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Chapter 2: Caged

Kaito's P.O.V.

7:23 p.m.


"What the hell is Tanaka doing? Giving a speech before he drives his ass over here?" Dell gave an irritant sigh as he checked his watch. The both of us waited by the private jet for them to come bring my stuff and the others. We told the pilot it was okay to turn the plane off since we were waiting for about two hours now. "Look, if Tanaka doesn't show within the next hour, we have to get going before the parole officer call me to check if we're on the damn plane. We don't want that fucker telling the judge we're taking our sweet ass time doing what he asked."

I only shrugged my shoulders as I took a long drag out of the cigarette that hung between my lips. The later it got, the more it got cold, so I took the chance to change clothes and wear my grey tank-top, black hoodie over it, and a pair of sweats matching the hoodie. Dell just remained wearing his grey suit. Seriously, what's taking that bastard so long? I quietly thought to myself. "I'm pretty sure he has to argue with Rin to let Len go with them to say their fake ass goodbyes." I bluntly said as I took the cigarette away from my lips and held it, blowing out the smoke.

"I'm not even gonna lie; I was thinking the same thing. Rin is truly the type of person to hold someone up to just argue with them. We can't really say much against it though. Not only did you get caught molesting her brother, but she video taped you doing it." He slyly snickered near the end, causing me to roll my eyes. "I'm not trying to annoy you, I'm just kidding despite it being true. Anyway, this is going to be a slow year and a half. ... Are you ready for it?" He then asked as he took a seat on one of the steps to the entrance of the plane. I only leaned against the rail and took one last puff of the cigarette before flicking it elsewhere.

"I don't have a choice but to be ready for it. ... I actually don't give a damn. I'm gonna serve this shit and act like my quote-on-quote illness is cured." I then gave a brief chuckle near the end along with Dell.

"I swear, they always buy the mental-illness card." He commented. "It's just you and me right now. Whatever you're gonna do when you get out, just know you have my number. I may not be able to get you out of whatever it may be legally, but I'll hit you up if I find out if the police are on your tail. Let's not forget about Haku. She'll help your ass too. ... We're practically the only ones who'll actually do it" He explained as we saw the door to the small building open, revealing Tanaka and the others following behind him.

Seeing how they were taking their time to walk over, I told Dell, "Of course you guys will help. You two are messed up in your own ways too. You for being petty and you're acceptance to the real world. Haku for pretty much the same reason, except she loves being a part of the mess." I explained to him before they reached us.

Tanaka and the others stopped about a foot away from us, staring at us in silence till he coughed briefly. I couldn't help but stare at the timid blonde that was shooting glances at me every now and then as his sister stood close to him. I didn't mean to scare you. Hell, you wouldn't even have to be scared at this moment if it weren't for her getting into my business. But it's also my fault for being careless. I then narrowed my eyes at his sister for a split second.

Before Tanaka could even say anything, Meiko took a step forward and gave the weakest smile I had ever seen, but I truly couldn't blame her. She was more of a sister to me than anyone else. "Kaito" she started. "I'm going to speak on almost everyone's behalf for when I say things are clearly shaken, but it doesn't mean that things aren't going to go back to normal. ... Each one of us didn't see your illness. Well, more like we looked past things and didn't catch it earlier. But everything will be okay once you come back home. ... Whatever it was that made you snap, I'm so sorry." Meiko gently guided her hand towards the right side of my cheek and caressed it for a moment. "It's seriously going to be a year and a half..." She whispered to no one before taking a step back.

I couldn't help but give a brief sigh and lower my eyes. "Don't apologies. It's not like it was your fault, Meiko. And like you said, it's going to be a year and a half. That's enough time for everyone to recover." I told the brunette. As soon as I did, she stared at me once more.

"... It's funny. It feels like you're a whole other person once I heard you talk just now." She mentioned.

Well why the fuck would I pretend to be a happy-happy fun time bastard when I'm about to get locked up inside a rehab facility? I doubt anyone would pretend to be a happy idiot when that's about to happen to them. "Is that so?" I rhetorically said. "Well you guys shouldn't always think a person is an idiot, but I'm just saying." I eyed the now surprised brunette once I said that.

With that, Tanaka had then took a step forward and pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose.

"We can't hold you up much further seeing how it's close to being nine. I would've came sooner with the rest if it weren't for a small complication" Rin... "But best believe I'm going to see if there's any visiting hours for us to come see you-" I then interrupted him. "Don't. ... seeing you guys wouldn't do me any good. I need to be isolated, Tanaka."

