The Beginning

"21 years , I've been alive for that long , experience various things I could and I can , it was a one fulfilling life , although there is one thing had never change or move forward"- thoughts of `Tamashi 'Psyschi' ` or know as `Ysce or Shi` a Sophomore College who excelled at English Literature , 3rd child with 3 brothers and 2 sisters. She's at the cafeteria having lunch.

"I.... Have always loved a certain person."- She added in her thoughts as she gazed at each couple around her.

"This sucks.. "- She mumbled. Then a few moments later her friends arrived.

"What's with the face? "- asked `Jin`shen` , Her Friend.

"On the contrary , you should be rejoicing"- said Hanaj , Her Best Friend. They sat on each side of her seat.

"Why? "- uninterestedly she asked , her friends gaze at each other.

"Liebe and Gale broke up , haven't you heard? "- wondered Keilev , her Friend. They waited for her reaction , but her expression didn't change at all.

"I heard.. Ai whined at me the whole night"- She responded. Her friends understood why she's so lifeless. Ysce continued her lunch and so her friends began to eat as well.

"Say , Ysce.."- Hanaj broke the silence.

"Won't you try and confess to him? "- She asked. They looked at her in a bit surprise while the question startled Ysce.

"Listen.. It's not like there's gonna happen if you keep hiding your feelings.. You've love him for so long.. And he is single now so just- "- She added but Ysce interrupted her.

"That's exactly why.. "- She paused.

"I've been in love with him for that long , won't I just suffer more if he happens to accept my feelings out of mere sympathy? "- Ysce seriously continued. Her friends were stunned by what she said.

"Besides.. We all know how much he loves her"- She ended. Then her friends dare not to say a word and eat in silence.

Weekend , Ysce and her friends are at their usual hang out place in a certain bar and dine resto to have fun and console their heartbroken friend.

"I don't quite understand.. She doesn't say a thing why she broke up with me! "- whined `Liebe Eros` or known as Ai or Rox , Medical Student , 21 years old , second child , first son with one older sister and one younger brother , who's already drunk.

"Did I not love her enough? "- He added.

"His pretty drunk shouldn't we go home? "- states Yhan , His colleague in the Medical Department and friend.

"No! No one is going home! "- Liebe yelled. His friends sigh deeply as they apologize to the other customer in shame.

"Jeez.. It's been a week already , get a hold of yourself! "- Complaint Reina , his friend. Liebe just glared at her 'cause he knows how scary Reina is when angry and moody despite him being drunk.

"There are feelings that are really hard to fade , even how desperately you ignore or force them to forget"- said Ysce , each of them looking at her speechlessly.

"That's right! Ysce , only you who truly understand me"- yelp Liebe hugging her tightly.

"Idiot! "- mumbled Hanaj , Keilev , Jin`Shen , Zack And Jaspher in unison;Ysce friends who know her feelings for Liebe.

"You guys , forgive our stupid friend's stupidity "- says Maru , Liebe's friend.

"No , It's fine"- Jaspher said.

"Yeah"- Zack corresponds.

"We should make this our last bottle."- said Seishin `Pnevma` or known as Shin or Sei , Ysce's twin brother and Jin'Shen's boyfriend. Everyone agreed as Liebe whined more.

"I'm not going home! No! "- He repent.

"Enough! You drunkard! You're bothering everyone! "- scolds Ysce.

"I hate you! Ysce , I hate you! "- sulks Liebe with his face slammed on the table.

"Yeah , Yeah.. I heard you"- annoyedly she said as she took his glass and helped him wear his jacket.

A couple hours later , Ysce and Liebe reached home from the bar , to help Ysce , Liebe's friend Minoru , who's secretly in love with Ysce , came along to give them a ride.

"Thanks for coming with me"- said Ysce holding Liebe in her shoulder who had already passed out.

"Yeah"- He smiled. "You sure you don't need my help to carry him inside? "- He asked. Ysce shook her head.

"It's fine , I can handle it from here.. Thanks"- She smiled softly.

"Alright , I.. better get going then"- He said hesitantly.

"Yeah , take care"- Ysce said and swiftly waved at him.

"See you later"- He excuse and entered his car , Ysce just nodded. Minoru's car left and Ysce brought Liebe to his room carefully , not waking his family up , who's already asleep since it is past eleven in the evening.

Ysce wipes him clean and changes his clothes and also makes him a herbal tea.

"Is this alcohol? "- He asked.

"You're already wasted and still asking for alcohol! "- She scolds.

"Please.. Don't hate me as well , Ysce "- plead Liebe hugging her.

"And who said they hated me a while ago? "- sarcastically she responded.

"Eh? Who hates my Ysce.. Tell me! I'll beat them all! "- He exclaimed.

"It was you , idiot! "- She annoyingly pinned him down and covered him with a blanket.

"I did? "- He wondered. "Never! There's no way I'll hate you"- He added as he pulled her to his side and snuggled closely at her.

"Ah! I haven't changed yet! "- yelp Ysce as she struggles but Liebe won't let go.

