"What's taking you so long?" Yuan barged into my room while I'm putting my laptop in my bag.    I glanced at him and check the time on the digital clock on my table. It's only 6:00 in the morning and our class starts at 8:00 am.   My brows creased and gave him an annoyed glare.   "As far as I remember, my class starts in two hours. I have plenty of time." I continue packing my things and putting everything I can put in my bag.   "Ah-huh." he nodded in agreement and rest his shoulder at the door frame, "I'm well aware of that, genius. Someone's waiting for you downstairs so might as well hurry up, yes?"    Before I can even compre

  I’ve been seeing a black car in our neighborhood. I haven’t mentioned it to anyone yet because I might be just being paranoid. I found Kirian standing by my locker when I decided to dispose of my books. He’s casually leaning on it, with his hands in his pocket. His coat is hanging on his shoulders while his long sleeves were rolled over his elbow. “Are you okay?” he asked when I opened my locker and arranged my books on the shelf I put in there. This is the first time he speaks to me after three days. Well, we stayed at Lucas' place a few days ago but we didn't actually have a proper conversation. He reached for my hand which surprised me—not because I’ll freak out but because I feel safe when he’s around. He rolled my hoody up to my arm and I instinctively flinched. He touched my scars like their work of art. His touch is hot, sending butterflies into my stomach. Without saying another word, he pulled me for a hug. I should be fighting against

Kirian   “Hey, boys!” Mom smiled as soon as she saw Aki and me walking towards the car in the school parking lot. “Why so sulky again, Kir?” Mom asked when he saw me walking behind Aki. Aki turned his head and stopped so we can walk together. He wrapped his arm around me and giggles. “Stop it,” I warned but he only made him burst out laughing. Mom and Dad looked gave us a confused look. “What happened? What did you do to your brother, Aki?” Dad asked as soon as we got into the car. “Huh? Why do you always think that I did something to Kir whenever he gets sulky?” Aki’s betrayed voice filled the car. Mom and Dad laughed, “Shall we do counting of how many times you pulled a prank to your brother?” Dad asked, Aki giggled and waved his hand in the air to dismiss Dad’s thought, “Nope. Let’s pretend I didn’t ask that,” he then sc

Kirian The whole world stopped spinning. My damn heart stopped fucking beating. I always wonder how it feels if things in the past didn’t happen. I always dream about having my brother with me. Akira is five minutes older than me. When we were young, he used to be the protective one. He might be cunning sometimes and the one who is most likely to get in trouble, but he’s sure the best brother anyone can wish for. He’s the cool city kid while I was the cold one. He got more friends because he’s easy to be with but he never treated me as an outcast. He won’t even play with other kids our age if I’m not included. I always crave a brother. We’re supposed to be best friends until we grow old. We dreamed of managing our businesses and become one of the most influential people in the business industry. But everything has changed when he was kidnapped. All this time I thought he’s dead. I fucking grieve for him until now but what the actual f

 Kirian joined me on the veranda after dinner. It’s funny how I easily relax whenever he’s around—like he’s my lifeline.If someone told me a year ago that I’ll feel at ease like this with someone, I’d laugh at their faces.He took the seat beside me and handed me a cup of hot chocolate. I’m not a fan of it but this guy sure is.“Are you okay?” he asked, peering at me behind his cup.“If I tell you I’m not, will it change things?” I countered, staring at my cup.“No, but at least I know what’s running in that beautiful mind of yours.”I blushed with his words. I only know Kirian for a couple of months yet it feels like I’ve known him forever. I’ve been friends with Lucas and Luna first yet strangely, it was Kirian who managed to help me overcome my fears.He has this creepy aura that his presence alone will make you go hi