SPICE!💛 rinxlen

Chapter 4

All right, today's the big day, Len thought. His first week of school had gone without further incident, and tonight was the night he was going to meet Meiko for dinner.

"Okay, you're done!" Rin said. "You look so handsome, Len-Len! "

"It's the only fancy outfit I have to wear," Len said. "I feel kinda awkward in it…"

Len was dressed up in a black-and-red pinstripe suit with a red tie and black fedora. The fedora had a bright red ribbon around it. His blonde hair was tied back in a ponytail, and his bright blue eyes stood out immensely.

"Len, you could be wearing rags and you'd still look hot," Rin said, smiling. "It's kinda cute that you don't know how to put on a tie though. Hee-hee!"

"Rin, you're embarrassing me," Len moaned.

"So, you're all ready for your date?" Rin asked.

"I wouldn't call it a date," Len said. "I don't even have feelings for Meiko. I was kind of dragged into this, I guess. But I don't want to just leave her hanging, you know?"

"I wish someone handsome would take me out on a date tonight," Rin sighed. "But I guess he'll never notice me…"

"Don't worry, Rin," Len said cheerfully. "You'll find your prince one day. You're a beautiful girl. I'm sure any guy would be lucky to take you out!"

Hmm, he didn't get the hint. As oblivious as ever, Rin thought. But at least he called me beautiful!

"Rin-chan, you're blushing," Len said. "You're—you're making me blush too!"

"Oh, Len," Rin said. "I want to be the first one. I'm going before Meiko!"

"Rin—"

With a surge of confidence, Rin pulled Len close.

"Wh—what's wrong, Rin?"

"Len-kun," Rin breathed. She stood up on her tiptoes to look him directly in the eyes.

"Len, I—I want to do this before you fall in love with Meiko or anyone else," Rin said. "Even if I am rejected, I know what I'm doing is right. I—I want you, Len!"

Rin pulled Len's face to hers and kissed him. The kiss only lasted a few seconds, but to Rin, it felt like forever.

"Rin-chan, I…" Len uttered, stunned.

"I'm sorry, Len-kun, but I've already stolen your first kiss," Rin said. "You…you hate me now, don't you?"

"No, I don't, Rin. But—but I'm just not ready for this," Len said. "Sure, it was a kiss, but is it truly your first kiss if the other person doesn't feel the same?"

"Len…I don't know what got into me. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry, Len…"

"Don't be," Len said, smiling. "I rather enjoyed the kiss. And I'm glad that you took a chance."