Beginning of the Violin Romance

Requested by - sheryfairy06

Do I believe in magic?

If you had asked me this question back when I started my first year in Seiso Academy, my answer would have been a big no. But the situation had changed. I experienced a magical event in my life which I would never forget - The Concours.

I, being the student of the general body of the school, did not know even a single soul about the world of music.

I recalled the past events as I stood in a small room, my head tilted and immersed in the sound of Gavotte. The golden violin rested on my left shoulder and my other hand moved on ita own, as it produced a kind of awkward sound.

Gavotte. The easiest melody that could be played almost on any musical instrument. It wasn't something I would have been playing if I hadn't met Lili.

Even though I was positioned last in the concours, it didn't matter at all. I was glad that I was able to meet such good friends and was able to realise how much I love music.

The Magical Violin that Lili gave me when I was a no one, broke due to my carelessness. I was in a deep shock, despair enveloped me. I avoided Lili for quite a long time but then everyone cheered me on, the concert by Len's mom, specially, made me realise how much I missed playing... So now, I was a second year general student and a novice in music.

I had promised myself that I would give it my all to learn about music and to learn how to play violin on my own.

All that which happened with me gave me many things to learn and nothing to lose now all that was left was... The Violin Romance.

I sighed at the thought and a horrible sound was produced by my violin. "Aah, I got diverted again!" I cried, straightening my arms and letting them rest a bit. I slumped down on the chair behind me and cursed at my stupid thoughts.

"Shut up Hino, what the hell were you thinking?" I slapped myself and shaked my head to make myself accept the reality.

True that this legend of The Violin Romance had caught my attention but it surfaced up only after the Concours.

If the legend held true, I was one of the Violin player but the other one, who was supposed to be my lover, would had been Len?

Nayy...not possible. Len?

I bit my lip and blushed deeply. "Len...?" I whispered, "It can't be!" I whined.

*Poof*

"What can't be?" suddenly a silvery voice boomed above my head and startled me.

"Lili!" I beamed at him.

"Oho, I see that you are practicing?" he looked pleased, "How far did you go?"

His enquiry made me look down at the floor with shame. He has high hopes from me.

"Ne, Lily..." a small voice escaped my throat, "is the legend of the violin romance true?" I looked at him with big eyes.

His tiny stature was very cute. He kept still in the air as he folded his arms and looked at me with an upside down smile.

"Ehe... never mind!" I stuttered and quickly went back to position. I looked at the notes in front of me and carefully started playing again. Sheesh. What's wrong with me?

Lili stayed with me for a few more minutes then vanished saying that he needed to go and see if the huge bell behind the school was working or not. He hadn't cleaned it since the last time he rung it.

My arms were tired and the violin felt heavy when I finally stopped, unable to continue. I slipped it back into its case and locked it carefully. After that I placed it on the nearby table and opened my lunch box. I felt really hungry. It only happened when I forgot to eat on time or when I practiced too hard, but in that case, I would say it was both.

I silently emptied the box and savoured the taste of rice balls and teriyaki. I watched out of the big window, at the swaying tree leaves and took in the silent atmosphere.

Yes, right there. I reminicised. I was standing right there when I first heard Len play his violin. It was such a sad yet beautiful melody. The symphony and the harmony had made me forget everything else. That song ...

It wasn't until I heard the clacking of shoes on the marble floor of the noe emptied hallway that I realised it was past my booking time. I had to leave the music room one hour before the next person arrived.

I gasped as I glanced at my watch. Oh God why?  I hurriedly shuffled everything back in my bag and stood up. I thought of leaving through the window but it was too late. I grabbed my bag and hid. Hid indside a cupboard.

I slightly cut myself in haste but made it just in time. What the hell am I doing? Couldn't have I just apologised?  I tried to peep through the crack between the two doors but I couldn't see the person who entered. All I could see was my violin, resting on the table, in clear view.

Panic ceased me. I didnn't know for what reason but I felt dizzy. I wasn't claustrophobic but being inside such a small and dark place made me feel suffocated.

I leaned back on the wall of the cupboard and closed my eyes. Come to think of it, how would have Len felt that time? I remembered the case when I was frantically looking for him during one of the competitions.

I had found him in the cupboard, locked, and short of fresh air. Len...

