This is a chapter which I inserted recently just to add the spice of everything...
Disclaimer: Don't own La Corda D'oro
Chapter 5 - All it Takes
Len sighed again.
Currently, he's at home, drinking tea with his Mother.
As soon as he got home, he was called into the family table. It seemed casual at first, but he didn't expect his mother to bring up that topic.
"Len, don't sigh like you have such a big problem," Misa said.
"Mother...you know that there are other important things to think over. Why are we discussing this again?"
His mother laughed. How adorable her son has become. That was the first sign that he's finally interested in someone for real. Falling in love.
"Len, you're already in high school. Shouldn't your priority now is to first find a girlfriend." Misa said.
"Mother, my skills aren't close to perfection and I need all the time I can get to practice."
"Maybe you should listen to your mother once in a while Len." his father joined, entering the room.
"Father...finding or having a girlfriend right now would be a distraction."
"That's not really true Len. A girl could be your inspiration to be better. And Kahoko seems to be fine lady."
Both parents smiled upon seeing their son's slight blush at the mention of the female violinist's name.
"Sorry, but could I please go now? I still have my homework to accomplish." Len said, trying to escape this embarrassing moment.
His father chuckled.
"Go on," Misa said, "But do remember that I've invited Kahoko to come over again today."
"Alright, please just call me." Len said, standing up and proceeding to the stairs.
As soon as Len was gone Misa giggled.
"Since when has our little Len grown up?" she asked her husband.
"A mystery." he chuckled.
As usual, Len as left his window open when he practices.
And right now, he's wishing that he never should've adapted that habit of his teacher. Because right now, because his window was opened, he had a distraction.
When he wanted to take a short break and have a brief whiff of the outside air, he saw Kahoko walking towards his house. That instant he couldn't look away. He smiled unconsciously when he saw her hesitating by their gate.
"You should just ring the bell," he murmured, and he laughed softly.
"Who should just ring the bell?" a voice came from behind.
Len jumped upon seeing hsi mother inside his room.
"Mother!" he said.
"I knocked three times already and you didn't answer. I thought you were asleep. I just came to check on you since its about time for Kahoko to arrive." then she walked towards the window, she smiled.
Len looked away, knowing what her mother has in mind.
"You always use to be so distant to girls..." Misa said.
"I don't know what it has to do with anything in the present."
Misa laughed shortly, "Last month, when you came home saying...asking for permission if it's okay for Kahoko to perform with us...you were different. Your father and I could see that. You were warmer Len." she touched her son's cheek, "You seem to have the kind of glow you never had before. Your music has changed too. Another reason why I want you to find a girlfriend, and I want it to be Kahoko in particular." she added.
"Mother."
"Is because when you're around her, you don't seem to care about perfection. And that's what I want for you. I could see that you enjoy music more often when you play with her. Why don't you be honest with your feelings once in a while." Misa said softly.
Len looked out the window. Seeing Kahoko taking a deep breath before ringing the bell.
"I do...like her..." Len said.
"Then do what it takes Len, to be with her and make her happy of course." Misa smiled, leaving the room.
Len looked at the closed door, then to his violin..."Could she be the one thing that could surpass the importance of my playing?"
Len sighed.
Falling in love is hard...becuase everything gets messed up...
A/N: Yes, it was short, since this was just an insert chapter. What do you guys think? Review please