New chapter!:] Reminder too. I won't update tomorrow 'til Saturday. We'll go out of town, so apologies. Read and Review!
Cheers for the reviewers of the previous chapter: Pathetic Rainbow, Momoko Vesperina Hashimoto, Kechii, Saiunkokulover,Quishyle, Anangelwithnoname, Barbieblair, and IceDollSayaka. :]
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Kahoko woke up, orange filling her view. She blinked a few times to see clearly. She felt hands holding her at the waist, and a head leaning at the top of hers. She adjusted her position to see the person with her.
Len was sleeping, his forehead wet with sweat. His breathing was slow, and he looked tired. Kahoko noticed where his hands were as red tint appeared on her cheek. They've never been this close since that time. She still remembered the last time he held her that close. It's the day before the ball.
Flashback
Kahoko and Len were walking hand in hand at the seaside. Len was wearing a white turtleneck, beige blazer, and dark washed pants. Kahoko was wearing an off shoulder green long sleeved dress. Both were watching the sunset.
"Let's sit first please?" Kahoko requested. Len nodded. They've been walking for a while now, and Kahoko really looked tired. They sat at an empty bench. Kahoko rested her head on Len's chest, while Len draped his shoulder over her petite form.
"Why do I feel so tired?" Kahoko hugged Len's torso. They just stayed there, enjoying each other's company and silence. People were looking at them with adoration. They thought the two were such a cute couple. Len wasn't his usual self. A smile was in his lips as he buried his face at Kahoko's head.
"You know, I can stay forever like this." Kahoko muttered. Len sighed; she really pushed his departure at the back of her mind. He didn't react though. Their moments were counted. Every memory they share from now on might be the last until he returned.
"Forever suits me." Len whispered, kissing the back of Kahoko's ear. She was tickled by the contact.
"I promise to wait for you, right? So there's nothing to worry. I promise to continue playing the violin and to do my best in fulfilling my own dreams." She looked up at his eyes, those golden orbs smoldering as they looked back at her.
"I promise never to forget. You are the most important thing now. I love you Kahoko." He got lost in those amber eyes. They're so beautiful; they could hypnotize him.
"I love you too Len." She kissed the tip of his nose. Len pouted. (OOC. Darn. But it's funny! :]) She kissed his jaw as her nose skimmed the trail of her kisses. Len groaned; she was torturing him again. Her actions, it took him a lot not to carry her back to his house and lock his room.
"G-Gomen." She stuttered, whispering as she kissed the back of his neck. Payback. A while ago, when he kissed her at that spot, she stopped herself from groaning. It's her sensitive spot.
"It's alright. I love you again. And I'd never get tired of saying it again and again." Len faced Kahoko and cupped her face with his big soft hands. Kahoko leaned to his touch. He lifted her face and let their lips touch each other's.
End of Flashback
Kahoko shook her head, as if it could remove the memory in her mind. It was the first time she voluntarily relived a memory. There's this hole in her heart again, slowly ripping the edges. Even with Len there in front of her, Kahoko's heart ached. She craved for that look of him with recognition. She wanted him to remember every single moment they've spent together. That year, the most wonderful things in her life took place.
She removed her arms from his shoulders as she sat beside him. Placing his head on her lap, she couldn't help but comb her small hands in his soft hair, reminiscing the times when she was doing that before. The first time she did it, it made her wild.
The lovely couple were sitting under the cherry blossom tree, the leaves falling. It's a beautiful site. Amou-san passed them, taking a quick picture, then stode off to find her own beloved. Len was oblivious because he's taking a nap. Kahoko, on the other hand, was playing with the falling leaves.
Since Len's head was resting on Kahoko's lap, his hair was brushing her leg every now and then. Kahoko wasn't embarassed though. In fact, it made adrenaline rush on her. The blue hair was soft, tempting Kahoko to softly touch them. She did touch it though, playing with a few strands at first, then she brushed his hair.
He look so peaceful, Kahoko thought as she brushed his bangs. Len stirred, and amber met gold.
"Enjoy playing with my hair?" Len smirked. Kahoko was about to apologize, but a pair of lips stopped her. She didn't notice Len sat up quickly.
"I thought I was bothering you." Kahoko blushed, then hid her face with her hair.
"No. Your hands are soft." He lifted her kissing the knuckles then every finger. How he loved to do that. Those hands was responsible for the heartwarming music he learned to love. A kiss was a mere way of showing his love not just for Kahoko's hands, or Kahoko herself.
"Do you ever get tired of kissing?" Kahoko asked playfully. Len looked at her with a smirk in his face.
"I'd never get tired kissing you." To prove it, Len pressed his lips agaist hers again. How many time he's done that before, he stopped counting. For the first time, Kahoko's hand was in Len's hair, pulling it. Len didn't feel the pain because it was their moment. After a while of kissing under the tree, they broke together.
"I think we broke our record." They both chuckled, soprano and bass, as more leaves fell from the cherry blossom tree.
Kahoko smiled happily at the memory. It was their first time to make out at a public place. Lucky for them, nobody's passed by when they're in the middle of their business. Kahoko felt something vibrate from her pocket. She took out her phone to answer it.
"Hello?" She whispered so that Len wouldn't wake up.
"Kahoko cousin. Why aren't you home yet? Oba-san will be worried if she knows." The caller was Azuma. She shrugged at her cousin's voice. He sounded worried, yet irritated at the same time. Typical Azuma.
"I got stuck at the practice room. Len dragged me and he fell asleep." She tried to keep her voice confident, but she knew the nervousness wouldn't escape her cousin's ear. He was an expert observant. Kahoko heard him talking to someone before he talked to her again.
