AN: PLEASE GO BACK TO THE PREVIOUS CHAPTER. I HAD REVISED IT AND I HOPE IT ISN'T AS CRAPPY AS THE LAST TIME

SeeU couldn't help let out a sigh as she traced another book spine where said book's title was embedded elegantly.

It wasn't that the book looked unpleasant but-

She was bored, utterly downright bored and not to mention… lonely.

She shook her head away from the thought.

She was perfectly fine and enjoying herself in this bookstore alone, without any company, no one to talk to, to argue with… She was fine, right? Right?Right?

She sighed. Who was she kidding?

Who goes out on a weekend without company?

Well she was already here so she might as well pick a book. As she was in the process of plucking a blue covered book between two thick short books she flinched midway-

"SeeU?"

Her eyes widened like a deer caught in headlights. She knew that voice. Of all places?! Of all people?! Why?!

She stiffly turned around to face the person who had called her and mustered a smile…

"Hello," She attempted to make her smile wider," Rin."

Rin beamed brightly at her, eyes crinkling adorably.

SeeU absentmindedly let her gaze stray on Rin's attire. She was wearing this pink floral dress with a lavender blazer over it and creame colored flats.

The girl looked adorable and pretty in her cute dress.

'Unlike me.'

'Er… No! I meant that dress wouldn't even fit me.'

She subtly regarded her own choice of clothing for today.

Plain white shirt, black shorts, equally black knee-length socks and grey sneakers. She definitely wouldn't win any fashion contest with this, add the hastily clipped hair she had, nor would she be able to join any with this. Not like she was planning it. No waaaay, it was so not her.

But it is Rin.

Come to think of it, Rin did win 1st runner up in that contest they held during the school festival.

"SeeU?" Rin titled her in question, looking at Rin with a doe eyed look.

Snapping out her stupor she smiled sheepishly," Uh… sorry about that. Fancy seeing you here, Rin."

"You too, SeeU," Rin grinned, gesturing at the book in her grasp," So what you got there?"

"Uh this," She gesticulated at the book, eyes tracing the letters engraved on it," Dear you."

"That's a nice story."

"You've read it?" SeeU blinked and tilted her head.

"Yes," Rin gestured at said book in SeeU's hand," It's about a girl who loses someone important in her life who used to play a big part in it. She then realizes how much he played a part in her life, how much he supported her, how he was always there, how he made her smile and how his company brightened her up. It's a nice story."

SeeU nodded," Sounds interesting."

"It is," Rin grinned.

Rin had then opted to join SeeU in browsing through the bookstore, intending to buy a book for herself too. When they had reached the fourth shelf SeeU had suddenly blurted out her long held question.

"Rin, do you love someone?"

Rin blinked, taken aback.

"I'm sorry!" SeeU hastily bowed her head," It's such a personal question. You don't have to answer that."

Then she did something that somehow surprised SeeU; she smiled. Rin smiled softly yet it was genuine nonetheless.

"I do," Her gaze fell. She kept her eyes on the book she had picked awhile back but the expression that etched her face hinted that her mind was somewhere far away instead. SeeU couldn't help but notice the subtle way her shoulder slumped," I've loved Kaito for a long time. I guess half of the school had noticed by now, except from Kaito that is. Even Megurine-san probably knows this too. But I'd be lying if I say I'm not developing some kind of feelings towards Len. There's something about him that draws me in and makes me want to stay by his side. Behind all that exterior Len is a nice person who would never fail to make you smile."

"I know," SeeU absentmindedly muttered.

Rin turned to her and smiled," You're worried about him, aren't you? I always thought how amazing the friendship you two shared. You're always looking out for him."

"I have to. Len's such a hopeless case."

Rin chuckled," You always say that. Len can take care of himself yet he'd grown rather dependent on you, right SeeU?"

"Yeah, he had," She diverted her gaze to the bunch of books on the shelf in front of her," But isn't that what friends are for? They depend on each other and support the other."

"Perhaps," She abruptly paused," SeeU?"

