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Tainted Love?
Chapter 3: Heart-Racing Encounter
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Rin's P.O.V
I pulled on bow on my uniform and scrunched my nose. Somehow it seemed a little crooked...
I ignored the fact and abandoned our room.
Len was already eating downstairs. I sat down opposite of him and stared at the food my mother had placed in front of me.
The conversation from last night had me a little shaken up and killed my apetite.
I peeked at Len who was pushing his food around and hadn't eaten a single bite as well. Hmm, could he also be troubled by what we overheard yesterday? I couldn't tell, his face was a blank mask reflecting no weakness.
I heard that twins are supposed to be able to sense each other's moods and emotions but we can't. At least I can't tell what Len is feeling at all. Hm, sometimes I wonder if we really are twins since we don't have a lot of images together from our childhood and frankly, I don't remember hearing my parents ever say who was born first. Len and I were born the same day but they never straightfowardly say it that way. In regards to the pictures being only about me from the ages of one 'till three, Len says that it is simply favoritism.
I'm probably overthinking this. Of course we're twins, how else could we be the same age and look nearly identical?
Yet, I couldn't help but think that we were a pair of defective twins. For one, I can't feel his emotions and two, I love him in a way that I shouldn't. I bet something went wrong when our cells divided and we ended up like this: defective twins.
I felt someone tap my hand so I quickly snapped out of my thoughts and faced Len.
"Let's go or we'll be late."
I nodded and silently followed Len out the door, only stopping to get my schoolbag.
We had only walked a block when I was tackled out of nowhere.
"Hiyah!"
I lurched frontwards and luckily Len caught me before I fell. Seeing as I had regained my balance, he let go of my waist only to leave my skin burning and my face red.
I turned to glare at the person who tackled me, the voice was pretty obvious though.
"Teto, was it absolutely necessary for you to tackle me like that?"
The maroon haired girl giggled and her curly pigtails bounced up and down with every movement. "Awww Rin!"
She then turned around and smiled deviously at Len, "So Len, how'ya been?"
Len looked down at the shorter girl, "Um, fine?"
She pranced away from him and wiggled her eyebrows at me, "You guys are turning fifteen soon huh?"
I blushed and resisted the urge to publicly face-palm and then make Teto face-wall with the closest building. Ooh that red one looks good for face-walling...
"Yeah." Len said normal enough but I saw his smile twitch into a frown. Turning fifteen was not something we were looking foward to.
The rest of the walk was filled with that awkward tension that devastates me. Teto, you may be my best friend but you do know how to make things awkward sometimes...
Okay who am I kidding, it's like a hobby for her!
"Yo! Wait up!"
We turned to see Mikuo and his sister Miku running towards us.
"Oh hey." Len said and smiled.
Oh sure, the she devil shows up and this idiot smiles.
Mikuo walked besides Len and Teto, Miku, and I followed behind.
Teto's eyes narrowed as she studied the teal haired girl, "Don't you guys usually drive to school?"
Miku looked as if she wanted to ignore Teto's question but decided to answer it anyway, "Why yes Teto, but Mikuo needed to talk to Len so we decided to walk with you guys."
Teto gave her a look that said 'No one wants you here but it's fine I guess'. I stiffled a laugh, if there is anyone that can surpass my hate for Miku it's Teto.
"So Rin, are you guys planning anything for you're 15th birthday? I mean it's just three months away." Miku asked while looking at her nails, apparently not interested.
"I don't know. Len said he would rather not do anything but my mom is trying to convince him." I said, trying to hide a grimace that threatened to show on my face.
Her teal eyes looked up at the mention of Len. Oh, so that's why she asked! She just wants to know if Len would-
That little...Grrr...
I was glaring at Miku, who was glaring back at me while Teto stared at her hair as if wondering if she could snip it off.
That would be funny. A bald Miku...then Len wouldn't dare think of her in any romantic way.
Yet, that didn't mean he would look at me in that way. Heh, for him to love me is as crazy as the fact that I love him! It would be easier for him to love a bald Miku!
We finally reached the school. Miku ran off to her girly friends but not before hugging Len and Mikuo goodbye. I glared at her until she left, hoping that I would suddenly gain laser vision and burn her to smithereens.
Teto tugged at my sleeve and interrupted my Miku-death fest. Darn, and it was just getting good...
Len walked away with Mikuo, not even bothering to look at me or say goodbye... That hurt.
