When Len woke up, he didn't open his eyes. He honestly didn't want to and besides even if he did, his vision would just be blurry to the point he wouldn't be able to see anyways.

Len had grown used to this over the weeks. The absolute darkness and the silence that surrounds him. It was unnerving but in the same time, it was natural in a way.

It was hard to explain it but for some odd reason, Len had found this darkness awfully calming and that kind scares him. He sat up from his bed and waved his hands through the darkness, trying to make his way to the bathroom. At first, it was harder than he thought and ended at the other side of the room the first day but after a month of blindness, he manage to memorize a bit on the paths of where he should take around the house.

He fibbled his hands around until he reached for something cold and smooth. He traced his finger over it and realized it was the sink. He turned on the sink and began to gently wash his face. He shivered slightly as the cold water, hit his face. Due to his blindness, most -if not all- his senses had become more sensitive with its surroundings and Len honestly was not happy with it.

It was distracting and it made it difficult for him to compose music which frustrated him even more. He loves playing the piano and composing new tunes but now he could barely write a single note without hearing the sound of cars passing by in the streets and birds chirping from outside.

To others, they were just normal and easily disregarded noises but in Len's case, even a pin dropping to the floor would sound like an explosion.

Len sighed as he fibbled around for a towel to wipe his face. He then ever-so-slowly made his way out of the bathroom, being careful not to bump into anything before getting out of the room. Len placed his hands against the wall as a guide while slowly making his way through the hall.

Kaito had once recommended him to get a white cane for awhile but Len strongly refused. Getting a white cane would only emphasize his disability even more and Len hated that.

Len silently made his way through the hallway until he felt something wooden and hollow. He then realized it was a door. Len let out a soft sigh as he slid his hand down the door for the doorknob, twisting it open and entering the room.

Len took baby steps into the room, being careful not to trip until he felt something solid hit his knee. Len carefully tried arranging himself onto the chair and sat down, reaching forward and felt the smooth fall board of the piano.

He slowly lifted the cover of the piano and pressed one of the keys. The low sound of the piano key echoed within the room and Len sighed in contentment. The sound of the piano keys was the only comfort he had. His little sanctuary.

As Len reached out and began to play the piano, his contentment suddenly dropped to frustration. The notes were horribly messy and random. He could barely make any proper music and it was nothing but a bunch of noises like he was merely pressing the keys like a child.

He was growing frustrated and saddened. The music was becoming dull and...it was just wrong.

He grind his teeth together in anger and slammed his fingers onto the keys, causing a sharp and loud tune to boom around the room.

"Len?"

Len paused as he heard a familiar voice. Kaito sighed as he walked into the room. "You don't have to come into this room every morning, especially on your own." He frowned. "You should have waited for me or you could get hurt yourself or worse."

"What's more worse than this?" Len grumbled. "Besides this is my sense of comfort and entertainment. If I wait for you, I'll just get bored and go crazy, you know."

"Still..." Kaito sighed even more. "You can't just go walking around on your own without assistance. The last thing you and I would want is another trip to the hospital but you refuse to listen to me."

If Len could, he would've rolled his eyes at Kaito's nagging. "I can do fine, Kaito. I manage to handle myself for an entire month." He said.

"Yeah but with my help." Kaito pointed out then sighed. "You really need to start listening to people, Len. I'm getting a little tired of worrying about you everyday because of your stubborn attitude. I mean with your personality, I wouldn't be surprised if ended up in a whole body cast."

"Gee, love ya too bro." Len said sarcastically. He was really grateful to have a great friend like Kaito around him but sometimes he can be a real nagger. He was like a mother who would always nag at her child until he does his work right. He would not admit it but it was actually refreshing, especially with his background.

"Anyways I'm about to make breakfast so there anything you want me to make?" Kaito asked. "Banana pancakes." Len immediately responded as he once again played the piano.

Kaito sighed and walked away to do his task. Len continued pressing the piano keys but the frustration was still there. He memorized the notes by heart but the more he listened to him play, the more he realized how horrible he was doing and it frustrated him endlessly.

Len then heard footsteps coming from the hall and into the room, causing him to pause. "Kaito? You're already done?" He asked in surprise. It hasn't even been 10 minutes since he said what he wanted to have for breakfast. There was no response, instead the footsteps walked closer towards him and before he knew it, he heard the low key of the piano resounded in the room and Len smiled.

"Kagami-san? Is that you?" Len asked and then the high note rang. "You surprised me. I thought it was Kaito telling me that breakfast was ready."

Len felt a hand grab his and then ticklish sensation ran against his palm. He soon realized that Rin was writing a message on his palm.

