The two are now back at Serenity's house. Serenity's family was here: Charlotte (Mom), Charles (Dad), Kuya Ron (Older Brother), Cassidy (Younger Sister), Ate Kayla (Older Sister), & Lola Helen (Grandma). Kyren's family was here as well: Raquel (Ky's Mom), Louis (Ky's Dad), Kyle (Older Brother), Kristen (Older Sister). When they opened the door, they covered their ears. Charlotte, Charles, Lola Helen, and Louis were plaing Mah Jong and cheering very loud. The rest were watching MTV or cooking. Kyren went to bless Lola Helen, and Serenity did the same thing. When a Filipino blesses an elder, they take the elders hand and let it touch their forehead. This is so you respect your elders.

CHARLES: Ky! It's nice to see you again. You look very handsome, like me!

KYREN: Uhh, that's cool Uncle Charles.

KYREN: (to Serenity) Handsome?

SERENITY: Hahaha, it's just a joke.

KYREN: I know.

Serenity leads Kyren to her bedroom upstairs. Kyren was going to lock the door, but Serenity said not to. Her room was a light orange and puple butterflies hung on the walls. Serenity's memoboard was filled with pictures of her friends. 3/4 of the board had Kyren's pictures. Kyren carries Serenity and puts her on the bed with him. They just start laughing. Kyren blows in Serenity's ear. She twitches and smiles. They get up a miniute later and look at each other's eyes. Kyren takes Serenity's hands and holds them. His head tilts to the side and he closes his eyes. Serenity's heartbeat goes faster... He leans over closer, closer, and closer. Serenity closes her eyes... Their lips meet...

CHARLOTTE: SERENITY! KYREN! FOOD'S READY!

KYREN: You want to finish this later?

SERENITY: I'll think about it.

They go downstairs where the two families were. The families were sitting down in the dining room waiting for Kyren and Serenity. Kyren get's Serenity's chair so she can sit down.

CHARLOTTE: Kyren, you are such a gentleman.

KYREN: Hehe, thanks.


They say grace, and eat. They took seconds of Charlotte's special: Mango Shake. They say it is the best ever made.
When everyone was done eating, Charles, Louis, Kyren, Ron, and Kyle started to pop bottles. Drink after drink after drink. Even though Kyren was under aged, his parents didn't mind. They knew Kyren was already responsible enough.

KYREN: Aight man, this last sip is for Serenity. After this, I'm done.

SERENITY: Kyren, you're drunk!

After the last sip, Kyren fell on the sofa and started to have a long rest. The rest of the family was in the kitchen popping some more bottles, playing Mah Jong, or talking about plans for next week. Serenity and Kyren were alone in the living room. Kyren was snoring and Serenity called up one of her best friends Micky.

MICKY: Hey Ren.

SERENITY: You'll never guess.

MICKY: What?

SERENITY: Kyren's legs are on my lap!

MICKY: What the hell? Why?

SERENITY: Drunk fool! DRUNK!

MICKY: Kyren!? DRUNK!?

BOTH: (laughing)

SERENITY: He's so cute when he sleeps and snores.

MICKY: You still have those feelings?

KYREN: (waking up) Rennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn...

SERENITY: Uh, gotta go. He's awake.

MICKY: What ev. Bye.

They hang up, and Kyren is wide awake.

KYREN: How drunk?

SERENITY: Very drunk.

KYREN: The next time I'll be doing that will be in a long time.

SERENITY: I have my eyes on you.

KYREN: Aren't we going to finish up that kiss?

SERENITY: You don't even like me...

KYREN: Who said I didn't?

Kyren dives in for a kiss on Serenity's lips. Serenity puts her arm around Kyren. They pull away a moment later.

KYREN: Do you like me?

Ah, a question that Serenity couldn't even answer. The truth was, she didn't really know. Sure, they've been cruising around life for more than ten years. Sure, they've put their arms around each other. Sure, they make a hug last for an hour. Overall, they were just really good friends. Can't a girl be friends with a guy and not be mistaken as girlfriend and boyfriend?

KYREN: Sorry.

SERENITY: For what?

KYREN: For putting you in a position.

SERENITY: It's okay...

KYREN: I was just wondering.

SERENITY: Everyone wonders.

KYREN: We're cool?

SERENITY: Solid.

KYREN: Want a hug? I give the best ones!

Serenity hugs Kyren. Kyren was right, he does give he best hugs. They were the only ones that lighten up Serenity's days.