Ch. 11 – Unexpected
When I saw Big Al my first initiative was to slam the door in his face. It would've worked too if he hadn't put his foot in the door preventing me from closing it. The door flung open, pushing me back so I landed on my butt with a thud. Rin heard the commotion and came running to the front door in a matter of seconds.
"That's not nice, kid." Big Al said looking sad as he entered the house uninvited.
"Len, are you ok!" Rin yelled kneeling down beside me.
Her eyes looked up at the gangster waving at her with a dazed look in his eyes. Oh yeah, this guy loves anyone resembling Lily. Instantly I wrapped my arm around Rin's waist pulling her closer to me for protection. This seemed to make Big Al frown, dropping his waving hand to the side limply and glowering a tad.
"Who the hell are you?" Rin said glaring while clenching her hands at the same time.
"My, a pretty girl like you has such fowl language unlike my princess Lily. Still you are rather cute." He said shutting the door behind him quietly.
"Get out of my house!" Rin stood up placing her hands on her hips daring him to do something.
He was captivated by her attitude, like he's never seen anyone so vicious before. Most would show fear with such an intimidating figure like Big Al standing in front of them, especially if you're tiny like Rin, but I think it's safe to say she didn't give a fuck right now. I stood up next to Rin mirroring her glare.
"Are you guys twins cause you a lot alike." Big Al said taking a step closer to us, his eyes still on Rin with desire in them.
"I said get out of my house!" Rin charged at him ready to deliver one of her famous punches that sent even the strongest of men flying.
She threw a right hook which was caught by him sadly. Unable to break free from his grasp he pulled her into an embrace. This was appalling. A smirk danced on his lips as he leaned into Rin's face with the intent of taking her lips into his own. Paralyzed with 'I can't believe this shit' she was watching him with fearful eyes.
Oh, hell no. He was not about to kiss my girlfriend after barging in like he owned the place. I searched my mind for something to stop this unholy deed that was about to happen. Where was Bad Len when I needed him now? I knew I wouldn't be able to fight this guy off and calling Kaito would be way too late. Damn this house sleeping in on weekends. Then a thought occurred to me.
"Rin, the 'rape scream'." I said making Rin snap out of her trance knowing exactly what I was talking about.
Ok, let me tell you what the 'rape scream' is. You know that thing called a rape whistle, well Gakupo had an idea. He said that if someone breaks in with the whole house asleep scream like now, and we didn't have a whistle, he suggested we make some squeaky mouse scream. Everyone including an unwilling Luka had to practice that scream for about a three hours straight.
It was supposed to signal that this is a rape situation not a 'someone broke in to steal scream' so he could save us faster than normal, though he should save us in a fast time anyway when someone's in the house. Oh, we also have other screams. There's the 'getting kidnapped scream', 'there's a huge ass bug kill it scream', 'our favorite family movie is on scream', 'Gakupo's own scream when Luka's abusing him scream', and even 'hell yeah pizza night scream'.
Back to now, Rin and I opened up our mouths really wide, taking in gulps of air. Then with all our hearts, in perfect unison, we screamed the rape scream. Rin screamed right into Big Al's face probably giving him permanent deafness. I also feel embarrassed admitting this, but I think I actually squeaked higher than Rin and if you ever heard her she sounds like one of those chimpmunks that hit notes inhumanly high.
Footsteps came rushing down the stairs from our family who finally got up hearing the chimpmunky screams going on. Even Gumi came out of her room to see what was happening. Gakupo pulled out his samurai sword while Luka had her trusty tuna fish. Rin broke free from Big Al's hug dashing away to embrace me, and pointed to the gangster telling her parents who was the assaulter. For the first time in my life Gakupo looked serious, not like some fool, but ready to commit murder. Whoa.
"Criminal, try to take advantage of my daughter and son will you?" Gakupo swung his sword around with Big Al taking for cover. It was obvious Big Al was not prepared for this.
Luka threw her tuna fish at the gangster hitting him in the head. Like a boomerang the tuna fish returned to the pink haired woman donning a battle stance. Lily, Leon, Rinta, Rin, and I all watched in awe as our parents beat the shit out of Big Al. I thought this guy would be better than this being the leader of Risk and all. Gumi was the only one who had on a worried look on her face, like she felt sorry for Big Al the house intruder.
