Chapter 23:

Konichiwa everyone! A request came in as to tell you about some awesome mangas and so I have taken the time to list some! Please enjoy!

Watashi ni xx Shinesai

FairyTail

Inuyasha

Kaichou wa Maid-sama

If I find anymore I shall let you know or if you know some that are really good to read, please leave it in a review! WARNING: the following above may involve perverted space aliens in Kaichou wa Maid-sama!

Rin: Usui-san isn't a space alien, he's just a hotter, younger, and Japanese version of superman!

Shush Rin! Let them read for themselves and decide! Also before I forget, there is in fact a vocaloid manga now called Chibi Miku-san! ^^

Len: *sighs* can we got onto the reviews now?

Oh yursh! Sorry ehe!

MizuneMinamiki: Don't worry about it! Haha yes I always wish I was an anime character, though I don't need big boobs O_O xD I like Kaito because I could totally see him as a perv ya know? Just kinda seems to fit his character! I could be wrong though, for all I know, he could be some gentleman who is a genius! That doesn't seem likely though! XD Thank you for spotting that for and I went back to fix that! XD you might be very surprised this chapter about Luo and that's all I'm going to say! Ah, Akaito...sadly he's worse than Kaito xD Akaito just makes me think of one of those guys that thinks he's all that you know? Though in my other story, he isn't necessarily bad. Haha I understand I've been needing to review your story, but I've been caught up in other stories and working on this one! Though this story is coming to its last few chapters so then I will just be working on Questionable Existence!

Jessi-chan9867: XD I was listening to Tsukema Tsukeru and it gave me the idea to let Rin have mascara, but in the song she had fake eyelashes instead, but her eyes were really pretty looking xD I love Rinto as well, he's like the older brother I want, but don't have since I'm the oldest, sadly! I think all of us want a brother like Rinto! I can see Gumi as one of those "serious-but-not-serious" kinda friend because she looks like she can have fun, but be serious when she needs to be :) Ah Lenard...he finally came through...maybe hehe! I think you shall be pleased with this chapter, maybe...

Haruhi-chan125: ah Akaito...you shall hear more from him in the next chapter :o but he won't be doing anymore harm as that will possibly be the last we hear of him in this story! Yay! Rinto is a fortune teller O_O well shall beware of the mighty Rinto! XD as for Mikuo, you shall find out about him in the next chapter so don't worry :)

IA-K1002: Rin, Rin, Rin! Rin so kawaii! IA shall be in the next chapter I promise I kinda had her down for it anyway :3 xD I think you will be surprized by this chapter my friend as it messes you up in more ways than one...xD just kidding...maybe...Ah Black Rock Shooter's cannon...where would we be if it did exist? XD

Guest: well now you can enjoy another chapter! :D

~*Len's P.O.V*~

After I had changed out of my jersey, I had followed Rin, staying out of her line of vision as she walked down the less lit streets of Tokyo. I saw the hand grasp Rin and immediately began to run towards her, watching as she was dragged into the alley by Akaito. The sounds of my feet pounding on the pavement were the only noises I heard as I turned into the alley way, seeing the sight before me.

Akaito had Rin pinned against the wall; the knife in his hand was dripping with blood. Rin's face had gone pale as she shuddered. Before I could assess the situation, Akaito was off of Rin. I slung him against the opposite wall, feeling satisfied as I heard the sound of his head hitting against it.

"When a woman rejects you, it doesn't give you the right to try to rape her." I felt my mouth moving, the words coming out with an ice cold voice. I smiled as Akaito slid to the ground, his eyes dazed as he watched me walk over to him. I picked him up by his collar, bringing his face close to mine.

"You're a scumbag, you know?" I told him before throwing him on the ground. The knife that Akaito had earlier was close by, almost daring me to grab it. I grabbed the wooden handle, welding the knife dangerously in my hand. I held the blade above Akaito's chest, already imagining the blood oozing from his chest.

