HELLO, SWEETIES (unless you're bitter. Then, hello, Bitters)! GUESS WHO'S BACK?!

Well, I assume you know, so need to answer that. If you don't, the answer is me, aka Shadow.

Anywhoses, while on vacation I got a billion ideas for all fics (good news!). Bad news: I'm going to camp, then have to rush doing last minute summer homework (annotating two books, super hard summer music, continue running every day... SHIT, I'M SCREWED!), which means I'm going to be uber-busy (bad news. Aw).

Oh, for the whole Miki character color thingy: most fans said a mix between red and pink (which really doesn't make sense, since pink is a shade of red), or something along those lines. Like, a Salmonish color. I heard orange somewhere in there, but that's GUMI's color.

FOR ALL THOSE WONDERING! Yes, I have read "The Fault In Our Stars"! (It was so freaking sad!) That's were I got the 'okay' thing from!

Disclaimer: You should know this by now. I shouldn't have to tell you every chapter (although, I don't think I do -.-") (Crap, that was a long author's note)

New! Leon's (Len's father) P.O.V

"Leon," my just-about favorite voice in the world said from outside my door. Lola knocked, and then entered the office, carrying a tray with tea on it. "I got you Jasmine tea with Chrysanthemum flowers."

"With honey?"

"With honey," she confirmed, earning a squeal from me. She's the only one who has ever managed to make me make a noise like that.

And, honestly, I truly do love her with all my heart. My life before Lola was bland; all I ever cared about was work. After my sister, Mizki, ran away with some guy named Yuuma (A/N: You didn't see that coming, did ya?), the work load fell entirely onto me, and I almost cracked. My father's strict rule was... strict, I guess, and unforgiving. One night, in a bar, I meet a barmaid named Lola Kagamine. After years of knowing and dating each other, we got married, and I took her surname, instead of the other way around. Which, of course, pissed my father off, and really shouldn't work, but I didn't- don't-care.

"Leon, I have to go somewhere tomorrow," Lola said, and I frowned. I don't like it when she's gone. "It's only for the day," she said quickly. "I thought that I should visit Len and spend the day... You should come, too."

Len... I don't really know how to act around him. I never really had a childhood, nor have I ever been good with kids. I wasn't really sure how to act around him, so I just kind of... didn't, if that makes any sense. I would just ignore him. All my decisions to somehow try and help his future ended up backfiring, and he began to hate me. I guess he just wanted me out of his life, so I just didn't speak to him anymore.

"I... I don't know, Lola. He wouldn't want me there," I said, staring at the cup of tea in my hands.

"Nonsense! I'll make him want you there," she said, cracking her knuckles, and then realized how that sounded. "Um, I didn't mean... I'm sure he wants you... OKAY, IF YOU GO, WE CAN PLAY NURSE AND DOCTOR!" I raised an eyebrow.

"You're the one who likes the cosplay, not me," I said, while shuddering, thinking about all the different things she's dressed me up as.

Once as a school girl.

Once as Tenten.

Even once as Inuyasha (well, that wasn't that bad. But the ears... She wanted me to get real ears- as in surgery done!)

"Oh. Oh yeah," she said, dejected. From downstairs someone called Lola's name. "That's me. I guess I better go." Before she could, though, I grabbed her waist, and gave her a kiss. Her response was to walk out of the room, shaking her hips as she went.

"Don't do that," I said. "Last time you did is how we ended up with Len." She gave a laugh and left the room.

I wonder how Len is going to react.

"Leon-sama," another voice said from outside of the door.

"Enter." My voice, which had been happy and content was now cold and harsh. Go for having voice swings!

In entered the girl who I now know as Sonika. She was wearing as little clothing as legally possible, and seemed to be trying to appear... seductive to other people? Personally, I thought she looked like a whore.

"Yes, Sonika?" I asked, not allowing my true feelings to show.

She took a deep breath, before speaking. "I think you should know something."

Len's P.O.V

"LENKINS! MOMMY'S HERE!" And suddenly I was being wrestled into Usaugi's uniform from Sailor Moon.

