(Len's POV)

I had known that I loved Kaito for a really long time and I really didn't have any trouble admitting it to myself. For some odd reason I actually kinda liked loving someone, even though that's weird to say. I guess it was because I liked having something, or someone, to feel passionate about, and I could hope they would feel the same way. It still caused some problems, though, like how I would sometimes feel really sad when we weren't able to spend time together, and how I always wanted to be with him but he was sometimes busy. Still, for the most part it was definitely a positive thing.

Also, I could never positively know, but I was pretty sure he felt the same way. I could tell by the way he always seemed excited to see me, how he would go out of his way to do something nice for me, and just from the loving way he'd look at me. I would sometimes even catch him staring!

Ah, I could just see us together! We'd hold hands and go on romantic dates together, we'd write songs and sing together, we'd do everything together and be together forever... Then I realized, I was daydreaming again, and I was late for school!

I quickly got dressed, brushed my teeth and ran out the door. Tokyo Academy was just a few blocks from our house, so maybe if I hurried I wouldn't be... too late. Just a little late. That would be fine.

I got there only to realize that it was one of the few days of the year that our school would start an hour late, so I had rushed here, used all my energy, and skipped my usual awesome breakfast of bananas (the best food in the world!). Dammit... It was early in the day and I was already in a bad mood, this was going to be a bad day, even for a Monday. Actually, I didn't really mind school since it was something I was good at, and plus it was a chance to see Kaito, which was always a good thing. What I really hated was having to wait outside in the cold without even a jacket! It was winter and pretty cold outside; before I knew it I was shivering.

"Len-kun!" Kaito walked up to me when he got there, "You look freezing! Want to borrow my jacket?"

"But... Won't you be cold then?" I asked.

He laughed, "Don't worry about it. Someone who loves ice cream so much could never get cold."

"I don't know if that's exactly accurate." I giggled as I took the jacket and put it on, "And thank you so much, you're so nice!"

"No problem." he shrugged, taking my hand as we walked to class together.

I was a little shaken by the sudden touch, a blush forming across my face. I looked away so he wouldn't see how red I had turned.

Kaito smiled, "You know, you don't have to hide your face from me. I think it's cute when you blush."

Kaito... thought I was... cute? My face turned even redder!

"Um, thanks, I guess..." I changed the subject, "So.. I have math next. Hiyama-sensei is so strict!"

"Well, good luck. See you at lunch, okay?" he replied.

"Okay, bye!" I waved.

The day that started out as bad was now actually pretty good thanks to Kaito, and I could barely remember the frustration I'd felt earlier. Love is a strange thing, isn't it?

(Kaito's POV)

It took me a while to accept that I was in love with Len, mostly because of fear, I was afraid of being rejected, of being hated by him, of being hurt again... Even if he returned my feelings, I would still worry that someday it would fade away and collapse, so there was no escaping those invasive and negative thoughts. I didn't know why I spent so much time lingering on nonexistent problems, I guess it was a habit I formed at some point and never took the time to get rid of. I tried so hard to see the good in every situation, but for some reason I wasn't capable of being like that. Maybe I wasn't even capable of being happy. That wasn't exactly true, though, because there was one thing which could always make me smile and forget about whatever was bothering me at the moment : spending time with Len Kagamine.

Even if I was having a terrible day, seeing Len's smile, his eyes, his adorable blush... It would instantly brighten my day. I hoped my presence did the same for him and that he knew I would be there for him no matter what. I wanted him to need me, to rely on me and to tell me all his problems and trust me to fix them.

Being with him was one of the only things in life I was able to truly enjoy.

Now, I didn't have a bad life by any means, and I was thankful for everything I had. I knew there were so many people far worse off that me, of course, and that kind of made me feel guilty whenever I felt sad, although it would just end up making me even more sad.

That morning, I had helped Len feel better by lending him my jacket (even though I was cold myself), and even though it was just a tiny favor I still felt good doing it. The only time I was really content was when I was able to make others happy, especially Len, who I loved more than anything or anyone else.

I was afraid of falling in love, but at the same time I couldn't stop myself. It really was hopeless, wasn't it?

Author's Note: Sorry that this was mostly fillers, and that it didn't go into the plot. I have to set up the setting before I can really get into the plot, but the plot REALLY starts next chapter. I promise.

Also, soooo sorry for the huge delay on updates from me. I've been so busy lately. Gomen!

Please read and review. Tell me what you think of it so far. ~ Lydia-chan