Chapter 5: What awaits at the end of the misunderstanding?
A/N: Minna-san! Hello! Here's another chapter written to relieve stress. If you ask me why I don't update Loving My Right Hand Man yet, it's because I don't want to ruin the plot by forcing myself to write. So to my readers, I hope you understand. :)
This story is just my escape from my reality stress. Some of the events here are real, some are not, but all of the scenes here are written with my real emotions. :D
Enjoy the free chapter! :)
Disclaimer: We all know Author-san doesn't own Vocaloid so.. yeah. xD
Rin's POV
I went up the stairs and reached the door leading to the rooftop. I was about to reach for the doorknob when I heard a conversation.
As I listened, tears slowly formed on my eyes.
Tears that fell as the truth was revealed. With the tears came incredible pain.
I didn't even know when I unconsciously opened the door.
With watery eyes I saw shock in the faces of the two men talking.
"R-rin-chan..", Dell muttered in shock.
"She must've heard everything. Am I right, Rin-san?", Gumiya asked me.
"You're lying, right?.. That was a joke, right?", I said with a cracked voice.
"Rin-chan, we're not lying!", Dell defenses.
"Uso da! A..arienai da.. Len wa.. Kare wa.. honto ni.. honto ni.. usotsuki da..", I said, sobbing uncontrollably. (TL: That's a lie! I..impossible.. Len is.. He is.. a real.. big.. liar..)
"Wake up, baka! Sheesh, does this run in your circle of friends? Even Gumi's like that. Tsk. Anyways, do you think that two guys talking seriously in here would be lying to you? Come on! This is me and Dell we're talking about. I barely even talk, so why would I waste my time kidding? And since it's Dell, he'd make me eat those dreadful bell peppers if I joked around. For what reason would I even lie?", Gumiya scolded. That's when I snapped to reality.
"But why? How? I'm very confused.. Am I.. really accusing him of something he didn't do?"
"The whole time, Rin. He's been frustrated the whole time, because he couldn't take the pain of you hating him so much. You're a very precious person in his life, heck, he might even see you as something more important than his life. Seriously.", Dell responds.
"Think about this, Rin-san. He's been miserable over this. Stop blinding yourself with thoughts like, "he's a liar!" or something along those lines. Start thinking about possibilities like "what if he says the truth?" or "should i listen to him first?" or something like those. Don't close your mind to what you see. The heart sees better than our eyes could ever see. Think about it, would you really call Len a liar, considering everything that happened between you? Deep inside, you really think Len couldn't possibly lie, right?", Gumiya advices.
"Umm.. Maybe.. I do.."
"Then you could start from there. Think about this carefully. Time runs fast, but don't rush your decision. Decide for the best, Rin-san." - Gumiya
"Woah, Gumiya. I didn't know the lazy silent guy like you know this much, and to think you could give a good advice like that. Must be young love~" - Dell
"Urusai, baka!", Gumiya says as he hits Dell's head. "Consider it as an advice from nii-san. Fix this issue you have so I don't get to hear Len's noisy complaints whenever he's drunk." (TL: Urusai = Shut up)
He's drinking alcoholics? I'd better scold him soon. I wiped my tears and smiled. "Thank you for opening my eyes, Gumiya-san, Dell-san."
"Come on, we're Len's comrades here. If it's someone he cares about, we'd help." - Dell
"Thank you, really.", I said. "Oh! Before I forget, Dell-san! Luka-senpai wants to hand these class reports. This explains why I'm here. I guess this led me to the truth."
"Oh, I'm sorry for the bother. I'd be taking these to Teto-chin. Thanks!" - Dell
"I'd be going back to our classroom now. Thank you again. Mata ne!", I said and waved goodbye as I left the two guys in the rooftop.
Gumi's POV
Rin wasn't in the classroom when I came back. I just went to the comfort room, where could she have gone?
And so I waited. I checked through my phone, whose existence I forgot, and read my messages.
But there was one message that got my attention.
From: Neru A.
To: Gumi M.
Subject: Back off.
Message:
I got to him first. Don't snatch him away from me, bitch.
-end-
This is what I didn't want to happen. What am I gonna do now? Gumiyaaaaa. You got me into this.
A few moments later, Rin came back to the classroom. She was rushing to me.
"Gumi-chan! Could we talk? It could've been better if Teto-chan was with us right now, but she's not here. So, can I talk to you about this matter?", Rin asks.