"Len stop!" A hoarse voice came from the entrance of the alley way. I looked over and realized what I was doing. Rin had managed to get up, though she looked like she was ready to collapse at any given moment. The terrified look on her face brought me to my senses and I felt my eyes harden. I threw the knife out into the street before turning back to Rin.

Her face was ghostly pale and there were mascara smudges around her eyes. Her eyes were slightly puffy and red from crying and the dried tear streams on her face made her look worse than she really was.

"T-that's enough Len…" She told me, her voice breaking slightly. I felt my heart break and I walked back slowly to her. She took a step back hesitantly; as if afraid I would harm her next. Her shirt was ripped open, the tattered remains blowing in the low wind. I began to remove my jacket, prepared to hand it over as I walked toward her, though she began to fall forward, her eyes closing. I caught her and held her against my chest, encircling her in my arms before wrapping the jacket around her and lifting her bridal style.

Something sticky and wet was felt on my hand, causing me to look down at the hand that was cradling Rin's legs. The thick crimson blood was flowing from an open wound above her lower thigh, flowing freely onto her leg and almost passed her knee. The gash was deep and caused me to flinch slightly, though my grip only tightened on Rin. The drip-drip sound of drops of blood sounded from the pavement and I quickly began running to the hospital.

It was a good mile before reaching the hospital and I felt myself slowing down. Rin wasn't heavy; she never had been, but carrying something while running slows you down. I burst through the automatic sliding doors, breathing heavily.

"Help, this girl was nearly raped and she's bleeding heavily! Please someone get a doctor!" I called out as nurses peered out at me. The receptionist got onto the phone, talking urgently to what I assumed was the medical staff. Nurses crowded around me and one brought over a wheelchair. I set Rin down gently and watched as they rushed her away.

I could only stand there, staring at the girl who had once been my best friend, being wheeled down a hallway for treatment.

~*Rin's P.O.V*~

I could hear the murmuring of people as they worked on me, knowing where I was, but unsure what was going on. I felt like I was floating around in the bright light. I could hear crying and recognized it as my mother and the sound of a large crash and the yelling of Rinto as he shouted at someone. I wanted to open my eyes and tell them that I was alright that I wasn't feeling pain, but I couldn't speak or move.

I don't know how long I had been like this, but it had been a while as far as I could tell; the voices would change from time to time, begging to open my eyes or respond to them, but I couldn't. I felt someone stroking my face lightly, moving strands of hair from my face as I laid here.

The floating feeling was suddenly gone and I felt a terrible pain in my thigh. My chest was hurting and I couldn't breathe as I desperately called out for help. I need oxygen, I told myself, though the voice was rather calm and remote. The pain stopped, but I could now hear beeping and the drip-drip noises close by. My eyelids had a bright light shining through them and I slowly began to open my eyes.

It took me a few moments to finally get my eyes adjusted to the bright florescent lights that hung from the ceiling before gazing around slowly. I saw an I.V and a heart rate detector nearby along with a big window that let me gaze out into the city. I realized that I was in the hospital as I looked down to the needle stuck in my arm. The plastic bracelet around my wrist said: Patient: Kagamine Rin. I looked over and saw Len, sitting in a somewhat comfortable looking chair, watching me intently.

I suddenly felt very exposed as I realized that I was in a hospital gown and brought the hospital covers up to my chin, unsure how to thank him for saving my life. It then occurred to me that I didn't remember anything after nearly falling straight on him. I felt myself flush as I suddenly removed the blankets to expose my left leg, pulling up the gown to expose the stitches that lined my thigh where Akaito had cut me with his knife.

There were seven stitches and they were the color blue, though I shuddered at the sight of them. I realized that Len was still in the room and I quickly covered it back up. I brought my gaze back to him, thinking of something to say.

"I didn't ask you to save me." I heard myself say and instantly felt myself harden. Len didn't seem surprised and only shrugged.