"Okay. Aoi-kun is going to fetch you. He'll call when he's around the corner alright? Take care." He said, not letting Kahoko interrupt. All she knew was that she's in for some sermon from her cousin.
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"I can't believe it." Azuma's grip on the teacup was tight, his voice controlled. He was furious at the blue-haired prodigy again. How come could he make a move like that? Kahoko was a lot more thick-headed when it comes to love, but everything changes when Len was at the picture.
"Hey hey. Calm down. You don't want to break that cup with your hand and never get to play for a long time." Aoi sipped his tea, thinking over the recent happening. They were at the one of the receiving rooms, having a good time relaxing when they noticed Kahoko wasn't with them when they went home.
"I would feel better if I smash this at Tsukimori's face. That jerk." He slammed his hand holding the cup at the table. It didn't break, but the sound it produced was loud. Aoi just ignored it. Azuma wan't the one who loses his calm easily. This should be something really big.
"Whoa. You don't want the old lady to yell at us for disturbing her beauty sleep huh." Aoi commented. Azuma took a deep breath, calming himself. He needed to plan more. That Tsukimori was having things easy.
"Yes. Well, better fetch dear Kahoko. You won't want Len to bombard her with his questions." Azuma tossed to him the car keys. He saluted playfuly before exiting the room. That car ride would be pretty long.
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Len didn't woke up. He was really tired from the head ache. Kahoko just watched him, occasionally stroking his hair, his face, but not the lips. Touching those lips would make it hard for her not to kiss him. Her phone vibrated again, and she answered.
"Hello?" Her voice was small. The person on the other line chuckled.
"Trying to keep quiet?" Aoi asked as Seisoi's gates entered his vision.
"Where are you?" Kahoko ignored his question, because for sure he'll tease her at the car.
"Front gate. Meet you soon."The line ended. Kahoko groaned. Too soon? She thought. It seemed like it's just minutes ago when Len dragged her inside, slept with her, and then Azuma called. She was debating whether to wait for him to wake up, then they could bring him home, or leave him here. Option one would end up to bad results, so it's option two.
Kahoko removed her blazer, and pulled up Len so he was sitting down while sleeping. She put her cream colored blazer around him, took apiece of paper to scribble something, put it on his hand, and kissed his forehead. She didn't do it fast. They would never be that close again after this, not that she know.
"Goodbye Len. I'd still be waiting. I love you." She whispered as she stood up, picking up her things and going outside.
Kahoko walked fast at the corridor. She tried to clear her mind about what just happened and the fantasies she'd have a while ago. Her emotions were messed up, and she looked wasted. Being stuck with the love of your life who had amnesia wouldn't do any good. Kahoko thought she might burst and scream there.
"What's up?" Aoi greeted her casually, opening the door for her. He was always a gentleman. Aoi could open his door, Kahoko pretended to sleep. She didn't need to be asked right now.
Aoi seemed to fall to Kahoko's acting, which is the first. Kahoko was rejoicing inside. The ride was faster than expected. Maybe the quiet helped. Aoi played some classical music, which made Kahoko relax. By the time they arrived at Kahoko's house, she was half asleep. Aoi carried her inside.
Azuma was waiting for them, sitting at the couch as if it was his home. When she saw Aoi holding the sleeping Kahoko, he just smiled and pointed the stairs. He understood Kahoko. It took a toll on her emotional side, which made her exhausted. Well, the questions could wait, right?
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Len woke up inside the dark room. He stretched for a while, trying to relax those stiff muscles. The headache was unbearable, and the only thing that could help was to shut down himself, which explains the sleep. He was exhausted.
The scene that he has remembered waslike a distant memory. The image was blurry, but it was still here. How could it happen? He was puzzled. It was the first time he encountered something like that. Then he remembered dragging Kahoko inside the music room with him.
The simple thought of the red-haired violinist made his cheeks turn pink. He shouldn't be having those emotions. She's new, and he didn't believe in those I love you so much fluff and Happily Ever After. He didn't believe because there's no proof in his life that those are true. As he stood up, he noticed the blazer around him. He took it in his hand and smelled it. Like strawberries..
Len's eyes opened, then he remembered the paper in his hand. Out of curiosity, he opened it.
You're sleeping so I decided not to disturb you.
You look sick. You need the rest.
Be safe.
Len couldn't think of what to say. That familiar handwriting definitely belongs to Kahoko.
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A word for you. :D
Pathetic Rainbow - Yea. Cousins. Previous chapter and this chapter based on manga part where Len was sick blabla. Then I changed some part. Instead of Kahoko waking up alone, it's Len. :P
Momoko Vesperina HAshimoto - You'll be seeing more of Len/Kaji fighting! ^^ And about your fic? Of course! Just give me the url or title, 'mkay?
Kechi - The cousin thing. I just read it from deviantart. The person there said that Aoi and Azuma are distant cousins. So yeaa. I'm glad you like the flashback scene. (squeal) Thanks for the review!
Saiunkokulover - I just read it from deviantart. :) Not really sure. The flashback part? Whoaa~
Quishyle - Yep. HUGE plans. I have an inspiration. :] Grandmother's going down! Thanks again!
Anangelwithnoname - Anytime!
Barbieblair - Glad you love it. Thought it's not that good.
IceDollSyaka - I'm glad you find it interestingThe story won't be complete without Aoi, ne? Len and Kahoko fluff coming up! :]
So. Like the flashbacks? Pure fluffiness there! :] And I changed some scenes based from the manga/anime. Then Azuma almost losing control?! Hehe. OOC, I think. :] Then the note, Aww. Another idea that just popped in my crazy mind. I can't not put the 'Be Safe' line here! Waa~ 3 Twlight. Uggh~ This is written at 2 am, and I'm totally busted. Enough of me.
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