Author Note: I really shouldn't be doing this. ALSO- It may take a bit longer than usual to put up the next chapter (when I say that I mean it won't be tomorrow, but the next day. So I will update at least every other day)

~CWA

Title: Struggles of Love
Summary: When Irene first moved to Amoris, she thought the worse she would have to deal with was the pain of unpacking. By no means did she expect for anyone to fall for her- especially not two guys who are now fighting for her affection. The worst part? They're best friends. She may be able to stop the fighting…. but that would require her to tell the one secret she swore not to tell anyone.
Rated: T
Genre: Drama/Romance/Friendship

Disclaimer: I do not own nor claim My Candy Love (Amour Sucre). I do own my OC- Irene.

Prologue:

Irene:
Brushing my long dark purple hair so that it at least was a bit tamed, I quickly finished getting ready. After putting on my clothes, I put in my earrings- one stud in one ear, and a cross in the other ear along with a simple silver ring earring on the top piercing. I squinted slightly at the clock on the wall in my room- Yeah, still can't see it. I put on my black glasses and smiled, Okay, so I am not late- that's a good sign.

I quickly rushed out the door to start heading for school- only to be stopped my Stephen. He was my older brother- and legal guardian.
"Sorry, no school today."

I looked at him confused and he clarified,
"It's the fifteenth- remember?"
My eyes widened. The fifteenth. Moving Day. Unpacking will not be easy. Nearly everything had already been moved to the new house- which was a whole city away.

"Oh…I'll get the last of the boxes then."
Moving Day- also known as the day I will be starting a new life in a new city. The same day I have been avoiding…
"Can I call them first," I asked, "You know…goodbyes and all that?"
Stephen smiled,
"Well, yeah. I'm not going to deny the chance to say goodbye to your friends."

I smiled and took out my cell phone. I was glad that classes hadn't started yet.
"'Ello?"
"Ri," I greeted.
"Irene? What are ye doin' callin' me before school?"
I smiled to myself- Ri had the cutest accent.

"I can't come to school today- it's the fifteenth, remember?"
"'Ey, I remember…sorry to hear about that lass. I'll tell the others ye said yer goodbyes then?"
"Thanks…and remember to call me on Skype- tell the others too!"
"Eye, lass, ye not goin' to another country just a wee distance between 'ere and the other city. We'll be seeing ye see enough."
"Well, don't sound too heartbroken about my moving."
"Sorry lass…just copin' ye know? Hasn't really settled in my wee head ye are leavin' yet."
"I know…Goodbye Ri."
"Farewell Irene."
I hung up and texted the others saying I would talk to them later. I know I didn't show it too well, but I was sad. I mean…we've lived here for a while and it was…well, home. The idea of living somewhere else was foreign to me. Not to mention I'll be leaving everyone behind. But it was like Ri said- it was just a few cities over so I was bound to see them again sometimes…hopefully.

I looked around the new house- it was the same it was when I saw it the week before. Yet it looked like Stephen had done some work to it. My room was painted a light gray color and the carpets were black. Besides the bed with the dark purple blankets and pillows, the room was still unpacked- yet, lots of work to do. At least this is the worst thing to deal with when moving to a new town.

It took me hours. Four. Flipping. Hours. Just to unpack. Then it took another two hours and help from Stephen to move some stuff around and get things in place. I was happy with the result though. My bed's headboard was against the wall near the door while the end of the bed faced towards my window. Under my window, I placed a couch that was kind of like the type you would see in a therapist's room. I had a large closet filled with many clothes and shoes. I had my professional camera sitting on top of my desk- along with my stereo and all my CDs.

I went to the kitchen and Stephen offered me a beer- which I turned down. He shrugged,
"Suit yourself."

I ran a hand through my hair- I really hope this works out…because if anyone finds out I might have to switch schools and move….again.