I looked out the window as I stood in the empty corridor, my chin cradled in my hand.

Wondering, pondering, contemplating…

Kagamine Rin-san.

Rin-chan.

I felt a smile tug at the corners of my mouth as I recalled her facial expression when she first saw me.

A mix of awe, confusion and with that childish white bow standing upright on her head like rabbit ears; I found it oddly…cute.

I laughed softly to myself. Cute? How unlike me. She was amusing at best, speaking so outright while at the same time, being so nervous. An ordinary girl, but still somehow…she made me curious. For starters, she looks exactly like me. Blonde-gold hair, blue eyes—she was cute. I chortled at the thought. Perhaps I was a bit narcissistic? Maybe.

I let myself smile freely—no one was here to see. No paparazzi, no cameras, no fans. A feeling of peaceful loneliness settled inside the bottom of my heart as I tried to stand frozen in time. I closed my eyes.

"Len-kun, um, so…why are you here so early?"

He looked at her before turning to the window. "To hang around." He answered simply, not planning on elaborating and finding he didn't even have the words to. It was a bland, unoriginal excuse. (He was actually here for an early morning rehearsal with Miku but he didn't want to say that.) She shuffled to his side, careful not to brush up against him. He quietly noticed but it only proved to amuse him further. Side by side, they stood behind the crystal-clear pane of glass. The silence was companionable—one he enjoyed. She didn't move or speak or even blink (that frightened him a bit); she just simply stood and stared. A smile of awkwardness found its way to his face. "Ano…Rin-chan?" Why did she seem so far away all of a sudden? But the rest of his words died on his tongue when he found himself reflected in bright blue eyes. He was caught off guard, thrown off and a little confused. He had to remind himself he wasn't standing in front of a mirror.

"The trees look nice in the morning." He blinked. Trees? "Huh?" was all he could manage.

"The trees." She said simply, like it was the most obvious thing in the world. "I noticed them on my way in. The morning sunlight makes the leaves shine. It looks nice."

He stared. What an unexpected surprise this girl was. "Ah. How observant of you." Suddenly he began to wonder. "What kind of art do you specialize in, Rin-chan?" He saw her stiffen and look away. "N-Nothing." He narrowed his eyes at her quick reply and her reluctance to look directly at him. He turned back to the window. "Ah. Nothing, is it?"

She fidgeted. "Y-Yeah." He leaned in closer. "Really?"

Her head suddenly jerked upward and nearly knocked him in the chin. "UH, I HAVE TO GO."

What? He stared at her in disbelief. Where could she possibly have to go to? School hadn't even started yet. But before he could say anything, she pushed past him and scampered down the corridor. He could only watch her retreating figure as he wondered what the hell this girl was about.

I laughed at the memory of her bobbing little blonde head as she ran off. What an interesting girl. She made me more curious than I remember ever being before. Maybe it was her strange likeness to me or maybe it was just her inability to answer the question.

I don't know.

But what I do know is that I like surprises. And that Kagamine Rin was definitely full of surprises.

I trudged up what seems like the gazillionth flight of stairs, fighting the urge to throw myself off them.

Seriously? Where am I now?

I cursed my moronic inability to think things through. I mean, I could've asked Len where the office was or—I don't know—the exit or something but nooo. I had to run off like an idiot just because he asked me my talent. But, like, what talent? Really. That "Kokoro" thing was a one-time deal. And besides, I didn't even want to do it. Mom blackmailed me. I rolled my eyes. What kind of a mother was she anyway? More like the she-devil. I planted my foot on the next step and listened as it echoed off the walls. I threw my head back and stared at the seemingly never-ending staircases winding and winding upwards. I narrowed my eyes in contempt. How structurally illogical—where the heck does it even go? Heaven? Hmph, figures. It doesn't make sense.

So I plopped down on the staircase and contemplated my next step (oh, haha, I crack myself up).

Go back down? I poked my head over the railing. Holy crud, it's never-ending both up and down! Crying in my mind, I burrowed my face into my hands. Worst day ever for sure.

"Ano…Miss?"