"Rin, so have you told a certain brother of yours how you feel about a certain person that may as well be that same brother of yours?"
I rolled my eyes, Teto loves talking like that.
"No Teto and I don't plan to."
"But whyyy? It would be sooo cute!"
"No Teto, it would be sick."
Teto's nose scrunched, "Society shouldn't give a flying frick about who someone loves."
"Society isn't the problem here... Teto, can we please not talk about this right now? Someone might overhear."
Teto's eyes darted around, "Ooh yeah okay but you're going to have to talk when we get home!"
I nodded and the bell rang.
"Later!" Teto called and we parted ways.
Geez, she's gonna ask me about how things are going with Len.
Hmm, how did she find out you may ask? Teto came to that conclusion by herself, said it was pretty obvious... To her. She is a fanfiction writer so she comes to conclusions quite easily as long as it seems like a good plot. I was actually scared that she would hate me and call me disgusting for loving my brother but instead she enouraged me... Which completely surprised me.
*Flashback*
"Rin... We have to talk."
I looked up from my homework to my best friend. She was sitting cross-legged on the corner of mine and Len's bed.
Len and Mikuo were currently in the game room...gaming. See, Mikuo is really cool but his sister is plainly an ass...
"Huh? What is it?"
A certain fear ran through me. Don't tell me Teto likes Len... Oh please don't let that be true!
"You love you're brother don't you?"
I froze like if someone had dropped a bucket full of ice cold water over me.
"W-what? Of course I do! I-I mean, he is my brother after all!" I said and almost sighed in relief. That was a good save.
"Oh," Teto said as if something didn't make sense and then looked up suddenly, "Oh hey Len!"
I flinched and turned around immediately, my face as red as a tomato.
No one was there... Damn, I just got tricked by my bestfriend... This can't be good.
"So... You just freaked out because you love your brother as family?"
I nodded fervently while tightly shutting my eyes and trying my best to stop my beating heart.
"And that's why you're blushing?"
My head sunk into my hands as a sign of defeat. I am so dead...
"So is that a yes?"
"Mmfph."
"Hm?"
I looked up at her with an extremely redenned face and exclaimed, "Yes I do love LOVE him, happy?"
She smiled and clapped her hands together, pigtails bouncing, "Yay! I was right!"
I looked at her in disbelief, "Y-you were right?"
"Yes! I suspected it was true and usually just assummed you did love him for my own entertainment but for it to be actually true-"
She cut her sentence off with a squeal, "Twincest is Wincest!"
I nearly choked on my own saliva. I couldn't talk but I could stare and stare I did. I gave her a "what the freaking oranges did you just say" stare.
She giggled, "Don't look at me that way! I just fangirled a little."
I kept on dead staring at her, trying to gather all the information. I was expecting her to shun away from me, say I'm disgusting or something... This was FAR from expected. I don't know whether I should be happy or simply disturbed.
"So then, are you going to tell him anytime soon?"
"Nope."
"Whyy?"
"'Cus it's sick... Which means you're a bit crazy."
"Just a tad bit... But that's why we're friends!"
I smiled, we were both demented humans. Some friendship right?
"I'll help you Rin. As a best friend and a twincest shipper... But more on the friend side because that's what friends do."
I smiled and felt my eyes moisten. Ah geez, I'm gonna cry.
"So weren't we going to do homework?"
"Ah yeah! Sorry I forgot."
*Flashback End*
"Kagamine, it will be your turn to clean up after class. Utatane, you will help her."
I nodded, "Yes Sensei!" I innerly sighed, Piko always ditched me whenever we did something like this.
Will the day just end? I want to go home with Len already!
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The bell rang and everyone gathered their bags, leaving the room empty except for Piko, Sensei, and I.
"Kagamine, please lock the door after you and Utatane leave then leave the keys in the office."
I nodded, "Yes Sensei."
"Thank you." She said and quickly left.
Even she is anxious to leave this place. I turned and faced Piko.
Piko grinned and reached for his bag.
"Hey Rin, I have something I have to do right now..."
I rolled my eyes, "When do you not?"
"Glad you understand," he said and hugged me, "Love you Rin. You're the best."
I grimaced, "Sure you do Utatane."
"I'll buy you lunch tomorrow!"
I sighed and waved him off. Piko has been the only guy relatively close to being my "friend". Mikuo and I get along but since Miku is in between I don't know what to think of him. He's cute and all but... Len's cuter.
