A bit note: Below stories take place from Melissa's point of view. That's all.

"Sign Up"

Okay, so Zack have joined the Murphy team. I think so, since he had his first day to school with Milo, and being a part help us get an A mark on a science project, which, me and Milo alone had never accomplished. He was a part of helping the football team win for the first time, to the Tigers, on his first game. He made an amateur band of 4 people: me, him, Milo and Mort. And we had won the 'Battle of the Bands.'

Maybe I was wrongly somewhere. I was the one who thought up the idea to make Milo root for the other team. And without that darn precious egg Milo had been keeping in his pocket, we would've never thought of competing. But he is sort of like, a newcomer that brings new lifestyle to everyone. With him, I know I'm not the only one who being stubborn and befriend with Milo. Said this out is cruel though.

I texted to Zack to have a secret meeting, just the two of us. We had talked before, so this isn't the first time. But I need to talk to him, serious talking.

"What is the reason you make me come here, Melissa?" He asked.

"Do I even need a reason? You're my friend. Of course I need you for friend stuff" I teased him, and he fell for it.

"No, it's not like it." And I knew he would restate his question "I mean, what is the purpose you make me come here?"

"The purpose huh?" So, joke's over. I got straight to the point, "So, you're being close friend with Milo, aren't you?"

He nodded, and questionably stared at me. Of course he is. I just wanted to know.

I asked again "And you're my friend too, right?"

After asking, I thought for a moment I would surprise him or something. But he answered "Of course I am. Milo's friends are my friends too."

Oh, shoot. I thought I could be more confident, but technically not. I had to slowly give him questions, "And are you sure you want to be Milo's friend?"

He stared at me again, confused "What do you mean?"

Zack, you don't know anything. Being friend with Milo is a tough job. I am the experienced one.

Why was I even concerned about him again?

I explained "I mean, Milo himself is a walking disaster. Aren't you afraid of it?"

"Look, Melissa." He stood up, gave a smile to me. I gave back before he told me his reason "I'm Milo's friend because I feel I want to. And I'm not afraid of Murphy's Law. Sure, it's a heck and a pain at the same time, mostly. But Milo is a nice guy. He's like the sunshine shining my whole life. And I felt like I could befriend with a guy like him."

You're right on every sentences. When I was seven, I wanted to befriend with Milo for the same reason. He kinda pushed me aside for my own safe, and it took a long time for us to gain each other's trust. And there I was then, doubt about Zack's bond to Milo.

"And how can we know you're being honest?" I asked.

After I asked, I turned my face away from him and heard myself. I pushed him aside like Milo did to me. I was different to Zack. Thoughts in my head then were nothing but Zack would blame me for doubting.

But no, he saw my drama act and grabbed my hand. I felt the warm from his hand and looked back. Then he pushed me in for a hug, patted on my back

That was unexpected. If I were in a better mood, I would push him away and yell for outreaching his limits. Nah, I wouldn't be like that anyway.

The hug was long. He rounded his hands over my shoulder, while I just stood there and let him pat my back. I could feel his warm body heat. Is this what it feels like to be someone else's hugging.

"Don't worry, Melissa. I promise to make you guys feel my trust. It takes progress, I know. But I know I can do it."

His words erased all my doubts about him. And my worries as well. Yes, Zack, enjoy this moment while you can.

"So... can I sign up?" He asked.

I rounded my arms to him, stepped a bit closer and answered "Yes. Yes, you can."

This hug was comfortable while it lasted. After doing his mission to ease me down, he immdiately one stepped back, "Uh... sorry..."

"That's okay. Thanks!" I could finally put a best smile for today.

"So, a secret?" He giggled, embarrassedly.

"Yes, secret." I made a thumb up for accepting his request.

"Treating Competition"

I was one and the only Milo's friend when Zack didn't move here yet, from the time we were just seven to the present, when we. So, I had to treat him well, as a friend, or else he would feel so alone that day. Nah, he never felt that. In fact, without Milo, I would feel myself so alone for a day.

So everyday then, I said hi to him and he waved me back said "Hey, Melissa." We didn't talk too much in class, but if there was a chance, I would immidiately find a story to catch up with him. Seeing his laugh at my daily story was honestly the best day of my life. And if my story was pretty bored, he would put an embarrassed smile at me. Mostly, or always, he didn't feel bored. He had his heart opened, so no matter how the story was, he sure knew he had to let me know I success in my amatuer storytelling.

Milo was nice to me as well. Being friend with him, I can hear him share bad luck or good luck he encountered that day. Bad luck, for most of the time. He shared his life experience everyday, and I can learn a lot from him. I love him when he always say "It's like my dad always says..." and some of things are useful, and some of things are ridiculous and weirdly specific, and I think some of it came from his positive mind.

Conclusion, me and Milo are best friends, forever.

And there was a beautiful day, and Zack put his foot to our lives. I doubted him as first and thought "Oh, so he thinks he will treat nice to Milo, but when Murphy's Law kicks in, he will leave his flip-flops alone and run away."

But when I talked to him, he was so serious about being friend with Milo. He promised to me he will have all my doubts erased by a hug, and actually sign up. So let's see. But I clearly know, if you were one of those cowards, I would feel myself so regret for hugging you.

So, I secretly record Zack's actions to Milo for a day. I know this is unlikely of me, but I need to record him and see if he followed the rules in the contrary.

