"Len, is everything okay?" Neru asked as she noticed Len's dazed expression as he sat on the dining table. Len snapped out of his daze and smiled up at Neru. "Yeah..." He said. "I'm alright, just...daydreaming that's all." The edges of Neru's lips twitched. "In the night?"

Len shrugged. "I guess...don't worry about it." Neru nodded and turned back to the stove. Len let out a sigh. He shouldn't space out so much but he couldn't really help it.

Today had been a really long and tiring day, even though he had skipped school. This wasn't the first time, he skipped but he had a valid reason why he does. Len glanced at the papers in front of him, most of them were bills then he pulled out his wallet and opened it. He frowned at the very few money he had left. At this rate, he was going to be bankrupt.

There were just too many things to pay and in order to do that he is in serious need of money. There were times, Neru and Miku were generous enough to give him money but it always embarrassed him since he was practically relaying on them to pay the bills. Most of the time, he had to do numerous part time jobs which is one of the main reasons why he often skipped school.

Living alone was definitely hard...

"Len."

Len blinked at that and turned to Neru, who stood right next to him with a worried expression. "Are you sure there's nothing wrong?" She asked. Len just gave a wary smile. "Yeah, everything's fine...I'm just really stressed out." Neru frowned before she placed her hands on his shoulders, gently massaging them. "Really?"

Len couldn't help but smile a bit wider at the fact she was acting rather motherly. "Yeah, no worries." He replied as he placed a hand over hers.

"I think you should loosen up a bit." Neru mused. "There's a party next week at a friend's place, why not come with me? We could party all night if you want."

He just glanced up at her with a small grin. "Thanks but I think I'll pass...I have part time next week." Neru groaned. "You have part time almost everyday!...I'm starting to think you don't want to be with me." Len just chuckled and patted her hand. "You know, I have to do this. I live alone and the bills aren't going to pay for themselves."

"I could just give you money then you wouldn't have to work all the time." Neru suggested and Len's smile dropped instantly. "I doubt your mom would be happy to hear that her daughter is giving her allowance to her boyfriend just so he can pay for his rent."

"But-"

"Neru, its fine okay? I can handle this." Len cut in. "I can't depend on you guys always- that would hurt my pride as a man." He gave a small wary smile. "Besides its my problem so you should really involve yourself in this."

Neru fell silent while Len sighed. "I need to deal with this alone Neru. I appreciate that you care but this is my problem so..." Neru then quietly nodded. "Alright." She muttered. "If that's what you want then I'll respect that."

Len smiled. "Thanks for understanding." He said. "So what's your new part time job this time?" Neru asked as she sat at the chair across Len. "Well, if I get the job, I would be a waiter to this small cafe. A certain someone recommended me to that place." Neru said nothing for a while then she mumbled.

"...This someone...was it Miku?"

Len paused at the question and stared at Neru who looked down at onto the table. In true, it was Miku who suggested that place a few weeks ago. He wasnt sure where the sudden question came from nor did he know why she would come up with her name but all he knew was she was obviously hurt. He wanted to lie but in the same time, he didn't have the heart to do it. He looked at her hesitantly before softly muttering. "Yeah..."

Neru's hands curled to fists on her lap but soon after she relaxed her hands a bit. "I see..." She mumbled while Len stared at the table with a shamed look. There was silence between them for a while before Neru broke it. "Well, since you're in need of money...I'll let it slide for now."

Len glanced up at Neru, who gave a wary but sad smile. His heart thumped at the sad expression she was making but he couldn't say or do anything but smile back at her. "Anyways, you should eat something. I made some dinner for you already." She stood up and went to get the food.

Len's smile then fell and he sighed to himself. He was so tired. There was just too much stress for him to handle. If only life was easier then he wouldn't so much trouble like this.

Why does life have to be so harsh?

He leaned back against his chair and ran a hand through his hair. He really was an idiot. He cared about Neru but he also cared about Miku. Len was aware that Neru already knew about his relationship with Miku which is why it makes this even harder. He didn't want to hurt either of them but...

Len covered his eyes as he bit his lip. He truly was an idiot.

He paused when he felt his phone vibrate in his pocket. He took out his phone and stared at the screen, unsurprised. It was a message from Miku.

From: Miku Hatsune

To: Len Kagamine

Hey Len! I just wanted to say good evening. You better keep your promise about next Sunday alright? I really look forward to it and I expect you to be on time this time okay? If you don't, don't expect me to forgive you so easily.

Len smiled a bit at that. Miku can be silly at times as well as energetic and bubbly which makes her seem so adorable. Len then frowned. Despite her personality being like that...she isn't entirely the same deep down inside. Len knew that so well, being with her for a long time now.

Underneath all that energy and smiles, she is actually weak in heart and has low self-esteem about herself. Len always felt guilt because of that. If things were different...would he really be able to make her happy?

A plate was suddenly placed in front of him gently, snapping out of his daze. Len looked up to see Neru smiling at him softly before she sat across him with a plate of her own and began to quietly eat.

Len then glanced back at his phone when it suddenly vibrated softly on his lap and saw it was another message from Miku. He opened the message and read.

From: Miku Hatsune

To: Len Kagamine

I love you, Len.

Truly...he really is an idiot.

A/N: Yeah, I know that this chapter is kind of short but I'm in a rush here. Anyways its been such a long time since I last updated this story and I was glaring at my keyboard for a while because I had no idea what to type into this thing!

Lately, inspiration has been running away from me and my school days have been hectic so I was going insane!

Also my report card came up and well...I flunked Math (no surprise there). Mom turned godzilla on me and as a result she destroyed my phone in pure anger (I mean, she literally threw it with all her might onto the ground. I cried an ocean because of that). But my mom promised me to get me a new phone (after she calmed of course) so it was a bittersweet ending, I guess.

Lately, I have been listening to some songs (no related to vocaloid by the way) from the band(?); Gothika (and no, I don't mean that creepy movie). Heck I even made a story about that, you know Red Cap, Black Cap, Mr. Wolf characters? Well, if not I recommend you listen to some of their songs (though I don't think you should listen to Child's Play by said band. The lyrics is a bit...errr)

Anyway thanks guys for all the support you guys have given me! It means a lot to me!

And to give a slight spoiler...Rin and Len are going to finally meet in the next chapter. I just hope I can update a bit faster but as said from above...my life is a tornado right now.

Well, thats it for now. Please review on this story for me okay?

So Ciao!

-Yugao702