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Life Without You

Chapter 2

Relation

For all I thought it was over, and the pain would still stay forever. Hope was the only think I knew and that made me start anew.

"Hey Misaki, have you seen that girl with Tsukimori Len that Friday? I've heard that she is a talented pianist and maybe is going out with Tsukimori Len." Sakura whispered. There were murmurs now about Len and the mysterious girl. Rumors were on that both of them were dating or were fiancés.

Can't they cooperate with the class rep? Kaho thought as she looked at the worried girl standing infront, unsure to react to the class' personal conversations.

"They must be lovers." Nadeshiko commented. As it was a sudden comment, she had the class' attention. They turned to her direction with the confused look on their faces.

"What? Boy girl relationship, fiancé, secret admirers... C'mon! Let's get to the point. Lovers! Now let's stop this and help our class rep or all of us shall stay back to solve your problems." Nadeshiko sat down and winked at class rep.

"Thank you Kamiya san. " the class rep said and started her discussion.

Won't I will be forgotten? Hino Kahoko thought as she turned to the window. A sparrow had just took flight from the nest of the nearby tree. Free and happy, it chirped and flew up high.

By the time the bell had rung, it was time for Tsukimori's lesson. She walked towards the practice room, feeling uneasy. Looking through the glass window, Len was nowhere to be seen. Opening the door, she saw a note placed on the music stand.

Having remedial today. Will end at 2. See you later. Len

Kaho sighed. Was it because she had been bothering him?

Looking away and out into the window, she still could picture the scene vividly in her mind. When it was the girl smiling, all she could do was to turn away and look down. She recalled the ice cream incident with Hihara sempai and remembered the "stain".

Suddenly, a knock on the door shook Kaho out of her thoughts. It was Len. He wore a worried look and asked if she alright. Standing up, kaho rubbed her eyes to conceal her emotional pain and opened the door."I didn't know it was time. Sorry." kaho said as she hold her violin case.

Len knew something was amiss and wanted to clarify his matter with Kaho. "Hino san, have you heard about the girl whom I meet outside school last friday?" Len said in a cold tone to hide his feelings of nervousness. Kaho looked down and nodded. Do you love her? Is it true?

The pain was unbearable and soon it would be too much to handle. She braced herself for another sudden slap.

"well, can you tell them to mind their own business. Anyway let's continue our lesson."

upon hearing these words, it was sharp and harsh. A tear dropped onto the violin case. "Are you tired? " his tone was sincere but it was hard."I'm alright, let's continue."

After an hour or two, it was time to go. Kaho placed her violin back in its case.

Len felt uncomfortable as Kaho was somehow distracted. He knew that once she knew about the matter, it would be shocking and surprising to her.

Once they reached the main gate, they both stared at each other. Kaho, who felt uncomfortable with the sudden silence, asked, "waiting for your car?" her smile looked plastered and her eyes were concentrating away from him. "Are you free now? " she nodded and both of them walked towards his house.

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"Ahh, Len! Welcome back! Oo, who's this?" the girl said excitedly. Oh my, what have I gotten into this time? Suffer? Kaho thought.

That girl had long golden hair and amber eyes. She was like a goddess. Len pretended not to notice her and entered the house. "Hino san, do make yourself feel welcome. " Len said as he head inside. "Hi Hino san! I'm Todoh Haine! You can call me Haine! I'm Len's cousin. Are you his girlfriend? " Haine asked. Smiling, she continued "You know he's so cold like an ice cube. But you have a good taste, he's a gentleman. So why. Do you like him?"

"Eh ?! " Kaho exclaimed.

I didn't know that it wasn't so complicated. I was just protective over you and I knew that I didn't want to lose someone like you.

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Haine Todoh, Len's cousin, aka the sun goddess. (Opposite of Len's Cool personality)

Bubbly, Bright, Friendly and Optimistic.

She is 17 years old. Same as Kaho & Len.

Alright! You know what to do or Haine would press the button for you! :D