A/N:

Me: Hey everybody! How have you been?! Enjoyed summer? I didnt get enough lazy time... Had to do summer assignments... But I wont let that be my excuse for not updating sooner!

Gomen ne minna-san... *bows* But I am here to present the next chapter to you! Before I do I want to give special shout out to Leafy, who i feel sorry to for not updating sooner... (TT-TT) gomen ne. Also to my bb and all those who reviewed and well to everyone who is reading my story and loves it. Hehe (^w^)Thank you; honto arigatou.

I also want to thank all the followers/ people who favorited the story i have gained since i've last updated, thank you you guys *makes hearts shapes* saranghae~.

Lily: Can you just give them the chapter now? =_=

Me: =_= ...fine... here's the chapter you guys! Don't forget to review, ne?

Chapter 10: Jealousy

(Rin's P.O.V)

"Eh?! He really did that?!" Piko stared at me in disbelief.

I nodded as we kept walking down the cold sidewalk. "Well that's what he did according to the drunk little blonde." I looked down at the sidewalk.

I don't know why, I mean I just met him, but I found myself telling Piko about the whole incident. I haven't even told Miki the whole thing, but Piko makes me feel more open and at ease to say whatever I want. Kind of like how I am around…

"So is that how you ended up at Miki's?"

I snapped out of my thoughts looking at Piko. "Huh? Oh… yeah. I ran out, wandered a few streets, and mistook her for Santa—"

Piko started to burst out in laughter. "Santa?! Ha-ha, I bet that made her mad."

"Ha-ha your right. Is the mark still visible?" I pointed to the spot where I remembered her hitting me that night.

Piko walked in front of me, stopping us both. He cupped my chin, tilting it down to inspect my forehead. "Nope. Nothing but your flawless skin... That sucks." He pouted in disappointment.

I looked at him in confusion. "Why does it suck?"

He turned back around, starting to walk again. "Because I wanted to kiss it and make it go away. Oh well~."

I stared at his back for a moment as my cheeks got slightly warmer. He stopped realizing I wasn't next to him. He turned around, smirking as he saw my face.

"Well don't just stand there like a tsundere! we have a destination to get to."

This guy… "Fine!" I stuck my tongue out at him, as we continued walking. "Where are we going anyway?"

I looked up. "Ah… I don't know." Piko said scratching his head in confusion.

I smacked his arm lightly "Baaaaka. How are you just leading us on a path to nowhere?"

"It's not a path to nowhere," He mimicked my voice, "we'll end up somewhere… eventually… hopefully."

"Hopefully?!"

"Hey! It's not my fault! Miki kicked us out acting thinking we have a GPS' installed in us all the time."

"Excuses~."

I giggled seeing him frown at me. He reached out, poking at my stomach. I laughed more as I tried to move away. "S-stop that! It tickles!"

"Exactly~," He said, poking me until I was on the ground laughing and clutching my stomach in protection. He looked down at me smiling.

He opened his mouth until the melody of "One of Repetition" started to play. He looked down at my pockets.

"I think that's for you." He stood up, helping me up as well.

I reached in pockets, grabbing my phone

"1 New Text Message" Flashed on my screen. I clicked the "read now" looking at the message.

Miki: Hey Rinny~ I forgot I had a karaoke reservation at Sing Sing Karaoke, why don't you to head over there quickly before all my poor money go to waste, ne? Bring me something on your way back :D

Btw! Because I had the feeling you'd get lost, just look for the streets xxxxx and xxxxxxx and you'll see it there. Have fun~!

Piko leaned over, resting his chin on my shoulder as he read along. "Where are those streets at?"

"No idea… Ask someone."

We looked around, spotting a girl. "Excuse me little girl," I said politely.

"What?" The little girl glared up at me.

I restrain my temper from the girl's tone, still smiling. "Can you tell me where xxxxx and xxxxxxx are?"

She rolled her eyes. "Are you blind or something? You look small enough so I'm guessing you're young and know how to read. Why don't you try reading the street signs once in a while?"

Snap.

From the corner of my eye I saw that Piko slowly started to back away. "Nee, Rin… Look it turns out we're on the street already. Ha-ha… L-Let's go, ne?"

