[Prologue]
"`Regrets Come To Last`" , Is what they say.. It was right in some aspects , but I'd never expect to relate to that , in a way where i cannot do it over again or reverse things back to how it was , where I still reach her through my heart.. What's worse is.. For a reason that so pointless.
......I Had Her Since I Was Born..
......I Care For Her Since I Learned To Think..
......I Love Her Since I First Held Her Hands..
For A Long Time Were Side To Side.. However , Just For A Single Sunrise At The Verge Of Beginning Our Romantic Story , I Lost Her.. For Eternity , Only For A Nonsense Ridiculous Mistake.
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Chapter #0 : °The Beginning°
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"21 years , I've been alive for that long , experience various things I could , 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 love certain person."- She added in her thoughts as she gaze at each couples around her.
"This is sucks.. "- She mumbled;Then a few moments 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've seated in each side of her seat.
"Why? "- uninterestedly she asked , her friends gaze at each other.
"Liebe and Gale broke up , you haven't heard? "- wondered Keilev , her Friend;They wait for her reaction , but her expression didn't change at all.
"I heard.. Ai whined at me the whole night"- She response;Her friends understood why she's so lifeless.Ysce continue her lunch and so her friends begun to eat as well.
"Say , Ysce.."- Hanaj broke the silence.
"Won't you try and confess to him? "- She asked;They look 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 interuppted her.
"That's exactly why.. "- She paused;
"I've been in love with him for that long , won't I'm just going to suffer more if he happen to accept my feelings out of mere sympathy? "- Ysce continue seriously.Her friends was stunned of the fact on what she said.
"Besides.. We all know how much he love 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 quiet understand.. She doesn't say a thing why she broke up with me! "- whined `Liebe Eros` or known as Ai nor Rox , Medical Student , 21 years old , 2nd child , 1st 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 collage in Medical Department and friend.
"No! No one is going home! "- Liebe yelled;His friends sighs deeply as they apologize to the other customer in shame.
"Jeez.. It's been a week already , get a hold of yourself! "- complain 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 really hard to fade , even how much desperately you ignore or force to forget` "- said Ysce , each of them look 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 knows 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 correspond.
"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! Your drunk and 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 help him wear his jacket.

A couple hours , 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 gave them a ride.
"Thanks for coming with me"- said Ysce holding Liebe in her shoulder whose 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 her.. Thanks"- She smiled softly.
"Alright , I.. better get going then"- He said hesitantly.
"Yeah , take care"- Ysce said and swiftly wave 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 , whose already asleep since it is pass eleven in the evening.Ysce wipes him clean and change his clothes.
"Get me a alcohol!"- He said.
"Your already wasted and still asking for alcohol! "- She scolds.
"Please.. Don't hate me as well , Ysce "- plead Liebe hugging her.
"And who said hated me a while ago? "- sarcastically she response.
"Eh? Who hate my Ysce.. Tell me! I'll beat them all! "- He exclaimed.
"It was you , idiot! "- She annoyingly pinned him down and cover him with blanket.
"I did? "- He wondered. "Never! There's no way I'll hate you"- He added as he pulled her to his side and snuggles closely at her.
"Ah! I haven't change 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 serious tune. Ysce was caught off guard and was stunned for a moment , then she mumbled reluctantly.
" `Liebe.. I'm in love with you` ".
Either of them didn't move or couldn't even say a word for a second , Ysce on the other hand is nervous and trembling as she regretted it. In such surprise , Liebe pulled away and face Ysce properly.
"Ysce , can you say that again? "- He asked holding onto her arms.
"Nothing , forget it! "- Ysce resist 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 approach her from behind.
"From now onward.. Your mine"- says Liebe pulling her to turn around and hugged her.
"Y-Your.. My.. B-Boyfriend now? "- assuring Ysce , He chuckles.
"Of course! "- He response and dragged her to bed.
"I'm quiet dizzy.. So let's sleep"- He added as he cuddles onto her.
"I.. Don't know.. I'm scared.. You might forget what happen now.. When morning comes "- murmured Ysce starring at him.
"You know too well that I won't.. So close your eyes and sleep"- He said kisses her eyes close and hug her close. Ysce let out a faint smile and hugged him back.