The next thing I knew Luka was jumping in the air about kick him as Gakupo held him down. Was this wrestling I was seeing? You know it's pretty cool seeing your parents work together to take some years off someone's life despite how awkward it is. Rin was still hanging on me with her grip never loosening.
In a desperate attempt to escape Big Al literally jumped through our window breaking glass to flee. Gakupo would have chased him, but the glass shards would mess up his pajamas and he loved those purple pants that had eggplants on them. After that was done they filed a police report with Ruko and Haku on the scene. Certainly these two weren't the only officers in the whole town were they? I mean they're everywhere.
Gumi peered out in the window and I could've sworn she whispered, "I hope Big Al's alright."
Does she know something about him? What's the connection?
Once the family was done being interviewed by the police we were free to live our lives like normal. As planned Gumi went out shopping not knowing Iroha would be waiting for her. Lily and Leon went back to sleep. Luka and Gakupo were cooking breakfast. Rinta stole some of my manga and Rin expressed her fury.
"I can't believe that guy barges in wanting to steal a kiss from me. Who does he think he is calling my sister his princess?" She stomped all over her room throwing random punches here and there.
I sat on her bed watching her amused. Rin was cute when she was angry. Turning to me she smiled. Smiling back I pulled out my phone. The moment she left the room I'd call Kaito and let him know of this morning's events. I thought she'd be leaving any second now, but instead she plopped down next to me, resting her head on my shoulder.
"Rin?" I questioned smelling the citrusy shampoo she used on her hair when she takes a shower.
"Len, thank you for remembering what to do earlier, it helped out a lot. I wouldn't know what I'd do without you." She said closing her eyes in content with the position we were in.
We sat that way for awhile until I heard my phone ringing. I answered it, making sure not to bother Rin as I moved. When I saw the caller ID I nearly died. It was Kaito calling already. I got up abruptly which made Rin fall on the mattress. She pouted seeing me leave the room hastily. I rushed into the bathroom to take the call.
"Hello." I said locking the bathroom door in case someone tried to opened it.
"Len, Lily just told me what happened. Big Al came over and attempted to kiss Rin?" Kaito asked, his words acting as venom when he mentioned his rival's name.
"Yeah, Luka and Gakupo took care of him, though I doubt it'll be the last encounter. No one recognized him except me." I said leaning against the wall for support.
"Man, I hate that guy. Listen the next time you see him run. Take whoever is with you at the time too. That guy has some monstrous strength and the only person who can take him down is me." He said in a tone that made me gulp.
"Understood." I replied fully realizing now how close Rin and I were to the grim reaper himself.
After the phone call I sunk to the floor. I've never heard Kaito sound worried before. Then I thought about it for a moment. Lily was unaware of Kaito's secret lifeand if she found out she'd probably dump him. Then a gang war might happen because Lily is also wanted by Big Al. I wondered if any of the other gangs knew of Lily's obliviousness to her boyfriend's deeds.
I was going to think some more when I remembered I left Rin without an explanation. A bad feeling entered my stomach which made me want to throw up. I didn't know how much more of deceiving I could take. It was stressing me out having to keep multiple secrets from the ones I care about. Legs feeling like jelly I got up opening the door to see Rin.
There she was on the bed glaring at the ceiling. Her eyes glanced at me with indifference as I went towards her. She was on her back with her arms at her sides. I lied down next to her only to be kicked hard, definitely going to get a bruise from that. I tried to find the right words to say, but before I could get anything out she talked first.
"Why did you just up and run like that? Could it be Kaiko?" Oh no, she's jealous.
"No it wasn't Kaiko. I was talking to Kaito." I admitted earning a bewildered look from her.
"Why Kaito?" She asked, her envy dispersing.
"We've grown close to each other, almost brotherly." I said trying to sound convincing.
"Really, that's great. To think at first you hated his guts." Rin grinned scooting closer to me to snuggle.
"I didn't hate his guts. He was just super annoying." I defended myself.
"Yeah, ok." She said giggling. Then she looked at me with a glare in her eyes.
"Len you've become distant. I see you acting strangely more than ever. Do you have something you're hiding?" She asked and I shook my head violently.
"You're lying." She said turning away from me.
She was mad because I wasn't telling the truth. I'm sorry Rin I just can't come clean right now. We were the only ones who didn't sleep in so we were pretty tired from today's antics and took a nap even with tension in the air. Gumi came back that evening without a scratch on her. I thought Iroha had taken care of her when I texted her earlier that day. Out of the blue the green haired maid looked over towards me with a small scowl like she knew something.
Back at school I was a total mess. Yesterday Rin refused to talk to me and today she walked to school early so I couldn't accompany her. It was painful seeing her give me dirty looks or flat out ignoring me. Whenever I neared her she would make up an excuse to do something far away from me. I could tell our friends were inquiring what happened between us. We were known around the school as inseparable.
"You guys fighting?" Meiko asked as I sat dully at my desk.
"I've never seen Rin so upset." Teto said looking over at Rin who was reading a book glowering intensely.
"Rin's always like that, so I wouldn't call it much of a change." Leon tried to comfort me patting me on the back.
"My sister is sometimes an immature child." Lily sighed crossing her arms over her chest.
None of them were helping me cope with this, what's-it-called first fight when dating. I slouched in my chair some more tuning out what the others said when Kaito came in. Right away everyone turned to him. The girls swooned with hearts in their eyes. Lily brightened up and went to greet him.
Rin rolled her eyes looking out the window seeing Lily and Kaito's display of love. It didn't help either when Kaiko came over with a huge bento. Kaito and Rin's eyes went to us as Kaiko placed it on my desk. Her blush evident on her face as she struggled with words to say.
"Um, please accept this. I seemed to have made too much and need someone to eat with during lunch." She said twiddling her fingers while averting her eyes.
"You have lots of brothers to share with." I said not really getting the fact that she wanted to have lunch with me.
"Well, I kind of, um wanted to, um you know…" She began to talk softer, barely making any words audible.
"Oh, you want to eat lunch with me and the others." I said and she shook her head furiously.
"No, I uh, wanted it to be w-w-w-w…" She was stuttering now.
"With?" I asked offering help with the word she wanted to use.
"With you. Y-you eat with m-m-me, please." She was scarlet faced, body visibly shaking.
"With me, only?" I asked still not getting what she wanted.
She nodded her head about to pass out. I thought for a moment. Should I or shouldn't I, that is the question. If I did Kaito would most likely kill me and Rin would be dancing on my grave. Yet, if I didn't Kaiko would feel down, and she was about to faint doing this much. If I did accept I could be giving her the impression that she has a chance, and I don't lead on girls.
"Oh, Len you have to say yes." Meiko said smirking at me.
"Yeah, you guys look so good together." Teto backed up smiling wide.
"Go on and do it Len. We won't miss ya." Leon grinned slapping my back.
"I…" I began but those three agreed to Kaiko's lunch offer for me.
"He'll be there." They said giving a thumbs up.
Again hate aura kicked me as I glanced at Kaito smiling sadistically while Rin made the face of betrayal. No, this was not how I was hoping it would be. I slouched in my chair some more wishing my life was made easier.
Class began shortly after and Lily and Kaito went back to their classroom. Kiyoteru sensei came in looking grim. He walked slowly to his desk making each footstep heavy. Usually he would be upbeat since this was his dream job. He stood behind his desk, looked at us with weary eyes, and sighed. The class quieted down, but talking was still heard.
"Class, something appalling has happened to one of our school's students." He said and everyone stopped whispering to hear.
"Miss Miriam of class 2-C has been killed." He said dismally to us lowering his gaze. Gasps were heard among the class. This was completely unexpected.
"Yes, I know. Officer Ruko confirmed that the body was found in a warehouse. They aren't sure of who could be the possible suspect, but the school and police are urging all students to go home early and walk in a group. I know many of you were friends of Miss Miriam and you're struggling to understand why such a gruesome thing could happen to such a girl, but you have to be strong."
I could see my classmates breaking down in tears and looking miserable. Rin's face matched the shocked faces while Kaiko sobbed. I decided I should blend in too and began to give my best impression of a depressed face even though I could care less about Miriam. The feeling that festered in my stomach was not good as Kiyoteru sensei went on.
You feel that Len. That's your instincts kicking in telling you something feels fishy.
What do you mean? Isn't this girl just dead because she was murdered.
It's more than that. I have a hunch that the reason she's dead is a sign something sinister will happen.
Like what?
Let's just say I think you better keep an eye out on Rin. She did go killer psycho mode on you when she was Tei, remember.
You're telling me Rin is on a killing spree? But she hasn't changed into a personality in so long.
Well, it's just a theory, but she's the only one we both know that's unstable. Plus we don't know what she does in her free time when she leaves the house or when we're gone.
I refuse to believe she's the killer.
Maybe she did do it. After all she has no recollection of what she does when she's in her personalities, she doesn't even know she's messed up. You should prove to me that Rin isn't the culprit.
I don't have to prove anything to you.
Rin was pouting as she watched Kaiko and I head off for our alone lunchtime. I could tell I was bothering her a great deal. Eating with another girl she assumed I was having an affair with was not repairing our trust issues. I was just fucking up my relationship. We were outside behind the school setting up.
Kaiko's bento was amazing. She had onigiri, sushi, fat tuna, dumplings, meat buns, and fried chicken. It looked delicious and tasted lovely. Kaito's sister really knew how to cook. I was eating her food greedily as she timidly smiled. Poor girl, I'll have to tell her I don't return her feelings she obviously shows when around me.
"My you eat a lot." She said giggling slightly at my appearance. Suddenly embarrassment coursed through my veins and I blushed.
"Sorry for my bad manners." I apologized realizing that I hadn't let her have any at all, good thing she made such a big lunch.
"Oh, no in some countries that means the food is good." She said beckoning me to eat more.
"What about you, aren't you eating?" I asked taking a bite of a meat bun.
"I made that all for you. Here's mine right here." Kaiko pulled out a tinier, more suitable bento.
We sat in silence for a moment eating. It was nice hanging out with her. At times her eyes would sneak a few picks at me. Then her pink cheeks would turn crimson. I could feel some stares from classmates as they passed us by. It was irritating.
"I know about Novis." I heard Kaiko say making my eyes go wide in surprise.
Turning to her I had a panicked expression on my face as I nearly choked on my food. Her eyes were calm and a certain mature look was replaced her shy one. It was as if she was a different person, her sneaky look mirrored Kaito's perfectly. She looked at me with a small smile.
"Don't worry I won't tell, in fact I've known for awhile now. I really detest what my brothers have created with a passion." She said with abrupt frustration.
"Then why don't you tell them to stop and how did you even figure out about the gang." I finally found a voice through the shock.
A tiny laugh was heard from her lips. She turned away from me looking forward. Her eyes glazed over as if she was thinking of what to say next. I could feel all the food I'd eaten rising up from my stomach ready to vomit out of my mouth. I was apprehensive on what she'd say next.
"I found out because I'm their little sister. Haven't you known little siblings are masters at butting in their older siblings business, especially little sisters like me? That's how I knew." She was looking at me now with a playful smirk and one finger sticking up in the air as she talked.
"Well, I guess the saying is true 'it's always the quiet ones'." I said half smiling as I relaxed, who knew she was capable of not stuttering.
"Yup, I know a lot about everyone in this school here's a list; you and Rin are dating, Teto's a prostitute, Meiko's an alcoholic at only sixteen, Miku and Mikuo are actually having a record sibling quarrel because they both like Rin."
I blinked. She really did know a lot about everyone. I could tell since she's one that doesn't speak often she must be those listen and observe types. What, how did she know Rin and I were together? The perplexing face I had must have been noticed for she quickly caught on.
"Oh, it's written all over your faces." She said and I raised an eyebrow signaling her to continue.
"I found out Rin's more possessive with you than anything else, like you're hers and hers only. Then you act kinder to Rin more than anybody else." I had underestimated Kaiko's ability.
"Wow, you are perceptive." I said slowly eating again.
Her eyes were concentrating heavily on me as her mouth was in a tight line. She was debating with herself on asking me something, I just knew it. I wondered for a second if I should tell Kaito his sister knew everything. I bet he'd go into a panic attack with ice cream being his only life saver.
"Len, I know you're in Novis for your own reasons. Everyone who joins is always in there not because they want to cause meaningless harm, not like Risk." Astounding, she even knows her brother's enemy too.
"What are you trying to say?" I asked not really sure where she was going with this.
"My brothers, they're acting rebellious to our parents using this gang. In front of mother and father they are the perfect sons, but they really loathe our parents." Her eyes darkened as she said this.
"Why?" I asked finding this whole ordeal quite interesting.
"In Kaito's first year in high school it was decided he'd become the heir. At first everyone was very happy. Then the downside of the part came. Kaito would be forced into an arranged marriage." Her eyes began to
water just a bit and I saw that she was struggling to say words.
"Of course they knew Kaito was already dating Lily Megurine who he had fallen head over heels for, but they didn't care. The Megurines aren't of prestige therefore Lily is not an option to wed. Kaito was in such pain, and for the first time I saw him depressed."
"So, why is Kaito still dating Lily?" This was like a soap opera.
"When this month is over Kaito will have to breakup with Lily against his will and be shipped off across the country to learn our family business properly. By that time he will be a married man. That's why Kaito started a gang, because it would be the only thing in his life he has control of. We never in the Shion household had any say in any part of our lives."
Kaiko began to cry for her brother's sad story while I felt sorry for him as well. Sure Kaito was a bit of a two faced ice cream gang leader freak, but he was a nice guy and didn't deserve this. Lily would be devastated by the news. Then it hit me, if Kaito's going to be moving to the other side of the country, no one can keep Big Al away from Lily.
I handed Kaiko a napkin to dry off the tears that streamed down. Her eyes were completely red and slightly puffy. A tinge of pink was on the tip of her nose. Only sobs were heard for a few moments before she composed herself with a big grin on.
"Len, I want you to know that I really do like you, but I love Rin more, after all we are friends. So I have to give up on you and move on." She said joyfully although her grin faltered a little.
Her confession was so unexpected I found myself a little astonished. I wasn't prepared for it to come so soon, I didn't even have the time to tell her I didn't like her back in that way.
"I like you so much it hurts, and I don't want to let go, but I know I'm not the one you need, it's Rin. Please, be an awesome couple for me or my quitting will be for nothing."
She hopped up taking her bento and straightening her skirt. She gave me one last look before running off leaving me behind. I noticed a tiny note was on the large bento she made for me and read it. It said, 'As long as I got to have lunch with just the two of us then I'll settle for that. Bye, bye Len Megurine, with love.'
Last period I was texting Iroha like crazy to see why Gumi wasn't beat up that day when Big Al came to the house. So far I got no replies and she wasn't even in school today. It was bugging me that I couldn't contact her. Some people were still gloomy over the murder so classes were mostly talking about how great of a friend and student she was.
Piko switched seats with the girl next to me. He had importance in his eyes that only made me think we had a mission to do with each other. I gave him my full attention as the class either cried or refused to talk to anyone. Some were cold enough to be glad that Miriam was killed.
"Len, Iroha's in the hospital." Piko said and I was surprised again that day.
"What happened?" I asked leaning in closer to him.
"She's got multiple bruises all over her and Kaito left early to visit her. He said it's got to be Risk." Piko said making a face as he said Big Al's name and the bell rung for school to be over with.
I waited at the school gates to walk home with everyone when Rin came out of nowhere walking super fast. She walked right passed me like I didn't exist. I saw Meiko, Teto, Lily, and Leon urging me to follow her. Chasing after Rin I grabbed her wrist only to have her yank it away.
She grimaced, her blue eyes glossed over. Uh-oh, she's going to change into a personality. Is it because I ate lunch with Kaiko? Please don't let it be Tei, not the killer. I felt my body pushed against a tree. Rin's foot kicked me right in my stomach. I restrained from letting out a pained groan. She smirked at my aching expression.
"I don't know why Len, but I feel like kicking you and punching you and dragging you by your hair just because." She snarled ready to attack.
"Who are you?" I asked, she wasn't her murderer side thankfully and she wasn't her seductive side either. That left the last personality, violent.
"My name's Sonika and I feel like hearing you scream for mercy." She said removing her foot and preparing to punch me when my body did the unexpected.
I kissed her. My arm wrapped around her back as my hand held her head. Rin attempted to get out of my hold, but eventually succumbed to the kiss.
Don't I always help you out in your time of need Len?
Stop making me kiss Rin.
Why? It's better than hitting her on the head, right?
That's not the point. This is MY body not yours.
Oh, you don't like me controlling it. She's your girlfriend not some random chick. Well as long as I'm in control let's play puppets then.
I couldn't stop myself. My tongue was forced to lick her lips so I could deepen the kiss. Unconsciously she opened her mouth wrapping her arms around me. Bad Len made our bodies pressed against each other securely. Soon my body leaned on the tree for support as we kept our lip lock. Gradually Rin left her Sonika personality and was herself again.
Her normal self didn't know what was happening, but she quickly let it go as she kissed back. Oh, no Rin thinks I'm doing this on purpose. I abhorred not having any control. She moaned as Bad Len made me kiss down her neck. I hopelessly tried to kick Bad Len out, but he owned my whole body now. There was nothing I could do.
"Len." She whispered even though I had no part of this.
Bad Len the inhuman puppeteer pinned Rin to the tree and made me kiss her more. It would be more meaningful if these were truly my actions. Poor Rin getting misled into thinking Len, the real me, is kissing her. It frightened me, how I didn't see this coming. The power Bad Len had probably exceeded my own and it would cause something horrible in the future.
I could've prevented this from happening if I had seen the signs. My lips leaned down to her ear, hot breath tickling her, it made Rin shiver. Her eyes were half open as her mouth was somewhat ajar. Bad Len made me smirk knowing he now had not only me, but Rin in his hands too. I wanted to cry.
"Rin…" My voice said although they weren't my words.
My hand started to slide up her shirt, the skin where I touched getting goose bumps. She blushed squirming a bit at my ministrations. If I didn't stop this soon Bad Len could make Rin and I create the mistake of a lifetime. Rin made no effort to fight me off, still in a mesmerized trance. It wasn't until a cool breeze came by with its stinging sensation hitting our hot faces did she realize the situation.
"Wait, Len I thought you said we should wait until we're married." She said, panting as she did so.
"Yeah, I got carried away." Bad Len said getting some distance from her to fix my clothes.
"I think I got carried away too. How did I get from being upset at you to sucking faces?" She asked now questioning her memory lapse.
"The moment must've messed with your memory." Bad Len said looking around.
Rin fixed herself up seeing her disheveled state. Her anger towards me completely vanished, and still had a puzzled look on her face. I was glad Bad Len had stopped so easily when Rin asked. With all of my might I was able to get my body back and kick Bad Len out. This was crazy. I'm fighting to rule my body and actions with another part of me.
"Let's go home, Len." Rin said, no suspicion whatsoever on my odd behavior.
We walked home and I tried to hold her hand, but she swiftly pulled away. She turned to me, her eyes showing no emotion at all, and her lips formed a smile that hid a secret. We were only two houses away from being at home. I watched her curiously as she began to spin around.
"Len, I'm going to stay out for awhile. I feel like… breaking something. Go home without me, 'kay." She said and before I could reply she sprinted down pass the house turning the corner.
I didn't feel right leaving Rin alone so I dropped of my schoolbag off in the house to follow her. I hadn't really known where she was, but I searched the town for her. Something was off about Rin today. I ran passed by people, ignoring my tired legs as I looked for any possible place she could be.
Bad Len had to be wrong with Rin being the murderer, she wouldn't do that. If she did I could picture myself hiding the bodies in order for her to be safe. I found myself in the abandoned construction site where the road roller was. Snooping in I looked inside the vehicle to see if she was in there. Nothing. Where could she be? My feet lead me to the police station, Ruko was her friend right.
When I was about to enter the station I saw Ruko at her desk with a pile of papers stacked up. She was working diligently with no one disrupting her. I figured Rin couldn't be in there. Man, that girl is troublesome. I walked by a big western looking house. It was on the outskirts of town, where I went thinking Rin probably had ventured into the town next over.
I hid in the bushes when I saw two people coming out. One was a boy and the other a girl, both twins. They had short black hair, amber eyes, and pale skin. Certain elegance was in the air when they came out together, the girl holding the boy's arm intimately.
"Rei, darling this new town is simply gorgeous. I do say this house is perfect, let's buy it now." The girl said smiling.
"Rui, I don't know about this place. We already did what we needed to do here and I'm bored. Let's find another town." The boy said frowning.