I got my orange phone out and texted Len telling him I would be late because I had to clean up.
In a minute I got back a response:
Piko again, huh? He lets you do all the work. Hold on.
Hold on? What did he mean 'hold on'?
I shrugged it off and went to the closet to get out the broom.
I heard the door open and was surprised to find Len standing there.
"Hey."
I blushed lightly, not expecting him to show up. I thought he would be with Mikuo, Kaito or Gakupo. Yet, instead... Here he is.
"H-hey Len."
"Thought you might need some help. I couldn't help you last time but this time I want to give you a hand."
I smiled warmly. Len is so caring...
"So is there another one of those things?" He asked, eyeing to broom.
"Um no..." I said, "But you can clean the board or desks..."
"M'kay... I'll clean the desks and put away the books."
I nodded, "Thanks."
The rest of the time was spent in silence. My parent's words kept on coming back to me...
"Let's go and leave them to rest. Tomorrow we will make the necessary arrangements to let them have separate rooms."
My stomach churned, suddenly I don't want to go home. My eyes sought out Len. He was slowly and pensively wiping the desks clean.
Was he also thinking about last night?
Len's P.O.V
I wiped the desk, purposely elongating the time.
When we got home, surely we would be condemned to seperate rooms.
"That is exactly what I am afraid of. Len loves his sister too much! What are we going to do if they fall in love with each other? Huh? He might do something to her!"
I stared at my hands which were holding the cleaning cloth... These would never hurt the person I love the most...or would they?
I snuck a glance at Rin. The sun was seeping into the room, glittering against her golden hair. Her blue eyes were focused on the floor, her bottom lip was slightly pointed out in a pout. Something was bothering her. It would be hard for anyone to notice this small detail but I knew her too well...
I love her... Why can't I stop feeling this? Mikuo wanted me to come over today but I wanted to spend time with Rin instead. Plus, Piko left all the work to her again. That jerk...
I saw Rin finish up sweeping so I went to the closet to take out the dust pan.
I kneeled and held the dustpan for her to collect the trash.
I saw her body tense and she moved her weight from one foot to the other. Why was she so nervous? Did she also know what would come as soon as we went home?
I kept my gaze on the floor as she slowly sweeped the trash into the pan.
As soon as she finished, I slowly rose, avoiding her gaze. If I met her eyes and found even a little worry in them, I would break down... Rin is my life... My love...
... My family.
I walked over to the corner of the room, trying to ignore the knot that formed in my throat and dropped the trash into the waste bin. I could feel the tension in the room. It was so heavy I could crumble under it.
A sudden touch on my shoulder made me jump in surprise. I turned to see Rin, holding onto my shirt with one hand and pressing the other to her quivering lips.
"L-Len..." She mumbled.
"Hm?" I asked, intrigued by her sudden and quiet approach.
"I-I don't wanna go home..."
I turned around to face her and Rin looked at me with watery eyes.
"Hey... Why not? I mean mom can be scary sometimes but you're her favorite, remember?"
"N-no..." She said and let go of my shoulder, "Y-you know what I'm talking about."
I choked on air as I breathed out. I knew this talk had been coming all along but now that it had, reality stung me like lightning. It was stupid to try to slow down time until the dreaded moment arrived...
"...Talking about cleaning the room? Or how we're getting old? Or how..." I said but her serious face cut me short, "Y-yeah I know..."
"They're going to separate us, aren't they?" Rin said and a tear rolled down her cheek.
I pulled her small body towards mine and caught her in a comforting embrace.
"Shhh, I said it would be alright and so it shall. I'll always be next to you... Standing near you all the way. No one will be able to keep me away from what I love the most." I whispered.
She cried into my shirt, "I could never be as strong as you."
"Heh, says the girl who beat up my bullies in kindergarten."
Rin giggled but then turned somber again, "Why do they even want to seperate us? ...We're not doing anything wrong. What are they afraid of?"
My heart sped up as I heard those words. Am I doing anything wrong?...Nope, nothing except loving my twin. Afraid...? They're afraid of me... Not her...me.
"That is exactly what I am afraid of. Len loves his sister too much! What are we going to do if they fall in love with each other? Huh? He might do something to her!"
I tucked a strand of hair that had freed itself from the grasp of her bobby pin behind her ear, "They're afraid of me."
Rin's eyes widened as she recalled the same words that had been tumbling in my head this whole day, "But you would never hurt me!"
I smiled sadly and said, "Maybe... When someone loves another they may do things without meaning to."
