I've been wanting to write a story for a long time, and here it is, my very first story.

I started writing this story on late November this year. It's supposed to be published with complete chapters, but I can't wait any longer. So even if I haven't finished it yet, I decided to publish the first two chapters. There's still a long way to go before I can complete writing the chapters and I assure you, it will be a long story. I need to proofread the chapter first before I upload it because sometimes I forget to change some scenes in the story. And I have to look up the previous chapters and change something when I think of a better storyline.

Anyhow, I hope you enjoy reading it ;))

Chapter 1

I woke up earlier than usual, to think that classes are over. I flip over and stretched. Still, I'm too lazy to get up, so I just stay in bed as I indulge myself reading the book that Kei lent me. I take this as an opportunity to relax and be free from school works.

Suddenly, my phone rang. Without leaving my eyes on what I'm reading, I stretched my arms and reached for my phone on the bedside table but almost toppled it on the floor. I put down the book as I look on the screen to see who is calling. Seeing the name of the caller, I grinned. It's Youko. I immediately put the receiver on my ear.

"Hey, isn't it early for you to call?" I smirked.

"Good afternoon to you too. Well yes, if 12 noon is too early for you." she replied sarcastically.

I look on the wall clock to check the time, and it really is 12 noon.

"I didn't realize it's this late."

"Did I wake you?"

"No. I was just reading."

"Let me guess, you haven't eaten breakfast yet?"

"Mmm…nope, I haven't, but now that you mentioned it, I'm starting to get hungry." I chuckled.

"It's good that I called you, you could have forgotten that you need to eat. By the way, are you free today?"

"Yep, I'm totally free. Why?"

"I was just wondering if I could invite you to dinner later, after that we'll go to a club at Roppongi that my friend owns, he invited me to come. I asked Eriko already. So, you wanna go?"

I can't help but smile by the thought of seeing two of my closest friends again, especially Youko.

"I'm cool with it. But is it okay if we join you? I mean, you're the only one who is invited."

"Of course. Besides, I asked him if I can bring friends with me and he's absolutely fine with it."

"Okay then. What time will we meet?"

"How about 7:30 at De Mari Café?"

"Sounds good. See you then."

"Okay, bye. Oh wait, be sure to eat lunch okay? And don't be late."

"Yes dear."

"Stop fooling around, Sei. Bye."

Then, she hung up. She hasn't changed. I thought to myself.

I get out of bed and went directly to the kitchen to prepare lunch. I open the refrigerator to get some ingredients but only found a jar of apricot jam, three eggs and a bottle of soda. So, I decided to eat outside and after that, do grocery shopping. I still have enough time to get it all done.

After showering and getting dressed, I drive to the nearest fast food to eat. Noticing that it is packed with customers, I decided to order a take-out. And because I'm starving, I walked directly to the counter to order.

"Good afternoon ma'am and welcome! What will your order be?" the lady cashier asked with a wide smile.

"I'll have a Beef and Mushroom Burger with medium fries and a hot oolong tea to go."

"Is there anything more ma'am?"

"No, that'll be enough."

"Then it would be 520 yen, ma'am."

I opened my wallet to get cash as the cashier dashed to prepare my order. As soon as she set the paper bag containing the food that I ordered to the counter, I gave her the money.

"Thank you for giving the exact amount. Here's your order and receipt. Enjoy!"

"Thank you." I winked at the cashier as she blushed slightly.

I got inside my car and begun eating my not-so-healthy brunch. After 20 minutes of munching and swallowing the ever so big burger, I looked at my wristwatch and noticed that it is nearly 2:30. But because it is illegal to eat while driving, I hurriedly chew the last bite of sandwich and gulped it down to my throat until I nearly choked. Luckily, the oolong tea isn't that hot anymore. I started the car and the engine came to life. At this kind of situation where I need to catch up time, I end up driving like a maniac. I stepped on the accelerator and drove the poor beetle down the road, avoiding pedestrians, and overtaking slow cars. Fortunately, I arrived at the grocery store without getting arrested of speed driving.

I arrived on my apartment exhausted. For the nth time, I check what time it is, 4:48. Actually, this is the first time I care about time and I can tell that this is an achievement for me. Well, I don't want to be late, or Youko will nag me again.

Youko.

Even before onee-sama graduated, Youko has been there for me, especially on that fateful Christmas Eve. At first, I just want her out of my life, away from her meddling. Until recently, it hit me like a slap across the face. Since we went to college, I began to miss her. I miss her so badly that I can't get her out of my mind. I've been worried that she might drift away from me. Who will help me get up when I hit rock bottom? Worse, she'll find someone whom she'll "meddle" with. I don't know what I would do when that happens.

I don't want to lose her. It will be too painful, more painful than what happen between me and Shiori. I'll surely lose my sanity if that time comes. It has become our weekly routine, calling and chatting with each other.

The way I feel about her is very strong, almost as strong as I felt about Shiori before she left me. No, it is more than that. But I'm afraid of showing these feelings, so I decided to hold on to it, even if it's killing me. I sighed deeply at the thought of her. Then I remember that I have something more important to do.

I'm not usually self-conscious, but this is Eriko and Youko we're talking about, I don't want to get seen wearing shabby clothes hanging out with two nicely dressed ladies. So I choose to go with a white button down long sleeves, which I folded just beneath my elbows, a striped gray tuxedo vest that I left unbuttoned, slim fit jeans and a pair of brown suede flat heeled boots. To complete the outfit, I put on a red scarf. I'm good to go, but first, I take a good look at myself at the mirror. Perfect.

Please send me a message if you found something unclear on the story. I'd be glad to explain it for you :D