Chapter 14: The Starry Sky of Love
Third Person POV
Rin, Len, and Miku were staying on a hut. Miku and Rin shared a room, and Len stayed on the sofa, since only one room was available.
Rin told Miku that she'll go out for some air. Miku approved, seeing it was normal for Rin to want some air.
Rin sat on the grass, leaning on the wall where the living room was and looked at the sky. The night was filled with stars. She gazed on the starry sky and slowly, tears just fell on her face.
Meanwhile, Len coincidentally wanted to think. He was leaning on the same wall, facing the opposite direction where Rin was sitting.
Len began to sing.
Now Playing: Cinderella ~another story~
[Link: .com(slash)watch?v=5-ojjyb5fnw]
(A/N: Just remove the parentheses for the link and substitute a real slash in there. I suggest you listen to the song! It's beautiful. :D)
The people around me will probably laugh at my actions
But I don't care if they laugh
I must make sure of this
You, a person whose name and face I've never known before
Why am I so obsessed and worried about you?
I am not stupid enough to just believe in strangers
I understand that
When I looked into those eyes full of damage
I was able to obtain that real smile
Everything was probably a fairytale dream
Something that disappears right when I wake up
No matter how many times I told myself that
The warmth from touching your fingertips is still here
I just can't lie to myself
Always
Len suddenly stopped singing when he heard Rin sing. He realized they were leaning on the same wall.
I was in so much pain, I lost my meaning to live
To someone like me, you gave me a single miracle
But you are no longer here
The tears left on my cheeks
Before they could even dry, your lovely voice floats out
Len joined in the singing. Rin was shocked, realizing he was on the opposite wall. (A/N: Though on the original song Rin sang this part, for the story's sake I made Len sing it. ^_^)
I'm going to come see you
There doesn't have to be a meaning with it
It doesn't have to convey to you
Right now, by your side
Len stops singing and went out to where Rin was. Rin was surprised when Len appeared. Len went near her.
Everything was probably a fairytale dream
Something that disappears right when I wake up
No matter how many times I told myself that
The warmth from touching your fingertips is still here
I can't lie to myself
Len sings the continuation of the song. He wiped Rin's tears.
Ah, I wish that my lovely person stops shedding tears
Rin was still crying, but because of happiness. She was happy that when she was sad Len was there.
May my final wish reach him
Len hugged Rin.
"Despite all these truths.. I will never leave you, Rin."
Goodbye. Goodbye. Thank you.
For teaching love to someone like me
"Thank you, Len. I won't leave you, too."
They sing the final lines of the song together.
No matter how much the sorrow clings to my chest,
No matter how much I cry from pain
Even if this unkept promise is still there
I'm glad I met you.
If I were to be reborn again
I will always find my way by your side.
Len kissed Rin's tears as they fall, and slowly, his lips made its way from her tear ducts to her lips. Rin closed her eyes and returned Len's love. They lay down on the grass and continued kissing, but still knowing their limits. They stopped and stared at each other filled with love.
"I love you so much." they said in unison. They smile and watched the starry sky together. A shooting star passed them.
"Len, let's wish!" Rin excitedly said. Len nodded and both of them wished in their minds.
'I hope I will never part with the person beside me right now.'
Both looked at each other, as if knowing that they wished for the same thing. They chuckled and Len kissed Rin in her forehead.
They continued stargazing while chatting, until they fell asleep in each other's arms.
The next day...
Rin and Len went inside the hut to fix themselves. Miku was surprised to see them hand in hand, but then smiled in what it meant.
"Our princess is already a grown-up lady." Miku said and smiled. "Take care of her, Prince Charming. I'll leave to help Gumi-san in buying food."
Miku left and Rin went to the room to change, Len waiting for his turn outside the room. After Rin was dressed, Len went in the room and changed too. After the morning rituals, they made their way to Lily.
"Rin, Len, good morning." Lily greets with a smile. She was preparing sandwiches for breakfast.
"Good morning, Mom/Lily-sama." the pair greeted.
"Ah, Rin-chan, sorry but could you get the milk from the cabin behind the hut first? I have something to talk about with Len, too. Thank you." Lily asks. Rin nods and went outside.
"What is it, Lily-sama?" Len asks.
"You can just call me Lily-san, Len. Could I ask what relationship you have with my daughter?"
"I love her. And she's... Loving her right hand man, me."
"I'm approving of you, Len."
"Thank you, Lily-san. I shall take care of Rin." he bows.
"I know you can take care of my daughter, but... How are your organs? Are they still stable?"
"I'm still fine, though the symptoms of failure are showing again. I'll have another operation sometime soon, when I have the money."
"We can take care of the expenses. I'm doing this in honor of your mother."
"The doctor told me that in the second operation...
I have 25% chances of living."
A loud noise was heard. Len looked at the direction of the noise and saw Rin who unconsciously dropped the milk she brought.