I heard the voice of someone settling something and then the ruffling of the pages. Which song? I felt curious.

I waited patiently for the person to start playing. The strings hummed and the melody echoed. Sad, tragic, bautiful melody. A sound which made my heart fleet. Avé Maria...

It was a song that I could only play once, beautifully, with Len. It was the melody which I loved and wanted to learn the most. It was the melody which made me attracted towards it's player. I smiled at the thought. I was such a stupid person.

My eyes were stooping as I tried to remain unseen. I listened to him playing the music. I knew it was him, no one else could play like that.

I couldn't feel my legs anymore. I was sweaty and hot. My legs gave up and I tumbled out, losing my balance abd consciousness. Before everything blanked out I heard him call out to me -

"Hino?"

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When I woke up next, it was already dark outside.There was a wet hankerchief placed on my forehead. I felt myself tense up as I realised that I was resting on Len's lap.

I quickly shot up, jerking him up from his slumber and bumping on his chin, making him groan out of pain.

"Ah!" I exclaimed, "I am sorry!" I begged. He scratched his chin and looked at me with his one eye closed and his brows furrowed.

"What were you doing in the closet?" he asked, ignoring my apology.

"I...I wasn't sure what to do because I stayed late," I tried to explain with a hurried tone, "and then you started playing Avé Maria and I knew it was you..." I slowed down trying to understand what I was saying, "and I wanted to hear your violin." I ended with a whisper and a red face which I hid by looking downwards.

Len didn't say anything, just supported his head with his hands and rubbed his temple. I am such a lame girl. I thought to myself. He helped me and stayed with me till late. I should definitely thank him!

I fumbled to find a way to thank him. It wasn't an easy task to do if you had someone you admiring sitting silently in front if you. It was plain awkward situation. I didn't know what to say and Tsukimori kun wasn't much of a talker.

"Uh..." I broke the silence, "Than-Thankyou for staying this long."

He looked at me and then stood up. Without a word, he walked over to his violin and started packing. Oh...

Silently, I also stood up and started to leave.

"Where do you think you are going alone at this time of the day?" he said, without looking at me  making me jump.

"Ah... home I guess?" I smiled awkwardly. What was this guy?

"Take your violin."

Huh? I had totally forgotten about it. I went and grabbed it hastily, making me trip mid way. Damn. I mentally cried as I heard him sigh.

I walked behind him as we made our way out of the school building. I glanced at him as I saw him calling someone. Probably his driver, I thought.

It was good that he was accompanying me till the gates. Atleast I wasn't alone.

When we reached the entrance, I stopped, so did Len.

"What are you stopping for?" he asked in his monotonous voice.

"I will wait till your car gets here!" I told him. He looked at me as if he would chuckle but didn't.

"No one's coming." he stated and continued walking.

"Eh?"

"I will walk you home."

My eyes widened as I tried not to blush. This is a dream, a dream! My mind screamed.

It was a silent walk back. Midway, he had handed over his jacket to me, even though I told him I wasn't cold.

We reached my house way quickly. I wanted this moment to last a bit more. I stood and bowed to him as a thanx and rand the bell to my home.My sister opened the door and went back without any word.

I smiled at Len before going in.

"Hino,"

I stopped.

"The competition on 14th feb,"

Oh, the one where the Tsukimori family had to perform. On valentines day.

"Yea, what about it?"

It was a show everyone was going to see. All the others were also taking part in it but Shoko and I had declined. She because she wasn't confident about her playing and me, because I had yet to learn playing on my own. I couldn't afford to lose their faces because of me. But still if I could have, I would have given everything on my side to play with everyone.

"Yes; what about it?" I asked him, trying not to show him my regret.

"I aksed mom to let you play in the duet with me."

"What?" Did I hear him right? A duet? "Wh-what about your mom?" I was so shocked that I couldn't register anything.

"She will be judging."

"I - I am sorry Len but I can't!" I almost screamed, "I would let you down."

He turned back to leave. What was this pang of guilt I was feeling. It wasn't right. I want to play; I wanted to scream, with you.

I turned around to close the door behind me, but before I did, he said, "Then I will train you...I believe in you Hino."

My heart leapt a beat.

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A/N

Yayy! So its done! I am sorry I took a lot of time but I was really busy. This one was specially for sheryfairy06. <I hope you like it>

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