Nothing lasts forever.

Everything ends with an "end".

If karma is still waiting for the perfect timing, I'm not going to wait anymore. If no one is still going to open up their eyes, then I will. Nothing will bad happen to me. Nothing can be taken away from me anymore. All I need are my friends and family. I don't need petty love anymore. Nothing can hurt me anymore.

"Lucy-chan!"

I turned around to see the person who just called me. It was none other than Yukino Aguria. A classmate of mine in History class. Or was it Advanced Algebra? I don't know anymore. All I know is that she was my classmate and somewhat she considers me as her close friend.

"L-lucy."

Before she could continue, she tried to catch her breath. I just looked at her blankly. I don't know why I even waited for her but I guess I consider her as someone who's more than an acquaintance but less than a close friend. Somewhere in between, I guess.

"So Lucy, want to go to the Etoile Café with me?" she said as she gave me one of her small smiles.

"I've got nothing better to do so I guess so."

Her eyes twinkled as I said yes to her small request. I guess she really does consider me as a close friend. I couldn't help but smile to this.

"Oh my, Lucy, you've actually smiled today!"

I just laughed a little to her words. I couldn't blame her. I haven't been in the best of moods that day. As we were on our way to the café, a guy came towards us. He completely past by Yukino and approached me. I was taken aback by his strange behavior as he was giving me a bouquet of roses. Yukino, who was ignored by the guy, was just looking at us in awe.

"Lucy, why haven't you returned my calls or replied to my messages?"

"And who may you be?"

The guy stiffened when he heard my question. I just continued looking at him, not giving a care that he was completely heartbroken by what I said.

"If you can't answer that, my friend and I are going now."

I took Yukino by the hand and left the guy, speechless.

"Lucy, why are you still doing this?"

I paused for a bit after hearing Yukino's voice. I know she was just worried about me but I just brushed her off.

"What are you talking about Yukino?" I asked, continuing to drag her to the café.

"Lucy, you should let go already. Please stop doing this to innocent boys, they don't know anything and maybe they'll treat you better than those other boys before."

I completely stopped. Yukino was getting worried again.

"Stop troubling over small things Yukino. Let's go to the café and get some milk teas already. I'm getting parched."

I smiled at Yukino. Thankfully, she admitted defeat and we continued to go to the café. As we went inside the café, there were just a few people. Yukino offered to buy our drinks while I find a table for us. The Etoile café was truly a peaceful place to be in. There were books to read; old and new, free wifi and accessible computers. There was a second floor where there was an open balcony and also a piano. Occasionally, young talented pianists got discovered while playing in that piano. Etoile café truly is a beautiful place in Magnolia.

I sat at the table nearby the bookshelf and stairs. The atmosphere was so calm that I couldn't help but close my eyes for awhile. As I was enjoying the peace, the small wind chime by the door chimed. As soon as the person came in, I heard girls whispering so loudly. So much for the word whispering.

"Oh my, that guy looks so hot!"

"He looks like an actor."

Tch. People and their looks. I bet he's not even nice.

"Excuse me Miss? "

My eyes opened as I heard the masculine voice. Great, another guy who I don't know. Time to put on my act.

"Yes?"

"I couldn't help but find your beauty really appealing. Do you mind if I sit with you?"

I guess this is the guy who the girls were whispering about. Handsome, true but the way he just talked to me, completely the type of guy who only likes cute and slim girls. He sat on the empty seat across me. The raven-haired guy just looked at me, smirking. His red eye, the only visible eye since his other eye is completely covered by his hair, eyed me from head to chest. Total playboy plus pervert alert! I've seen this kind of guy before. Where the hell is Yukino with our drinks?!

"You're really beautiful, no wonder my friends tried to court you before."

His words intrigued me. So this isn't the first time he saw me. I smirked at him as I placed my chin on my palms.

"So you've already seen me before. Funny, I haven't seen you at all."

He laughed at my banter. If I wasn't so affected before, I've already fallen for him already but to no avail, my heart is feeling completely empty towards this guy.

"You're quite a woman I have to say. No wonder my friends who tried to court you failed miserably." He smirked again. "Let's continue our talk next time Lucy-chan."

Before he bid me farewell, he quickly pecked me on my cheek. Unfortunately for him, if he wanted to give me the butterflies, it didn't happen at all. I just waved him goodbye as he walked away. Ugh, some guys are really flirty these days. I guess even before some guys are like that.

"Lucy, what was that? Is he another anonymous guy?"

Yukino placed our milk teas and sandwiches on the table before facing me again. Yukino became worried again just like awhile ago with the earlier guy.

"You can say that."

"Lucy, you should really stop this –"

"Yukino, just relax. Just forget about it and eat."

I have to admit that Yukino is a good friend of mine who worries constantly about me but I don't want her to get involve with me. I don't want anyone to be used against me. I want to stop all of these thoughts in my head.

"Lucy, that's my BLT sandwich. This cheese burger is yours."

So yeah, I'm starting to do stories again after so many years. I'll try to update two of my other stories soon. I'll also post chapter 2 of this by tomorrow. Okay bye! :)