"Yes Rin?"

"I want to look out for Len too."

SeeU suddenly finds herself going quiet, words dying in her throat and failing to find her voice. She couldn't help think that the atmosphere that had settled over them had changed, a tension no one dared to voice out.

"Rin!" A familiar voice suddenly cut in.

SeeU's gaze took in the sight of Len.

"SeeU?" The blonde boy regarded her.

"I bumped into her awhile ago so I decided to join her," Rin said.

"What are you doing here, Len?" SeeU asked.

"I was supposed to meet Rin after she had purchased a certain book for our study session," Len pointed out.

"You guys are having a study session?" SeeU arched a brow.

"Yeah, for the oncoming test this week," Len replied.

"So who's with you, See?" Len shifted his gaze towards the place behind her," I don't see the chimera around."

"It's just me," She hated how small her voice suddenly sounded to her," I don't usually hang out with Teto on weekends."

"I knew you'd be lonely without me, See," Len playfully smiled and flicked the tip of her nose.

"Don't be so full of yourself, Kagamine," She poked out her tongue towards him.

He chuckled then turned to Rin," So are you done here?"

"Yeah," She nodded," Do you wanna join us, SeeU?"

"No," SeeU shook her head.

It was after they had left that SeeU reminded herself; 'I think he's in safe hands now.'

The bag of groceries felt like it weighted a ton in his hand as he strode down the concrete pathway, maundering through the lush greenery of the park. There was a variety of noises and ruckus caused by squealing and laughing children playing about under the sun with the contraptions inside the playground side of the park being used to their hearts' content. The occasional couples idling by or having picnics and some adults on their stroll could be spotted at a few areas; at least the park wasn't crowded.

"Hello!"

Rinto jolted upon getting taken off guard by the sudden voice behind him, almost jumping in surprise.

He immediately spun around only for his gaze to land on IA who was giggling, trying to suppress it against her hand.

"You almost gave me a heart attack, IA," He smiled.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you," She said, giving him an apologetic smile.

"It's okay. I should've paid attention to my surroundings more."

They had absentmindedly sauntered down the pathway, falling into pace.

"Did you sleep late last night?" IA asked, gesturing to the glasses he was wearing over his radiant pools of cerulean where there were dark bags underneath. She couldn't help but notice how different he looked without the clips keeping back his bangs. Some tendrils of blonde hair fell over the lens of his glasses, making his hair look a bit tousled and if she was to be honest to herself, a part of her liked what she was seeing.

"You certainly are perceptive, IA," He said as he playfully pinched her cheek.

"I pay attention," She smiled," No wonder you were so jumpy."

"And mom had to make me go on an errand," He gestured to the bag he was holding in his hand.

"Well a little bit of sugar always helps," IA said as she motioned towards one ice cream stand nearby.

"Sure. You stay here," He pointed at the bench," While I buy the ice cream."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah," He smiled," What flavor do you want?"

"Vanilla," She beamed.

He walked over to where the ice cream stand was while IA was left to sit at the bench and wait. Moments later Rinto came back with two vanilla ice cream in his hands. He held out one to IA to which she happily accepted.

"Thank you, Rinto," She said in a chipper tone which made him smile.

He sat back down next to her, absentmindedly licking his own treat. He glanced at the girl from the corner of his eyes and noticed that she was enjoying her ice cream so much that he preferred to not bother her. He had eventually consumed his ice cream without any mishap and chucked the wrapped to a nearby garbage bin.

IA was relishing in the sweet flavor of her cold treat, indulging on the effect it did on her tongue and taste buds. She had finished her ice cream when she felt a weight placed on her lap. Her gaze landed on Rinto who had apparently fallen asleep with his head on her lap.

Poor guy, he did look tired.

She smiled at the sight of his sleeping face and absentmindedly let her hand linger on the unclipped bangs falling over the lens of his glasses.

Author's note: So how was it? What do you think of SeeU's current situation? Please share your thoughts about this. Thanks for reading and please leave a review