A/N: I hastily sent chapter 2, 3 & 4 of Star Cross and Chapter 3 of The Red Ribbon which is going to end in Chapter 5 (sadly). Promise! ;)

Sorry for any spelling mistakes. Here's Chapter 3 of The Red Ribbon. Thanks to the ones who reviewed. Highly Appreciated! Since my dad's still a bit stingy to let me use the internet, don't expect any frequent updates please!

THE RED RIBBON; CHAPTER 3: Azuma's mockery, Len's thoughts and Ryotaro's rescue.

Lunch time was the time of the day Kahoko always anticipated . . . until now.

She found herself pinned between the wall and the 'dark' Azuma, who is currently leering at her in a menacing way. Her right hand clench sub-consciously to the ribbon as it sways around her hand like energy. Kahoko could feel his breath as he grew closer to her.

"My, my. Look who's trapped here?" Azuma trailed off as she shuddered from his ominous tone.

"Wa-What are you doing Yunoki-senpai?" Kahoko hesitantly asked. Yunoki took her right hand and kissed the back of it, making Kahoko blush furiously in maroon red. Yunoki launched a full-blown smirk when he saw her reaction.

"You're so dense." He chuckled before opening the door that leads to the rooftop. Kahoko stared ahead in shock where he was earlier and soon her knees gave in and she sat on her knees with her back leaning against the wall. Her mind was still trying to process the events earlier.

MEANWHILE . . .

Len sat on the edge of the window, allowing the cool autumn wind blow against his face. The golden violin lay abandoned on the piano. After an intense practice, Len decided to think of his thoughts and hence, his current position. His mind were filled with thoughts of Hino, Violin practices, Vienna, Seiso and lo n' behold, Hino, again.

*Len, you have to stop thinking of her. It's unhealthy and going to make you ended up love sick by the time we're in Vienna* His inner conscience chided, clearly annoyed by Len's string of thoughts. Just as he was about to snap back, the door opened to reveal a disgruntled Ryotaro. His eyes narrowed upon seeing the Violin Prodigy; leaning against the window frame.

"I never thought I'd see the day the famous ice cube slacking off on practice." Ryotaro leered as his eyes sparkled with mockery. Len stared blankly at Ryotaro before Azuma's voice broke the silence.

"What's going on here, gentlemen?" he smiled his famous smile that made the two musicians cringed inwardly. Len maintained his composure in a flash quickly stood up and took his violin case along.

"It's seems that this room is getting a bit stuffy. You are welcome to use it . . . if you want." Len coldly stated before striding out of the room leaving Ryotaro in Azuma's company.

"I . . . best be off, Senpai. See ya later!" Ryotaro hastily blurted out before rushing out of the room, leaving Azuma alone. Silence filled the abandoned room before shattered by Azuma's dark, malicious voice, mumbling to himself. "Am I really that scary?"

IN THE MEANTIME. . .

Kahoko ran down the stairs as fast as she could, occasionally skipping a few steps to hasten her pace. She was late for Gym and Kizanami-sensei never tolerate tardiness. Ever. Upon the last sets of stairs Kahoko skipped another two steps and slipped her footing. She yelped as she braced for impact. None came. Opening her eyes she could see a pair of dark tanned arms holding onto her. She blushed as she looked up to Ryotaro's neutral face.

"Hino-chan, what's wrong? Saw a ghost or something?" He teased jokingly. Kahoko laughed awkwardly.

"Nah! I'm late for Kizanami-sensei class, that's all. . . WAIT! OMG! Sorry Tsuchiura-kun got to go, bye!" Kahoko hastily ran off, leaving Ryotaro behind, chuckling at her amusing antiques.