*Author's note*
Writing this chapter even though I'm barely conscious…
Chapter 16-Out of Focus
+-Flashback-+
"Len, we'll be going on a music tour for 3 days" his father declared
"We've prepared your food so just reheat it, okay?" his mother advised.
He averted his eyes from the music sheet he was looking at to focus his attention on his parents as he nodded.
"Have a safe trip"
His father smiled in acknowledgement. "I must do some last minute packing"
Hamai Misa was about to follow but she stopped midway and said…
"You should invite Hino-chan" after that she followed her husband to prepare the luggage, she left with a smirk on her face as her son pondered on the suggestion.
+-End of Flashback-+
Class 2-A
So…that was it…his mother gave him the idea and he just found himself asking Kaho if she could come.
She said yes, he stopped writing the lecture on the board as the tip of his pen nearly snapped.
There isn't anything to do there…
But then he remembered something that would keep the both of them entertained…Music…
He nearly sighed…This was very unlike him to worry about these kinds of things.
Class 2-2
A sigh of relief followed by a mutter of "Thank goodness" was heard from a redhead violinist.
She sat down on her chair...she let her head rest on her table.
"Nice of you to join us, Hino-san"
Her eyes grew wide as saucers as she saw that the teacher was already there, arms crossed and eyebrow raised.
She stood up from her chair and bowed as low as she could.
"Gomenasai, sensei!"
"Hai, Hai, remember to see me during breaktime" she reminded before continuing her discussion.
She nodded and sighed once again.
I was already rushing on my way, after talking to Len I completely forgot that Okuda-sensei is always early…
"Poor Kaho-chan…" Mio said in a low whisper.
"Do your best, Kaho" Nao whispered from behind.
She half-looked in their direction and tried to flash a smile.
Faculty Room…(break time)
Okuda-sensei brought out some handouts.
"Please bring this to Takumi-sensei in the music department"
"Hai" she simply said taking the pile of handouts.
She had to turn her head to the left side to see the road where she was walking. She was about to descend a flight of stairs…when…
"You're punishing yourself" a deep voice that she would recognize even with her eyes closed.
"Ryou…"
Before she could say anything more he took more than half of the pile that she was carrying.
"Hey, I can carry…"
"No need, just show me the way" he interrupted before she could protest.
She smiled…You're even friendlier than my real big brother…although, she couldn't say it out loud.
"Thanks a lot" she muttered just loud enough for him to hear.
He didn't reply as they entered the music departments' faculty room.
Kaho instantly saw Takumi-sensei who stood out among everyone wearing a hat inside room. (You know like those MJ style hats, the black ones)
"Ano…Takumi-sensei, the handouts that Okuda-sensei wants to give you"
He turned around still sitting on his chair as he stood up, dropped his hat, winked…
"Thanks"
Both of them taught at the same time…
What's with this teacher?!
Footsteps signaled that somebody else was going to talk to the strange teacher.
"Speak of the devil" Tsuchiura said in a voice that only Kaho could hear.
"You wanted to speak to me, sensei"
There was no mistake that proud and elegant voice could be none other than him.
Len's expression was calm as he faced the teacher. His eyes traveled to Kaho and Tsuchiura…Why are they together?
Kaho's eyes were nearly glued to Len as she unwillingly exited the room and tried to wave a faint 'bye' to Len.
She and Tsuchiura soon parted ways as she made her way back to her classroom. Len's serious expression was still tattooed to her head.
She recalled his invitation…
"I'd like to take you to our house"
Without his parents?
For some unknown reason to her…she suddenly blushed.
She buried her face on top of her desk.
Lunch…
"Kaho-chan you seem uptight today" Mio said eating a piece of the rolled egg.
"Are you feeling okay?" Nao said worried.
She glanced at her two friends and saw that they had worried expressions.
"Sorry, I slept late yesterday, so…" she said even though that was only an excuse…since that always happened. The tension all started from the moment she talked with Len this morning.
"You always sleep late…" Nao replied. For a split second she thought they wouldn't believe her reason…
"So…you shouldn't be stressed because of that…" Mio advised…
"I know we should go to that cake shop…" she continued…
The invitation was tempting but she had to decline…
"I'm sorry I can't go today…" she said with guilt.
But when she looked at them both of them was grinning…
"Is it because of your date with Tsukimori-kun?" they said in unison.
"No!" but her face betrayed her statement as a light red beet was on her cheeks.
"You say that yet…" Nao began…
"…you're blushing!!" Mio finished
She sighed and sipped the last contents of her orange juice.
It was impossible to contain the grins plastered on their faces.
That just made everything more awkward.
Dismissal…
Len surveyed the room making sure that class was over before attempting to enter the room.
But before he could even take one step inside Kaho had already run to the front door…
"Sorry…did you wait long?"
"Iie" was all he said as he walked ahead of her.
She waved goodbye to Mio and Nao who muttered a 'good luck' to her.
Actually, she was a little disappointed since a part of her was expecting that he would at least take her hand as they walked.
They were already outside the school gates and Len was still walking ahead without even glancing back at her.
At least look at me…she said silently pouting.
"A while ago…" Len began.
He's finally talking!
"Why were you with Tsuchiura-san?" it was awkward and annoying to add –san or to even call him by his surname since when they talk he barely addressed the pianist directly.
"He was just helping me with the handouts that I had to give to the teacher" she explained puzzled by the question.
She was about to ask why but Len took her hand and held her wrist tightly as he kissed her passionately.
He pulled away and Kaho was gasping for air…she muttered a weak 'stop' but Len didn't listen.
His lips continued to attack hers.
He was aggressive; it seemed as If he was devouring her mouth.
His tongue slowly made entrance as he did it more quick but precise in every movement.
It was different from the usual Len who was always calm and composed. This one appeared to be impatient and irritated.
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*Author's note*
Hope this chapter was okay…I'm not really sure how this plot formulated in my mind but I guess when I made this story I didn't include a lot of misunderstandings and problems between the couple…:D Hope it wasn't too bad.