Late gift for Tuskimori-kun! :] Please please comment on the flashback scene, 'mkay? Read and Review!
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Kahoko walked with Azuma to the school gates. This morning, her cousin kept on dropping hints about jealousy and love. She was irritated, and her head was killing her. She hadn't slept that long because of the duet thing.
Almost half the night, Kahoko stared at the ceiling, trying to figure out why on earth does she have to perform with Tsukimori-kun. If she wasn't that good, she might've rushed to Kanayan and strangled him for planning this. Her life hasn't been this complicated suntil she returned to Seisou. Maybe it's not really right for me to return here..
"Kaho-chan!" Someone called her from behind. A very familiar voice. It couldn't be..
"Aoi-kun!" She ran to the blond guy and jumped to reach him and give him a hug. Aoi was glad; their plan was working perfectly. His eyes roamed, searching for the blue-haired violinist's presence, but he found none. Kahoko loosened her hold on him, and he snaked his arm on her waist as they walked to the group. Everyone was there, smiling happily at them. Amou even took a picture.
"Violin romance would really come true." Mio said, daydreaming. Kahoko blushed, and the others just laughed. From the corner of his eyes, Aoi saw Len entered the school, his face emotionless, but his eyes betraying it. It's obvious that he's jealous. Aoi let go of Kahoko for a while and ran to him.
"Tsukimori-kun, right?" He asked him, his eyes observing every emotion passing his eyes. Len noticed it, and he kept his composure.
"Hai." Len answered in a monotone voice.
"Have we met before?" Aoi was hoping that Len would recognize him. If he did, then it's a good sign for them.
"Iie. Now, if you'll excuse me." Len replied, brushing his arm accidentally to Aoi's as he passed by. Unfortunately, no sign of recognition. Aoi looked at Azuma and shrugged his shoulders. The purple-haired flutist clenched his fist, but let it go easily. He didn't want the others to know about their plans.
"Wow. Snob." Ryoutaro commented. Kahoko pretended not to hear, looking away so they wouldn't see her expression. Aoi put a comforting hand on her back, and she calmed down a little. He put his arms on her waist again to support her.
"We'll be going now." Since Aoi was registered to the music department, he accompanied Kahoko. He didn't tell her his surprise yet.
"Hey. You sure you won't be late?" Kahoko asked as they reached the room. Aoi just smiled and opened the door. All the girls swooned when they saw the green-eyed blond enter the room. Kahoko just rolled her eyes and went to her seat. Len was glaring at her.
"Ohayou Tsukimori-kun." She greeted him happily and tried to ignore him, which is difficult since he's still glaring. Aoi walked to her seat, and the other glares were glaring at Kahoko. Great. Just great. Everyone's glaring. What am I going to do? Aoi-kun!
"Anybody sitting here?" Aoi asked Kahoko, pointing at the chair on her left. She shook her head and he sat down.
"Just as expected. Ugh. I hate you and onii-san." She groaned, playfully banging her head at the table. Kahoko hoped that she's with Mio and Nao, but unlucky her. She had to sit beside the Ice Prince and her ever-so-annoying cousin. (I have read at deviantart that Aoi and Azuma were cousins. Since Kahoko is Azuma's cousin here, you get the point.)
"Hino-san. Please stop hitting your head at the table. You're disturbing the silence." Len said, putting his hand in Kahoko's forehead. Kahoko felt warmth on her cheeks, and she heard Aoi snickering beside her. You are so not helping dear cousin! She's yelling on her mind.
"U-Uh. Gomen." She let her hair fall at the left side where Len is and faced his cousin, sending him death glares. Aoi just held her close, which was driving Len crazy. He really wanted to hit something. As the bell rang, the teacher entered, and the three relaxed a little.
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"This is so yummy!" Kahoko said as she ate another sushi. It's lunch time, and they're sitting at their usual table. Ryoutaro and Amou were acting lovey-dovey, which disgusted them to no end. Shouko and Keiichi were a lot more better, just feeding each other. The others were talking about things.
