Eri POV.

"I want to see my mother." Kotaro said then I avert my gaze. How can I explain to him that his mother is at the police station... Sigh, I went a few minutes ago, and she was not stable, the whole time she's screaming for Kotaro. I can't let her get any closer to Kotaro; she's dangerous in her state right now. "Miss Eri...?"

"Um you see mommy is somewhere, and we can't see her now." I answered the child. He looked so lost and vulnerable I just want to protect him from anything scary.

"Why? Why can't we? I just want to see my mommy!" The child cried out such painful words; I grit my teeth tightly then turn away.

"... Your mom doesn't wanna see you!" That was apparently a lie, I'm sorry, forgive me Kotaro. There was a long silence. I turned toward him to see his sleepy eyes are wide, tears stream down without him uttering a sound.

"Is she not going to pick me up? Does mommy hate Kota?"

"Th-That's not true! Mommy loves Kota! She is just upset, Eri and Yoru are like that sometimes!" Rentaro who couldn't stand still silently voiced out his feelings.

"... I need a drink." I said then take out a bottle; just when I'm about to take a sip, Kotaro looked at me horrified.

"No! Don't drink that! Mommy acts mean when she drinks that! I do not want to miss Eri to be mean!" Kotaro who looked triggered by the alcohol shouted. That's right, his mother is an alcoholic, how insensitive of me.

"I'm sorry, look." I open the cabinet then throw any alcohol content in the garbage then smile.

"No more, bad drinks." I smile then Kotaro calmed down, Rentaro hugged him which make the whole situation better.

Nobuaki POV.

Monologue

I want to die, is the word I keep repeating in my mind over and over like a charm. I had none to love me other than my mother, but she was killed. That night I shed so many tears, she was my only hope.

I felt so empty without her. My gentle mother who would stroke my head and tell me a story. My brother doesn't care one bit about me and treat me like I'm invisible. As for my father...

"Monster! This kid should be locked up somewhere where none can see him!" Is what he called me then, later on, treat me gently.

I love giving pain. It's the most amazing feeling ever. Seeing someone submit to me, thrashing, biting and bullying that person till he dropped tiredly with ecstasy filling them up. I don't mind pleasuring both sides, male, females, alpha and betas. As for omegas... They are the ones I avoid the most because I don't like that love, hunger, and desire to court them. I thought my life would be dark forever, I had Mikito by my side, but it was never enough. No matter how many bodies I embrace or berate it never filled that void into my heart.

I love giving pain, but more than anything I want to love and be loved, it is the reason why I engage myself in serious relationships.

I am surrounded by people, I'm doing what I love, but still, it's not enough. I want something, someone. I believed I'd be carrying that empty feeling forever until...

"Hey, idiot! I'm talking to you...!" A familiar voice snapped me out of my thoughts then I smile gently. It's him, the one that made my cold days warm breeze.

"Ah sorry... You were saying?" I stare at him through my glasses. He pouted then I chuckle as I stroke his cheek gently.

"W-What...?" My beloved blushed then I smile gently.

"Thank you, Yoru." I said as I feel myself get choked up by my own words. Yoru stood up feeling alert then bury my face into his chest.

"I-Idiot you're not a child, don't go suddenly tearing up on me." He's such an awkward lover, but I'd never chosen anyone other than my Yoru. I look up at him then smile, he tried to keep a stoic face, but eventually, he loosened up as he smiled back. "Why are you thanking me? I-I should be thanking you... Or something..." I look at him pretending to be ignorant then he blushed bright red. "I-I meant that I thank you for existing in my life, for giving me a chance to be your boyfriend a-and for always tolerating my behavior... I know I'm not the brightest like Rinka nor am the cutest like Mikito, b-but I still wanna be with you."

Ah seriously cuteness overload, he's too much for me this boy. I grabbed ahold of his arms then push him into the counter. "You really know how to push my buttons...!"

"H-Hey I-I was having a serious--" I cut him with a deep kiss, he resisted me, but I give him no chance as I deepen the kiss. When I pull away, he was out of breath as he stared at me with eyes which have high expectations.

"I love you Yoru, for me, you're the brightest and cutest of all, I only have eyes for you." I confessed then his eyes tear up, the way he moaned between his breath and his tear-filled eyes turns me on so much. I pulled up his shirt then suck on my lover's cute nipples.