"What?-MOM!-STOP!-RIN, HELP! BEING-MOLESTED!" I said while trying to fight her off, to no avail. God damnit, that lady is strong. Why was I left being a shota?!

Don't ever tell anyone I said that.

"Lola, you're strangling the kid," a voice in front of me, and my eyes widened.

That wasn't possible. No way my dad would come to visit me.

And yet, there he was, in all of his 'fatherly' glory.

"D-Dad?" I asked, but then I had to go back to fighting my mother off, my mind racing.

Why was he here? What did he want? DId I do something wrong? Did someone say something to him? Does it have to do with the fact that I am dating Rin?

"Hello," Rin said from somewhere behind. I finally managed to strangle my mother off, and quickly popped up, dusting myself off as I went. Rin bowed deeply and introduced herself, "My name is Rin Kagamine, Kagamine-san."

"Um, you can call me Leon," my father said. My mind was still numb from the actual thought that he was here. "If you say 'Kagamine-san' that sounds weird, since you're also 'Kagamine-san,' Kagamine-san."

"No, call me Rin. Come in, come in. I'll make some tea for all of us," Rin said, smiling pleasantly. My father's facial expression didn't change, but I did see his features soften.

GO MY LITTLE RINNY!

"Anyways, I have something I need you to wear, Len," my mother said. "Same for you, Rinkins!"

"Sure, Lola," Rin said. Obviously she didn't care because she didn't have to freaking cross dress, and wear various, girly things! Urg, my mother is so sadistic. "Here, sit. I'll get set the pot."

We entered the living room, and my father and mother took one couch together. I took the other, and looked at them. It was... awkward, despite my mother's attempts to lighten the mood. Rin soon joined us, giving everyone their cup, and then sitting down next to me.

"So... not to be rude, or anything, but why are you guys here?" I asked while taking a sip. My 'guys' I really just meant father.

"I told you. I wanted to dress you up in something, and you're father decided to tag along," my mother said.

"'Tag along?'" I asked, but didn't press further. I looked every where but his eyes, afraid to see the disappointment in them. Rin shifted next to me, obviously reading the mood.

"Anyways, I need to go to the bathroom. Where is it, please?" My mom asked. Rin pointed her in the right direction, and on her way there, she grabbed my collar and forced me to go with her.

Leaving Rin and my father, Leon, alone.

Rin's P.O.V

"So, I hear you're dating my son?" Leon asked as soon as they had left, and I realized that he had probably been evaluating me. I ran through all of my actions around him, but nothing seemed to be too rude.

"Um, yes, sir. Although I do wonder how you know. The media doesn't even know this yet. Not many people do," I said while staring into my teacup.

"Sonika told me," he said bluntly, and I nearly spew my tea all over the place.

Oh god. No doubt she made me seem like some country-bumpkin pig, God damnit.

"Ah, did she?" I said, visibly stiffening. "I'm guessing that she didn't say anything good."

"I believe her words were along the lines of 'She's a-' ehem, '-slutty whore-' excuse my language, please, '-who doesn't deserve to be with Lenny. She's vile, and acts like an untrained dog."

"Ah," I said, not really sure what I should say.

"She said some other stuff, but I don't figure it to be appropriate," Leon said, and I nodded my head.

"So I'm guessing you came here to tell me to back off?" I asked, fearing the answer.

"No. In my time in the business world, I have learnt that you cannot make a decision entirely off of one's word. I came here to see what you are actually like."

"Ah," I said for the third time. I probably let him down.

"I suppose... I suppose you can date Len," Leon said, and my head shot up.

What?

"For now," he added hastily. "I can't say much about the future." He gave a sigh as I stared at him in shock. "Don't look so surprised. I do care for Len's happiness, even if he hates me."

Am I missing something?

"Leon... I thought you hated him," I said. "You always canceled off whatever he wished to do, even the simplest hobbies. And, you... didn't you not want him to be an actor?" I asked, totally confused.

"Yes, I did not wish for him to not become an actor because I was afraid. I was afraid that he wouldn't make it, and with that he would fall into depression. I've seen it happen before," Leon explained. "However, it was I who arranged his first audition, and it was I who set Ted up as his manager. In secret, of course. I'm sure he would detest getting help from someone he hates."