Rui put on a pout that no man could resist and Rei sighed nodding his head. She began to smile and dance around happily. I watched feeling my intuition tell me that no matter how innocent these two looked, they definitely would be a threat if I crossed them.
"Why don't we go out to dinner?" Rui asked latching herself onto Rei with a death grip.
"Alright sister dear, anything for you, let's go out." Rei said and the two began to walk again.
Once they left I began to walk to the factory I had burned in front of Kaito. Something told me I could find answers there. As I walked I could feel the presence of Rin faintly. We were so close now we automatically knew when the other was near. I saw her, Rin, sitting on the ground looking at the burnt down factory.
Wonder in her eyes. I called out to her and she flinched. Her head turned, eyes glancing at me. Her body relaxed like she wanted me to find her. She threw her schoolbag at me, telling me to look inside.
It was still with her since she didn't go home yet to drop off her things. I peered inside and nearly jumped. A bottle of gasoline and a bunch of lighters, it seemed like she was prepared to do something drastic with these.
I looked at her and she gave me a smirk in return. I knew that look she was giving, it was the exact look I have on my face all the time. That face of a demented mind ready to do things they knew was wrong. I never thought Rin could pull that off.
"Hey, I remember about a month ago someone burned this old factory down. I thought to myself what it's like burning down a building. You want to try?" She asked looking at me with a ghostlike look.
"You'd probably think I'm insane for talking that way. It is a pretty stupid idea, I just wanted to, you know see what it feels like." She said looking slightly embarrassed.
"Sure I'll burn it with you, but you got to find an abandoned place." I said nearing her and taking her hand into mine.
I lead her to the house those twins, Rei and Rui, were going to buy. I felt the need to keep them out of this town. We stood in front of the western styled house, Rin holding the gasoline, and I the lighter. She saw the 'for sale' sign and gave me a look. I smirked and she shared my disturbing look.
"I'll pour the gasoline on the front doorstep." Rin said dumping the contents out of the bottle.
"I'll light it then." I said lighting the flame and dropped the lighter onto the gasoline.
I grabbed her hand and we both ran a good distance away. As we turned back still running we saw the whole thing catch on fire looking magnificent. We both laughed, tears of joy springing from our eyes, and feet pounding on the ground. Rin was saying how thrilling it was, while I thought of how this was one of our things we both enjoyed.
"Let's be the arsonist lovers." Rin suggested planting a kiss on my lips in her excitement.
"Yeah, that's sounds nice. You bring the gas and I bring the fire." I said hugging her.
Weren't we a strange couple, but you had to admit we were one of the best? Better than Bonnie and Clyde, but that's just my opinion though.
In the house everyone was in the living room hugging Gumi. They were having sad expressions on their faces while Rin's and I were confused. On the floor were the suitcases Gumi had when she first moved in. The green haired girl smiled brightly at the Megurine family and guest Rinta, but it changed when she saw us.
"Gumi says she's found a place to stay at so she won't be living with us anymore." Luka said patting that stalker bitch of a maid on the head.
"It was very nice of you guys for taking me in, but now I must take my leave." Gumi picked up her suitcases and Rin and I struggled to contain our delight at seeing her go away finally.
"Goodbye Luka, Gakupo, Rinta, Leon, Lily, Rin, and Len." She had looked at me when saying my name, detestation in her eyes.
She walked up to me to give me a hug, and as she did her lips were next to my ear. The hug she gave me was choking out air, I could feel Rin's mood turn sour as she watched the scene, and the rest let it go thinking she wanted to embrace me just because I was the odd one out.
"Len, some strawberry blonde haired girl named Iroha almost attacked me, but since my childhood friend Big Al was taking a stroll with me he took that bitch out, but I thought he should've broken some bones." Gumi's words were icy cold.
"Really, Kaito would not take that likely." I said in a threatening tone.
"Whatever, Big Al is going to wipe Kaito on the floor and when it comes down to the end you're going to wish you hadn't rejected me." Gumi growled letting me go.
She walked out of the house waving bye-bye. Rin danced with glee in her room that the maid from hell was gone at last. I lied down on the floor watching her. She was so giddy she actually passed out from it. I placed her on her bed and looked out the window.
The full moon was out tonight, and like a werewolf I could feel myself changing into the beast I've always been.
I updated. I hope you like the chapter although I think I made it rather long with a lot of twists.
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