"M-Me too, I love you, you're the only idiot for me." Yoru declared then I chuckle this is so like him. I pulled up his legs then spread them wide; I take off his pants then lick his inner thighs, he shudders, he tries to pull away as if it tickles. "I'll love you like you never been loved before." We spent the whole afternoon making love.

Yoru POV.

This weekend, I met up with Rinka who I promised to hang out with. "Yoru! Sorry for making you wait."

"It's fine; I just arrived, want some bubble gum?" I offer her one then she accepted. "So, what is the 'urgent' business you wanted from me."

"Oh yeah, since you're my only male friend now, I want you to help me pick a present." Rinka said then I roll my eyes.

"Why you didn't ask that kind of shit to that girly-boy, aren't you guys friends now, go hang out with him!" Rinka looked at me surprised but then gave me a cat smile.

"Yoru... are you jealous that I'm hanging out with Kobayashi-senpai~?" She wrapped her arm around mine as she asked the question.

"W-Wha... I-I'm not jealous! Don't be stupid or I'll beat you!" I shouted flustered.

"Hahaha... I'm joking; I actually missed hanging out with you, you were always somewhere off with Sato-senpai, you guys were in the honeymoon phase and didn't want to interrupt." Rinka looked down a little bit of sad then I pat her head.

"Dummy, you're not in the way, so what kind of present and for whom?" I asked then she blushed embarrassed. "Your pair Cloud, right?" Rinka nodded.

"Yes, today is his birthday, I wanna give him a present even though... Never mind." Rinka avert her gaze then forced a smile; I can feel her pushing herself not to cry as she squeezed my arm.

"Alright, let's go, what kind of stuff Cloud into?" I asked then she ponder.

"He likes anything; I wanna buy him something that says 'I care for you' something warm, you know that kind of thing." Rinka explained then I thought. Something warm, something you could display your affection through, heh if it were Nobu I'd just buy something perverted then he'll be happy with him, that bastard taught me all about adult toys.

"Ah! A muffler! What do you think?" I asked then she stood thought of it.

"What a great idea! A pair of gloves will do too! I know just the right store!" Rinka turned around then led me down an alley.

"Oi! Where are we going?" I asked then Rinka winked at me.

"Just follow me, I'll show you my secret store." Rinka dragged to a rundown neighborhood, the smell of the sewer fill the air, suspicious guy was eyeing us drooling. I lean to Rinka's level and whisper.

"Pst... What the hell is this neighborhood, there's a guy who keeps on ogling us; I think he knows we're omegas."

"Nah... I know that guy, don't mind his stares, he's born like that." We stop in front of a small store; a bell rang as soon as we get inside, I looked at it surprised. What an old-fashioned way to warn the owner.

"Welcome-- Oh Rinka dear, it's been a while." An old granny greeted us then Rinka hugged her.

"Hey, granny! I'm here to buy a muffler and gloves."

"Ah here for business, who's for?" The old woman asked.

"It's for Cloud, my pair, you remember him, right?"

"Oh right, a fluffy white hair like the cloud, clear blue eyes, and a bright smile, how can I forget such energetic boy, I might be old, but I can never forget that smile, how is he?" The old woman held Rinka's hand while asking.

"... He's doing well, thank you for caring granny." Ah that forced smile again, I know it very well. Pretending that everything is fine when you're shouldering everything inside. Rinka is indeed a mysterious girl, an enigma being. The granny brought for us turquoise muffler, I might not be into craftsmanship, but I'd say the material the muffler made from is breathtaking.

"Originally I wanted to give this to my late husband, but I didn't get the chance, you can have it for free, what are the size for the pair."

"Oh! I forgot!" Rinka snapped then turned toward me. "This is Yoru Yamamoto, my friend, he's the one who suggested to get a muffler for Cloud, they both have the same hand size." the granny turned toward as if she just noticed me.

"red hair like a passionate fire, pale pink eyes that resembles erica (flower). What a fine and healthy boy we got here." The granny held my hand then closed her eyes. I felt awkward then turned to Rinka for help.

"Sh... She's looking into your past, present, and future." Rinka said. Like a fortune-teller? Psh that bullshit, she'll just charge me for it. After a while, she let go of me with a distorted face.

"Oh you poor boy, you suffered a lot during your growth, the burden of being never understood, you never understanding your surrounding and the heavy loss you had, any wonder you despite your passion you looked so lost." My heart gave a big thump with her words. Is that old hag for real? How did she find out? "But I see you found someone who understands you, someone who's gonna stick with you in your good times and your worst times. Treasure him just as much he treasures you, the one who stole your heart has a sick heart; if you're not there for him, he'll leave, and won't come back."