"Kaho-chan. You're eating too much, but you don't get fat! What are you doing?" Mio made face as she eat her lunch.
"You're just jealous because you get fat easily." Nao commented. Mio smacked the back of her head.
"Stop hitting each other." Kahoko tried to calm down the two. They stopped and started eating lunch again.
"I'm just hyperactive that's why I'm like this." She answered Mio's earlier question.
"More like not eating and staring at space." Azuma commented. Kahoko shot him a glare, and the others looked worriedly at her. Oh how she hated attention.
"Don't worry. And please. Do not talk about it anymore." Kahoko waved her hands and shrugged. Azuma gave her the look 'we'll talk about this later.'
"K-Kaho-s-senpai." Shouko whispered on her ear. Kahoko raised an eyebrow and titled her head on her side.
"Ts-tsukimori-s-senpai is s-staring a-at y-you." Kahoko turned around and amber met gold. When their eyes met, everything disappeared, as if it's just the two of them. Kahoko was aware of the truth though, and snapped out of the staring contest. This time, Kazuki noticed it. He didn't want Kahoko to get hurt again.
"Kaho-chan. Can we talk privately?" Kazuki asked. Kahoko nodded and followed him. They walked until they reached the school garden. Again, memories started to haunt her. She surprised him during his birthday at this exact place.
Flashback
Kahoko and Len were walking hand in hand to the garden. Len's face was expressionless as usual, but you could see a hint of adoration in his eyes as he stared at the red-haired girl beside him. Kahoko was in her usual bubbly self.
"I thought we need to rest for a while, so I planned this." Len was surprised to see the picnic set up in front of him. He was overjoyed because Kahoko did it for him. He gave her a rare smile -- her favorite -- and a kiss. Kahoko pulled away though. He pouted.
"Do not give me that look mister. We'll go to the mushy kissing later." She winked at him. For Len it was seductive, even though Kahoko didn't mean to. He followed her as she sat down and placed a plate of cake on front of him. It was small, with one blue candle. "Happy birthday, Love" was written at the top.
"You don't have to do this." Len pointed out.
"I just thought since you always treat me everytime we go out, I want a change. It's your day. Enjoy this. It's not everyday that I spoil you." Kahoko cut the cake and placed some at the spoon. Len opened his mouth and closed his eyes, but the cake never come. He opened his eyes and saw Kahoko giglling while chewing the cake.
"You're going to pay for this young lady." He took some icing using his finger and drew a heart on Kahoko's cheek. He went to her side and kissed the side of Kahoko's cheek were he drew the heart until the icing was gone.
"How does it taste?" Kahoko asked, still giggling.
"The cake's taste was nothing compared to you." He caught her lips and they shared the moment together.
End of Flashback
"Kaho-chan. You're spacing out." Kazuki waved his hands in front of Kahoko's face.
"Oh. Gomen. I just remembered something." She sat down at the vacant chair, and Kazuki sat on her side. Kazuki observed Kahoko for a while. She was still that happy-go-lucky girl who loves to play the violin, but she's not that happy anymore. There's always sadness. Kazuki brushed his hands on Kahoko's cheek, and he watched happily as blush made their way to that cheek.
"I.. I... I just want you to know that I'll be here if you need something or someone to cry on to or to release your problems. I may not be as serious as the others, but I'll try my best to help." Kazuki couldn't believe that he blurted out those words. He quickly put a hand to cover his mouth as Kahoko stared at him, wide eyed. He was expecting a slap or some harsh words, but arms hugged his torso.
"Arigatou. Kazuki-kun." Kazuki smiled happily. He was glad that Kahoko started to trust him. It's all that he could wish for.
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Azuma watched his cousin and his best friend from the Music Department's third floor. He smirked. He didn't expect Kazuki to be that bold in revealing his thoughts to Kahoko. Kazuki could stand a chance now.
"You're enjoying the view there." Aoi commented as he stared at the two, still holding on each other. Aoi didn't care who Kahoko ends up with. What matters to him was that she's happy with her choice. Azuma, on the other hand, enjoyed playing and watching the show, but still cared for Kahoko's happiness. Azuma got used to her, and learned to love her as a younger sister.
"Yes. Of course I do." Azuma's smile widened as he spotted the blue-haired violinist watch the couple at the garden. Aoi noticed it too.
"Well. Is it isn't amnesiac boy? That should teach him a lesson." Aoi pointed out.
"We better go to our own classes. I don't want to watch an action movie." Azuma dragged Aoi as they walked away from the window, giving the couple privacy.
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Tsukimori Len was mad. No. He was more than mad. There's this foreign emotion in him right now. He couldn't understand what is it. Seeing that trumpet boy and Kahoko triggered it. He had no right to feel it, but it suddenly bursted out. He was jealous.
The day wasn't good so far. First, he saw that new blond guy holding Kahoko in her waist, then he talked to him. At lunch, the concour participants might not notice, but Len noticed Azuma giving those looks to Kahoko. Then he remembered them holding hands at dinner last time. Lastly, Kazuki was hugging Kahoko at the school garden. There was a sharp pain in his head. Good thing he's at the music room. Nobody would see him.
He remembered that girl from his dreams again. The vision was blurry, but he's sure that they're together again. They were goofing around, having a good time. He was clutching his head, trying to let the pain go away. He didn't notice the door open.
"Tsukimori-kun!" The voice was so familiar. So angelic. Kahoko entered the room. Seeing Len in that state, he dropped his bag and violin case at the floor and rushed to him. Len's hand reached for the door and closed it.
"Ahh! It hurts." Len shouted. Tears started to fall on Kahoko's face. He knew he was remembering. The doctor explained it to them before. She let her arms encircle his shaking body. Len quickly relaxed.
"Shh. Len. It's okay. I'm here now." She hummed Ave Maria, and it lulled Len. His breathing slowed down, and the pain in his head subsided. He looked up and saw red hair.
"K-Kahoko?" Len didn't know why, but it made him comfortable to call her by her her given name. Kahoko hugged him tighter, much to his delight. If she'd ask him, he'd request her never to let go.
"Shh. It's okay. I'm here now." Out of instinct, Kahoko kissed the top of Len's head.
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Reviewers! :D
Kechii - I do that in some of my fave fics, so there'snothing wrong with it. :) It sometimes helps in giving you inspiration on writing.
Barbieblair - Len can do something BIG. Hehe. :]
Music3 - Belated happy birthday to Len. :) Hehe. Thanks for the review!
Momoko Vesperino - I'll try to finish my fics before I lose the inspiration. :]
Pathetic Rainbow - Of course I made sure that he remembered his birthday. Who doesn't want to remember his/her birthday? :)
Anangelwithnoname - I watched it in Youtube. It has a sub already.
Asianpearl. They're really OOC. Sorry. :] Thanks for reviewing!
Maripas - I'm going to make some scenes with Hihara and Aoi too(like in this chapter). :)
Saiunkokulover - Azuma is puuuure evil. Mwaha. I just think it's time to change that Azuma-Aoi fighting.
Quishyle - Azuma called her a hag because the other characters in the story hate her too. :] Your other questions will be answered soon!
Rant time! :D Aoi/Kaho and Kazuki/Kaho scenes are haaard to write (sweatdrop) I had a hard time because I'm thinking of a good scene that matches with their personality. Anyway, are the scenes in this chapter awful? Tell me, do your worst. I wanna see Kahoko banging her head on the table. Haha! I think it's going to be sooo fun. Then the flashback. You like it? The part I love most here is the ending part, Kahoko kissing the top of Len's head. (fangirl squealing mode) And I know nothing about amnesia or the recovery phase of it so please do bear with me. The content of this fanfic is all part of my messed-up imagination. Thank you for having patience in reading my works.
I wrote this 1 am to release my anger with a lot of people here in our house. Daaaaang. So the angry Len thing is because of me. :) Queries, comments, violent reactions, PM or review! I don't bite. :D
Stay tuned for mooooooooore~ :]