Is It Love?

-Chapter 11: True Confessions-

(Kahoko's POV:

I looked up at his eyes and found that it was filled with emotions: angry, anxious and depression and…eagerness.

"Len, I just…"

He shut his eyes as his grip in the steering wheel tightened. "You are not going home tomorrow. Even though, my parents are already here-you'll stay and I have one order you have to do." He added.

"Y-yes?"

"Don't go near him."

"Who him?"

"The one named Aoi." He answered under clenched teeth.

"But why? He's my…" I cut myself off. What is he for me?

"Just don't. You hear me?"

"No. I own this life."

"Kaho-" Now, I cut him off.

"What's wrong with being with him?" I protested.

My face was cupped by his hands and then my eyes can't escape his gaze. "I love you." He admitted and my heart skipped a beat.)

I gulped. "Len, a-are you serious?" I gasped.

He exhaled and started the engine. We drove back to the mansion without him answering my question.

When we reached it; he parked his car in the garage and then locked the gate. He didn't speak nor look at me after he said those three words to me back at the car. I followed silently and frightened behind him.

Inside, in the kitchen, he took one glass of water and drank it all. "Len," I whispered.

"What is it?" he asked as cold as he first met me.

I raised my head and tried not to cry. "Those words; you just said those to shut me up right? You just want me to stop arguing with you and even though, you don't want to admit it, you want to get rid of me in this house. Because, I am the only one who was able to stand your coldness….And, and-" I stopped and let the tears fall. "You just said those because you want me to leave and go with Kaji." I continued.

He slammed the glass on the floor. "Do you even know what I mean with those words? Do you think I'll say those important words just because I am angry? You know what if ever I want to get rid of you then maybe you are already shouting; 'I'm quitting because that guy is the most stern guy and no one will ever like him' just like the other maids. No one had ever made me laugh, no one had made me smile and no one ever let me feel what love really is. Only you." He nearly yelled.

My heart got ripped apart. "Miyaji-san said that she loves you I thought I can compete with her. Len; you are a very talented guy—and you are not the guy they said you are. It's just your crust, the outer you, your mask but, I know within you there's the warmness lying down waiting to melt the frozen heart of yours. I can never compete with girls like Miyaji….Len, we study in a same school and many talk about you, being so competitive; it'll be a humiliation for you to love me." I muttered.

He took a step forward and cupped my face once more. "Think like that if you want but," he gave me a passionate kiss, "I love you. When I thought about it; I asked myself once more: 'Is It Love?' and when I saw those guys being near you; it makes my blood boil, Kahoko," he paused and my heart thumped loud.

He called me in my first name.

He released me. "But, as far as I can see, with your words, you can't give me the same feeling." He murmured and headed to his room upstairs.

I stared down at the broken fragments of the glass…just like how I broke his heart.

I ran to my room and buried my face into my blue pillow.

I don't want to be a burden. It had been just 3 days; why do we need to feel like this? I love him! Why can't I say those words, just like how he bravely did. I am a coward; afraid what might be the result if we'll be together…But, I couldn't keep this emotion for long could I?

Len's POV:

All I wanted is to have normal life. I want to be like my parents, talented and respected but, I am misunderstood. I am like this, I am like that until: I met this girl…this crimson haired girl.

She knows everything about me, just like seeking through me without even asking me. Knowing what I do, what I like and what I love. She also knows who I really am, and she even melted this frozen heart of mine.

I just want to be with her…In three days, someone, a lass, found what my heart's seeking for thousand of days that passed. Comfort, trust, value and love. She even added her smiles, laughs and passionate feelings.

I laid my head on my pillow as I continued to think whatever might happen to our lives and if it's me or him she loves.

One knock interrupted my thoughts and I opened it up. She was in front of me with a weak smile. "Len,"

"Kaho,"

"May I come in?" she asked.

I nodded and we sat on the bed. "What brought you here?"

"I want to talk to you."

"Then, please do start." I offered.

She intertwined her hand with mine. "Did you mean what you said earlier?"

I looked away from her sweet and lovable golden eyes. "Of course. I never felt this before…But, I know that it is love."

