First thing: To animeloverxxx, in case you didn't get my message I'm really sorry! I really am. I actually never thought my story would be wanted that much. So I am really sorry, and I have no excuses.

Anyways on to the next chapter...

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Ice Prince Meet Ice Prince

Chapter 5: Because I got lost

He sighed. He was once more sitting under the sakura tree. The tree that always seemed to bring him bad luck. Kaede was also sitting on the opposite side of the tree. The teachers were coming by and asking each pair what they had done so far. He was getting nervous, what was he going to tell them? That Kaede didn't show up, and that he didn't want to go to the gym? Len looked back at the dozing Kaede. Wasn't he the slightest worried? What was he going to tell the teachers? Uh-oh, and here they come.

"Hello Len," smiled his teacher. "So, what have you and Kaede done so far?" Was the teacher asking only him or both of them?

Len looked at Kaede who hadn't even noticed the presence of the two teachers. What was he gonna say? Maybe he should lie a little lie, just enough to let him slide. "Well, we were meeting at the practice rooms."

"Wonderful! So you were teaching Kaede how to play? How did he do?"

"He was terrible," he said it plainly and bluntly. He didn't need to even see him play, he could already tell he was going to be a horrible player.

The teacher smiled at him, "Well don't be too tough on him Len, he only just started remember that," and then walked away.

He sighed again. "We really need to start meeting up." He stood up and walked over to Kaede, and faced him. "Well? What are you going to do about it?"

Kaede stared at the blue haired dude, "Yea. Tell me the place and time."

Len sighed again. How many times would he have to repeat himself? "Practice room in the music department."

Kaede being Kaede, caring for nothing but basketball probably had no clue that there was even a music department. "Music department?"

Oh God. Please tell me he knows where that is. "Yes, the music department," repeating himself more slowly so that the idiot could process the information. "Music department , in a practice room, at 4:30. Understand?" really slowly.

Kaede glared at him. "I get it. No need to talk like that," with that he stood up and walked away.

Len just stood, not bothering to think or feel anything, he was going to have to reserve his energy if Kaede was really going to come.

By 4 o'clock, Len was already in the practice room, with his violin out. He played and played, playing until perfection. After a while he stopped and looked at the clock. Great. Just Great. He quickly packed his violin and rushed out. With every step that brought him closer to the gym, his anger level was rising. Almost about to explode he reached the gym and was about to step in when he halted. Why is it always me? Just then a basketball came roling out. This time a red-haired guy came out.

"DARN IT KAEDE, I'LL GET YOU FOR THIS!" He ran and grabbed the ball.

"Excuse me, is Kaede in there?" asked Len.

The red-haired turned and looked at him with a glare. "I wish he wasn't, but he is, didn't you hear me call his name?"

Len did not answer and only said, "Can you call him out for me?"

The red-haired eyed him, "Why not? I'd get rid of him," and he went back in. "HEY FOXY! THERE'S A BLUE HAIRED DUDE LOOKING FOR YOU!"

"You don't need to shout monkey, I can hear you loud and clear," said a voice.

"WHAT'D YOU CALL ME!" screamed the voice.

Len waited outside, clearly able to hear everything they were saying.

Kaede stepped out. He looked at Len.

"Well? Are you going to explain yourself?" he demanded.

Kaede blinked, not appreciating the way he was being talked to, "I did go."

"Really? Then how come I didn't see you?"

"Cuz I got lost, I went , couldn't find the place. So. I. Gave up. Went back to the gym." and with that he went back inside.

Len stood with his mouth agape but quickly closed it and rushed home.

He slammed the door and ran straight to his room. He flopped onto his bed and closed his eyes. His emotions were rushing through him. He had never been so angry at someone his whole entire life. He needed something in which he could vent out his anger. There he saw his violin. He took it out and played. Every single note he played he poured out his anger. He pressed harder and harder on the strings. He streched out the notes making them sound heavy, when suddenly SNAP! The strings broke. He groaned, could things get any worse? He put down his violin and lyed down in misery. Before he knew it he was fast asleep.

The next morning Len woke up dazed and definitely not feeling well. He woke and did his usual morning routine. He came down for breakfast and found a note on the kitchen table. Dear Len, I understand you must not be feeling well. But cheer up, your dear mother is always here when you need her. I've cooked you a nice omelette so enjoy it. Len looked down and saw his breakfast, he put the note down and sat down for a lonely breakfast.

After he finished eating he got ready to go out. Carrying his violin case that contained his violin with broken strings, about to head out, the phone suddenly rang. RINGGGGGG. RINGGGG.

"Hello, Tsukimori residence."

"Uhm-h-hello is Tsukimori Len there?"

"This is Len speaking."

"Oh Len! I'm sorry, it's Kahoko. I was wondering if uhm- I could ask you for a favor?"

"What is it?"

"Well you see, I was sort of practicing and then, " Kahoko laughed nervously, "Some of my violin strings broke."

Was this a coincidence or what? "Go on," said Len.

"And, I was wondering if you could help me pick out the strings. B-b-but it's okay if you're busy with something, I shouldn't have called in the first place, I guess I should hang up now."

"Hold on Kahoko, I haven't said anything yet."

"Oh right, of course."

Why not? It's not like I have anything important to do. But what about my vioiln? "I'll meet you in front of the train station in 10 minutes."