"Are you trying to get hurt, huh? Do you want to send another letter to Santa asking him to pay your hospital bill little girl? Matter o' fact, how about I send you there myself."

"Oh, I'm so scared. Hey, why don't you listen to your friend Blondie? I don't have time to deal with you."

I felt as the girl bumped right pass me, mutter the final words of her life.

"Rin," Piko walked back over to get me. "That's it let it go… Count to ten… Rin... Rin! No Rin don't! Rin let her go!"

"May I help you, Sir?" The lady at the counter asked.

I fixed my clothes as Piko went to get the room from the Lady.

"Yes, we are here under Miki's reservation."

"Miss Miki?" The Lady perked up. "Oh yes, she has reserved the whole 3rd floor for you guys."

"You guys?" I asked walking up to the counter next to Piko.

"Yes, she said there will be more in your part later on."

"I guess she must have changed her mind and decided to come after all." Piko suggested.

I shrugged. "Guess so… but what are we suppose to do with a whole floor?"

"The main room on that floor is room 230, so you'll be in that one."

"Cool…" I said as we started to walk over to the elevator. We got inside, pressing the button for the 3rd floor.

"Where did Miki even get the money to rent out a floor?" I asked.

"She's rich." He answered bluntly. He looked over at me surprised expression. "You didn't know?"

I shook my head. "But would she have a really big house then?"

He chuckled. "That's Miki's personal house for her to live in while she's in school down here. Her mansion is in another city."

"Whoa…." She is so buying me presents…

We walked into the large room, finding our spots on the couch.

"Oh yeah!" Piko shouted, startling me. "We never did finish talking about your problem!"

"Oh yeah your right!"

"Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah yeah yeah~." I looked up at Piko. "Sorry… I just remember a... Anyway, back to you. That guy, um Len right? After my wise careful thinking, I've made my conclusion."

I waited anxiously for him to speak. "So… what's your conclusion?"

" You should forgive him."

My eyes bulged out as words unconsciously left my mouth. "What?! Why?!"

He turned his body toward me. "If I put myself in his position, I think it would have been hard for me to tell you to. I wouldn't want you to get mad at me for being curious about the things you write about. We're, me and Len that is, both are boys and I'm sure you understand us boys make silly mistakes. The fact that he put himself in all those positions to keep you from getting mad means he really cares about you. He didn't want you to get hurt."

"Well that still happened…"

He laughed. "Ha-ha your right about that." I started to laugh along with him. "But you know he doesn't mean to hurt, from what I hear he's alright. So just kiss him and make up already!"

He's right… Okay after this I… will talk to Len… Hopefully if I can face him… wait KISS?!

"K-KISS?!" I felt my cheeks get warmer. "I-I can't do that! I have no experience! I have no courage! It's LEN! I can't kiss that shouta!"

I calmed down from my yelling after see Piko chuckling. "Why do you chuckle at me?" I asked pouting.

"He smiled looking into my eyes. "I didn't realize how cute you are when you're embarrassed."

C-Cute…?

I laughed off the nervous feeling.

In the middle of our laughter I heard the door click open. I looked up in disbelief at Len, who looked in an odd way in my direction.

"It's been a while Rin," Lily walked over pulling me up to hug her. "You shouldn't run away," She whispered in my ear.

I nodded slowly, still in shock. My eyes wondering over to Meiko, Kaito, Jake, Miku, and finally looking at Len.

"Hey," All but one said to me. I waved faintly at them.

"LET'S PARTY!" Meiko shouted, hopping around the room.

Every one took place on the couch. I noticed that Len sat directly across from me and Piko. He oddly gave Piko a dark look as he turned away catching my eyes.

"I'll go first," Hearing Len's voice after this long, made me feel warm and uneasy at the same time.

"Since when do you offer to participate?" Lily asked puzzled by his action.

"Just starting things off so you won't ask me later." He said looking through the book for a song to choose, he push the button on the control. He looked back at me as the music started to play.

(Len's P.O.V)

I placed the mic down after ending the song. I was hoping that singing would distract my mind from the wondering questions.

