"You think I'm pathetic right? To have such a half-dead pair who won't even answer me." Rinka said, I wanted to say no, but I couldn't myself to bring out the words. "Do you know why I chose Heath which is known as Erica? White was to wish him a quick recovery while the purple was to tell him how lonely I am without him. It is so painful to be disconnected from your other half... He can't hear me, but despite that, I want for him to answer me."

I feel my tears form then I hold her tightly. "I understand Rinka, I understand! I-I also wish for my parents to rise from their graves and greet me just like always, that I'd wake up and find them there when I come back, mom's cooking and dad's smile, but we can't win against fate." We both looked at one another and burst out with tears like children who lost their parents in the crowd.

Nobuaki POV.

A few days ago...

I hold Yoru's hand as we both go to his place. He looked fidget as though there's something on his mind. He looked so cute I want to push him down, but I can't since Kotaro and Rentaro are here. Despite not able to touch him more than I necessarily do I'm content to the point where I wish for this moment to never end.

Unfortunately, my happy time comes to an end when we reach his place. " U-Um Nobuaki, w-w-would like you to come inside?" Yoru said then I looked at my flustered lover. My heart gave a big thump by his invitation, I knew this was going to happen sooner or later, but I didn't expect him to be this fast, knowing his personality I thought he'd stall for a half a year. Ah, I have to stop gaping and answer, he's growing insecure!

" ... I didn't expect you to ask me so soon." I said as I try my best to sound natural. "I'd love to but..."

"But...?" Jesus fucking Christ, from all days in the year.

"I'm sorry, I need to attend a family gathering today." I said, he looked down then I hug him, I had my way with him in front of the door, his sister looked at us surprised then ran inside the room looking flustered. "See you tomorrow."

We part ways then I went back home, the staff greeted me, the house is full of my 'relatives' judging me with their eyes, good thing I'm in my school uniform. I hurry up upstairs; just as I'm about to reach my room someone blocks me. "You're late." I tense up looking at the source. I knew without looking that it was none other than Tokiya, my five-year-older brother.

"Tokiya..." He glared at me then I beamed back.

"What do you want?"

"Don't talk with your big brother with this kind of attitude." I fall back by his intimidating aura. It's like I wanted to, I don't fear him, I don't want to associate myself with him. Ah, how I wish Yoru by my side now.

"Excuse me; I want to get ready so I can greet the guests." I said in a cold tone. Tokiya looked at me troubled, but I ignored it and went inside my room.

"Hold on, wait, Nobuaki." Again, I ignored him and started to change.

After an hour or so I finished changing my clothes then head downstairs, I scan the crowd looking for Mikito who's accompanied by his mother, Masami. She was dressed so elegantly and hid any sign of fatigue using makeup. Mikito's mother comes to our family gatherings in the name of my mother. She used to be my mother's wingwoman whenever she messes up, and now her son is doing the same for me.

"Nobu!" Mikito called out for me then I smiled relieved.

"I saw your mom, she's as free-spirited as ever, she can hide it with makeup, but I know that she just came from the airport." I said then Mikito looked away uncomfortably.

".... I meant to ask, but..." I trailed off not sure what to say then Mikito blushed. "Why are you wearing a dress?"

"I-It wasn't my idea! Sumika, Hina, and Miku forced me to wear it; they promised to go to Takuya Soma's concert in my place and get an autograph too!" Mikito explained looking flustered.

"... Wait, you're not going to the concert?! But I already booked you a VIP ticket!" Rather than being surprised by his appearance, I was more shocked by the news.

"I know! And I'm sorry, but we have a math test, you know that I'm so bad with that subject." Mikito explained, I sighed then massaged my forehead.

"You already ditched me on the meet and greet last month." I said.

"You know I'd never missed it for the world Nobu, but I got sick, and my sisters locked the doors, and the windows, they even brought a bodyguard, so I can never escape." Mikito explained. I swear to god this kid is cursed, Whenever an opportunity happens something magically happens to prevent him from seeing him. I almost feel bad for him. "Hey, why not go with Yoru? Think of it as a date!"

"Yoru is not that big fan of Takuya Soma, I mean c'mon, I need someone as hardcore as me to fanboy with!" I said then Mikito shook his head. "Alright fine! I'll talk with Yoru!"

"I'm sorry." Mikito apologized, feeling guilty for rejecting me.

"It's fine Mii... Despite the appearance, you look as cute as ever; you almost look like a girl." I said then chuckled. He blushed bright red then extend his hand to me; I looked at him confused then he looked up at me shyly.

"A gentleman job is to escort a lady, isn't it?" Mikito stated hesitantly. I giggled then take his hand on mine.