A voice like the chime of a bell broke through my mental tantrum. Looking up, I met a clash of blue and green and white. My mind blanked out for a moment in awe. What…?

"Miss?"

I shook myself out of it and focused on the voice. Steadying my suddenly pumping heart, I nodded and looked up, confidently. Rin, don't be a loser. "Yes—" But the words died in my throat as soon as I saw who exactly the voice belonged to.

A pretty face framed by the softest looking pure-white locks gazed down at me with the most amazing eyes I have ever seen. One was a bright blue, the other a vibrant green. Honestly, I found myself a bit slack jawed. Who…? An angel? Holy crap, am I dead?

The angel smiled albeit a little nervously. "Are you alright?" he asked in that glorious voice. Of course, I could only bob my head like an idiot. He smiled again in something akin to amusement, his eyes narrowed shyly. "Ano…do you need help?" he asked again.

I gaped and tried to say something but couldn't. Darnit, Rin! Say something! How unacceptable to be an idiot twice in one morning! I gulped and began.

"Y-yes…"

The angel offered me a hand. "Alright. Here. Let me help you up."

I stared at his hand in awe before taking it. Warmth filled my palm. So I am dead? I gazed at the never-ending staircase above me in a newfound sense of reverence. Stairway to Heaven? Who knew?

I wobbled to my feet.

"What's your name, Miss?"

I looked at the angel. He was looking at me curiously but still shyly. I smiled.

"Kagamine Rin." I answered, my heart throbbing a little harder as the white-haired angel continued to hold my hand.

He smiled. "Ah. I'm Utatane Piko. It's nice to meet you, Kagamine-san."

Utatane…Piko? Even his name was angelic…

"Utatane Piko…" I murmured, my face warming, much to my horror. Was I blushing? I forced myself to look away in a sad attempt to hide my reddening face. Ohmigosh, calm down, Rin. Calm down.

"Kagamine-san?" I opened my eyes at the sound of that sweet and gentle voice. One blue eye looked at me. I tried to swallow down my sudden nerves. Worry was spread across that flawless face. "Let me take you to the nurse. You look a little unwell." I blinked.

"Nurse?"

My angel looked puzzled. "Yes. The school nurse." He put his hand to my forehead with a look of concentrated concern on his face. "Do you feel hot, Kagamine-san?" I couldn't answer as I was too busy trying to fall to the ground in a dead faint. Hot? He had no idea. Suddenly, I felt myself being pulled forward. "Come, I'll take you to the nurse's office." I felt a little dazed, a little light and maybe a little giddy. Wait. Office…

I dug my heels into the marble of the stairs. Piko stopped and turned to look at me in surprise. "Kagamine-san?" Ignoring the burning in my cheeks at his gaze, I gulped. "Office…" He tilted his head as if prompting me to continue. "The administrator's office. I need to go there."

Oh, way to not sound like a caveman, Kagamine. But he simply smiled and nodded, making a few strands of snowy hair fall into his one green eye. "Of course. I feel stupid I didn't notice before." Another dazzling smile. He needed to stop doing that or else my heart might explode. "Come on. Follow me."

So I did. As he led me up the stairs, I couldn't help but notice we weren't getting anywhere. No way…was he lost too? "Piko-san…?" He flashed me a small smile before approaching a wall. He began to feel around for something and I was starting to feel a little bit strange standing there while an extremely pretty boy felt up a wall. "Ah!"

I jumped at his sudden exclamation. What?

He looked at me before pushing forward on the wall…and it gave way, revealing another staircase.

I stared.

What.

He laughed and grabbed my hand. "This way, Kagamine-san." We climbed the hidden, Hogwarts-status stairs and in no time at all, I found myself standing in front of a huge wooden door with the Voca Arts mascot emblazoned on the surface. I stared, feeling a little unsure. Maybe I should've just asked Piko to take me to the exit instead…

"Don't just stand out there. Come in!"

I jumped maybe a foot off the ground. What in the-? Piko laughed and pushed me towards the door. "Mr. Master doesn't like to be kept waiting, Kagamine-san."

