A/N: I'm kinda in a random mood.So this might not be the best chapter... cause it just might not be... Anyway, that's not what I'm here to write about. But first as always, I want to remind you to tell me what you think, and be honest. If you hate it, say so. If you love it, say so. I know I'm starting to sound like a broken record, but that's the way life is. Anyway, here's the next chapter, and if you don't like it...well I'm not forcing you to read it. Anyway, on with the story, after a message from our sponsor!

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Learning to Love

Rain's POV

Time seemed to progress slowly, until the first light of day peaked over the horizon. I'd stayed outside, watching the stars all night and early morning. I began to hum a song, before closing my eyes and just feeling the morning breeze wash over my body. I better get inside before Yumi wakes up and discovers I didn't sleep. I thought, checking my watch. 7:15 am. Yumi'll be up soon... I stood up and steadied myself, before heading inside. I headed to the kitchen to prepare some coffee. Or else I'd be dead on my feet during school. Shoot. I forgot we have school today. I saw some coffee was already done. Yumi's mom must've made some already. Just then Yumi walked into the kitchen.

"You never went to sleep, Rae. What's wrong?" Yumi asked in a motherly tone.

"Just thinking. That's all." I smiled.

"About last night?"

"That and something else..." I said shyly.

"What?"

"Every heard of a musician who calls herself REK?" I said.

"Actually, yeah, Odd listens to her. He likes her songs." Yumi replied.

"Let me let you in on a little secret. I'm REK. Rain Ellaina Kamera. I'm the singer/songwriter. That was the job I got. Singing." Yumi's mouth was wide open. "It's OK if you don't believe me."

"No I believe you." Yumi said. "It's just...I'd have never guessed! Wait until Odd finds out. He'll freak! You could be the person who sings for the dances!"

"I guess so..." I said. "I just hope I'm not mobbed by the school's population." I smiled.

"Let's get Aeilta up. Don't want to be late for school." Yumi laughed.

"AELITA GET UP! I'M TO LAZY TO COME GET YOU UP!" I yelled.

"Rain!" I heard two voices shout at me.

"Yes, Aelita, Yumi." I said sweetly.

"For once, can I not wake up to her yelling at me to get up?" I heard Aelita ask.

"Ms. REK get over here and apologize to Aelita!" Yumi shouted.

"REK? As in, the singer?" Aelita perked up.

"Thanks Yumi. Yes, the singer. In the flesh. For I, am REK." I sighed.

"Wow...That's awesome!" Aelita said.

"OK, school starts soon." I said, changing the subject.

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Odd's POV

Classes were over for the day, thankfully, and was heading to our usual bench. Everyone was already there, Yumi and Aelita talking very animatively with Rain, who seemed to have a very shy look on her face.

"Hey all. How's everything? Anything new?" I asked.

"Yeah, but first what did the teacher want?" Rain smiled.

"Actually to tell me I was improving in her class. Imagine that." a thoughtful expression crossed my face. "So, what's new?"

"Actually, our little Rain has something to tell you." Yumi nudged Rain.

"Do I have to explain it again?" Rain whined. The others nodded. She sighed, "You know the singer REK?"

I nodded vigorously, "I love her. She's awesome!" I replied. "Why?"

"Because she and I are one in the same." Rain said.

"Really!" I asked excitedly. "That's awesome. That's wow, I have no words for it!"

Rain smiled widely at my enthusiasm, "Yeah. Now I can't let this get out into the school..." She was cut off by Sissi saying quite loudly, "Did you just say that you are actually the singer REK?" Rain flinched, as Sissi caused a lot of people to turn and look at her.

Rain hid her face, "I'm not here. I'm not here." I could hear her muttering under her breath.

"We've having a dance soon," I said changing the topic, "would you like to come with me?"

"Of course. I'd love to." she replied. "I'll probably end up singing though." she added quietly.

"You've got a gift, Rae. You should be proud to share it with the world." I kneeled down beside her.

"I have to go home, my mom needs me tonight." Yumi said.

"We're going to go work on the 'project'."Jeremie said. The anti-virus, he means. I thought to myself.

"I'm going to go to soccer practice." Ulrich announced.

When they were out of earshot I turned back to Rain, "You have a wonderful gift. Don't you like to share it?"

"It's not that, Odd..." she trailed off, as a tear slid down her cheek. Without even thinking, I reached up and wiped it away with my thumb. Her cheeks turned a faint pink.

"Then what is it? I only want to help." I said, starting to worry. Why would she be crying?

"It's just, why I had to start the job in the first place." she whispered.

"Why did you have to start?" I asked stroking her cheek softly to dry more tears.

"To support myself. To clothe myself, feed myself..." she buried her face in my shoulder.

"Rain...it's OK. It's all over now. This is your life now, you need not dwell on the past." (A/N: Odd's sounds like a fortune cookie. O.o)

Rain brought her eyes to meet mine. The sight broke my heart. Silent tears were still cascading down her cheeks and her eyes held sorrow. I brought her to me in a hug. "Shh... it's OK, Rae, I won't let anything bad happen to you ever again." I whispered. I let her cry on my shoulder. I looked down at her all the while. Finally, she found herself asleep in my arms. She must've had a really rough day... I couldn't help but think. "I won't let anything bad happen to you as long as I'm alive, because I love you." It's easier to say it when she can't hear you... I sighed. "I love you, Rain Kamera."

A/N: Awww...a little fluff there for you. I apologize once more for the semi-randomness at the beginning. I'm hyper and random... I still am in a random mood, but I make it fit together...kinda. Anyway, tell me what you think. I hope you enjoyed the chapter, and if you have any ideas, or questions, just put them in your reviews! Anyone who review this chapter gets... brownies! Unless you don't like brownies... then you can have a cookie! That's all I can think of to say so...Until next time! (Psst! Hey you! Person reading the story! That's right, I'm talking to you! Don't forget to review! All you have to do is press that little button that says go, type in some words and then submit! Come on...you know you want to...)