Oh my goodness! I am so sorry! I am so sorry for keeping everyone waiting. I feel so guilty. A lot of stuff has happened, but it's my fault for having to just neglect this story. I honestly didn't think it would be this popular for people. But I have returned and here is the latest chapter. I hope this makes it up to al of you precious people. Once more I am sorry. T_T

Last time, Len and Rin presented their project they have been practicing for so long, only for it to end up with Rin collapsing! Will she be saved? We'll soon find out. Please enjoy. ^_^


Chapter 26

I hate waiting.

How long has it been? It could feel like it was only yesterday when Rin had collapsed right after the performance we gave that later I was told we received an 'A'. But days have gone by just as quickly as seconds to a clock, just ticking away with nothing of a saying of her well being. I'm not even sure if it has been a week or maybe even a month, but I knew it has been a long time since Rin was sent to the hospital.

Why?

Why did life have to be as cruel as to have such a sweet girl suffer so much? Whatever has she done to deserve such treatment? She didn't deserve it. If there was anyone who was to be extremely hurt, it would be me. I was a no life, just living because I could, not because I wanted. Before, I used to have suicidal thoughts because I just found no reason to live until she came into my life.

Rin became my sunshine.

Out of everyone I have met in my life, she was the only one to had brought my spirits up. Sure she was an annoying little brat when I first met her, but she then became the bright star of my existence. She made me open my eyes to the world around me and showed me that life wasn't that bad. There were precious things out there that I could gain for myself, and those were the things that would help me get through it all.

She was the most important one.

I was waiting in the waiting room once I was given the notice that I could come visit her after such a long time. Her parents were with her at the moment, having me respect their time while I had mine later. But being here just made things so much worse. No one was in there and the clock on the wall ticked too loudly. Or maybe it was just me. I grew impatient and anxious, wondering what things to say to Rin once I see her and what she will tell me. I can only imagine her telling me that there is nothing to worry about and she's feeling alright. But I would counter attack with worried statements and possibly get angry at her for having to done such a foolish thing to had caused her this in the first place.

But in the end, I could never get mad at her.

Hearing the sound of doors closing, I looked up to see her parents walk out with worried face expressions but they seemed much calmer than they were when I first saw them. Her dad motioned me to go on ahead to which I hesitantly did so, feeling my legs suddenly heavy and almost growing numb just as I reached the room she was in, slowly opening the door.

Laying in the white bed, Rin rested, her focus up in the ceiling and her blue eyes scanning around as if she were to be examining something interesting. I guess her parents didn't tell her I was coming because her head suddenly jerked to the side with a shocked expression on her face once I had entered.

"Len..." she whispered.

I swallowed hard as I neared closer, trying to keep myself composed and be the me I always was when I was with her other than making her worry over me because I was worrying over her.

"Hey there," I spoke, nearing her bed and taking the chair right beside her bed. "How are you feeling?"

She smiled her usual smile. "I've been feeling perfectly fine now. I was much worse a few days back, but I'm gradually getting better."

"Is that so? That's good to hear."

And what great news it was for me.

"Yep." Rin continued her smile as her eyes scanned my face for a while before awkwardly looking at something else. "How have you been? I haven't heard about you either."

I rubbed the back of my head. "Oh you know, here and there doing nothing much but going to school, you know? Been bored out of my mind, but I guess I can't complain. I've used to live like that before."

"Used to? What happened?"

"Oh umm..." Crap. I spilled the beans, didn't I? "...well, you know, I guess you just made it a whole lot worse with the fact that I had to be babysitting you a lot before you would have the both of us killed at some point."

Rin giggled. "I was only trying to match you to show you just how annoying you were."

I gave a chuckle as I averted my eyes. I guess she was only trying to be tough for her own sake, to protect herself from me. I'll admit I admire her for that, but it's not something I want her to do anymore. I don't want her to protect herself from me. I won't ever think of hurting her, but she might still take me as some sort of abusive guy or something. I really didn't leave a good impression on her.

"But..."

Her voice caught my attention again.

"...I felt like I was able to cool myself down these past few days we've spent together," Rin spoke with such gentleness that if her voice had a texture, it would soft as silk. "I don't know when it happened, but I felt like I was able to just keep it down a notch and not be so hard with you. Either I have allowed you to influence me or you actually changed a bit, but I have found myself to enjoy your company more and more."

Those words. They made my heart skip a beat. Enjoy my company more and more? That's what she said. But, why and how? I was the delinquent, I was the player. She was the smart girl, the new kid. How were opposites able to come together? It all seemed impossible but, somehow, it happened with the both of us. However, I have grown softer and actually grown to love Rin more than anything. But I still don't know if she feels the same for me. Maybe just as friends, it's what she's thinking.

Rin gave out a giggle. "You know, you were the least one I expected to come visit me. My parents did tell me that my other friends were trying to reach them and ask how I was. They told them that they were able to visit me anytime now, and I honestly thought that the other visitors that my parents were talking about were going to be the rest of the gang. But never did I expect you to be the first one. You really do surprise me, Len."

I blinked. I was the last one she expected to have come. Was that a good or bad thing? It could be taken as both, and I wanted to say it was a good thing, but then again, I still didn't knew how Rin truly felt about me. Did she like me as a person or not? Was she just being nice to be just because? Now that our project was over, will she stop talking with me? Those thoughts tormented my head, but I just shook then away since I shouldn't come to conclusions just yet.

"Well, I do live closer to you that all the others, and I'm sure they'll come by eventually," I said. "I just thought I'd come and see how you were doing and tell you that we got an 'A' on our project."

Her blue eyes sparkled. "An 'A'? Really? You're not kidding me, right?"

"Nope. I was even asked to record the song in order for others to get a copy of it since they liked it a lot. I told them I would wait for you since, I'll admit, it sounded better with you singing along."

"That's amazing. Are you sure you're not only waiting for me to sing because I'm a better singer than you and I'm just there to cover your terrible voice?"

I smirked as I gave her a devious look. "You think so? Fine. I'll leave you out of this gran opportunity."

"No, no! I really want to do this. I take it back."

We both laughed. And how good it felt. We both were still the same with each other, insulting the other every now and then, but not taking it too deep into heart. We knew we were playing with each other, and that felt good.

And that was how my visit went with her. We talked about random things, mostly things I have been doing and stuff that the gang has been doing because Rin hated talking about 'boring stuff' such as hospital things and rather wanted to hear what the world outside these white walls has been. It sure did ease my worries when I was able to spent time with her. I was glad that she was okay, and I was able to bring her company.

The visiting time was over, and I left Rin to herself, telling her good bye and promising I would visit her tomorrow to which she responded with her smile. Once I left her room and out the hospital, I have noticed her parents had left a while back. I didn't mind in the least since I did came here walking on my own. I didn't want to be a bother to them.

However, just as I had exited the boundaries of the hospital, a familiar silver head turned around the corner and bumped into me, instantly causing me to growl.

"It's you again..."


A silver head. Uh oh.

But hey, at least Rin is okay. That's a relief right? I feel like there will still be more than people would've expect from this. I don't know maybe depending how slow I have become with this story. I'm still so sorry. T_T I promise I will work harder with keeping up with these updates. I will surely try my best.

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