"Hi, Milo!" He takes a seat beside Milo and the sunshine boy greets him back "Hey, Zack!"

I take a seat next to their table and greet them "Hi, Milo, Zack!"

Both of the boys greet me back "Hi, Melissa!"

"Zack, can you help me this?" Milo then turns to the shark-haired boy "It's music class next, right? There is a music sheet that I can't understand the notes and the signs on it. Can you help me?"

"No problem!" He answers. "So, this note is C, and this one is F..."

Good, I'm having a problem with that, too. Let's see.

I watch him for a while until he has done noting everything Milo needs to note on the sheet, "Thanks, Zack! You rock!" Milo thanks him.

"It was nothing! I were in a boyband for a time, remember?"

Of course, I remember there was a time he refused to tell us about his past, but failed.

Anyway, Zack helping Milo with his lesson, passed.

"Hey, can I have that sheet later?" I'm asking for it, too, "Me and Milo are on a same boat."

"Sure thing!" Zack replies

"Everything, Melissa." Milo says to me.

...

Music class is over. I don't get it. Why is today's topic four straight hours about Music.

So again, music is over. Me, Milo and Zack are having lunch at the canteen before we head back to our houses.

Let's see how much points Zack will receive. Right now, he's eating like a 4-year-old. Slow down, pal. Is the food that good?

"Oh, yes! The food is good!" He says, as I expected.

"I'm glad you like it Zack. Everyday." Milo comments, but at the moment, he drops his spoon and let it fall onto the ground.

"Oh, no! I gotta pick it-"

"No, Milo!" Zack stops him "Don't do that! You're gonna get flu for yourself."

"You're right. I forgot!"

"Aunt Harley!" He calls the servant of the canteen "Can I have another spoon?"

"Sure thing, kiddo!" The woman then quickly gives a spoon to Zack, who hands it to Milo.

Yes, Zack, that's what I'm talking about. Guess boys know more about boys.

"Thank you, Zack! You're kind."

"You're welcome!"

Zack helping Milo when he's in the canteen, passed.

"Hey, Melissa!" He spotted me note something "Won't you eat? You'll let bugs fly over everywhere."

Oh, Zack, you caretaker and I'm jealous "Oh, right. Thanks for telling!"

And turns out we're having a good time today.

Then we all together walk to our houses. But today's left a bit short. We have a lot of free time, actually.

"Hey, how about we're hanging out somewhere else before going home?" I request

"That's a great idea!" Zack compliments.

"So where are we going to?" Milo asks.

Good ask. Let me think of a random place "Well, today's weather is great. How about we're going to the park near the Aaron Lake?"

"Aaron Lake?" Right, Zack haven't known what this place is.

"I know that place." Of coure Milo knows. We have been there lots of time "Come on, Zack! We'll introduce it to you!"

And he replies "Okay, let's go!"

...

In no time, we've reached the park. Or more precisely, we're standing on the grass near the lake. Me and Milo are breathing the fresh air here. It's so quiet. Just three of us.

Zack pays his time looking at the beautiful lake. I ask him "Zack, join us breathing the air too!"

"I already did" He says "Wow, you guys. This place is simply beautiful."

"I know, right?" Milo follows his compliment

"It feels like we can just lay down and rest." I say, as I did what I say, lay down on the grass and face my head with the blue sky.

"Oh, great idea!" The boys then do the same as I did.

We're all looking at the sky, lying down in a line. Milo next to Zack, and Zack next to me.

"Hey," Zack calls our attention "Have you guys ever felt this peaceful in this place before?"

"I have," Milo calmly answers

I answer too "I'm never sick of enjoying this park."

"Wow, that's great!" Zack said to me and Milo "It's so great that I really have a chance to know this place. Thanks, guys!"

Thank us? You don't have to. But, well, I receive it, "We receive it, Zack!"

Suddenly, an upbeat soundtrack from somebody's phone is ringing.

It's Milo. He receives a call from someone. And he politely apologizes us for breaking the silence.

After receiving and hearing the short call, he says to us "Sorry, guys! There's some emergency happen at my house."

He then quickly walks outside the park. I ask, "Wait, what emergency?"

"Long story! I'll tell you tommorrow!" He yells from the gate "Bye!"

I look at him running until he is too far away from my sight.

At this situation, there's only Zack along with me now. I tease him "So, two of us alone now?"

"You can say that again." Zack says "Note that in your notebook."

Wait, what? He knew I'm recording him all along? "Wait, what?"

"Innocence won't help. I knew you were recording me."

"So what? Is that really bad?" I ask, defend myself.

"Did I say it really bad?" No, he didn't, actually, "You can, if you want to. I don't blame you."

We stand up and realize what each other's action. "You little..." I punch his elbow, not really hard, but that's for realizing my act.

But after that, I was almost tripping over and falling, almost facing my back to the surface of the lake. Zack, once again, is the saver of my day.

"I got you, Melissa!"

He holds my hand really tight so that I can't fall. I smirk at him "You again?"

Okay, that's it. I then push myself back so that I fall onto the lake, and bring him along with me too. That's for teasing a poor girl.

"You did that on purpose." Zack falls for it, looks around himself really wet.

"Yeah, for knowing I was recording you."

"Oh yeah?" He then splashes water at my face "This is for making me wet."

I splash him back "This is for daring splash water at my face."

And we end up laughing and having a good time splashing water onto each other's face. Then of course, our clothes won't dry until two days or more.