At the train station he leaned on a pole waiting for the crimson girl. Finally he spotted her panting heavily. "Sorry Len, did you wait long?"

He ignored her question, "Let's go."

Kahoko struggled to keep up with Len. "Where are we going?" she asked in between breathes.

"To a music store."

Kahoko looked around her and found familiar sights. "Wait, I know this place!"

"You should. You took me here."

Kahoko and Len entered the music store. "Hello, ojiisan! " (A/N: I didn't know what the man's name was. It's the shopkeeper who owns the store where Ryotaro plays the piano, you know.)

Ojiisan greeted Kahoko and Len, "Hello you two, how can I help you?"

"We're looking for some violin strings for my violin." replied Kahoko.

"Right over there," he pointed to a shelf full of violin strings.

"Thank you!" and rushed over to the strings. Len followed behind her.

"Which one should I pick?" she asked. She was bending over inspecting each one.

"You should pick one that suits your violin, like this one. It's the one I use." he took the violin package and gave it to her.

"Is this the one you gave me the last time we were here?" (A/N: The time when she broke her string during the third selection.)

"Yes that's one."

"Great, then I'll get this one," and rushed over to the counter to pay.

Len grabbed another pack like the one he gave Kahoko and went over to pay as well.

As he handed the man his item, Kahoko wondered, Why does Len need to buy? Did he break his string as well? Nah. That couldn't be. This is Len we're talking about. Her curiousity couldn't help but resist. "Hey Len, uhm- I'm just wondering if uhm- those strings are for you?"

"Well of course they are. Who else would they be for? You?"

"W-w-well of course not, I was just wondering," she puffed.

He sighed, he should tell her sooner or later. "I had a slight accident with my violin. A few strings broke."

Kahoko looked at Len with eyes wide with surprise, surprised that he had volunteered the information. "Is that so? Oh well, accidents happen. But look at it this way, we get to tune our violins together." she smiled at Len.

He blushed, turned away quickly and said really quietly "Right." Why the heck was he blushing? He turned back and saw Kahoko having trouble with the strings. "Here let me do it," as he was reaching for the string he accidentally brushed Kahoko's hand. "S-s-orry," and quickly turned away once more.

Kahoko was blushing as well, "Ah no, it was my fault." It's getting quite hot in here she thought.

*Ahem*, Len cleared his throat, "Anyway, I thought I already showed you how to do it."

"W-w-well I-I sort of forgot," she stammered.

"I can't understand how you learn anything," he sighed. Kahoko turned red. "Anyway, let me show you again."

Kahoko watched him in awe of his professionlism. When will I be able to be that good?

"Done," said Len.

"Wow you're amazing Len!" she exclaimed.

"This is nothing much, you should really learn to do it yourself." Though inside he was feeling quite pleased with himself. "Well now I need to work on mine." He got out his violin and got started on fixing the strings.

Kahoko watched his every move carefully, the way his fingers carefully turned the little knob on the violin. His fingers are really long and slender she thought. Wait, what am I thinking?

Len was aware that she was watching him. It was making him uncomfortable. "Could you please not stare at me so much?" he said in a firm tone.

"A-a-a I'm sorry, It's just I was staring at your amazing hands, oh wait," she slapped her hand to her mouuth to keep it shut. "S-s-sorry, I didn't mean to say that."

"It's alright," he said in a cold tone." Wow, I can't believe she said that. "Done," Len held his violin up, "Now for some tuning." He looked at Kahoko, "Would you like to join me?"

"Ah no, that's okay, I'll just watch."

"Very well."

As he played each note and did adjustments Kahoko closed and listened around her.

"Kahoko," she opened her eyes, "Would you like to play a duet with me?"

Her eyes widened Play a duet with Len? I would love that! "I would love to!" she exclaimed.

Len looked at her, "Then give me your violin, I'll tune it faster so we can play faster." Kahoko handed him her violin, and he tuned. When he was finished he gave it to her, "Here."

"Thank you Len!" Suddenly Kahoko got an idea. "I just had a great idea Len! Quickly pack your violin we're heading out," she grinned.

"What for? Where are we going?" asked Len.

"Just pack it up Len, hurry!" Len did as he was told and was led out the door. "Thank you very much ojiisan! " she screamed.

Kahoko pulled Len out and didn't stop until they reached a park. "Oh no, I see what you're up to now," said Len.

"What?" she protested, giggling. "Come on, it'll be fun!"

"There is no way I will play in public." He crossed his arms.

"Come on Len. Please! We're already here so we might was well play. Please Len! I really want to play a duet with you," she blushed.

He couldn't help it, if she was going to plead so much he might as well play, "Alright, alright."

"Great!" she smiled so wide, and got out her vioiln, as did Len. "What should we play?" she asked.

Len didn't answer and just started to play. Kahoko stood there and listened to him, then she smiled and joined him. It was one of her favorite songs, after all it was the first she had heard and learned to play on the violin. Ave Maria. Len heard her join in and smiled. It was just like that time. A crowd had started gathering, but they didn't notice, they were already in their world. As they drew the last note Len thought to himself This is probably one of the best days of my life.

Probably one of the longest chapter I've ever written. I know I took the hand brushing part from the anime/manga.

Also, I probably should have the two characters start attending their meetings but somehow I can't imagine Len wearing a gym uniform and holding a basketball in his hand, nor Kaede holding a violin. He would probably smash it in less than 2 seconds. Lol.

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