A Peaceful Duet
Part 12
Kahoko ordered strawberry ice cream while Len decided to take Vanilla.
"Have you tried pistachio flavored ice cream?" Kahoko asked
"Not yet, why?" Len asked
"Nothing, I just wanted to talk to you since it was quiet after the roller coaster ride" Kahoko answered Len.
It has been thirty minutes since the ride. Both had nothing to say at each other, maybe because they're shy.
"Oh" was Len's response to what Kahoko said
You two are very boring, chibi Len complained, she'll break up with you, even though you two haven't had a relationship, if this continues
I cant think of something to do with her and I don't know much about her likes and dislikes, the real Len told his chibi
Don't ask me, all I know is what you know, said the chibi
You were helpful earlier, said Len
Ask her what a date is then,
How the heck am I going to ask her? Said Len
Ask her,
No,
Why?
It's embarrassing, get it?
Ask her, Chibi Len said
No, Len said irritated
Well then, may I ask what a date is dear Lenny? Asked the chibi making a smug expression
"How the heck would I know what a date is?" Len said to himself.
Kahoko heard what Len just said then asked "You don't know what a date is?"
Len stared at Kahoko for five seconds then he slapped his hand on his forehead.
"You really don't know?" Kahoko asked again. She tried to stop herself from smiling
Now look at what we've done, Len said to his chibi
Why are you blaming me as well? You're the one who blurted it out, Said chibi Len
Len shook his head then said "I don't know since I was always focused in music"
"You're quite honest Len" Kahoko giggled "That was cute of you" Kahoko made a thinking pose "All I know is that a date is where you and the person your going out with will learn more about each other. Knowing each other more" Kahoko smiled at Len
"Knowing each other more" Len repeated
"Yup" Kahoko said
"Have you gone on a date with someone?" Len asked, not thinking.
Kahoko blushed "Umm… this is" Now what? should I say it or not? Kahoko thought
"I guess that's a yes since you're already seventeen, most people nowadays have an early relationship" Len said. He looked at Kahoko then asked "What?" after seeing her staring at him.
Kahoko stared at Len, surprised at what she just heard "You were conscious about others relationship?"
"My friend had his first girlfriend when he was only twelve so… I thought that it was true" Len stared back at Kahoko.
"This is my first time" Kahoko answered after hearing his explanation "You?"
"First" Len replied. He stood up then he extended his hand towards Kahoko "Let's try to have fun since this is our first date"
"Yes" Kahoko took Len's hand then stood up That was unexpected, I thought he had a girlfriend before since he is good looking Kahoko thought
(What happened to Amou and Seiran?)
"We've been watching them. Can we just have fun? I think they're planning on sitting there for the rest of the day. Lucky for Shou-chan, she's enjoying herself with Kei-chan" Seiran whined since he got bored just by watching Len and Kahoko
"Well I think we should enjoy, since they're not…" Amou looked at where Kahoko and Len were "What the?! I just turned my back on them for a sec and now they're gone!"
Seiran stood up and raised his hands "Yay! We're free!"
Amou gave a long sigh "Fine let's enjoy" Amou looked around and found a haunted house "Ooohh nice! I Love haunted houses" Amou took Seiran's arm then pulled him with her towards the Haunted House.
"Spooky" Seiran said outside the House
"Lets go in" Amou said
Seiran saw Aoi Kaji staring at the place where the bench Kahoko and Len sat That's Kaji-kun right? Why is he here? Seiran called Aoi "Hey Kaji-chan lets go in the haunted house" while waving both of his hands in the air
Kaji looked at Seiran surprised "Is he even a sixteen year old boy?" he mumbled to himself and followed Nami and Seiran in the Haunted house.
(Shouko and Keiichi?)
Shouko and Keiichi were both still sitting on the bench, Keiichi's head on Shouko's shoulder.
"I feel kinda sleepy" shouko said then made yawn. She looked at Keiichi and wondered when he will wake up; she decided to take a nap as well.
(Back with Kahoko and Len)
They both decided on riding every ride in the place. At noon they both ate lunch together in some fancy café in the amusement park.
"Those rides were awesome!" Kahoko said while eating her dessert, a slice of cake.
Len nodded the rides we took were kind of the types that would make a person dizzy Len thought while thinking of the rides they rode earlier. He was just drinking a glass of soda.
