The Violinist's Phone: Chapter 1

--The two so different, so many miles apart. Yet all it took was a single message to bring them together.--

The two soon became very close. Although it was just plain text on the phone, the two could tell the feelings that the other was feeling just by reading the message as time passed. Just like that, one year flew passed like a breeze. During this period of time however, Amu had taken a fancy to a blonde who worked at the same company as her and had kept rattling on about how magnificent he was recently.

'And you know, he got those beautiful innocent eyes that make him look so adorable!'

'How is this guy so wonderful that you can talk about him for a week straight?'

'Because he is so wonderful!'

He sighed. Why does he always feel a pang in his heart whenever this person talks about another guy? Besides, he was just an unknown person to her on the streets. It was really obvious to anyone that the person he was talking to is a girl unless…he's a gay which sent shivers down poor Ikuto's spine. He shouldn't have thought about that. That WAS creepy. Ugh…

'Did you know blondes are dumb?'

'No they aren't! You are just jealous of me aren't you?'

'No, not really.'

For some reason she had felt rather disappointed from the reply. She hoped he had felt at least a bit of jealousy…no that was ridiculous. This person is a girl. It had to be! But she 'spoke' a lot like a guy…

'What's your name?'

And here comes the question once more.

'Is your that person really that wonderful? That Tadase guy?'

'Yea! And you know…'

And every time, he had managed to avoid it successfully.

Even after so long, neither knew the others name. One always wanted to know the other's name who would refused to give it until the opposite side gave his/hers first. It had always resulted in a little quarrel but no one ever did actually win it. Yet what both didn't know was that how soon they were going to meet in the most unusual yet unexpected way possible. A month passed and the blond finally gathered his courage to confess to our sweet strawberry pink haired girl. She of course agreed in a heartbeat.

"Good for you Amu-chan!"

"Hmm, he looks pretty good looking…" Miki muttered. "I think I like his brother better though. He's so cool!"

"Amu-chan made a good choice desu."

"Miki, didn't you like Kiyomi-san? When did it become Kiseki-san?"

"Maa…maa, stop talking. Let's go celebrate!"

The four cheerful girls cheered and shrugged away their worries, heading out to their favorite ice-cream stall and spending the rest of the glorious day shopping till their feet hurt.

- - -

She smiled. It was a shockingly amazing day. And she can't wait to tell her messaging partner about it. She was pretty certain that he/she would be very interested in what happen. She squealed in delight and pranced around the house doing a little jiggle here and there while tossing her things aside which was very out of character for our dear protagonist. The dazed and hidden craze in her eyes would have already given away everything.

'Hey! You would never know what happen today!'

'Let me guess. A certain blond asked you out.'

'Why did you have to spoil the surprise?'

'It is really easy to guess.'

'You've spoiled the fun…I can't wait for our first date!'

'I thought you liked the violinist? A sudden change in heart? Tsk. Tsk.'

'Not really. I admired him. I don't think I like him that way. Besides, even now I still don't know how he looks like. For all I know he's an old geezer.'

Ikuto felt really insulted. Him, an old geezer?! Really, what is this foolish girl thinking? He was only 20! Gosh, what's the world turning into?

'Don't tell me that I didn't warn you. From the way you describe this blond, he must be a playboy.'

Amu rolled her eyes. That angelic behaviour can't really hurt anyone.

'You are just envious.'

'You will most likely get hurt.'

'You like me don't you?'

'Yea right. I'm a girl you know.'

'You are?!'

At this particular point, Ikuto had nearly rolled on the floor laughing. Gullible child! She really knows how to perk his day up.

'Yes.'

Amu felt her mood being dampened slightly.

'Oh, I see.'

He smirked.

'Why? Having a crush on ME now?'

'NO!'

'I have another plane to catch. Got to run!'

'Hey you!'

He grinned at the last remark made by her before switching off his phone before boarding his plane.

Amu, with nothing better to do decided to hear her favorite musician on the radio once more. And once more like the usual, it cracked. May the gods above bless her soul.

- - -

Unfortunately for Ikuto, the relationship between Amu and Tadase had only grown stronger by day. So much so that it had started to hurt. Amu didn't know why her messaging partner had refused to talk about Tadase. Ran felt that the relationship between the blonde and her friend felt strange after a while. Something was amiss. Miki chose to stay silent. Suu just wasn't able to detect anything out of the ordinary.

"Tadase! Look!"

The excited girl pressed her face onto the glass panel, her face flatten on the surface. Tadase smiled at his hyperactive girlfriend. She was pointing to a hamster. It wasn't a wonder. His girlfriend is rather fond of cute animals. She had a sweet side once you have overlooked her cool exterior.

Oh how he had always wanted to break that stupid annoying innocent smile of hers. He can't wait to see how she looked like when she cries for him, begging him to stay. Her beautiful golden eyes filled with crystalline tears rolling down her pale but flushed cheeks. How she tries to grope for support when he scoff at her and with her finally sinking into an utmost depression. The scene was just too lovely to imagine.

"It's adorable Hinamori-san!"

He pretended to say in a kind polite tone.

"Right?"

"Yep."

If only she had turned around to catch that devious grin of his hidden behind his ever smiling façade…

- - -

Another week went passed. Amu had nearly neglected her message buddy. It always had been a lengthy conversation. Yet now it had dwindled down to a simple exchange of 'How are you' and 'I'm fine'. They two had somehow drifted apart ever since the blonde appeared which Ikuto definitely had hated him for.