Oh god. These people are idiots.

"He doesn't hate you," I said quickly, but at that moment, Lola and Len came back into the room, so I stopped talking. And then I burst out laughing.

Len was dressed in a bridal gown.

I couldn't stop laughing no matter how hard I tried, unable to stop. Leon was staring- in sympathy, I believe- and Lola was grinning her head off. Len was glaring at me, obviously wanting me to shut up.

"Sorry, sorry. I'll stop," I said as I wiped away tears.

"Thank you," Len said in sarcasm.

Just one look set me off again.

"Rin, really?" Len said in exasperation.

"I-It's just s-so funny," I said in between giggles.

"You wouldn't find it funny if you were in my place," Len protested, but I ignored that little comment.

"You are such a shota," I replied back."

"I am not," Len said. "You're just jealous."

"Of what? You're girly looks?"

"I look better than you, he-she."

"Jerk! Take that back! I look like a girl, I do! And, so do you!"

"No I don't!"

"But you just admitted it!"

"No I didn't!"

"Yes, you did! Admit it, I outsmarted you! That makes Rin one hundred, Len zero." I blew a raspberry.

"No, it's more like Rin one hundred, Len one million!"

"I'm smarter than you!"

"No, I'm smarter and cuter!"

"Urg! You're annoying! And a liar!"

"No I'm not!"

"OKAY, MUNCHKINS!"

Oops. Forgot that they were there. Shit, that's embarrassing.

"Anyways, Rin, go to the bathroom and were this," Lola said while handing me something in a box. I took it and bounced off. Inside of it was a tuxedo.

Is she trying to create a wedding or something?

Of course Lola is. She's insane like that. Like my mother.

"I'm done," I announced as I adjusted the bow tie, walking into the room.

"Help!" Lola said as she fangirled onto the floor. "I've fangirled, and I can't get up!" Leon rolled his eyes, but a small smile was making it's way onto his face. I haven't seen him smile before. Anyways, Leon helped Lola up as she pulled a camera out and pointed it out. "Pictures! I need pictures! Pose, little children!"

The next thirty minutes went into a photo-shoot, Len unwilling, me being perfectly fine.

Because I can totally rock a tuxedo.

"I feel like a Turk," I mumbled to myself.

"What the hell is that?" Len asked, and I rolled my eyes. I must make him play Final Fantasy one day.

A few hours later, we sat around the coffee table, laughing and joking as if we were old friends. Leon didn't talk much, but I could tell that he was loosening up some. I think what I said helped him. Speaking of which, I need to get them to talk to each other.

"Len, make dinner," I commanded him around six. Both Leon and Lola's eyebrows shot up.

"He can cook?" Leon asked me.

"You can cook?" Lola asked him.

"A little. Rin's been teaching me. A little," Len said, scratching the back of his head awkwardly.

"I learnt from my mother, and I refused to be his cook for the time we are here," I explained. "Anyways, I guess I'll help you out, Len." We both rose and walked to the kitchen. As soon as the door snapped closed, I turned to him, and began whispering, urgent and low. "You need to speak to your father," I said.

"What? No. He hates me," Len said, looking down at the floor.

"No - he - doesn't!" With each word, I lightly slapped his face. "Oh my glob, you two have been misunderstanding each other. Like, perfectly," I said.

"Glob?" Len said, raising an eyebrow, but I shook my head.

"Please, speak to him?" I asked.

"Why does it matter?" Len asked in discomfort.

"Because I don't want to you to be unhappy like this. Don't deny it, I can tell," I said. "You are happy, but at the same time, you aren't. Like, deep inside you depressed a little. Just a little, but still. You need to speak to him."

"...Fine," Len mumbled.

"Great!" I said. "Go, speak!"

"Now? Are you joking?"

"When else?"

"I don't know... not now..."

"You'll change you're mind!" With that, I threw the door open and dragged Len out by the ear. "Change of plans! Lola, I wish to know you better. Len, sit," I said, and then I dragged Lola into the kitchen.

"What? Rin-" She started, but I ignored her. In the kitchen I raised a hand to my lips, and then pressed my ear against the door. Lola did the same, confusion written all over her face.

