Bella: I remember watching A Walk to Remember and hearing Mandy singing Only Hope and I fell in love with the song. So why not use it for Shindou? He'll definitely understand.

Shindou: I thought you didn't like me.

Bella: What gave you that idea?

Shindou: I'm on your second crush list not the first.

Bella: I'm sorry. T_T please don't hate me.

Shindou: It's alright I don't hate you.

Bella: Yay now on to the story.

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Shindou Takuto there was something about him. His name was like music to your ears and honey on your lips. You couldn't get enough of him. Oftentimes you'd wonder if he felt the same way about you. Sure you guys didn't know each other on a personal level but that doesn't mean you couldn't dream about him. Maybe one day you guys could be together. Maybe.

On a particular chilly day you sat at a distance and watched the soccer club practice. As they moved across the field it seemed like they were dancing. You were always captivated by their play style and I would be lying if I said you never wished that you could do what they do and join them out there. It's a shame nobody ever notices you but at least you could watch them practice.

At the end of morning practice you made your way to the only class that you had with Shindou, other than homeroom, music. You sat at the back of class to stay hidden from everyone else. Seeing as you're short and can barely see over everyone's head in class (this literally happens to me everyday in school ) that probably wasn't a good idea but you weren't bad at music so it's all good.

"Good morning class. I have good news for you." Your teacher was a jolly man minus the Santa look. He was strict but he didn't overdo it. "The school is having a showcase at the end of the school year. You can work in groups or you can work by yourself it doesn't matter. Just make sure that you do something in it as it will be worth a big chunk of your grade next year whether you drop my class or next. You can take this class time to plan what you're going to do."

If today was a good day this news just made it bad. Oh well at least Shindou is still in class. Maybe some magic can get you guys to work together.

Time skip to lunch

You sat in the courtyard under a tree eating lunch. You were silently humming a song to yourself and enjoying the time you have to yourself.

"You have a very beautiful voice. Are you going to sing in the showcase?"

You looked up and your (e/c) locked onto another pair of mesmerizing hazel eyes. Widening your eyes you sat up and cleared your throat.

"Umm I wasn't singing but thank you?"

"You were singing and you're welcome. Would you mind working with me in the showcase?"

"Are you sure? I don't think I'd be much help to you. I'll just cause you to get a low grade."

"I'm sure. With that voice we'll probably get the highest grade in class. See you in the music room tomorrow for our first practice."

You watched as Shindou walked off and tried to wrap your mind around what just happened. Recap time:

1) You were eating lunch and humming to yourself but it turns out that you were singing out loud.

2) Shindou happened to walk past and heard you singing and complemented your voice.

3) You had an almost descent conversation with Shindou. And now you're working with him.

4) You have to meet him in the music room tomorrow for practice.

This day just went from bad to good in a few minutes. (Insert the bell ringing) Never mind you have history class now.

The next day in the music room

You walk into the music room and heard Shindou on the piano running through scales. You closed the door behind you and continued to watch his fingers move across the keys.

"OK (l/n) if you're done watching me I'd like for us to do the song you were singing yesterday."

You felt your cheeks heat up a bit with him realizing that you were watching him. "Actually Shindou-san I'm still not sure that I'm the best choice if you want a good grade."

"What's the name of the song?"

"Only Hope by Mandy Moore."

Shindou pulled out his phone and looked for the notes online. He set his phone on the music stand and started to play the song beautifully. You started to lose yourself as his fingers worked their magic. When he played the last note you opened your eyes and found yourself in the music room.

"That was beautiful."

"So imagine yourself singing to it. Let's try it for now."

Shindou turned around again and played the introduction of the song once more. As he transitioned from forte(loud) to piano(soft) you opened your mouth to sing but nothing came out. Shindou stopped playing and turned to face you.

"Are you ok?"

You quickly nodded your head and embarrassedly smiled at him covering your face.

"Let's try again and this time try to sing."

He played the intro again and at your cue you started to sing but it wasn't what you normally heard when you sang by yourself it was a series of different squeaks and sounds. Maybe this wouldn't be as easy as both you and Shindou thought.

"Is something wrong (l/n)."

Your eyes stung you as tears started to form in them. You grabbed your things and quickly ran out of the room leaving a puzzled Shindou behind.

The next day at music practice

You got to the music room before Shindou. Maybe you can sing now. You opened your mouth and sang the words perfectly. As you came to the bridge you saw Shindou standing at the door watching you. At that moment your voice cracked and the squeaks came back. Right at the high note.

"I think I see what the problem is. I want you to close your eyes and put on these noise canceling headphones I'll leave before you and after I leave just sing."

After he left you did as he said and started to sing again. This time with no squeaking. What you didn't know was that Shindou walked back into the room and was accompanying you as you sang. At the end of the song you opened your eyes and saw Shindou in the room again.

"Your stage fright is out of this world but we'll work on it." His smile was warm and reassuring.

"OK."

In the following days you got better at singing in front of other people. Shindou would bring in various members of the soccer club until you were able to sing in front of the entire soccer club. You didn't sit by yourself at lunch anymore since Shindou started to drag you to eat lunch with him and Kirino. You made new friends and little by little people learned your name and who you were. Of course with popularity comes jealous girls and bullies but they didn't bother you since most of the time Tsurugi was around. (Sorry to his fans but he scared me when I first saw him). This year was probably your favorite of all since you actually made friends. There's just one thing left to take care of now.

The day of the showcase

You were backstage with Shindou roughly running through the song with him. You couldn't help but notice how handsome he looked in his tuxedo, very elegant. You guys were next so you shook hands and wished each other good luck. But right before you guys walked off Shindou pecked your forehead. You blushed and walked on the stage after him. Both of you nodded at each other and Shindou began to play.

There's a song that's inside of my soul
It's the one that I've tried to write over and over again
I'm awake in the infinite cold
But You sing to me over and over and over again

So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands
and pray to be only Yours
I pray to be only Yours
I know now you're my only hope

Sing to me the song of the stars
Of Your galaxy dancing and laughing
and laughing again
When it feels like my dreams are so far
Sing to me of the plans that You have for me over again

So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands and pray
To be only yours
I pray to be only yours
I know now you're my only hope

I give You my destiny
I'm giving You all of me
I want Your symphony
Singing in all that I am
At the top of my lungs I'm giving it back

So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands and pray
To be only yours
I pray to be only yours
I pray to be only yours
I know now you're my only hope.

At the end of the performance the audience gave you a standing ovation and some people had tears in their eyes. Both you and Shindou walked off the stage and found the soccer club waiting for you guys backstage.

"Congrats you guys that was awesome! Can you do it again?!" Tenma was overexcited again.

Shindou chuckled and grabbed your hand pulling you face him.

"Maybe later Tenma right now there's something important I have to do. (F/n) when I first heard you singing I thought I had to get to know you and I'm glad I did. As the year went on I fell for you. Hard. If I had to name one thing I love the most about you I couldn't answer since there's so much I love about you. Now I'm asking you will you be my girlfriend?"

If your eyes could get any wider they'd probably fall out. You broke into a large grin and hugged him tightly.

"Yes I will."

Shindou hugged you back just as tight before he pulled away and you both leaned in to kiss. The soccer club behind you guys started to clap and cheer. Akane even took pictures. It really was the best school year as you watched your biggest dream come true. And your grade didn't look too bad either.

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Shindou: Beautiful story Bella. Hopefully the RanTaku requests can stop coming in now.

Bella: Thank you sir and I don't control it but I'm rooting for you. Remember to vote and leave your comment.

Shindou: Bye.