"What do you mean by that? I don't understand." I said, she just stood there silently then smiled. "I got the right size." the old woman changed the subject then gave Rinka a pair of white gloves. "These will suit him very well."

"U-Um granny! I-I want to buy a hat for my boyfriend." I said, Rinka smiled teasingly, I glared at her then blushed bright red.

"Can you describe your boyfriend for me?" The granny asked.

"Didn't you just saw you my fortune?" I asked.

"I did, but I can only see the faces of the people I saw and the upcoming events." The old woman said then I nod.

"Well he's tall, smart, very easygoing, there are times where he acts mean, but in truth, he's very kind and..." I trailed off when I say Rinka was grinning. "STOP STARING AT ME WITH THAT UGLY SMILE RETARD!"

"Ahahahaha... You're the cutest Yoru!" Rage overwhelmed as I try my best not to hit that idiot.

"What about his outer appearance?" Granny asked then I answered her. "I see, then I got just the right hat." The old woman disappears inside the shop, after a few minutes she comes back with an old brown hat that has two fluffy balls dangling from both sides. "I bet those would suit him." I hesitated but then took them. The granny wanted to hand it for us for free, but Rinka insisted on paying.

We leave that rundown place and return to the main street holding the clothes we bought. "Hey Yoru, sniff the hat."

"... What?" I looked at her surprised then she smiled.

"Just do it!" Rinka said then I do as she spoke. There was a nostalgic smell on it; it feels as though I knew this smell my whole life.

"Doesn't it feels nostalgic? Like it wasn't your first time in the shop?" Rinka took the word right of my head then I nod.

"I also felt the same way, actually it was Cloud who introduced to that shop, did you notice that the neighborhood was very old-fashioned and rundown? You know that one hundred thousand years ago these kind of neighboring were common before the auto-check chip was invented people used to rely on bells!" Rinka started to run her mouth about historical events; I didn't want to interrupt her because she looked like she's enjoying it.

"I see that you love history." I said.

"I do! Isn't amazing to know about people's past? Their cultures, what they believed in, and how they evolved." Rinka answered enthusiastically then I smile.

"Alright history geek, now that we got the present, what next?" I asked.

"Florist." Rinka answered curtly then we went to the nearest florist shop. "Excuse me; I'd like some Heath, white and purple please."

"Heath? That unusual, usually people would order roses or something." I said.

"Well, if you knew what white and purple means then you won't ask such a question." Rinka paid for the florist then we left the store. "Well, that's all for today, thank you for helping me with my errands."

"Uh sure." I said. Rinka turned the opposite direction then walked away holding the present and flowers; I watch her silhouette disappears. Unconsciously I ran after her then held her arm.

"Yoru...?" Rinka whole looked astonished by my appearance.

"I want to meet him... Cloud I mean." I finally said it. Maybe he knows the reason for Rinka's forced a smile.

"Are you sure...?" Rinka asked then I nod. "... Alright." We took the bus, whenever I ask Rinka for the destination she would ignore the question.

Finally, we reached... I gulped up when I see our destination. "A hospital?"

"Yes, it's where Cloud is." Rinka said with a voice dry with any feelings which are unlike her. Does that Cloud has a sick body or just admit here for an injury. I followed her silently until we finally stopped in front of a certain room. Rinka took a deep breath as she tried to smile as best as she could, she knocked three times, but none answered, her smile which was holding started to crumble, but she took a deep breath and entered. "Cloudy! Happy birthday~!"

Fluffy white hair as cloud, fairly skin, and eyes which are closed. A young boy who looks around our age is sleeping as his body surrounded by a lot of high tech equipment. Rinka placed the flowers on the table then sat beside him. "Don't get jealous, but today I went out on a date with my friend Yoru, hehehe we didn't do anything bad, he helped me buy you a present!" The young boy didn't answer her, he was just there, sleeping, if his chest weren't moving I'd say he's dead.

"Um, Rinka..." I called out for her then Rinka stood up.

"Do you remember when you told me a boy named Yoru Yamamoto saved you once and ever since you've been admiring him? I've brought him with me, look! Look!" Rinka said with the happiest smile ever.

"Rinka... You know he's not gonna answer you." I said then Rinka looked down, she held back her tears then exit the room. Ah shit! I messed it up! "Rinka wait!" I ran after her; it felt just like back in school, I chased after her like this, and just like last time I catch up to her who is crying.

To Be Continued...