I woke up to find that I had one missed call from someone on my mobile. I looked over at Kahoko. She was still sleeping like an angel.
I smiled, and went to the bathroom to change my clothes.
I quickly am out of the bathroom, and grab my mobile phone as well as the key to cabin 88 with me. I go over to Kahoko's bed.
"I'll be back soon, okay?"
I lean over and kiss her on the cheek, and head out of the cabin.
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I jerk awake after hearing the sound of the door lock behind me.
He's left. At last.
I wake up, and head to the bathroom to change.
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It is the trio that I am to meet in Bremen. I talk to them in fluent German, telling them that I am on my way.
They tell me that they've booked a hotel for me, already. I scribble down the address on a piece of tissue paper I find in my pocket.
I silently hope they've remembered the two single beds thing. Now knowing that she has that dress to wear to sleep, I know I definitely won't be able to control myself.
Soon enough, our talk ends. I head back to cabin 88, and begin to turn the key in the lock.
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KYAAA!!! He's already back?!
Poor Kahoko was only halfway through changing her clothes. She had decided to take a shower, and was amazed to find that it was quite nice.
She had chosen something more conservative after what had happened last night.
She definitely didn't want that awkwardness again.
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My eyes grow wide as I realise Kahoko's out of bed. I look around, scared.
She isn't planning to sneak up on me, is she?!
When I don't see her around at all, I realise where she must be. I look to the bathroom, with its door shut.
"Kahoko?"
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I opened the door as soon as he called my name. I stepped out of the bathroom.
But was it me or did his face show disappointment?
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She changed?! Oh what... I was hoping to...No, Len. Don't go there.
I look to her concerned face.
"What is it?"
She shakes her head, and steps away from the door. I smile at her, and step into the bathroom.
I lock the door first, and look to the shower. It's wet. I turn to the back of the door, and realised something. Was that...
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I rummaged through my bag, wondering if I had packed it in. Or did I leave it in the bathroom...
I jump up in shock. I did!
"Len!!! I forgot something in there..."
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I opened the door, and sheepishly held it out to her. I was more than embarrassed... I couldn't even meet her eyes...
"It's this, isn't it?"
Although, as I looked up, she was blushing so much...
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I gape. He noticed?! Kahoko, do something, quick!
I snatched it off his hand and turned my back to him. I had a feeling he had already seen my blush, though.
"Th-thanks... I think that's all..."
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I once again locked the door, and leant against it, once again with my head in my hands.
Is this some kind of message from her... no, wait, Len, it could just be an accident, right?
I told myself it was so. But what happens if it keeps on happening?
I shake my head. It wouldn't happen. At least, I hope.
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My heart wouldn't stop racing.
Why did you do something so stupid like leaving THAT around?!?! Kahoko, baka!
I focussed towards re-packing everything in, and soon enough Len came out, composed.
We both heard over the PA that we'd be arriving in... Bremen, i think it was. Is Bremen a part of Germany?
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Good timing, Len.
It had taken me a little while to get composed... once again it consisted of a long period of deep breathing, talking to myself, and overall wasting time to ease the tension that would be between us if I came out early.
As soon as I came out, the announcement was made. I looked at Kahoko.
"We're officially in Germany. Bremen's one of the many cities in Germany. We'll be grabbing some breakfast once we get out of the station, ok?"
I could see an imperceptible nod from her.
"You did sleep alright, didn't you?"
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Sleep?! What sleep.
I slept on and off on the train. When Len kissed me softly, I woke up... when the train was stopping in other cities I could feel myself wake up... and when I turned around to Len, I instantly turned back onto the other side and told myself to not think what I just saw.
You tormented my thoughts, Len! How could I sleep well when I know...
I cut that thought halfway. I didn't want that image coming back into my mind. I looked up at him, and smiled.
"Yeah, I did. I hope you did too, Len."
Why am I telling a lie? Why?!
Sadly, I knew the answer to that question all too well.
Because, I'm too scared what telling the truth would mean.
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I nodded. I could hear the train slowing down as it approached the railway crossings, into unfamiliar roads...
Soon enough, I could see us slowing down even further as we approached the railway station. Wow. Bremen station was more packed than Vienna.
I looked to Kahoko.
"Cling onto my hand, okay? I don't want you to get lost."
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I nodded. Cling onto his hand - I could do that, right?
At least, I think I could do that.
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We opened Cabin 88, and handed the key back to the train officer who was standing there. He bowed and thanked me briefly, before both of us headed off.
We somehow managed to get out of the station without getting lost or bumping into anyone, and soon enough found a taxi.
I told the driver the place of the hotel, and we were instantly on our way.
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My eyes widened as we swerved between allsorts of passengers. There were people EVERYWHERE!
They're either on their phones talking rapidly in German, or waiting for the trains, or queuing up for food, or doing something or other...
I let Len do all the talking. My German doesn't suffice, after all.
I wonder if I should ask him to teach me...
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As we arrive at the hotel, I wonder whether I had said something wrong. That trio seriously wouldn't pay for me to stay in this kind of hotel, would they?
High-class, marble floors, looked like a palace, with all these footmen and butlers and allsorts...
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Oh wow! This is a hotel in Germany?
I can't help but think how much a hotel somewhat like this would cost in Japan. As I calculated it up, I realised something.
It'd be a fortune!!!!!!!!
"We... we're staying here?"
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I look to Kahoko, and nod.
"The musicians I'm playing with paid for this place..."
"Aah, Len-kun. And this must be Hino Kahoko, am I right?"
I turned around to find an old man looking at both of us. I blink.
How does he know our names?
I watched as he took off the hat, and the beard. I widened my eyes.
WHAT? What is he...
As I began to recognise him, the old man smiled.
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Who is the old man waiting for Len and Kahoko?
What did Kahoko see at night that she wasn't supposed to??
And...
What was "THAT" that got both of them so flustered???
If you want to know those answers... PRESS THE LITTLE GREEN BUTTON AND REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!