I paled. Mr. Master? Oh, geez, is there something about this school that I don't know about? Before I could object, Piko opened the door and gently pushed me in. I stumbled onto expensive-looking carpet covering the length of a huge room. Is this the office then? Well, not quite what I expected. Suddenly, a chair turned from behind a desk revealing…

A TV screen.

I stared. What.

"You know staring is rude, right, young lady?" A computerized voice deadpanned from out of the TV.

"You know you're a TV, right?" I deadpanned back.

Silence. The TV/headmaster started laughing in a creepy, digital voice. I shuddered. Fuh-reaky…

"Ah, you are as your mother said." I perked up. Mom? She talked to him, uh, it? I frowned, uncomfortable with the current situation. I just wanted to leave and go on with my life, for Pete's sake. So I cleared my throat and dived in.

"Um, ok. Well, I was wondering if I could get a schedule." I paused before adding another thing. "And a map." Good save, Rin. The TV headmaster was silent before speaking. "Yes, of course, Kagamine-san. I'll get my secretary to get it for you." A bell rang out of nowhere, I guess to call for his secretary. What was next? A toaster secretary? Honestly, this school is nuts.

"You called, Mr. Master?" A feminine and decidedly human voice spoke.

I looked up to see a tall, brown-haired woman in a sharp-looking suit. She seemed normal enough. I guess she was the secretary then. Huh. Definitely not a toaster. The TV began to speak again.

"Meiko-san, get Kagamine-san here her schedule and a map of the school. Wouldn't want to her to get lost on her first day of school, now would we?" Ah, you have no idea, Mr. TV, no idea. The lady nodded and walked off. Piko took the opportunity to approach me.

"Kagamine-san, what art do you specialize in?"

I froze. Not that question again. "Uh…nothing special.." He cocked his head, white hair brushing against his face. GAH, CUTE. "Nothing special? Of course it must be special." He said in a gentle voice. I blushed. "No, well, I don't really think so…" I trailed off, feeling stupid.

"Then allow me to guess, Kagamine-san." I looked at him in surprise. Guess?

He didn't wait for a reply but instead went straight to studying me with those mismatching eyes of his. I could feel my body shaking under his gaze. After a few moments, he stopped, thought for a second and then smiled.

"You sing." He said in a happy voice. I blushed harder. WHAT?

"How..?"

He laughed." Your voice. The tone and quality are especially for a singer. The pitch and vibrations are also exceedingly good and balanced. You have a sweet and pretty voice after all, Kagamine-san, you must be a singer."

I gawped. He got all that from my talking? Amazing.

"That's Piko for you."

I spun around to come face to screen with the TV. I yelped. So close…! The appliance ignored my outburst and instead continued. "Piko is the school's lead musician—a musical genius!" Piko seemed to become uncomfortable with the praise, but took it in stride like it was common. Which it probably was…

"Mr. Master, I have her schedule and map prepared." The secretary is back. She came over to me and placed the papers in my hands. I thanked her with an awkward nod and turned back to the TV/headmaster/thing. "Uh, thank you. I guess I'll get going now…?" I bowed. "Bye."

I hurried and scuttled out the door, eager to get out of that weird place. I was halfway down the secret stairway when I heard my name being called. "Kagamine-san! Wait!"

I turned and saw Piko running after me. I stopped with a screech. "Utatane-san!"

He smiled. "I was just wondering if you would like me to show you to your first class." I stared at him. Really?

"Really?"

He nodded, the gentle smile back on his face. My heart started to beat a little faster. Why not? So I smiled back and replied with an enthusiastic nod. "I would love that, Utatane-san."

He laughed. "Please just call me Piko." I grinned then. "Ok. Then call me Rin."

We both laughed and headed down the stairs.

Man, this day is just getting weirder and weirder…

AbomiT: Ok, so I finished! Although I'm honestly not as thrilled with the results, I hope you guys are ok with it. :}

I couldn't exactly think of who the headmaster/principal should be so I made the ever-present Master the , but eh.

Piko has made his entrance! :D I was really looking forward to introducing him.

Anyways~I want to thank my reviewers: Kokoru Hime, roosewe, Rising Sparks, Vocal-Luv, ThatLazyOne & S.L. Gibbs!

You make it worth writing! :D

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