, Makes me feel quiet unsure of my choices.
In an ordinary feeling of love, my heart pounds. And I, will set up my trap for you. Even though I'm eagerly after you, I hear,
"Make me yours."
Let me just say that inside of you I see myself, hiding in your memories. To be linked with the scene of your smile,
makes me feel so very in love with you. "
I stared at him as he finished. It felt as if we were really the people in the story. As if I was in there, and he was telling me all of this. I couldn't explain the feeling. It was, kind of, scary in a way.
But the only thing I could think of to say was, "Great job..." He let out what seemed to be a sigh of relief. "Um, excuse me for a moment." I quickly got up and ran out of them room. I turned the corner and ran down the hall.
I didn't know why but I was feeling overly emotional. Why did that song hit me so hard? I bet if Len had sang it, I wouldn't have acted the same way. So what was it with Kaito and that song?
"Miku-chan! Wait up!" I heard someone yell. It sounded like Rin's voice. I didn't stop though. I couldn't. If she saw the tears in my eyes, she would only ask questions. Questions that I couldn't answer. Not because I didn't want to, but because I myself didn't know the answers. By the time I had gotten near the computer club's room I could run anymore. I leaned up against the wall and sunk down. Rin finally caught up with me, breathing heavily.
"What- is- u-p with you- You run- really fast." She took a moment to try and catch her breath before she started speaking again. By the time that Rin could breathe normally, and the white bow on her head stopped bouncing, Kaito had caught up with us.
I couldn't look at him, I hid my face in my hands.
"Miku-chan, what's wrong? Did my singing upset you?" I shook my head. He knelled down in front of me. "What's wrong Miku-chan?"
I couldn't lie to him. Nor could I not answer his question.
"I don't know." I finally answered. "It's just the song... It seemed so real. It felt like I went through everything you said, and that I was really in love with you. But knowing that Rin was going to kill you soon made me feel extremely scared and sad." I held back my tears. I wouldn't cry in front of him. He patted me on the back.
"That's called getting into character. You got into the character of the girl, probably because Akaito used your name. It's okay, the story isn't real."
It's more real than you think. I finally admitted to myself. I sighed and sat there for a few minuets. Then I looked up at Kaito. He tilted his head a little to the side wondering if I had a question. I just smiled at him, and said, "Thanks." He smiled back. That beautiful smile of his, that would never reach me. To be honest, it seemed as if things were swapped. Like I was the boy in the story trying to get Kaito to fall in love with me, but he was already dating Meiko... It's as if the story was real.
None the less I stood. "I think I'll be going home now... Tell the others I'm okay. Plus it's getting late. Mikuo probably won't believe another "Sleeping in the park" story." I gave off a chuckle all though I felt like doing anything but laughing. Rin nodded and left but Kaito stayed behind. He looked at me for a moment, studying me. But soon he turned around and followed Rin. I sighed and walked out the nearest door.
I started to walk towards the front gate, but I had this feeling like I should go back to the music room. I don't know why I had that feeling but it felt as if I should. But something was also telling me to not let others see that I was there. Suddenly I remembered the window Akaito had pointed out earlier today. I quickly rushed around to the back of the school and snuck up to the window.
Lucky for me, it was slightly opened so I could hear everything being said on the inside.
I looked up just enough to see Akaito, Kaito and Meiko still in the room.
"Hey Akaito, do you mind waiting for us at the front gate I need to talk to Kaito about something." Meiko said. Akaito just gave one of his big smiles and walked out of the room. Meiko turned to Kaito and looked serious.
"I know what you're thinking." Kaito said.
Meiko shook her head. "Don't start it. Don't start caring. Do you not remember what happened last time you truly started caring?"
Kaito's eyes darkened with a rage I had never seen before. "You promised you wouldn't ever bring that up!" He clenched his fists.
"You also promised that if I promised to never tell, you would only care about me." Meiko said looking at him, challenging. Her eyes turned from aggressive to needy. "Only love me Kaito." She said in a softer voice. "Because I really love you..." Kaito didn't say anything. He just looked at her. Eventually though, he put his hand on her cheek and kissed her gently.
ZoMg WfT Lawl. Yeah, this was actually a lot longer than I thought it would be LOL. I also didn't expect to make him sing Cantarella so quickly. It just sort of came up LoL.
I wish I had those kinds of feelings lol. If I did, I'd be a spy :D Loljk.
Anyways, I hope you enjoy~
The song used was called Cantarella by Kaito.
See you soon! (:
