Aiwa: Merry Christmas everyone! Time for Chapter 4!
Rin: Did we get any questions...?
Aiwa: Yes, we did! Let's see...
Anonymous chapter 3 . Dec 24
Does Rin like candy corn? Oh mabey candy canes?
Rin: Hmmm...I like candy canes..they're pretty good...but...I'm not so sure about candy corn...
Aiwa: You've never tried candy corn?
Rin:No...What does it taste like?
Aiwa: Personally, I think it's gross, but you might like it!
Rin: Can I have some now?
Aiwa: You can have some after the chapter is finished.
Rin: Okay. I will wait patiently *Sits Down And Does Not Move Or Talk*
MANDORIN POV:
It had been about a month since I moved in with Kid. Everyday was normal, and I had made plenty of friends. One day, I was walking to class with two of my friends, who were both girls, when a boy suddenly approached us. The boy, who looked quite flushed, quickly handed me an envelope.
"Please read it, Mandorin-san!" He hung his head and ran off.
"What was that all about?" Said one of my friends.
"Yeah." The other agreed. The two started a conversation while I stood there, befuddled.
Later, on my own time, I met up with Maka and Tsubaki to discuss what was in the envelope, which I had not yet opened. I didn't not tell Kid, however, seeing that this letter was from a boy and knowing how much Kid is against me being flocked by boys.
'What did you want to talk about, Rin-chan?" Tsubaki asked politely.
"I wanted to ask about the contents of this envelope..." I said as I held it out.
"Let me see.." Maka grabbed the envelope and opened it, revealing a letter. She quietly and quickly skimmed through it, and suddenly began to blush. "It's a love confession!" she shouted.
Tsubaki leaned over and peered at the letter as well. She, too, turned red. "He's asking you out on a date, too!"
"Date...?" I wasn't familiar with this custom called "Date".
"A date is when you and someone that you like alot go out and do romantic things together, like going to the movies, or going to a fancy restaurant." Maka explained.
"Well, anything is romantic, as long as you and the person you love do it together." Tsubaki added as the both sighed in unison.
"So, in conclusion, a date is when you and someone else do romantic things. And anything is romantic, as long as you do it together...?" By this time, I had taken out a notepad and began taking notes.
"Yes!" The two said in unison, holding hands and intertwining their fingers like two excited fangirls.
"Thank you" I said and walked off.
KID POV:
That day had been a Friday. While the four of us were walking home, Rin called out to me.
"Hmm?"
"Would you like to go on a date?" She said with an innocent smile on her face.
"W-what?!" I almost fell off my skateboard.
"Would you like to go on a date?" She repeated, although I heard her loud and clear.
"H-how do you even know what a date is?!" I said, now sitting criss-cross on my skateboard to retain my balance, my hands in my lap.
"Maka and Tsubaki said that a date is when you and the person you like go out and do romantic things together. Plus, I like you an awful lot, so who else should I ask?"
I was awestruck. "R-rin...I-I feel the same way!" I got off my skateboard and hugged her.
She gently returned the embrace. "Mm!" I could feel her nod her head. " You're one of my greatest friends!"
I slowly pulled back...Friends? I-I thought she meant...well, you know...that... Of course she'd say "friend". She just learned about stuff like this. And, boy does she have a long way to go.
Now knowing I had been friend-zoned, I ignored the thoughts that ran through my head.
"Thanks," I said, caving into her innocence.
"Can we go on Sunday, please?" She asked ever so politely.
"S-sure," And it was an almost-official date.
I spent Saturday panicking. What should I wear?! Where should I take her?! Should I buy her something while we're at it?! That night, I got zero sleep. So, in the middle of the night, I decided to get a midnight snack. When I walked into the kitchen, I encountered Rin, eating an orange. She stared at me with her big, blue eyes, but then smiled.
"Are you also having a bit of difficulty falling asleep?" She asked.
"Yeah..." I dind't tell her I was nervous. I was supposed to be in control here!
"I think...I may be nervous." She looked down at the orange in her hands, unpeeled.
"Hmm?" I looked up.
"I mean, it'll just be the two of us, right?"
"Y-yeah..." There was an awkward silence.
"I don't plan on bringing L and R with me tomorrow."
"Why not?"
"I-I don't think we'll come across any danger...right?"
I wanted to tell her that there was a high possibility of there being danger, but I did not answer, for I did not want to frighten her.
"Kid?"
"Y-yeah?"
"Can you peel this orange for me?" She held out the little round citrus. " I have small nails, so I have a hard time doing so."
"S-sure" After she finished the orange, she said good night and went back upstairs. I was also able to fall asleep.
MANDORIN POV:
The next day, I was super excited. I put on a flowing, white blouse and some shorts that were pale pink. I took a light pink hair tie and put my hair into a side-ponytail, with the exception of my bangs. I slipped on a pair of gold ikaria winged sandals and stepped out of my room. I looked down the stairs to see Kid in a black,wide v-neck sweatshirt with long sleeves and gray jogging pants. I could tell that he was waiting for me. I rushed down the stairs and met up with him. When he saw me, he immediately blushed.
"What's wrong?"
"N-nothing..." he turned his head away from me. "Anyway, let's go" he turned and began to walk out the door.
"Mm!" I excitedly nodded my head and followed him. We walked silently down the sidewalks. It was unusually quiet on the streets.
"Where are we going?" I tilted my head and asked him.
"You'll see..."
About 5 minutes later, we arrived at a little restaurant.
"What's this?"
"It's a restaurant that specializes in making things with oranges."
My eyes lit up. I grabbed his hands.
"Thank you!"
We entered the restaurant, and sat at a table. The appetizer was oranges. I ordered an orange soda and a salad-with oranges. And for desert, I had a slice of mandarin orange cheesecake! I couldn't have been happier! On our way home, Kid handed me a small box.
"What's this?" I opened the box. Inside was a necklace with a small, pale pink bow.
"Just something that I came across one day" Kid turned the other way.
"Kid...Thank you! I'll treasure it!" I held the box close to my chest. "But..."
"But what?"
"I...don't know how to put a necklace on...I've never had one before"
"Let me see..." I handed Kid the box. He asked my to turn around, and he began to fasten the necklace. I felt Kids cold hands brush against the back of my neck, moving some of my hair out of the way. I flinched a little, but, somehow, it felt relaxing. I was about to close my eyes when suddenly, Kid had finished.
"There, all d-" Kid stopped mid sentence. After a pause, Kid crumpled to the floor, bawling his eyes out.
"W-what's wrong?!" I panicked at the sudden action.
"Y-your hair!"
"My hair...?"
"It's asymmetrical!" Kid screamed, pounding his fist multiple times on the ground. "It had been that way the entire day, and I only just noticed it! I knew it! I'm an asymmetrical piece of garbage! I deserve to die!"
"...No" I hung my head, my face hiding behind my bangs.
"H-huh?" Kid managed to look up, still sniffling.
"Don't say that! You are not going to die! If you die, then who will take care of me?! Who will stop the boys at school from crowding me?!" I realized I was screaming. I covered my mouth and shut my eyes. They were burning. I feel to my knees.
"I-I'm sorry...I should watch my tone..." I whispered. Then, I felt him, embracing me.
"K-kid!" My cheeks were redder than the devil. I buried my face in his chest to prevent him from seeing my face.
"Sorry. Maybe I need to watch what I say around you..." Kid held me tighter.
KID POV:
I held her closer to me. Never had I seen anyone throw such a fit over my "symmetry rants". Liz and Patti would simply pat me on the back and reassure me. However, Rin took it very seriously, and I think her words must have reached to some unknown part of me, because now I am hugging her. Her small body gave off a perfect amount of heat. I clumsily ran my fingers through her blonde, short hair, silky to the touch. Then, it began to bother me. I pulled away a little.
"Kid...What are you doing?"
"Fixing something I should have fixed a while ago." I grabbed her hair tie and pulled it out gently. Her hair fell, barely managing to touch her shoulders. I grabbed the front of her bangs slightly. However, her hair was so rich and thick, that I had to hold the hair tie in between my teeth and grab the lock of hair with two hands. I gently pinned it back, applied the hair pin, and removed my hands to admire my work.
"There. Symmetrical." I looked from every angle.
"T-thank you..." She said. Her head slightly hung, but her eyes looking up at me. I helped her up and we continued our walk home. When we entered the house. Rin turned to me.
"Thanks again..." And she pecked my cheek. I was sure of it. She then ran off upstairs.
"So, how was your little date?" Liz, who just happened to be walking by, asked. I did not answer, but simply put a hand on the spot she kissed me. My eyes were still wide, and I could tell I was going to be mind-blown for a very long time...
Aiwa: Okay, candy corn time! *Pulls Out Bag Of Candy Corn*
Rin: ...Why do they look like that?
Aiwa: I don't know and I think I never will know. Just eat it! *Thrust The Candy Corn Into Rin's Mouth*
Rin: ACK!ACK!...Gulp *Chokes On It For A While But Then Swallows It*
Aiwa: So...how is it? *Still Does Not Know That SHE Made Rin Choke*
Rin:...Okay
Aiwa: Okay?! No overexagerated answer like "EWWW" or "THIS IS FLIPPIN AWESOME SAUCE!"?!
Rin: Oh my goodness, it's really good. Ya...*No Enthusiasm*
Aiwa: Anyway, we'll be waiting for more questions, so please comment! BAI BAI!