Who is he? Why is she with him? What's their relationship? Does she like him now? Ugh! Why do I care?

I sat back down in my spot directly across from Rin and cotton ball. I don't like him. I don't like him smiling at her while sitting way too close next to her.

"Getting Jealous?"

I jumped from the sudden voice causing me to fall on the floor. I stared up at Lily innocently looking at me as if she was oblivious to what just happen. "What the heck?!"

"My Len, why are you on the floor?" She asked innocently, holding out her hand to help me up.

I glared as she pulled me up on the couch. "I thought I heard an old witch whispering to me so I wanted to get away as soon as possible."

Thump.

"Oh then you should just stay on the floor or she might just hurt you up here." Lily smiled as her kill aura floated around the room.

I backed as far away from her, bumping into a pair of legs. "Oh sorr-," I stopped in the middle of my apology looking up at Rin. She looked startled by glancing over at snow white giving him silent signals. Just the fact that she's even looking at him let alone for his help was really starting to bug me. I stood up and sitting back at my spot. I was to distracted by them that i forgot to sit in another spot causing me to get pushed onto the floor by an evil force.

I was just too concentrated on figuring out who this guy was.

Lily, feeling my mood, decided to try to help out. She's been watching him too so it's obvious she's been curious on who he is. "So," She stared catching his attention. "We never met before. Who might you be?"

He smiled at her. "I'm Piko Utatane."

She crossed her legs leaning back into the couch. "Oh, are you a friend of Miki's?"

"Ha-ha of her boyfriend rather, but in a way yes I am." His eyes shifted from Lily to me. He leaned over, whispering something in Rin's ear. She looked from him to me then shyly looked down.

Does he want to die?

"Oh really," Lily started to get up, "I'll be right back. Len your hand's going to bleed if you keep it up." I snapped my eyes away from the two, suddenly feeling a slight pain in my hand after she said that. I didn't notice how tightly my fists have been clutched all this time.

"oh…" Was all I could mutter out. I walked out the door along with Lily. I saw her take out her phone walking into the girl's bathroom.

Suspicious as always…

I walked into the deserted restroom, leaning over the sink. I turned on the water, splashing a bit on my face. I closed my eyes.

I need to clear my head. I need to think. Okay let's retrace what has happened so far.

I took her diary, kept it and read it. I let two other people know, I had to kiss one for her to keep quiet about it which under the influence of alcohol didn't work. Rin found out and was extremely upset and hurt. She ran away saying she hates me, which hurts still remembering that…

Suck it up and keep going.

Mean aren't we…. Anyway, she's here now with some guy who is being too friendly with her for me to approve of—

Why does she need your approval of him?

Because she doesn't need to be getting near other guys flirting…

So we can conclude you're jealous?

Wait what?! When did I… I never said that! I-I mean why would I need to be jealous?

Oh lord Lenny boy, face the facts. You are jealous, you are jealous because you like, possibly love Rin. It's time you just accept that.

I sighed, combing my bangs back with my fingers. Okay… Okay. I like… possibly l-love her…

Aww, don't you feel better now that you admit things~.

A bit… wait are you being sarcastic?

So what do you plan on doing now, unless you want pretty boy in there getting her.

I felt my temper spike at the mention of Piko. 'Pretty boy' isn't going to get her… because I am the only pretty boy there is and I am the only one who is going to get her!

Whoot- whoot! That's my Lenny! Now how are you going to do that?

…. "Ugh this is irritating…" I muttered out.

"Thinking is irritating?"

I opened my eyes, seeing Piko standing behind me in the mirror. And he would be here… "How long have you been standing there?" I turned around facing him.

"I walked in after seeing that sexy hair comb of yours. I thought you heard me come in, but you seemed concentrated on whatever a Len would think about." He leaned against the wall.

Wait, I never… "How… did you know my name?" I eyed him carefully.

"Oh! Rinny told me. We've talked a lot." He smiled innocently. I'm pretty sure the vein popping out on my forehead was obvious.

"You guys seem friendly." I said flatly. Too friendly.

"Of course, I'm a friendly guy," He looked me in the eyes. "Is that a problem?"

Don't hit him. "Why would it be a problem?"

