A/N: So I have two hours of free time~! Woo~ No one really reviewed this story whatsoever and once the story is finished there's really no need for reviews so...

Anyway~ This is probably the chapter you guys are going to hate me for considering the fact that this chapter has some MikuxRin hate in it...um...so...yeah~ Be ready for le drama~ And remember, tips, plot ideas, and even encouragement is accepted at any point! Don't flame meh for this is simply how I was planning on progressing le plot anyway.

Days In Paradise

A few days after the library "incident", the two had finally figured out a way to break the news to both of their families- New Year's was coming up soon after all. And what better way to bring up what some may consider bad news during a time of celebrations?

The only thing worrying the two lovers was the fact that the Kagamine's were very strict people...very, very strict- believing that marriage should be shared by only a man and woman and essentially all lesbians, gays, and even bi people were damned to hell with no chance of redemption.

"They always did come across as kinda extreme." Miku commented casually, leaning back on the plush, tan suede couch in the apartment's living room while she watched her Kagamine- still dressed in that classical librarian work outfit- lean over to light some of the warm vanilla and orange rind scented candles with the lighter she had in hand.

"I'm being serious." Rin said somewhat bitterly, wincing slightly at her own tone and the fact that some piping hot candle wax had dripped onto the back of her hand.

"Well at least you have Len, right?" The tealette was referring to her lover's slightly younger twin, the only one in the Kagamine household and namesake that knew of her sexuality and, in return for keeping his relationship with another male secret, hadn't told anyone unless his elder had given him the go ahead.

The blonde nodded softly, walking into the kitchen to put the lighter up and dab a damp cloth at her small wax burn.

"You gonna be alright?" The leek lover piped, standing up and walking to the kitchen entryway.

"Yeah, it's just a little red."

"I'm not talking about that, Rinny." she said simply, walking behind the blonde and picking up her somewhat irritated hand before gently blowing on the skin and kissing the red mark quite gently.

"Oh..." The younger blushed softly, adverting her gorgeous blue eyes to the kitchen sink but slyly glimpsing over at the slightly taller woman. "I'm sure that'll be fine as well..."

Softly smiling, Miku gently kissed her fiancé's cheek, still holding her left hand and gently running her thumb over the engagement ring.

"We'll get through this together, I promise."

And it seemed only a few days later that the special day was upon them, snow blanketed the ground, the Christmas rush forgotten and the university closed down for winter break- though Rin was called in on some rare occasions on some student request. Though the elder woman was a bit irritated that her dear Rinny was going into work during a freakin break, she allowed her- pouting the entire time and stating it was only because they had promised the blonde a small raise.

But money wasn't that big of a deal to them now since Miku had actually ended up being hired as the university's music instructor...and the fact that- for the wedding- the Hatsune household was helping out immensely. It was unfortunate that Miku's younger brother- Mikuo- had blabbed to the entire family about the engagement, but it surprised the two how open the family was to the marriage.

Now the only problem remaining was the Kagamine's...

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As Rin pulled out the last tray of finished and dusted mochi*, the small sharp ring of the doorbell rang across the small apartment.

"Miku-" the blonde started, rushing to place the sweets on the plate with the others as well as drag down the good mugs for some hot drinks if anyone wanted one.

"Don't worry, I got it." In one fluid motion, the leek lover opened the door, welcoming her family as well as her to-be in-laws with small hugs and smiles.

After the rush, most everyone was talking amongst themselves and eating while making small comments about the New Year performances currently playing on the television from New York. So it surprised the blonde when her twin swooped into the kitchen and poked her sides playfully, laughing as his other half squeaked and jumped almost two feet into the air.

"Len!" she exclaimed, swiveling around to glare at the blonde intensely. "That's not very nice, ya know."

"Oh come on, I was just playing with ya." He replied cheekily, ruffling the other's hair and watching as she quickly crossed her arms, puffed out her cheeks in irritation, and adverted her eyes to the side. "But I just wanted to say congrats."

Well that certainly got her attention again.

Rin's head snapped up, her eyes wide with a sliver of fear reflecting in her irises. "I don't know what you're talking about." she said quickly.

"I'm talking about that engagement ring you're flaunting about on your hand." he said simply, shrugging and obviously not understanding why she was so worked up about the comment.

The other glanced down, realizing that she was in fact wearing the ring...as well as the fact that- with the way her arms were crossed- Len could easily see it in the light. And chuckling nervously, she dropped her arms from the defensive stance and rubbed the back of her neck. "Right...forgot about that..."

Len cocked an eyebrow in question, opening his mouth to speak before Miku's voice piped up from the living room. "You guys! The ball's about to drop, come on!"

His twin smiled softly, silently promising him that they'd talk later before hurrying out of the kitchen and to Miku's side.

And the countdown began...

15

"Alright you guys! We just wanted to thank everyone for coming over tonight, and for the fact that you've all been amazing guests."

14

Smiles fell over everyone's faces as the two unknown lovers stood in front of them all, ready to spill this long kept secret.

13

"And we both have some important news to share with you all."

12

Their hands slipped into the other's, gently grasping and holding onto each other, promising to be there until the end.

11

"Rin and I..."

10

The air in the room was definitely tense with anticipation and Rin's eyes met her brother's from across the room. It seemed odd how calm he was acting.

9

"We're engaged."

8...7...6

The silence was immediate and lasted until Rin's father- a man Miku remembered being named Rinto- stood with a stoic face...

5

Smack!

Rin stood there, biting her lower lip as the pain began to swell up in her right cheek, trying to keep back the stinging tears as she slowly brought her head to look at her father dead in the eye. "You can hit me all you want. But I'm done being ruled by you, I love Miku. And we're getting married." she said slowly, her lip quivering just the slightest.

4...3

"How dare you speak to your father that way?! After filthying yourself with this little demon infested whore!" Her mother screeched.

"And how dare you speak about my daughter that way, Lenka?! I'll have you know that she is probably a better person than most, and she's most definitely better behaved than you." Quipped the tealette's mother, glaring intensely and gripping the life out of the armchair she was currently sitting in.

2

"I would really appreciate it if you two left." Miku said, her voice forceful as she walked over to the door and opened it for the two elder blondes who- after of course screaming something about how the entire world was now going to collapse or such- stormed out with Len in tow. And just in time too.

1...0

The two lovers kissed each other sweetly, Miku's thumb brushing over the red hand mark shaping on her dear Rin's face. "I'm sorry, Rin. I promise to never let anyone hurt you like this again...forgive me..." she murmured against her soft, pink lips before pulling back slightly.

Smiling, Rin nodded softly, embracing the tealette and burying her face in the crook of her neck for the next minute to enjoy the simplest pleasure in life- having the one you love near you at a time like this.

*Mochi- A sweet rice cake that's normally eaten with green tea during New Years in Japan. Though without the proper equipment it's hard to make them just right, there are ways to make these treats with a conventional oven~