Author`s note: Sorry for the late update! Anyway here is chapter 3! :)

Disclaimer: I do not own vocaloid...and well you the rest

Chapter 3: Are you alright now?

He sat there simply staring the keys. He couldn`t bring himself to play. He just sat there simply staring, not moving. The room that was usually bathe in warmth whenever he`d play was suddenly cold. For a year now he same by the music room to play almost every day. His tormentors never bother to torture him there for it was near the student council room. It became a haven where he`d hide out until he was sure they were gone, or at least until he could pick himself up again.

Today though he couldn`t bring himself to play. Kaito sat there silently just staring at the keys where his fingers usually danced in. He couldn`t bring himself to press a single key. Suddenly everything seemed to be weighting down on him; pulling him down further, to slowly drown him. He was still falling, rolling down that steep hill where he was sure where a river would await to swallow him, to drown him.

"Daijobu desu ka?" a voice suddenly asked, "Won`t you play?"

He turned his eyes to the blonde who was entering the room. The child`s blonde strands where tied into a high ponytail and his hair seemed spikier the last time he saw him. The gakuran was still neatly worn. Cerulean eyes were twinkling at him as the blonde child smiled. the teddy bear hugged tightly near his chest.

Kaito frowned, "Daijobu desu yo." He replied automatically, "and no I won`t."

The child pouted, "but I like hearing you play." He whined.

"You have never heard me play." The blunette claimed.

"I did to!" the other protested, "Kiyoteru-san would sometimes bring me to the student council room whenever he`s busy. Lily-san is very kind but watching her do student council work is boring so sometimes I`d walk these halls and someone would be playing a piano while singing." The child explained. "The voice was beautiful and the music always flowed! It was like magic!" the child complimented.

Kaito stared at the young teen. Never in his life had he realize that someone was listening to him play. It shocked him that someone actually heard him, praise him even. Somehow the cold room became warm as the child`s smile grew wider. Slowly the child approached the piano and sat beside the blunette. He let the teddy bear rest on his lap as his small fingers started pressing keys.

The song was slow and gentle. The blonde's hands were small and yet he had no difficulty pressing unto the keys. Thin fingers were dancing to the music. Cerulean orbs hidden as the owner closed his eyes in concentration. It mesmerized Kaito, the light from the widows were giving the child some kind of glow, as if an angel playing the harp. It was almost beautiful

The child opened his mouth and began to sing, his angelic voice filling the room. Kaito could only stare and listen. The child`s voice was over power the song that was currently playing on his headphones. The room became even warmer, brighter even. It felt so different from when he first arrived there, seated by himself simply staring at the keys. And this child brought everything alive.

When the child finished he opened his eyes, those cerulean orbs were twinkling when he offered the blunette a smile. Kaito couldn`t help himself he smiled back in return.

"Nii-san always taught me how to play the piano and nee-chan loves to sing with me." The boy started to say, "But I like Sempai`s voice better! And your playing simply move me." He grinned.

Kaito couldn`t help but blushed, "don`t lie."

"I don`t lie." The other replied, "Even teddy agrees with me!" he exclaimed as he stared lovingly at the bear.

"How old are you?" Kaito asked, "And you still have that bear."

"I`m fourteen! I`m a senior in my junior high." He said proudly.

Kaito couldn`t help himself he chuckled, "aren`t you a bit too small to be in junior high?"

The other huffed, "Mou! Even senpai! nee-san is already teasing me since I`m only about her height!" he pouted, "and we`re twins too but shouldn`t I be taller."

"You`ll grow." Kaito said, "Eventually." He teased.

"What about you Senpai?" the child ignored the jab, "what age are you?"

"Sixteen." Kaito answered, "`I`m already in my second year of high school."

The child blinked before saying, "What`s your name senpai?"

The blunette sighed, "Shion Kaito."

"Can I call you Kaito?" the child asked.

Kaito frowned at the disrespect but nonetheless replied, "Sure whatever kid."