"Hmmm… I think we haven't ride the Ferris wheel yet" Kahoko said
"We haven't and there are some rides that we haven't rode" Len looked at Kahoko's cake "We rode all the rides that were fast"
Kahoko stared at Len "Don't you like those type of rides?" she asked
"Not that I hate them… it's just that… hmmm… I don't know" Len looked At Kahoko's golden eyes "It was just fast, I think I'm not used to that kind of rides but I enjoyed riding them"
"Oh" Kahoko took her drink "I think all the rides that we haven't rode are the rides that are a bit slow. It's good right?"
"I guess so" Len wiped his mouth with a handkerchief "But I think I would like to ride another fast one"
"You liked those kind of rides now?" Kahoko chuckled
"Any ride will do so what's next?"
"I saw a haunted house earlier, I want to try it!" Kahoko stood up
Len stared at her The last time we came there she screamed so laud Len thought "Are you sure?"
Kahoko stared at Len Oh yeah the last time I went there was vary embarrassing Kahoko thought "You're with me so I'm fine"
"Okay, you said so" Len stood up and walked towards the door of the café, he opened the door for Kahoko
Kahoko gave Len a smile for his act and said "Thank you" and walked outside the café. Len followed her
In front of the haunted house they both stared at the door, where a creepy sign says 'enter'
Kahoko gulped and gripped her skirt
"You okay?" Len asked while observing Kahokos actions
"Yes" She answered, voice trembling.
"You said so, let's go" Len went in while Kahoko followed she should have learned her lesson the last time she went in a place like this, oh well Len thought
Kahoko tried to keep herself calm I will show Len how tough I am Kahoko thought. While they go further the lights seem to dim every step they took. Kahoko calmed herself at the moment.
Len was observing Kahoko by the corner of his eyes so far so good he said to himself.
Kahoko felt someone touched her shoulder and she thought it was Len but by the time she looked at Len, his hands are both in his pocket looking straight their path.
Kahoko froze which made Len stop walking
"Kahoko?" Len saw a hand on her shoulder obviously a part of the trick in this room Len thought, but ignored it.
"Len tell me this is you hand" Kahoko's voice trembled and it was obvious that her body is shaking from fear
Len gave her a small smile "I don't have a third hand you know" he took both his hands out of his pocket "My hands are both here" he waved it in front of him
Kahoko was quiet for a few seconds then "KYAAAAA!!!!!" she screamed at the top of her lungs
Len covered his ears for a while then went for Kahoko. he took the fake hand from her shoulder and waved it in front of her "Only a toy" Len said. He stared at the thing and he added "With red paint all over it"
Suddenly Kahoko hugged Len then cried "I'm sorry. I'm scared let's get out of here" she said
"Okay" Len took Kahoko's hand and leaded the way
…
"I think I heard Hino" Aoi said after hearing a loud scream that was echoing in the place.
He, Seiran and Nami planned on staying there because they made a competition of courage. And they were waiting for the couples to come in and scare them.
Aoi looked at Seiran and Nami behind a big scary stone carved demon. Did I miss something? He asked himself
Both Nami and Seiran were laughing. Nami was gripping on the stone while Seiran was holding the hand that was on Kahoko's shoulder
"Did you see Kahoko's face?" Nami giggled
Seiran waved the fake hand around and said "Yeah, but Tsuki-chan, he just made the situation a bit worse. In the end, it was sweet of him to take her hand and leave" Seiran gave a big smile then laughed.
"You guy's are the worst" Aoi said sighing
…
Outside the Haunted House Kahoko took a deep breath and said "Sorry"
"No need, I should have stopped us in getting in that place" Len said letting go of Kahoko's hand "What's next?" asked Len
"Hmm…" Kahoko took a look around and saw the Ferris wheel "That'll do" Kahoko said I can relax a little there Kahoko thought
Len looked at the same direction where Kahoko was looking "Sure" Len said.
While walking on their way there, both remembered what they where thinking earlier before they got into the amusement park. To confess or not… to confess or not both thought.
"Please enjoy the ride" A lady let Kahoko and Len get in the Ferris wheel
Kahoko and Len were seated parallel to each other.
Is this a good time to tell him? He will leave soon so I must say it before he leaves but… Kahoko has been thinking of a way on how to confess her love to Len
This is making me feel uncomfortable Len thought I didn't know that saying three simple words can be so hard to say. Now what?