Rin's cheeks got dusted with a slight blush and her watery eyes found mine.
"They are afraid that I might hurt you.." I said and leaned in my face closer to hers, "They are afraid of what I might do to you..."
Our noses brushed slightly as I leaned in closer and I felt her breath hitch. I felt my face heat up and my cerulean eyes landed on her soft looking rosy lips.
All it would take would be a little...
"Hey Rin, I felt guilty about leaving you alone to do everything so I thought you might need some...help..."
I instinctively backed up away from Rin who looked as shocked as I was at the intrusion.
Piko stood in the doorway, more surprised than us. Well I guess I would be too if I entered a classroom in which two twins were basically kissing.
We are soooo dead... No I am so dead. What the hell had I been thinking? Was I seriously going to kiss Rin if Piko hadn't interrupted? Now not only will my reputation be tainted but Rin's as well. Ah, now I've done it!
"H-Hey Piko, I came to help Rin since you couldn't make it."
"Oh... Well yeah, thanks."
"P-Piko... It's not what you think..." Rin mumbled.
"Huh? Think what? As far as I "think" Len came to help you and you two were just cleaning up, no?"
Rin smiled and went to hug Piko, "Yeah, thanks! And next time YOU'll clean up by yourself!"
Piko pouted, "But I won't have a Len to come help me!"
I innerly growled as I saw the two interact. It was just as bad as seeing Rin with Mikuo! She went up to hug and thank a jerk who ditched her and left her to do all the work? How can she get along with this guy? I mean not only is he my rival for the Shota Throne but he also dares be my rival for Rin?
"Who do you think you are?" I voiced out loud.
"Len I was just playing but... Me? I think I'm Piko Utatane, Rin's second best guy friend because apparently you're the first one and Mikuo's third. Nice to meet you."
My jaw tightened, can I please smack this guy? And how come he's Rin's "best guy friend"? I would rather have Mikuo be in sec-... I-I'm in first? The thought made me blush so I turned around so Piko wouldn't see me.
Mikuo somehow appeared in the room too and waltzed over to us.
"Guuuuyyys~ Miku was being boring so I ditched her! Can I walk home with you?"
I agreed eagerly to his request, both to leave Piko and avoid the awkwardness that would surely follow if Rin and I walked home alone.
Though I hated seeing how Mikuo inadvertently flirted with Rin, it was better than face what I had been about to do.
As we said goodbye to Piko and began the familiar walk home, I couldn't help but think that if Piko hadn't interrupted us... I would've kissed my twin.
Rin's P.O.V
We walked home together, Mikuo and Len doing most of the talking. I silently followed them, gripping my clothed chest. Beneath it my heart was beating so rapidly that I was afraid that either Len or Mikuo would hear it or it would simply rip out of my chest.
"They are afraid of what I might do to you..."
I closed my eyes for a moment, remembering how close he had gotten to me... His beautiful ceruelan eyes had been shaded with worry for me... While caught up in all his emotions had he noticed that he had been inching his face closer to mines? Our noses had touched slightly and my face flushed at the thought of what could follow if Piko hadn't interrupted us...
Not that it would've happened anyway. Just because I like Len in that way doesn't mean he would've k-k-ki...
Gah! I can't even say it! I swear it looked as if we were going to k-ki-ki-
"Kiss."
All the hairs rose up on my skin and I looked up at Mikuo who had spoken.
"Oh... What's your favorite chocolate?" Mikuo asked Len.
"Hmmm... Chocolate bananas?"
My face heated up for what felt like the hundredth time today. They were talking about chocolate... Hehehe, kinda wierd yes but it was chocolate...
"Yo Rin, your face is pretty red. You got a fever or something?" Mikuo asked as he looked at me over his shoulder.
Len immediately stopped walking and turned around to face me. He pressed the back of his hand to my forehead and his cerulean eyes darted in worry to my face. I stiffled a laugh. Len is so cute when he is worried.
"Mikuo's right... You're heated up. You do have a fever."
"Um no! It's probably because I-I-I-"
"It's probably because she's too close to me. My sexiness is known to cause fevers..." Mikuo stated.
Len rolled his eyes, "Shut up, I'm sexier than you anyday... Right Rin?"
Oh god... He's smirking... And he asked me such a thing... And Mikuo... GAAHH!
The blood rushed to my head and my world was slowly enveloped by a calming darkness.