His eyes widened for moment before he nodded his head. "I see."

Feeling a hand on my shoulder, I turned to see Dell standing to my right along with seeing the pilot walking towards the entrance of the plane. "I'm afraid it's time for us to get going. So you guys will have to give your final goodbyes. I'm also afraid to say phone calls and internet access are prohibited at this place, so this will be the last moment to say anything to Kaito."

"Wh-What?" All of our attentions snapped towards Len once we heard him speak.

His big, bright, blue eyes stared at me with obvious concern and worry, but I knew the thing holding him back from running to me was his uncertainty. Uncertainty caused by severe shock. You shouldn't have to be afraid to come to me. I have nothing but open arms for you, Len. My open knives are only reserved for those who put me in this position, but that's going to be put on hold till I'm out of rehab and building back up your perfect world. ... Then I'll dispose the corruption, babe. I quietly thought to myself as I gave a faint, but authentic smile to the worried blonde.

"Hey. This is for my own good to keep you safe, got it?" I then pipped up, causing him to focus on me.

"Kaito" He softly said my name. The same tone of voice that makes me want to hold him and never let go. "... I-I'm going to be waiting you t-to come out. When you do, I-I know I wouldn't be so scared anymore" and just like that, my heart sunk a little once he mentioned himself being scared. "But" he continued. "... I forgive you. J-Just know that I forgive you while you're in there, okay?"

You continue to make me fall to my knees with sweetness. God, I'm relieved that he has enough love in him to forgive me despite his fear. ... I promise I'll make you happy forever once I come back. I promise I'll build it like I always have, but this time you'll know "me". I'll show you how I'm not a clueless idiot. How I'm actually the smartest bastard in that house. How I'm willing to protect you, and ... How much you're mine.

"I'll always keep that in mind, Len. Till then, do me a favor and make sure my room is locked up till I come back home. I don't want unwanted things in there" I then shot a quick glare towards Miku and Rin. It'll be me and you eventually. I'm all you need to make your world whole.

He curved his lips that resembled rose petals into a quick yet small smile before he nodded his head.

A year and a half without seeing you, hearing you, talking to you... seems like yesterday you barged into my room and hugged me, telling me that everyone was wrong for making me a commercial fail. You were barely created alongside with Rin. I would've met you sooner, but they kept you and the others isolated, but I never knew an angel was going to spend their time listening, sympathize, and rush to cry to me once it was your first time meeting me.

"You're my favorite singer. ... Why wouldn't they take a chance to listen to you? Y-You're my hero." He continued to wrap his arms around my neck and hold onto me.

He was beautiful both inside and out the first time I met him, and knowing that, I didn't want anything to destroy that beauty. I didn't want that then, and I'm not going to let that shit happen now.

"Bye, Kaito" "We'll see you later" "We're going to miss you." They began giving their farewells.

I waved to them and got ready to turn around to go inside the jet, but before I could, both Rin and Miku said, "Get well soon, Kaito"

I paused from walking and eyed them, raising a brow. "Get well my ass. Get the fuck out of here with that bull shit." I mumbled beneath my breath before I turned my back from them and began walking inside with Dell walking behind me.

"Hehe, you crack me up." Dell began snickering.

This is going to be a slow year...

Len's .P.O.V.

"There he goes. I'm going to have to compromise with both his fan base and the media to have a clear zone for the company. I won't get the chance to schedule any tour dates for the next couple of days, so just sit tight for a while, everyone." Tanaka took off his glasses and sighed as we sat inside the van. "Since we're all together, I just want to say that things are going to go back to normal, but I don't want any one of you to mention this to the press or anyone who's not a part of our industry. I cannot stress this enough!" He then stressed. "If this does, we. Are. Screwed! Get this through your head, people!"

Everyone mumbled, "Yes." In response.

As he continued to go on his stress rant, I tapped on his shoulder, making him pause for a moment. "Tanaka?" I whispered to him.

"Hm? What is it?"

"... I want the recording that was played in court today." I bluntly told him, keeping my gaze towards the floor, carrying no emotion in my voice.

He remained silent for a moment before saying, "I-. I suppose. The evidence was gathered at the court, and they probably made a copy to keep in their files, so I'll try getting it to you as soon as possible. Mostly because you're entitled to it." He told me before he went right back to yelling.

They only showed so much of it during the session. ... I want to see everything he have done.

I want to accept that him in that video may actually be the real him.