She leaned her head and since I was caught off guard; we landed on the bed while her head leaned on my chest.

"Kaho, what are you-" I was interjected.

"I love you too…I was just frightened that you didn't mean what you said earlier and you just said that because you were angry…But, now I realized and convinced myself that you said it because you don't want me to leave."

"You are right. I did that for those reasons and excuses." I agreed and encircled her with my arms. Finally, I found my equal and the half of my heart.

Once a lass met a lad

You're a gentle one, said she

In my heart I'd be glad

If you loved me for me

You say your love is true

And I hope that it will be

I stared down at our hands together. "No one can ever ask for more when there already have you."

"Too bad for them, you already own me." She joked.

I'd be sure, if I knew

That you loved me for me

"At least, I'm proud it was you." I muttered.

"Oh are you?" she challenged.

"Of course." I muttered and gave out a smile.

Could I be the one you're seeking?

Will I be the one you choose? Can you tell my heart is speaking?

My eyes will give you clues

What you see may be deceiving

Truth lies underneath the skin

Hope will blossom by believing

The heart that lies within

I'll be yours

Together we shall always be as one

If you love me for me

Who can say where we'll go

Who can promise what will be

But I'll stay by your side

I'll be yours

Together we shall always

Be as one

If you love me for me

If you love me for me

(A/N: Sorry I don't know what song can fit in this chapter)

"You know Len." She mumbled.

"Hn?" I asked as I closed my eyes.

"Do you think your parents will approve this?" she blurted out.

I shook my head in exasperation. "Of course, they will."

"Are you sure?" she doubted.

I nodded as I reopened my eyes. "They actually liked you since the first day." I answered.

Then, the door bell rang. "Speaking of the devil," I muttered.

Kaho giggled and stood up. "I'll be back." She said and left to go downstairs and do her job.

Unknown to her, I followed.

"Okaeri nasai Misa-san, Larry-kun." She greeted.

My parents laughed. "Oh you look so happy dear. How's your stay here? Was Len cold to you? Tell me and I'll scold him." Mom asked chuckling.

"I wasn't." I answered as I took the last step.

They looked at me. "Oh, Len, how are things?" Dad asked.

"Nothing unnecessary happened." I answered.

"Oh, wait, I forgot something." Kaho said and went to the kitchen.

I sat down on a different couch as I waited for her. But, as we wait and chat we heard an "Ow!"

"Kaho-san are you alright?" Mom asked.

"Y-yes, just a little wound I got from cleaning a mess." She answered.

A mess? And then it hit me. The broken glass earlier!

I stood up. "That was caused by me; I'll help her." I said at once then headed to kitchen.

I saw her throwing the broken pieces on the trashcan as she washed her fingers.

"Are you alright?" I asked.

She nodded. "I'm fine."

I went to her side and saw that three of her fingers were bleeding. I get bandages from the medicine box. I took few pieces and wrapped her wounds. "Now, you know who I am when I am angry." I muttered to differ the mood.

Good thing she laughed as she hit my head playfully. "Just shut up."

This could be start of a beautiful beginning of a love story, couldn't be?

A/N: Haha, too short, I know. I just want to update and besides, I want to read reviews first before I update again.

Haha, finally this two had been together but beware. This is just the start of conflicts and arguments.

Thanks for your reviews.

Sorry for grammar errors and typos.

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Sneak Peek:

I hid behind the walls as I listened to Miyaji-san and Len's conversation.

"No, Miyaji, I still didn't accept this." Len protested.

"But, you have to go. Your departure to this country is next week."

"Do mom and dad know this? Because I don't and I don't want to go."

"Well, duh, your letter about this came earlier; you must haven't read it yet." She growled.

Then it came back to me. The letter earlier Len ignored because we were talking. It was that.

"I already read it but, I didn't know that it will be next week, I thought this month but not that early." Len muttered.

So, he already knew it…But, he didn't say it?

"And besides, I still didn't say it to Kaho. I don't want to upset her." Len said. Miyaji already knows about us, as I know but still.

"So, you are going to leave without allowing her to know?" she gasped.

"I guess that's for the best." Len answered.

My eyes widened and I ran away crying outside the house though, Len called my name.