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I scrunched my eyes before opening them. I was surprised to find a pair of teal eyes and a pair of cerulean eyes staring down at me.
"Hey Rin's alive! SHE LIVEEESS~"
"Shut up, will you Mikuo?"
"Nyeh! Why don't you be quiet?" Mikuo retorted.
I groaned and gripped my head, "Can you BOTH be quiet?"
"Sorry Rin." They both mumbled weakly.
"What happened?" I asked.
"You passed out...had a slight fever." Len said and then hung his head, "I should've known you were sick."
"Eh it's okay but did you guys have to carry me here? Did mom say anything?"
"I carried you here... Len would probably drop you-"
"Would not!"
"And your mother is downstairs making lunch."
"Oh..." I said and tried not to blush at the idea of Mikuo carrying me. I love Len but Mikuo is pretty cute...
About five minutes of awkward silence passed between us.
Mikuo got up, looking quite uncomfortable, "Well I should go..."
"Yes!" Len exclaimed and gave me a quick glance, "I'll walk you to the door! Thanks for coming. Tell Miku I said hi!"
He nodded and they both left. As soon as they were gone I scrunched my nose and tried imitating Len's voice, "Tell Miku I said hi~!"
Pah! Sure tell the witch I said hi from my part too! My anger quickly dissapated and I was left feeling jealous and flustered... I'd rather feel angry...
I curled up under the blankets and hugged Mr. Panda. Why me?
I heard the door open and light footsteps neared the bed.
"Rin?"
I peeked from under the covers and Len chuckled, "You feeling better?"
I nodded.
Len then turned around, avoiding my gaze, "R-Rin about what happened in the classroom..."
I felt my heart stop and then speed up exponentially.
"I couldn't help but-"
A sudden knocking made us jump in unison, "Rin! Len! Your mother is waiting for you in the main hall!"
"Yes, ok we'll be there soon!" Len called out to the servant.
I thanked the servant for interrupting because I know how awkward the conversation could've gotten... Very awkward.
"W-we should go." I muttered before Len tried to continue our earlier topic.
"Y-eah." Len said and followed me as I rolled out of bed, put on my shoes, and went out the door.
I hurried down the stairs, past the ballroom, and towards the main hall. I was trying to place as much distance between Len and I or else I might faint again. Today's events were too hectic for my pitiful heart.
Our mother was waiting for us, a tall, proud, and rigid woman. Her golden hair was neatly placed in a bun, her blue eyes showing determination and authority and her head was held up high. There was no doubt whatsoever that this woman before us, our mother, was the lady of the house.
"You wanted to see us mother?" Len spoke, trying to match her prideful stance.
"Yes Len. Rin, dear, remember what we discussed yesterday?"
I noticed that Len slightly flinched. Sure, I'm dear Rin and he's simply Len... Mother always does that. Father is the only one who treats us equally. Is Len right about her favoring me over him? Aren't we more equal than normal siblings because we're twins? I felt my stomach burn with anger. I hated when she minimized his existance and boosted my own... He is so much better than I am.
I blinked twice realizing I hadn't responded to my mother yet, "Y-yes."
"Well, I have decided! Since you two are turning fifteen, which is a special age, we shall throw a grand ball in your honor!"
Len's face flashed complete dismay but the expression of disbelief quickly disappeared when my mother looked at him for feedback.
I also gulped and tried smiling, "O-Oh, wow... T-That's great! Right Len?"
"Yeah..." Len said with feigned interest and smiled, "Will it be held on the very day?"
"Yes! This year your birthday is on a Saturday so naturally it's perfect! We have two months to go... So you and Rin will have to freshen your ballroom dancing because you must dance on the very day!"
"Yes, of course."
"Oh! And I forgot to mention something! The Hatsunes are going to be our guests of honor since Mrs. Hatsune will help me organize some of it."
I nearly choked mid-breath and let my jaw drop.
HATSUNES... As In Mikuo Hatsune and THE SHE-DEVIL? There will be a ball and I hate parties... There will be Hatsunes and I hate one of them... CAN MY LIFE GET ANY WORSE? Wait, yes it can. At least Mother didn't mention anything about the conversation we overheard last night in regards to separating us.
Len and I exchanged glances. Something told me these two months until the dreaded day would be terrible...
One, because Miku would be blabbing about this until then and two, Len and I would have to spend more time together...
And if we shared more heart-racing moments like the ones today... Nothing good will come out of it… nothing good at all.
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