Tadase seemed more distant from her than usual. He did often peck her cheeks after work but now he didn't even bother to greeting her. Amu felt confused. What happened? What did she do? The more she had tried to meet up with him and ask him what was wrong, the more he tried to avoid her.

Eventually when she finally caught him, Tadase said that he had run into financial problems and needed money. He felt that he had no face to meet her. He blamed himself for not being a good boyfriend and even had to resort borrowing money from his girlfriend. As gullible and kind hearted Amu was to her close ones, she had tried to help him.

One day, it had finally come to an end.

- - -

"Tadase-"

"Stop calling me that you pathetic reason for a woman!"

She widened her eyes, tears threatening to flow. Never was he so rude to her. He had not yet to raise his voice at her before.

"But-t I-I was just-"

The blonde rolled his eyes bored. Woman like her are so easily broken. He thought she might have been more difficult to handle with and decided to take the challenge. Guess he was wrong.

"You are just unbelievably gullible. I told you I ran into financial problems and you immediately offer to help. When you saw me with another woman, you believe that she was only my client. When I start kissing her, you believed it was my job. How stupid can you get?!"

Her lips trembled as she remembered the past conversation she had on the phone. He/she was right. Tadase was only out to hurt her. She didn't want to believe that the kind angel she used to know had actually hidden a much darker side from her. Yet she had already fallen too deep to be rescued.

"I...I want to break up with you!"

She stuttered through her words.

"Who said I was going out with you anyway?"

His lips curled upwards in a hauntingly evil smirk.

"It was all your imagination."

The tears dropped uncontrollably, smearing her light make up, making her look like a blotched up rag doll that no one wants. He laughed cruelly at her unpleasant appearance. She never wanted to cry in front of such malicious person but the water that flowed down her cheeks refused to stop. She willed herself to try to gather the remnants of her broken pride but it had shattered again when another woman entered the scene.

"Oh my, what is that unsightly piece of garbage doing down here?"

"Oh it is nothing dear."

Tadase wrapped his arm around the busty, scantily clad women's waist. The two strutted off as if nothing ever happened.

"She was nothing more but a toy…"

A doll that no one wants anymore…

And with that his voice trailed off to the distance.

No wonder his ruby red eyes always held that certain evil glint. She thought the light was playing tricks on her. His smile never did reach his eyes. Amu realized that he was bidding his time. Why was her luck that bad? Did she have to run into such trouble always? That cruel dull crimson eyes of him lingered in her heart, the memory which burn deep into the her mind, covered by false feelings only to be discovered once more in dreams which people call nightmares.

- - -

On the other hand, Ikuto was rather disturbed that his messaging partner stopped messaging him so abruptly. He was so used to the flow of incoming messages that it had now seemed so awkward that he didn't get a single one the past few days.

'Hello?'

'You ok there?'

'Did you just die?'

'Do answer.'

'Alright fine! I will be your trash bin now speak up!'

At last the girl decided to respond.

'You were right. He…he was just playing with me.'

He hands trembled at the thought of betrayal but she refused to give in to cry because of such bastard.

'Oh…'

He found the atmosphere very tense. Ikuto had actually meant that as a passing remark but what he didn't expect was it to be real.

'Don't show him you are weak. Stand up and fight back. Kick him where it hurts the most!'

Amu giggled at the sentence. Half laughing, half crying. This person is really good in cheering her up. Somehow, she wished she could meet him/her.

'Thank you. For cheering me up.'

'I wasn't! I was just saying that was what he deserved.'

'Thanks anyway.'

- - -

"Good bye Amu-chan! We will miss you!"

Ran shouted tearfully. Her face was all blotched up with tears.

"Ran, it's not like we will not see her again."

Miki patted her pink headed friend comfortingly.

"Take care of yourself desu!"

Suu waved a piece of white handkerchief to signal goodbye. Well, they do that in movies anyway… Amu hugged her best friends tightly. She was going to miss them so. But even that would change her mind.

"Stay with us Amu!"

Ran tried once more.

"I'm going to start afresh guys!"

The trio nodded reluctantly. The three knew that once Amu made up her mind, there was no back down. She was stubborn, but that was her. She was going to start a new life in Paris. Not that she didn't like Japan but it had held one of the most depressing memories she had. Only when she had finally collected herself, she would return.

"Wait!"

Amu blinked. What now? Ran handed her a CD.

"It is for good luck Amu!"

She smiled at her friends' kind gesture. They were always looking out for her.

"Don't looking so sad Ran! We can always talk online or on the phone!"

"Remember to buy us some souvenirs!"

"Will do."

The glass doors closed behind Amu, the sign on the top in bold print saying departure.

- - -

'Could you tell me your name please?'

'If only you tell me yours.'

'Ok.'

'You say first.'

'Hinamori Amu.'

'Kuro Neko.'

'Hey! That isn't your real name!'

'I know.'

'Fine Kuro Neko-san, just so that you to know, I'm going Paris tomorrow so I won't be messaging for a while.'

'SAY WHAT?!'

He toppled off the chair looking incredulously at the tiny blinking screen in shock. She was coming here?! That was impossible! Was it?

- - -

Perhaps it was true that they were not fated to meet.

But it was destiny that brought these two lonely beings together.

By a single phone message.


Eh. I accidentally 'deleted' this chappie.