"How rude of me, may I court this beautiful lady." I play along with this little roleplay. It's not the first time we've done something like that, so it is natural for me to play along. A slow song has been played then I led Mikito to the dance floor. Mikito looked uncomfortable as my relatives were eyeing him, whispering. I pulled him close then whispered. "Calm down and focus your attention on me." He nodded his head then we continued dancing.

After the dance, we break away then went to get some drinks. "Nobuaki, Mikito." A familiar voice called out for us. Mikito quickly hid behind me then I glared at the source. "I saw you guys dancing, didn't know you were a thing, I mean I knew it was gonna happen sooner or later."

"What are you talking about? We are not a thing, besides, I... Never mind, it's not like you care, Tokiya." Tokiya has always been in love with Mikito, for a long time he held that torch and tried a lot of ways to court him, but unfortunately, Mikito has already given his heart to someone else.

"Nobuaki, please listen--"

"I don't want to listen! What do you want from me?! Just leave me alone!" I accidentally shouted at him causing a scene.

"Nobu, I--" Again I cut him off by spilling juice on his face.

"Fuck off!" Blood rushed up to my head then I spent the whole evening in my bedroom, of course, Mikito was there for me, trying to calm me, it worked after a while. Hours passed as we exchange random conversation, as time started to get late Mikito's mother called up to him, he wanted to stay over, but I told him 'I'll be fine.' and he left.

I didn't sleep that night, because I knew who's going to visit me tonight, he's someone more fearsome than my brother. It's none other than my blood and flesh of a father. That man, no matter what I can do I could never defeat him. As if he heard my thought, father entered my room without knocking.

"Daddy~ Knock, there's something called privacy." My father shot me a glare then I fall back. It felt like his glare pushed me down, I look up at him then took a deep breath.

"You despicable piece of shit, I should've locked you up in your room the moment you entered the house! You always try to find a way to embarrass me!" My father's venomous words stab me one after another. I pretend not to care and show him an expressionless look. Look at me, father, that's my shield. He kept spitting insult one after another, all I did is let it flow into my ear and let it out from the other.

"Dad, I got it, I got it, won't happen again." I said, my word made him angrier than he was. I gently closed my eyes then received the slap. It hurts I admit, but what's the point of talking to a being who doesn't acknowledge me.

"You always say that! Every. Fucking. Time! But you never repent!" My dad shout. What about you, father? Have you ever tried understanding me? Asking me how I'm doing? You only care about appearances and results, am I just an object for you? Do you even love me?

"... Understood." I swallowed all my thoughts. My father left, probably to drink his ass off to sleep, as for me, I went to the bathroom to cool off my stung cheek. The thought of Yoru seeing it and get fret over it swam through my head. Good thing he didn't strike me that hard.

The next day...

I woke up as always, the void my father felt still there. It's cold and bitter; I want to get rid of it fast. I bend down under my bed and shove inside my pockets several adult type toys. I ate my breakfast pretending that none of yesterday happened. As I'm putting on my shoes, I bump into Tokiya. "Nobu--" He reached out a hand toward me, but I slap it away.

"Don't touch me; I'm going to school."

"I'll drop you off."

"No thanks, I always drop off by my boyfriend's place to pick him up, now don't get on my way like you always do." I know I'm acting childishly, venting my anger on my brother, but what's with his friendly attitude, he never responded this way toward me, he always been my father's lackey. Too late to fix what you've damaged.

I left my speechless brother in the foyer then head toward Yoru's place. Every step I take made me desire him more and more. When I reached his home, the little one wasn't beside him like always, and he looked distraught. I know he's troubled, but god I'm sorry I want to touch him. I kiss his head, and like a charm, it snapped him out of his thoughts.

"N-Not in public!"

"So it's fine if it's we're alone?" I try to claim him, but as if to resist himself he blocked me and put a safe distance between us. I smile and follow him. Whatever in his mind kept on swimming there. Hey look at me, give me attention. I unconsciously said...

"I love you." Suddenly as if all the mechanism on his mind stopped working. His flustered face was so cute that my sense of reason flew away. I should be listening to him, but I also want him to give me his attention. I'm the worst.

(A/N): Hello my cherries! Thank you for waiting patiently after my long hiatus, today I'm going to put Rinka Kujo's profile:

Name: Rinka Kujo

Class: Omega

Sexuality: Straight

Family: Mike (male mother), Dai (father), Yui (little sister)

Favorite Color: Violet

Birthdate: October 11th

Age: 16

Looks: long length brown hair that divided into two pigtails, gray eyes, fairly skin

Personality: Wise, stubborn, patient, kind, smart

Likes: Music, art, books, giving advice

Dislikes: Foolish people