"Say.. Ysce , don't ever hate me.. Don't ever leave me"- He whispered.

"Just go to sleep! "- Ysce yelled , ignoring his words. However , Liebe pulled her much closer , placing his head on her shoulder cuddling to her neck.

"I can't lose you as well"- He murmured in such a serious tune. Ysce was caught off guard and was stunned for a moment , then she mumbled reluctantly.

"Liebe.. I'm in love with you..".

Neither of them didn't move or couldn't even say a word for a second , Ysce on the other hand was nervous and trembling as she regretted it. In such surprise , Liebe pulled away and faced Ysce properly.

"Ysce , can you say that again? "- He asked , holding onto her arms.

"Nothing , forget it! "- Ysce resists avoiding his gaze.

"Just , I might have heard it wrong so.. "- said Liebe.

"Ugh! It's nothing! "- Ysce freed herself at Liebe's grasp and tried to escape but Liebe didn't let her and asked.

"Be my girlfriend.."

Ysce was frozen by what she heard , Liebe then approached her from behind.

"From now onward.. Your mine"- says Liebe pulling her to turn around and hug her.

"Y-Your.. My.. B-Boyfriend now? "- assure Ysce , He chuckles.

"Of course! "- He responded and dragged her to bed.

"I'm quite dizzy.. So let's sleep"- He added as he cuddled onto her.

"I.. Don't know.. I'm scared.. You might forget what happened now.. When morning comes "- murmured Ysce staring at him.

"You know too well that I won't.. So close your eyes and sleep"- He kisses her eyes close and hugs her close. Ysce let out a faint smile and hugged him back.

The sun rose up , Ysce woke up alone and searched for Liebe who was gone at her side. She was startled and sat up thinking back to what happened. She kept reminiscing about the event last night and a few moments later she was convinced that it really did happen. She then stood up and went downstairs.

"Oh! Ysce , you spend the night here? "- asked Chara , Liebe's Mother and Best Friend of Ysce's parents.

"Y-Yeah , it's late and Ai is drunk so.. "- response Ysce.

"I see , sorry about my stupid son"- She said , hugging Ysce.

"Shut up! Who's stupid?! "- yelp Liebe rubbing his head.

"See , stupid "- said Chara , Liebe glared as Ysce agreed.

"You! Stay away from that old hag and go take a shower! Such a baby sleeping without changing clothes"- scolds Liebe annoyingly.

"Whose fault do you think that is? "- Ysce snapped and threw an apple on him which Liebe caught.

"Just hurry and take a shower! "- said Liebe , biting the apple.

"Tch , idiot"- She mumbled. "That's why she left you"- She added.

"Huh?! "- yelled Liebe. Ysce just walked away ignoring him.

"Ramen or egg rolls with fried rice? "- He asked.

"Both! "- She responded and left.

"Eros.. Could you just move on already? Please.. "- states Shinko , Liebe's older sister.

"Agree! Ysce was the one I pity with your drama"- His mother corresponded. Knowing that Ysce always accompanies him every time he drowns himself in alcohol and cries.

"Already did.. "- He plainly said while frying the rice.

"What?! You are?!"- His mother and sister exclaimed.

"When? Why? How?! "- His sister asked simultaneously in doubt.

"Last night.. "- He only said. Shinko , who was really surprised , rushed beside him.

"Don't tell me.. You slept with Ysce! And I don't mean.. Just sleep but- "- pestered Shinko hitting Liebe arms.

"What the hell are you saying?! I'll never lay a hand on Ysce! You perverted sister! "- yelled Liebe in annoyance.

"You sure? "- doubt his mother who joined in pestering him.

"Ugh! What got in you two?! "- Liebe glared. Meanwhile Ysce , who is behind the door gripped on her clothes suppressing the slight pain she felt at what Liebe said , she rushed to the bathroom with her mind in a haze and kneel down in such weakness.

Back in the kitchen , Liebe's family are gathered there to have breakfast as Liebe prepares the ramen for Ysce.

"Is Ysce having breakfast here? "- asked Hokori , Liebe's father and Best Friend of Ysce's mother.

"She spent the night here last night.. "- Chara answered.

"What the? Eros! Be a man and move on! So pathetic , troubling a woman with your antics! "- states his father.

"Wha- "- Liebe says. "Each of you! Enough! I've already moved on and Ysce was so stubborn! Not like I asked her to look after me! "- He yelled.

"Ah! Morning Daddy Rhik "- greets Ysce who just finished in her bath and leans in to kiss Liebe's father on cheek.

"Morning.. Sweetie "- greeted back by Hokori smiling at her.

"Shi! Hang out with me today! "- said Aijo , Liebe's younger brother who is pretty attached to Ysce.

"Sure! I have nothing to do"- She smiled.

"I'll come with you.. I'll buy you an ice cream as a reward for babysitting my pathetic stupid son "- said Hokori.

"Shut up! Old man! "- He said annoyingly. As they smirked.

"Hurry and take a seat.. Your foods gonna cool down!"- said Liebe pulling her to sit beside him.

