26. Worship
It's very easy for someone to idolize a person like Len Kagamine.
Smooth talker, sexy, fun, smart, mature… Only a few reasons why girls drool over him. He has everything he needs to be considered a god to the main portion of the female populace.
Heh. As if that kind of stuff works on me. I, Rin Kagane, am completely and totally unaffected by such things. Guys like him may be able to cast their little spells over the more easily manipulated girls, but not me. I can proudly say I will not, ever, absolutely never-
"Oh. Sorry about that. Did I hurt you?"
-What was I saying?
"Ah, no. I'm okay." I answer, purposely keeping my eyes trained on my shoes. Do not give in to temptation. Ignore his presence.
Len's shadow scratches his head. "That's good. It would've been really bad if you were injured. Hey…" A recognitive tone appears. "Aren't you Rin? You're in my class, right?"
"Um, yeah." Unfortunately. Against my will, I swear. It was just misfortune I ended up in class with Mister Hot Stuff over here.
"Um, this may seem kinda rude to ask after bumping into you like that, but could you give me some help with our math test?" My gaze flickers up in disbelief, accidentally meeting the warm blue of his. Oh, no. Not good. "I'm having some trouble with it."
Say no. Say it!
"S-Sure."
Damn it!
"Great!" A sweet smile takes place on his rather nicely shaped lips. "Thanks, Rin. You're a real lifesaver. I'll even buy you coffee afterwards." He flicks his hand in a farewell gesture. "Anyways, I'll see you later!"
As his figure leaves my vision, I smack myself. What the hell, Rin?! You just agreed to a freakin' study date with every girl's fantasy!
Mistakenly, I am reminded of how bright his eyes were. No, no, stupid! I scold myself. You're not like those other girls who worship his every move! Come on, Rin! He may be cute, but don't fall for him!
Yeah, but…
...Maybe it's okay… to like him just a little?