Chapter 13: AStepForward

RIN'S POV!

CRAP!

I looked at the hand extended out to me staring for a moment before lifting my gaze to the owner.

Blue.

And an ocean of it. I felt myself get lost in a pair of aquamarine eyes as they glittered like crystals before getting snapped out of it by a familiar voice.

"Rin? You okay?"

I looked at the speaker before pushing the hand away and standing. Ignoring the look of hurt in Len's eyes I patted my butt, dusting off invisible dust as he stuck his hands in his pockets.

Well…. This is awkward….

I looked over at him, taking in a full view. Something was….different. Off sort of. And then I saw it.

He wasn't glasses boy Len anymore, he was Len Kagamine. The super hot, talented, and top member of Vocaloid.

His glasses and hat were gone and his normally dishelved blonde ponytail was now neatly in place. He was already in his group number outfit wearing a white button up shirt, black vest, yellow tie, black slacks, and nice black dress shoes. Overall he looked quite nice and sophisticated… and kind of like a waiter.

"Rin?" I turned my head to look at him, almost getting caught in his eyes again.

"I'm fine." I said, my voice deprived of emotion.

He looked hurt again but I just walked around him, eager to get as far away as possible.

"Rin wait." He said turning around, trying to talk to my walking away figure.

I didn't stop. I ignored his voice and kept walking. 'Just block him out Rin… He has no meaning to you now.'Lies.

"Rin." I could hear him following me, his dress shoes clacking against the floor lightly, but I refused to stop.

"Rin!" I felt a hand grab my wrist and I tried to jerk away but his grip was firm.

"Can't you just listen to me for a second? I know you're mad but I have an explanation." I felt my throat constrict a bit before I whipped around.

"An explanation? And what would that be?" I said haughtily, preparing myself for any type of bull he tries to feed me. I know what I saw.

"No Rin, you don't understand." He said, seeming to know what I was thinking in my head.

"You know what? Why don't you tell it to your girlfriend Miku!" I yelled, tears welling up again.

'Dammit Rin! Your being a fucking baby again, stop right thisinstant!'

"She's not my girlfriend!" I flinched at Len's angry voice, his grip on my wrist tightening a bit with the rise in volume.

He saw me flinch and sighed, looking at the floor he started talking again. "She's not. I don't even like her. SHE kissed ME."

I felt a tear slip out. I was so confused, everything felt like a lie. All I wanted to do was yell, scream, and throw a tantrum like a three year old. Something in my heart told me to listen to the full story, but another just wanted me to push him away. Like there was an invisible wall blocking me, and that the reason I should stay away isn't just about the kiss thing.

"Is that your excuse?" I said, voice and lip quivering.

"Wha- Rin, no its not-"

"You know what," I started with what little usable voice I had. "I don't ever want to see you again Len Kagamine!" Having said that I ripped my wrist out of his grip and started running.

"Rin!"

I was blinded by tears as I furiously wiped at them as I ran. Having a Déjà vu moment, I listened as Len chased after me and call my name.

Apparently I was running to slow because this time Len caught up and grabbed my hand, pulling me back but I didn't fight. I just stood there and let my tears fall. By now I wasn't even sure why I was crying, I just cried because it felt right.

"Look at me." I felt myself get turned around and I obeyed looking blearily at him, not even able to see his facial features.

"Rin I-" He reached up a hand to place on my cheek, but I flinched at his touch.

"Don't touch me." I said in the most menacing voice I could muster in this state.

His eyes said he was hurt again but he still disobeyed my command and placed his hand on my cheek, wiping away my tears with his thumb.

I melted slightly at his touch. It felt good, comforting, but wrong at the same time. My feelings were such a mess but I knew I felt strongly for him even if we've barely known each other, and then this happens…. Its just to much.

After I calmed down a bit he began to speak.

"I'm telling the truth you know," Attempting to answer the questions running through my head. "Miku never meant to hurt you."

I raised an eyebrow at this, curious. "What do you mean?" I sniffed as he smiled sweetly.

"I mean she didn't want to hurt you with this contest stuff. She thought if she distanced herself from you, neither of you would get hurt if one person won and not the other."

I stared at him questioningly, thinking and weighing his words. It seemed like the airhead Miku's type of logic…. But why didn't she come to me? Why did she start this whole thing and not come to her best friend? Miku had a way of misjudging a situation and people, but this was plain stupid… even for her.

"That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard! Miku's an airhead, but that's just to stupid and childish to even be considered the truth!" I said, my voice almost back to normal.

"But it is! Rin, just give me one chance and I'll prove it to you! I'll prove that theres no reason to hate me and that you and Miku can stay friends!" He stated, a tone of happiness coating his voice.

I groaned. Feeling a headache coming on I turned to leave but felt a light tug as Len still refused to let go. I was starting to get annoyed. I was so confused, not knowing what to believe. Frankly I just wanted to get this over with and get Len and Miku out of my lives for good. That sounds really mean but too much drama. Maybe I'll just be alone for the rest of my life and become a lonely cat lady…. Yeah that sounds nice.

"Let go." I hissed at him, totally done with this talk. Scratch that, this entire situation.

"No." I felt a vein pop in my forehead out of annoyance as he refused. He was enjoying this and I could tell. He wanted me to crack and knew I would eventually to. Damn he knew me.

"I mean it." I gave another firm yank of my arm, but he refused. For such a skinny kid, her sure wasn't weak.

"I mean it Len Kagamine, so help me if you do not let go in the next ten seconds I will-" I was about to try again, but was stopped when Len spun me around and pulled me towards him and then he-

ABCDEFGHIJK!

He smashed his lips against mine forcefully, wrapping an arm around my waist so I couldn't escape. What the hell! I began to struggle and push against his chest, but he had a firm grasp on my waist.

Damn him.

I felt myself blush a bit as I realized he wasn't going to let me go. I gave him one more punch in the chest before I slowly closed my eyes and melted into the kiss. I felt him smirk against my lips as I gave in but I didn't care. This was heaven.

After a while he began to pull away slowly and we opened our eyes, gazing at one another. His face was flushed slightly as he smiled shyly at me. I just stared stupidly at him for a bit, stunned and still in a daze, contemplating what just happened.

Finally I snapped out of my stupor and lifted my hand slowly up to his face. I smiled at him as my hand reached its destination. I stood for a second before I pulled my hand back and….

Slapped him.