It was quiet.

I furiously opened the door, and screamed out, "IF YOU WANT TO WORK THINGS OUT, YOU NEED TO TALK, GOD DAMNIT!" Oops, maybe I shouldn't have said that. Ah, well.

Leon was the first to speak. "Enjoying your time here?" He asked after clearing his throat.

"...I suppose," Len replied rather stiffly. "Um, how are you?"

"I'm... I'm good."

God, they are both so awkward.

"Listen, Len... I've never hated you," Leon said.

FINALLY! MY LUMPING GLOB(*), THAT TOOK FOREVER!"

"What?" Len asked.

"Rin told me that's what you think, but it isn't like that. I just wanted you to be happy." He then explained what he had told me about Len's acting career. "I'm sorry that you got your career started from someone you hate. Ah, I'll stop interfering with your life. Well, I haven't been, but um... yeah..."

There was a shuffling motion, as if someone had just gotten up.

"Wait a minute. Wait a minute.," Len repeated. "I don't hate you. You've always hated me... that's what I thought... When we were younger, you would always ignore you."

"I never had a childhood. I wasn't sure how to act with you."

"B-But-"

"Listen, I'm really sorry, Len. It appears we haven't really been talking, neh?" Leon said, trying to lighten his voice, although there was sadness- and hope- in it. "Forgive me?"

"I-It's okay..." Len's voice been cracking, and I heard a small sniff from him. "I-It's just... I've a-always felt so lonely..." Another sniff, and then another.

At this point, Lola touched my shoulder and pointed to the rest of the kitchen. I nodded my head, got up, and followed her.

"I'VE GOT THE PHONE! I GOT IT, I GOT IT, I GOT IT!" Len screamed as he raced down the stairs. I was sitting on the couch, about to answer, when Len burst out of nowhere and grabbed.

He was wearing nothing besides a small towel around his waist.

"Hello, Len Kagamine speaking. Who's calling, please?" I couldn't make anything out of Len's side of the conversation- or maybe I could if I was listening properly.

I was too busy staring.

I watched a trickle of water fall down from his neck, down his chest, down to where the towel was.

Gulp.

"Rin, you listening?" Len asked.

"AH! - um - yeah," I said. "What did you say?" I added rather lamely. Len let out a huff.

"I said that Teto called. She said to not answer the door tomorrow, nor to go outside. I'm not sure why."

"Okay. More importantly, why did you come down here wearing nothing but a towel?"

"I wanted to answer the phone!" He said childishly.

"Really? What about the towel?"

"I was taking a shower!"

"Why?"

Len grinned mischievously. "Do my ears deceive me, or are you jealous of my showerhead?"

The next morning I awoke to Len putting his hand over my mouth.

He was wearing nothing but shorts.

What the hell is up with him and walking around the villa like that?

The second thing I registered (with much difficulty) was the noise coming from outside of the villa.

"What is that?" I asked Len curiously.

"I... I don't know," he confused. "But Teto told us to not go outside, and I'm too afraid to check."

"She never said that we couldn't look out of the windows," I said as I climbed out of bed. Len gaped at me.

Ah, I forgot. I had gone to sleep in a short, rather revealing, blue top. Nothing below. (A/N: What Rin wore in the Romeo and Cinderella PV video)

"Are you trying to seduce me?" Len asked, and I shook my head.

"Everything else was for the wash, and so... I was hoping I could change before you saw me."

"Why would you do that?!"

"Whatever," I scowled Len. "Let's just see what's out there."

As we walked, Len draped his arm around my shoulders, and my hand found it's way to his waist. There was some thrilling feeling about feeling his bare skin, some sort of excitement.

"You should put clothes on," I said.

"Why? There is no one to misunderstand and think we did something."

When we reached the window, I pulled the curtains back, not sure what to see.

A flash of dozens of cameras meet my eyes.

Hundreds of people- some paparazzi, some fans- were standing outside of the villa. And they all saw us.

"This they'll misunderstand?" Len asked me with wide eyes. I could only nod my head.

Okay, I need to end it there cause I have to go to camp. See ya'll in, like, a couple of weeks.

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