"I`m not a kid!" the other huffed, "my name is Len!" he introduced, "and this is teddy!"

"Aren`t you too old to be bringing teddy bears?" Kaito asked.

The child frowned before staring down at his bear, "but teddy`s been my friend ever since nii-san gave him to me." He hugged the stuff animal closer, "he`s my best friend."

The older teen stared guiltily, "I`m sorry I didn`t mean to make you upset." He awkwardly patted Len`s head.

"It`s fine Kaito-senpai!" the child chirped. Then suddenly grabbed unto his senpai`s arm. "Come on Kaito let`s go!"

"What the-?" he barely had time to react as the child grabbed the older teen`s bag and started dragging the reluctant blunette out of the room.

"Wa-wai-" Kaito started to speak.

"Don`t worry!" the child called back, "we`re the only ones left…except for Kiyoteru-san and Lily-san!" he started dragging Kaito down the stairs, "They`re doing patrol so the three meanies are gone."

The child dragged him down the stairs, across the hall and out the building. He didn`t stop even when they were out of school premises. Kaito stopped struggling but simply let the child drag him to go knows where. Kaito dully noted that they were going the way to his own. He recognized the streets, in a bit they would be crossing the nearby ice cream parlour where Miku and he last met.

When they passed by the said establishment, Kaito couldn`t help but frown, he suddenly missed the teal haired girl. She was his only friend and now he`s alone. Suddenly the middle school student stopped dragging him and his eyes landed into a deserted playground. It was in top condition, the children must have went home when they realize the sun was about to set. The blonde let go of his arm and sat on the swing. Without invitation Kaito sat on the swing beside the blonde.

"Nee! Kaito-senpai hold teddy for a second, okay?" and the blonde dumped the bear on his lap before running off.

The blunette only watched the other go, shocked at the sudden turn of events. He frowned and then stared at the bear. It was a little worn out; it must have bear years old. But he duly noted that the bear is still taken care of, as if treasured. The blonde must have loved that bear. He kept staring at it.

"Here!" someone exclaimed and Kaito looked up for his face to be greeted by a cone of ice cream.

"What?" he stared at the blonde blankly.

"Ice cream!" the boy cheered, "it`s yours."

Kaito slowly took the offered treat and smiled, "thank you."

"Are you alright now?" the blonde asked.

Kaito shook his head, "No not yet."

And they sat in silence; basking in the comfort they seemed to have brought each other.

Hey Kai-chan!

I`m sorry if I haven`t written in a while! Work is killing me T^T

No! I did not torment him! And now he was not traumatized. You`re so mean to me Kai-chan! T^T

And no it isn`t ice cream! How would I be able to send Ice cream? It would melt! But I sent you presents! I got some for your siblings! So make sure you share!

I hope you`re doing well! Tell me if something is wrong, okay?

Have to go now…but remember run to me when something is wrong.

Love

Miku

P.S. And make sure you eat something healthy DX you might be stuffing yourself with ice cream again!

It has been a week since Miku last wrote to him. He barely noticed.

After his interaction with the blonde his heart felt somewhat lighter. He can`t put his finger on it but somehow he felt that something in him was changing. Something was bubbling in his chest. It was not the usual churning that he feels in his stomach or the struggling feeling beneath his skin. It was different somehow.

He couldn`t help but be a bit honest with his friend.

Dear Miku,

I understand. Work must be very busy then.

Yeah I don`t believe you. I remember my siblings` faces when you first met them. You torment all things that look cute and cuddly.

But I want ice cream! Fine whatever but it better be good.

Actually things aren`t so fine, but don`t worry there`s no problem.

Take care.

Love

Kaito.
P.S. Only if you stop stuffing your face with leeks XP

Author`s note: Hahaha I fell in love with some of the other deviations of Kaito and I couldn`t help but give him siblings, don`t worry they`re also important for his character development.

Anyway I edited chapter 2 since I noticed I had a lot of typos.

By the way translations:

Daijobu desu ka? - Are you alright?

Daijobu desu yo. - I`m alright