"Shion-san let me in.'

Len nodded at that. "I see. Did you already eat breakfast?" He asked casually. He then heard the low key of the piano. "That won't do. Maybe you should eat with me. Kaito is making banana pancakes." Len suggested. He then felt Rin scribble on his hand once more.

'Are you sure?'

"Of course I am. It would be rude of me not to offer you something since you came all this way just to visit me." He said.

'I don't want to be a bother.'

"You're not a bother. Its not good to skip breakfast so I insist you eat breakfast with me."

'Are you really, really sure?'

"Kagami-san, I really insist." Len said firmly. "Skipping breakfast would only add fat into your body instead of making you thinner so if you want to maintain your figure, you better eat breakfast." He joked.

Len felt a light punch on his shoulder and he lightly rubbed his shoulder with a chuckle. Its only been three days since he met Rin and already he felt some odd connection with her. Perhaps it was because she complimented his piano skills despite how horrible he was doing due to the frustration and anger he felt towards himself.

He was always hailed by others for his piano skills since he was a child but when Rin complimented his current play which was messy and just awful...it felt different.

"Well, while waiting for Kaito to call for us. Would you like to listen to me play?" He asked and almost immediately the high key echoed loudly within the room. Len chuckled and scooch over to the side, patting at the seat next to him.

Len felt Rin's weight sit on the seat next to him and he smiled. "Okay then." He muttered as he slowly reached for the keys and took a deep breath before he began to play.

Normally, he wouldn't let anyone listen to him play if he was sure it wasn't good enough or it was just awful to hear but he thought that since Rin appreciated his play, it would probably be okay for him to play like this, right?

Although he was still frustrated whenever he messed us a note (which was a lot of times), his anger wasn't as bad as before. Perhaps it was because he had someone listening to him patiently despite the mistakes he was making due to his disability. It actually calmed him down.

He played for awhile until he pressed the last note. There was silence for a second before Rin began to clap which caused Len to smile. "Thank you." He said. "So did you like it?"

The high note rang. "Really? You aren't just saying that just to be nice to me." He said and the low note resounded. Len chuckled. "Thanks." He repeated. There was a slight pause in the air. The silence wasn't uncomfortable, rather it was the opposite.

Len usually didn't enjoy the silence as it frightened him due to being blind. He wondered if those who are blinded or have been born blind felt the same way. The silence was rather uncomfortable. In the past, Len found silence peaceful and comforting but now it was disturbing.

"Kagami-san." Len began. He felt the weight next to him shift slightly, indicating that she was listening. "I want to ask you something."

He didn't hear a response obviously but he knew she was still listening. Len took a deep breath. "Have you ever wished to disappear to a place far away from here?"

There was a pause. He then heard a high note from the piano. "To a place where no one knows who you are?" He clarified. There was another pause until he heard the low key of the piano this time.

"I see." Len muttered. He honestly didn't expect her to say 'no' at that point but he thought it was interesting. "I...sometimes wished to leave this place where no one knows who I am." He explained. "It must sound stupid huh?"

A low key was heard. Len snorted a soft laugh. "Is that so?" He said, amused. "I see. Well, thank you and I'm sorry for asking you such a silly question out of the blue."

The low key resounded repeatedly as though she seemed flustered from his apology which made Len laugh.

"Hey you two." They paused when they heard Kaito's voice coming from the door. Len didn't move as he listened to what Kaito had to say. "I get that you two are enjoying yourselves but breakfast is ready so come on."

Len snorted. "Yes mother." He joked. Len slowly got up, blindly touching the keys of the piano as support which caused various notes to ring in the room. He felt a pair of hands grab his arm and helped him up.

Judging from the size and slimness of the hands, it was obviously Rin. He let loose a tiny smile. "Thanks." He muttered as Rin helped him out of his seat and slowly made their way to the door. "Alright, little man." He heard Kaito say in front of him before another set of hands grabbed his other arm. "Lets get to the kitchen then."

"Don't call me little." Len grunted before he was slowly led down the hallway and to the stairs. He felt Rin's hand lightly squeeze his arm as they made their way through the hall and Len turned to her direction and smiled at her.

He couldn't see her expression but he knew she was smiling back at him. He didn't know why but Rin's presence has been oddly comforting which was rather surprising with Len, especially with how little time they had known each other.

Usually Len tried not to get too close to people and would focus most of his time on his piano but strangely, he didn't seem to mind Rin's presence. It was truly odd.

Len decided to push back the thought and continued to make their way to the stairs. This was probably the most soothing day he had in weeks.