"Such a baby"- teases Ysce. Liebe annoyingly shove an egg roll on her mouth shutting it , Ysce and his family grinned even more. Ysce and Liebe have known each other since they could remember , having their parents being childhood friends.

"We're gonna go buy ice cream , you stay here"- says Hokori dragging Liebe who forcibly accompanies them out of jealousy. They're at the park to hang out with Aijo as Ysce promised , Ysce and Aijo were left behind playing some catch when Ysce threw the ball a bit far for being so space out.

"Sorry! "- apologize Ysce.

"It's fine.. I'll go get it! "- Aijo insisted and ran off. Ysce just sighs deeply and walks to sit on the nearest bench but she suddenly bumps into someone and they fall down with the other person leaning on the ground with her on top.

"I'm sorry.. I-I was kinda spacing out.. I'm so sorry.. "- She apologized as she stood up.

"It's fine.. I was at fault too.. Sorry"- He responded. Ysce felt kinda awkward with the way he looked at her.

"Oh! I-I'm sorry for staring weirdly "- He said, noticing the girl getting uncomfortable. She only smiled faintly.

"It's fine.. Um.. Are you okay? "- asked Ysce.

"Ah! Y-Yeah.. I'm good.. You? "- nervously he responded.

"Yeah! I'm fine"- She said , smiling softly as he smiled back.

"Great! "- He said. The two keep the smile on their faces as they stare at one another.

"Ysce! "- called Liebe who's coming along with his father.

"Sweetie, where's Aijo? "- asked Hokori , looking around.

"Oh! He went to get.. Ah! There he is! "- said Ysce pointing to Aijo who has the ball back and running towards them.

"Who is he? "- wondered Aijo about the guy.

"He is.. "- Ysce about to explain but had been interrupted.

"Zen.. Sorry I have a hard time finding my-"- a girl said.

"Yeah , it's fine.. Were you able to remove the stain? "- The guy asked.

"Eros.. "- called Gale , Liebe's ex-girlfriend.

"Gale! "- Aijo excitedly said hugging her so she hugged him back.

"How are you? I've missed you Aijo ''- said Gale patting his head.

"Me too! "- smiled Aijo. Then Gale looked up to Liebe.

"You know them? "- asked the guy.

"Well.. This is Liebe.. His friend Ysce.. His father , uncle Hokori and his brother Aijo.. "- Gale introducing them.

"This is Zen , my childhood friend "- She added pointing to the guy.

"Childhood?.. I've never heard.. "- states Liebe.

"Well.. He just got back from San Francisco.. By the way , what are you doing with them? "- She said and wondered.

"Oh.. I kinda bump into her so.. "- says Zen but interrupted by Ysce.

"Hey! You've got.. "- yelp Ysce and took a band-aid out of her pocket and took Zen's arms then placed it on the little scratch on his elbow from falling down.

"I'm sorry about earlier.. "- Ysce added.

"No.. Don't worry it's just a scratch.. "- He said as he patted her head , Zen then noticed something on Liebe's expression.

"So , You're the controversial Eros.. Gale's ex-boyfriend and she's probably your childhood friend? "- stated Zen that brought awkwardness around them. He then placed his arm around Gale`s shoulder and gazed at Ysce secretly , seeming to be observing her. However , Gale elbowed his hips.

"Sorry , but we're gonna get going.. Nice seeing you Eros , bye Aijo I'll see you later.. Uncle we excuse ourselves "- said Gale pinching Aijo's cheek and bowing to Hokori.

"Ysce.. "- She only said facing Ysce , Ysce only nodded.

"Well.. Excuse us and nice meeting you Ysce"- Zen did a courtesy and smiled at Ysce as he caressed her hair lightly.

"Yeah.. It's really nice meeting you , Zen! "- Ysce smiled widely and happily. Then the two left.

"Is he your type Ysce? "- Hokori asked out of the blue.

"He is the one who seems to be captivated by Shi! "- Aijo teases while smirking , Ysce just giggles while ruffling his hair as Liebe clicks his tongue and walks away in annoyance.

"Tell me.. Did you fall for Ysce? "- teases Gale.

"No.. It's just.. You said you broke up with him because he is subconsciously in love with Ysce , right? "- asked Zen.

"Yeah.. It's pretty obvious in our years of dating and I guess.. He kept it out of fear that Ysce doesn't feel the same. "- says Gale. Zen stops walking that makes her stop too.

"It's mutual "- said Zen seriously , Gale snorted.

"How can you say that? "- Gale asked , grinning at him.

"As he gazes at you.. Ysce was obviously hurt.. She's too deeply in love with him and not just recently that he's single now.. But she has always been. "- states Zen in a really serious voice.

"How can you be so sure? "- asked Gale.

"I was just like her.. Based on experience if i say.. "- He answered.

"If so.. How come they're still not together yet.. despite being in love with each other for that long.. "- wondered Gale.

"Yeah.. "- Zen agreed while laughing.

"Though.. That Ysce.. She's kind of familiar.."- He wondered.

"Come on! "- glared Gale. "No! I'm serious! "- exclaimed Zen.