"It's not like I need your permission; I am a man of my own free will. Did you want to lose your virginity to that guy? I won't interfere next time if that's the case." He told me rather bluntly. I glared at him before sighing.

"Whatever…thank you though. I mean it." I told him and watched as his eyebrows slightly rose. I suppose he wasn't expecting that and he was suddenly right beside me. I felt my eyes widen as he sat down on the edge of the hospital bed and I quickly got up.

"Do you honestly like Hatsune, Rin? Or is he just a friend to you?" Len asked me, his tone was low and serious. I almost answered immediately, but once I thought about it I faltered. I do like Mikuo, he's always been there for me, unlike you, I thought bitterly.

"Yes, I do. My love life shouldn't be one of your concerns." I said in a rather matter-of-fact tone. I was suddenly pinned against the window, the lights of the city right behind me as Len's hands were right beside my head.

"I think it does Rin. I can't stand it anymore, watching you smile with him and blush when you're embarrassed around him. I want that and I don't want anyone else, but you. It isn't simply lust that I feel, it's an unrequited feeling I've had since I've laid eye on you! You can't tell me you don't feel it because I see it in your eyes when you look at me, no matter how stone cold you try to be." He told me fiercely, his face merely inches from mine.

I tried to say something, to deny it all, but it hit me. All those times of not smiling at him and avoiding his gaze, were because I didn't want him to see my pain. That moment when he and Galaco had walked in the room, I had felt very envious of her, wanting me to be the one he would giggle with. All that time I had tried denying it, pretending that I was fine and that I would be okay without him had been lies to my heart. I was in love with Len. I had always loved Len, even when he was gone. Truthfully, I had never stopped loving Len since the day I met him.

I felt my heart beat quicken and my breath hitch as I realized it myself.

"Yes…" I replied hoarsely, unsure I had actually said it aloud. I brought my eyes up to Len's and stared into them, finding this deep yearning and love that it suddenly made me dizzy. One of Len's hands dropped to grasp my own and bring it right back up to the window, pressing the back of my hand against the glass. I felt myself tilt my head to the right as I realized Len was leaning towards the left and pursed my lips slightly.

The moment our lips came in contact, I felt the electricity flow between us. I felt the loneliness in Len's kiss and I brought my other hand to his face, cradling his cheek in it. The longer we kissed the more passionate and deep it became until we were breathless. Len leaned his forehead to press it against mine and we stayed like that for a while. I yawned silently, though it didn't get passed Len as he chuckled.

"You need to rest. All those pain killers are probably making you drowsy." His whispered in my ear before lifting me up and carrying me bridal style. Somehow it fit for him to carry me this way and I leaned my head onto his shoulder as he set me gently on the bed. He lay beside me before a nurse came in and told him visitation hours were over.

I watched him leave and I suddenly felt guilty for the giddiness inside me; I had kissed Len while having a lover.

~*Mystery P.O.V*~

I watched as Tei escorted Luo in, smiling in a friendly, but rather angry way.

"Though you failed in causing her get hurt, you did shake her up. Akaito failed much worse though." I growled towards the end. Tei smiled; her eagerness quite obvious.

"I did what you wanted now leave my family alone!" Luo told me, her face full of a passionate loathing. My smile widened as I admired her bold, but blunt demand. I tapped my nails on the hard wooden desk that belonged to the school.

"Hmmm, I don't know, I rather have a little more fun, but a deal is a deal." I sighed rather sadly that I would have to find another puppet. Tei was a puppet, but only when I mentioned Len. The thought of Len brought up my desire as I thought of the boy with blonde hair. Luo walked out, but just to have a little more fun, I spoke up.

"Oh Luo…no hard feelings right?" I said and laughed as she glared at me before slamming the school room door. I turned back to Tei who looked at me expectantly.

"Alright Sukone, it's your turn. Make me proud, or should I say…make Len proud." I told her, but knew she wouldn't get Len; I would make sure he was mine. Tei smiled wider and brought out her very special blade.

"Don't worry, Master, I won't fail."