"You didn't need to ask. I had something to tell you guys too. Let's go to the usual place.", I suggested. Rin nods and we both leave the classroom and go to that place.
We arrive at our favorite tree. This is where me, Rin, and Teto usually meet when we talk, and we often have our lunch here when we're complete.
"Gumi-chaaaaan! Uwaaaaah! What should I do? What should I do?"
"Calm down, Rin-chan! What's this all about?"
"Gumi-chan.. I know the truth from last year's incident. I've heard the whole story from Gumiya and Dell when they were talking.", Rin says. She then narrates to me all that she's learned.
"Eh?! Really?! I knew it!" - Gumi
"Knew what?" - Rin
"You see Rin, I believed what Len said about that confession not being for me. I really never got the chance to tell you, since you've been blinded by thoughts like "Len is a liar" and you've never opened up. I know you won't listen. But I know how you love him, and how much he loves you. Didn't you find it weird that it was very quick for me to move on? Because I never did, because there's nothing to move on about. And besides, you know who was the guy I like that time. Until now, probably" - Gumi
"Gumiya-kun, right?" - Rin
I blushed. "Y-yeah. Umm. Anyways! Teto-chan and I was always concerned about your anger towards Len. We're very bothered about it, but then Teto-chan told me something. Ne, Rin-chan. If you got angry because of what you think Len did, isn't it because you love him?"
Rin fell silent and a blush creeped up her face.
"That expression answers everything. Rin, until now, you still do, right? I remember when you called me the night after detention. I know you wanted to believe his feelings. But you still hold on to your belief that he's a liar. But deep inside, you actually think he can't possibly lie, right?" - Gumi
"Ne, Gumi-chan."
"What is it, Rin?"
"You and Gumiya-kun said the same last line. Fate, isn't it? You fit each other.", Rin said and giggled.
Red occupied my face. "R-rin! T-that's not t-true!"
"I know you want it to be true, Gumi-chan. Don't deny it.", Rin laughs. "But Gumi-chan.. Do you think I should forgive Len? How should I go about it?"
"Follow what your heart wants. You want to forgive him, right? You want to say sorry for accusing him, right?"
"I.. I do.. Gumi-chan.. I love him.. I still do.. And I'm such an idiot for blinding myself with immature thoughts..", Rin confesses.
"Then do what makes you happy, Rin. I know he'll be very happy.", I say and smile.
"Thank you, Gumi-chan.", Rin thanked me and smiled.
"It's nothing. I'm always here for you and Teto-chan." - Gumi
The school bell rang. "I'll call you later about my story, Rin. Let's go back to the classroom, we'll be late!"
Len's POV
I don't know if it's just my over-consciousness of Rin but.. why do I feel as though she wants to talk to me now?
We're currently in the middle of our last class. I don't really listen to Lily-sensei, so I just let time pass by. I know I can pass at least.
Another thing is weird. Usually Rin doesn't listen in this class, and she's writing in her red notebook. But today, she's just quiet, not writing, not listening.
I'm getting worried about her. I wonder what's the matter? I'll go ask after class.
After class..
Finally! That boring class was finally over! Now I could ask Rin.
Some classmates said goodbye to me, so I didn't get the right timing. When I looked to her seat, she already left.
'Darn it! I missed!'
But then I saw a small note left on my table.
Len. If you find me in the campus, I'll tell you something important.
-Rin
I hurriedly fixed my things and went to search for her.
'Rin! Where could she possibly be?!'
Not in the library. Not in the rooftop. Not in the music room. Where is she?
But then, an idea got to my mind.
'It's gotta be there!'
I rushed to the place my mind dictated me to go.
The flower garden.
This was the place I introduced to her. She always goes here, and after class whenever I looked for her, she would always be here.
Just like now.
She was looking at the roses which were just small when we last came here.
I walked silently, controlling my heavy breaths, closer to her. Closer.. and then I wrapped her into my embrace.
I was breathing heavily after all that running. "You're here."
I felt tears drop on my arms. "You found me, Len."
I let her go for a while and let her face me. I wiped the tears staining her cheeks. "Why are you crying, hime-sama?" (TL: Hime-sama = Princess)
She suddenly hugged me. I blushed a thousand shades of red.
"I'm sorry Len. I'm so sorry. I knew everything. I forgive you."
Those words I've been waiting for a year finally came.
A/N: Kyaaaa! I'm cutting the moment here! xD
What will happen next? What will happen next? Fluff! :3
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