At the top both suddenly decided to confess
"Umm…" Len said thinking
"I have something to say" Both said at once and both looked at each other
Huh? Both thought
"You first" again they said at once
"You first since you're a girl" Said Len, being a gentleman
"You can go first since mine is not important" Kahoko insisted
"But…" Len and Kahoko sighed, this wont do both thought
They both gave another shot "What I want to say was…" and stopped
"Why are we talking at the same time?" Kahoko asked
"Weird" Len said
After three seconds "What I wanted to say was I Love you" Both said in unison
"Kahoko" Len said, blushing, that was unexpected Len thought
"Len" Kahoko was blushing as well I'm glad that he loves me but, that was a weird confession Kahoko thought
"I'm glad" both said to each other smiling
Len went beside Kahoko and sat beside her
Kahoko looked at him and she was about to ask why he suddenly sat beside her, she was about to open her mouth when her question was answered.
Len leaned towards Kahoko and kissed her on the lips. Kahoko's mind went blank…
When Kahoko was back in her conscious she saw Len was back in his seat, looking outside the window, she saw a shade of pink in his cheeks
Kahoko blushed Umm… that was surprising she thought and gave a small laugh
Len looked at her and smiled at her "Sorry, I should have warned you"
"I-it's fine" Kahoko smiled at him, she stood up and sat beside him, leaning her head on his shoulder.
"One more round and were out" Len murmured
"Let's enjoy the little time we have" She said.
After their ride, outside Kahoko and Len saw Nami, Seiran and Aoi standing, waiting for them. Seiran and Nami were wearing a smug expression.
"Soooo… What happened in there?" Seiran asked cheerfully, making Len and Kahoko blush "Was it fun riding the Ferris wheel?"
So that's what he's talking about Kahoko and Len sighed
After realizing "What the heck are you doing here" Len said annoyed "You two didn't keep your promises"
"Nami!" Kahoko said "Don't tell me you really followed us?!"
"At first we did but we decided to go around and have fun, don't worry I don't know anything" Nami said except for the part where you screamed back at the Haunted house she added in her mind. Kahoko glared at her. "I'm telling the truth" Nami said shaking her hands in front of her.
"Ah! Its Shouko-chan and Kei-chan!" Seiran called Keiichi and Shouko waving his hands.
"S-seiran-kun" Shouko called and Keiichi followed her
"How was your date?" Nami and Seiran asked Shouko and Keiichi. Shouko blushed at the word 'date' and Keiichi stared sleepily at Nami.
"Nami! How rude of you to spy on us!" Kahoko said angrily
"Sorry Kahoko we were curious" Nami said "So did anyone confess?" Nami asked
Seiran gave the couples a questioning look
"Nami!!!" Kahoko and Shouko said at once while Len and Keiichi decided to remain quiet
~ ^_^ ~
~At the Tsukimori Mansion~
After the Amusement park Kahoko's mother called and told her to stay with the Tsukimori's because her sister and her mother went to a hot spring and they wont be back until the next morning.
"It's fine if you want to stay here Kahoko" Misa Hamai said kindly to Kahoko
"Thank you vary much" Kahoko said
"I should be the one thanking you, Kahoko, my future daughter-in-law" Hamai joked which made Seiran smile
"Really, Kaho-chan, you're going to be my sister?" Seiran asked cheerfully
"Umm…" Kahoko blushed
"Mother!" Len glared at her mother
"What? That was a joke" She smiled "but not for long"
Len gave her mother another glare and left the room. Seiran followed his brother
Kahoko laughed at Len's reactions "he really hates being teased"
Hamai nodded "Oh yeah, if you want to go with Len in England you can come with him and study with him. Tell me soon so I can prepare an airplane ticket for you" Hamai said
"That's too much, I don't want to be a burden to your family" Kahoko said
"It's fine. I'll do anything for Len's sake. I know how he adores you" Hamai smiled
"But…" Kahoko said
"Do you want him to stay here?" Hamai asked
"But isn't it his dream to study abroad?" Kahoko said
"Yes it is my dream" Len said "But I can stay here if you want"
"That is not a good idea" Kahoko said at Len who came in the room again
"Come with me to England then" Len said
"If I come with you, let me pay for the tickets in the future, since I don't have that much money at the moment. But my mother and sister…" Kahoko said
"I talked to your mother about it" Hamai said "As long as you like it, you can go, your mother told me that it would be nice for you. But Len must take care of you while you two are there"
"Of course I will" Len said now hugging Kahoko
"Mother is really fine with it?" Kahoko said wide eyed
"Yes, we were friends since we were in grade school" Hamai said
"I-is that so" Kahoko smiled
~END~