The sun rise up , Ysce woke up alone and searching for Liebe who is gone at her side.She was startled and sit up and think back to what happened , she keep reminiscing the event last night and a few moments she was convinced that it really did happened.She then stood up and go downstairs.
"Oh! Ysce , you spend the night here? "- asked Chara , Liebe's Mother and Best Friend of Ysce's parents.
"Y-Yeah , its 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 rubing 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 you think is that? "- Ysce snapped and throw an apple on him which Liebe catches.
"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 walk away ignoring him.
"Ramen or egg rolls with fried rice? "- He asked.
"Both! "-She response 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 correspond. Knowing that Ysce always accompany him every time he drown himself in alcohol and cry.
"Already did.. "- He plainly said while frying a rice.
"What?! You are?!"- His mother and sister's exclaimed.
"When? Why? How?! "- His sister asked simultaneously in doubt.
"Last night.. "- He only said. Shinko whose really surprise rush 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 to Ysce! You perverted sister! "- yelled Liebe in annoyance.
"You sure? "- doubt his mother who join pestering him.
"Ugh! What got in you two?! "- glared Liebe.Meanwhile , Ysce who is at behind the door gripped on her clothes suppressing the slight pain she felt at what Liebe said , she rush to bathroom with her mind are in a haze and kneel down in such weakness.

Back to the Kitchen , Liebe's family are gathered there to have a breakfast as Liebe preparing 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 lame troubling a woman with your antics! "- states his father.
"Wha- "- Liebe stare at his family. "Each of you! Enough! I've already move 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 lean in to kiss Liebe's father on cheek.
"Morning.. Sweetie "- greeted back of Hokori smiling at her.
"Shi! Hang out with me today! "- said Aijo , Liebe's younger brother whose pretty attached to Ysce.
"Sure! I got nothing to do"- She smiled.
"I'll come with you.. I'll buy you an ice cream as reward for babysitting my pathetic son "- said Hokori.
"Shut up! Old man! "- He annoyingly said. As they smirked.
"Hurry and take a seat.. Your foods gonna cool down!"- said Liebe pulling her to seat 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 accompany them out of jealousy. They're at the park to hang out with Aijo as Ysce promised , Ysce and Aijo was left behind playing some catch ball when Ysce throw the ball a bit far.
"Sorry! "- apologize Ysce.
"It's fine.. I'll go get it! "- Aijo insisted and run off. Ysce just sighs deeply and walk to sit on the nearest bench but she suddenly bump 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 apologize as she stood up.
"It's fine.. I was at fault too.. Sorry"- He response.Ysce felt kinda awkward with the way he look at her.
"Oh! I-I'm sorry for starring weirdly "- He said noticing the girl getting uncomfortable.She only smiled faintly.
"It's fine.. Are you okay? "- asked Ysce.
"Ah! Y-Yeah.. I'm good.. You? "- nervously he response.
"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 go get.. Ah! There he is! "- said Ysce pointing to Aijo who has the ball back and running towards them.
"Who is he? "- wondered Aijo talking about the guy.
"He is.. "- Ysce about to explain but had been interrupted.
"Zen.. Sorry I had a hard time finding my-"-a girl said.
"Yeah , it's fine.. Did you able to remove the stain? "- The guy asked.
"Eros.. "- called Gale , Liebe's ex-girlfriend.
"Gale! "- Aijo excitedly calledd 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 look 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 in to 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 place 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 notice 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 gaze at Ysce secretly , seems like 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 caress 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 crumpling his hair as Liebe click his tounge and walk 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 don't feel the same. "- says Gale. Zen stops walking that make her stop too.
"It's mutual "- said Zen seriously , Gale snort.
"How you say so? "- Gale asked grinning at him.
"As he gaze at you.. Ysce was obviously hurt.. She's too deeply in love with him and not just recently that his 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.


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