He shrugged. "Most guys would be protective over the girls they like."

My eyes grew in shock. "W-What do you mean? You think I like Rin?"

"It seems like you do," He placed his hands in his pockets. "But I can always be mistaken."

I didn't respond back. Was it that obvious that I liked her? It took me a while to figure it out myself, but how did he know?

"She's pretty cute."

My eyes snapped back to Piko. He looked up at the wall as he continued to talk. "I can see why you like her. She's funny, cute, nice…"

"…Caring, impatient," The words left my mouth without me noticing. "She's the most violent person ever, but she's not as tough as she seems."

He looked at me. "Ah, so you do like her?"

I felt my face heat up, as my heart started to race. "I-I-I…. I never said that."

"But your face seems to differ. It's okay to just admit it." I stared at him. I opened my mouth to say something but he cut me off. "If you don't, I might want her for myself."

I froze up, as my heart went still. "What?"

"Like I said, she's pretty cute and by how you describe her it makes me want her more."

I glared at him, stepping closer. "You wouldn't."

He raised his eyebrow. "I wouldn't? I already kissed her today. I'm sure she'd be happy to go out with me."

I felt my anger rise as I grabbed his shirt. "You little—!"

"LEN!"

I turned around seeing Kaito and Jake stand in the doorway. Their shocked expressions where plainly painted on their face. I looked at them, angrily releasing Piko. I pushed past them before they got the chance to say anything.

(Rin's P.O.V)

I sat on the couch quietly, listening to the drunken melodies of Meiko. I felt Miku's gaze upon me, but I kept my attention to the door waiting for him to return.

Just who do I mean when I say 'him'…

Lily walked back into the room slipping her phone into her pockets. "Lenny still not back?"

I shook my head.

She turned her body towards the door. "Where ice cream boy and J go," She had a curious look on her face.

"They went to see what's taking Len and Piko so long to get back." Miku's voice rang through me.

"Piko?" Lily raised her brow.

"Yeah," Miku shifted around, a habit I rarely get to see her do since she does it to calm her nerves. "Piko went to go check on Len because—"

"Len!"

We all stopped and turned our attention to the erupting voice down the hall.

What's going…?

A moment later we see Len storm in slamming the door behind him. He stopped right in front of me.

"Rin, I need to talk to you." His voice sounded stern and his eyes burned into me, preventing me from breaking contact.

I felt my heart start up; I couldn't produce anything to say. These past years that I've known Len, I've never seen him like this.

The door opened again, Piko walking through with Kaito and Jake close behind. I noticed that Piko's shirt was messed up on one side.

The room went silent. Do you know how in movies they have that really uneasy moment of silence where you don't know what's going to happen so your extra nervous and anxious in the bottom of your stomach… That's what it's like now.

"Alright." Lily's voice broke in. "It's time to make a quincunx."

"A what?" Meiko sat on the floor. "What's a qui… quina… what you said."

"Lily knows big words?" I heard Kaito whisper to Jake before Lily's phone smacked him in the face. Kaito fell onto the ground plainly unconscious.

"We are going to make a quincunx, which as an arrangement of five objects in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle."

"What's this for exactly…" Len asked cautiously.

Lily had that smile on her face… this isn't going to be good…

"We are going to play 'confessions'. So~," She walked past Len pulling me off the couch and placing me on the floor. "Alright Len you go there…"

"I have not agreed to do this!" Len protested as lily arranged him.

"Miku you go there… Piko you there… We need one more person." She looked over at the fallen blue boy and dragged his body to the remaining spot.

I looked around, feeling all three eyes on me and Len's fierce glares at Piko.

"Now by time this is over, I'm expecting there to be friendships, couples and some food because I'm getting hungry. So in order for that to happen, Meiko call the room service people and tell them we need about two or three bottles of alcohol and two large pizzas."

"ALCOHOL~," Meiko cheered picking up the phone.

"So," Lily sat on the couch crossing her arms and legs. "Who wants to go first?"

A/N: Let's play "Guess whats Going to Happen Next!" Let me know what you think/ want to happen next in the next chapter in your review~. 'Kay? :)

...I should work on fun house... *goes to work*