Chapter 1

08:34, 15 October 2020

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"Lucas!! How you've been?" I said as I attack him with a hug, we let go after then he said, "I'm fine, still handsome as ever."

I laughed, "Still cocky as ever huh?"

Lucas, my childhood friend and my first love. Ever since he fell from the tree when we we're five, I thought meeting him that time was fate. But after 8 years, he had to leave for his father abroad.

And now 5 years later, he's back!! I am so happy to see him! He looked so handsome despite for being cute ten years ago.

"Oh! I have to share something very important," Lucas said.

"What is it?" I tilted my head. It's weird for Lucas to share something more important than himself.

"I have a girlfriend!" He said, my heart sank like an anchor, "O-oh..." Was all I could utter.

"Who... What was she like...?" I said lowly.

"She's great, she's so..." He went on and on about that beautiful girlfriend of his. I didn't listen to him very carefully, I don't want to hear it. When I heard that he is coming back, I decided to confess to him. Yes, for these ten whole years he's the only one. I rejected more than ten boys who confessed to me just for him. I thought our feelings were mutual but it's just my thought. Then there he is looking all in love with this girl he met abroad.

Thankfully, my phone suddenly rings interrupting Lucas. I immediately took my phone and saw the name 'Ijekiel' on the screen.

"Sorry... Can I?" I said, apologetically.

"Oh, go ahead..." He said, I answer the call heading towards the kitchen. Oh! I forgot... We're in my house right now and we were just talking in the living room earlier and now I'm in the kitchen, "Hello... Kiel? What's up?"

"Well... I forgot to bring back your notes... I was wondering if I can go to your house to bring it back to you..." He said.

"Why are you so nervous for as if you haven't been into my house..." I laughed, then continued, "And sure, thank you in advance.."

"I'll be there in a jiffy! Bye," He said then hang up.

I chuckled and turn back to the living room where Lucas is, but as I turned, I saw a pair of crimson eyes looking in mine.

"W-what... How... Wha..." I stuttered not knowing what to say. He's so close right now!

"Who's that?" He said curiously, glaring at my phone.

Uhhh.... Did my phone do something bad?

I sighed and pushed his face away, "My classmate, he's just coming here to bring back my notes." He narrowed his eyes at me then, walk back to the living room.

What's with him?

Five minutes or so, the bell rings from the outside, I walk out of the house and saw Kiel at the gate.

"You really came here faster than I expected," I said.

"I won't go back on my word," He smiled at me then handed out the notes he borrowed.

"Thanks.. Oh! I've been making something, if you would like.." I offered.

"Well... It can't be helped.." He said, scratching his nape.

We walked in to the house, then headed towards the kitchen, "It's not yet cooked so..." I said.

He chuckled as took his seat, leaning on the table, "I can wait, by the way is your parents out?" He asked.

"Yeah, mom is out for two days they're kinda busy at work," I answered.

"So no one's here, just you?" He said, tilting his head.

"Nope, I've got some company he's upstairs..." I trailed off as I heard someone coming down the stairs.

"Nasia! Do you know where's the-- oh... Who's this?" Lucas narrowed his eyes at Kiel who's just smiling at him.

Kiel stood up and introduced himself, "Hello, I'm Athy's classmate and you must be?" He raised his eyebrow at Lucas. Did I just saw a flash of lightning behind?

"I'm Lucas, Nasia's childhood friend," Lucas introduced himself as he continued to walk down the stairs and to Kiel.

"Nashia, you say?" Kiel muttered.

"Yes, and I'll be the only one to call her that so..." Lucas looked at him from bottom to the top.

What are you saying?!

This overprotective guy.... When are you gonna change? This! This is the reason why I assumed that you like me!!

*PING!!*

Oh! It's ready!!

"What's that?" Lucas looked behind Kiel.

"Oh, I forgot to tell you that I'm baking something!" I said, as I put on the oven mitts on my hands.

He immediately walked towards me, "Can I have some?"

I chuckled as I took out the freshly baked cookies from the oven, "Of course you can," I put the cookies on the plate, "Enjoy!"

I took out a pitcher of mango juice from the refrigerator. I was about to pour it in three empty glasses, but Kiel stood from his seat and said, "I'll be going home now, I forgot that I have something to do..."

"Ah! Then take this with you!!" I immediately packed some cookies and gave it to him. He smiled sweetly. "Thank you."

"Be careful on your way back!" I waved at him as he walk out of the house.

"Oooh! This cookies are delicious," Lucas said, almost eating all the cookies, "Hey!! Leave me some!" I jumped behind him, trying to steal the plate of cookies in his hand.

"No!! It's all mine!!" Lucas exclaimed, wriggling away from my grasp running towards the living room.

"You.... Annoying... Little... Brat!!!" I yelled as I smacked him with my fists.

"Ow!! Hey-- No!! The cookies!!!" He put the cookies away but I still continued to smack him. He ran away to the living room, throwing pillows at me.

"Stop it!! Do you know how much hard work I gave to clean this house!!!" I exclaimed, trying to catch the pillow he threw.

"That's for smacking me!!" He laughed and plopped himself on the couch, looking exhausted. I also sat on the couch across him.

"Ah!! I'm tired," I sighed.

"I really missed this times," He muttered. I hummed in response, closing my eyes in drowsiness.

•~~~~~~•

I opened my eyes, and stretched my body. Ack!! My back hurts! Well it's because I slept on the couch! I heard a rustling sound across me, I turned and saw Lucas sleeping peacefully on the couch.

I walked towards him, staring at his sleeping face, "You'll get a cold you know," I whispered.

He murmured something I didn't get, but I just let it go. I stood up to get him a blanket then suddenly someone held my by the hand. "Don't go."

I immediately turned towards to the sleeping raven head. W-what did he say?!

I had my hopes up.... He was sleep talking.. Maybe he's dreaming about his... Girlfriend..

I keep wriggling his hand but he won't let go. I sighed, sitting back on the floor crouching.

He look so happy...

I wonder.... If I confess to you sooner.... Would you reject me...?

I caressed his forehead, running up to his hair...

If only I was that girl....

If only you hadn't left....

If only I confess to you sooner....

If only....