I Am Deaf

Chapter 15

Rin POV

Black haired boy- Rei.

Blond girl- Neru.

They had been sitting on the couch, observing me, making me feel uncomfortable. They claimed they had a key for Len's house.

"You are a cutie." Rei reached for my hair, but I smacked his hand. He ignored me and twisted one of my locks around a gloved finger.

"You have a handicap, I know it." Neru said, a stubborn look on her pretty face.

"So?"

Rei sighed, smoothing my hair back in place. If I wasn't too weak, I might have kicked him in the- "Where's Len?" he asked suddenly.

"Dunno." I whispered. Where was he?

Suddenly, the door banged open. Len rushed in, blond hair flying. His mouth opened, but he stopped when he saw the scene: Me lying on the couch, Rei next to me, and Neru glaring at both of us.

"Ah- Rei?" Len stalked over to us and shoved him off. Rei scowled.

"Ya know, if you're girlfriend wasn't so adorable, I would've kicked your butt."

"Wh-What does that have to do with anything?" I sputtered. Len twisted open the cap on a brown bottle and poured a coppery liquid into a spoon.

He sat me up, halfway on his lap, and spooned the overly sweet stuff into my mouth. I felt like spitting it out, but swallowed it with some difficulty. Then I rested my head against his chest.

"Glad you're finally here," I said, snuggling deeper. His arm curled around me, and a smile appeared on his face. "Why are you guys here?" Len snapped, then. I watched him mouth the words.

"The heck? You're so sweet to her, but treat us like trash. So what IS wrong with her?" Neru snapped.

"Man, she's like a less meaner, more annoying, Miku Hatsune." I muttered. A half smile played across Len's face, but then he glowered at them again.

"Seriously."

"Well... we just wanted to visit you! And your pretty girlfriend." He winked slyly at me. Unbelievable. I muttered something about playboys. His smirk grew, and Len tightened his grip on me.

"Well actually, we heard about the boy who died... Rinto... and his name sounds like Rin's, so we wanted to know..."

Len exchanged grim glances with me. They didn't miss it.

"Knew it!" said Neru.

"And that's a good thing how?" I snapped. Rei shook his head.

"We're..." He tipped his head for half the statement.

"Eh?"

"Len, you didn't tell her?"

I glared accusingly at him. He rolled his eyes, but sheepishly.

"They're detectives."

"Really." I said, not really knowing how to respond.

"With that in mind... You're deaf, aren't you, Rin?" Neru continued. I blushed, but sighed heavily.

"What's it to you?"

"Awww! So cute! She's playing tough!" Rei cooed.

"Lemme at him." I muttered. Len chuckled, but mouthed, "You're too weak and you're sick." I scowled.

"Anyways, they called us to investigate Rinto Kagamine's death, and, well, what better person to ask than his little sissy?"

I held my breath and counted to ten slowly, imagining Rinto's happy smile.

"Rinto... my brother... was the best one in the world. He was kind, sweet, and extremely stubborn. He worked himself to death every day, but forced me to have an education. So, when he disappeared November 23rd... well... I guess he was acting weird...And, as you know, he died yesterday." I calmed my shuddering breaths. "The 24th." I looked up, forcing myself to be placid. "That's it." I said. Neru's pencil raced across a tiny pocket notebook.

"Mmm. Now, is your dad nice?"

Len's teeth were gritted. I stared at the fireplace, numb with fear.

"If you tell anyone, ANYONE, mind you, I'll kill you- and then them."

As much as I hated them, I couldn't do that.

"Yup!" I lied brightly. "He's nice!" Len frowned, his mouth open, ready to protest. I pinched him so hard he jumped and glared at me.

Neru and Rei just looked at us, and then shrugged. "Mmmm...Kay?"

"Now...you guys can get out." Len said, a cheerful smile on his face.

Rei reached over and playfully tugged my bow.

"See you tomorrow!" I whacked at him, irritated.

Boys.