Timing. They say love needs the right timing. If your timing sucks, then good luck to you…
The group had decided to go out, a simple bonding where they can eat, hang out, perhaps sing and dance, talk then eat again.
Rei Otohata was walking towards their meeting place, he had finally realize what his feelings were, and maybe this was the time to tell her, rather show her how he feels, because after all, he was Rei Otohata, he wasn't one to speak those cheesy romantic lines easily… but, wasn't that the reason why she left him? He sighed, truth to be told, although he might look cool and distant from the outside, within, he was really troubled on how he should act towards the certain girl who held his heart. How can he let her know how he feels with just being him, Rei Otohata – the ice prince.
He was nearing the place when he heard familiar voices…
"What do you mean you won't be coming?!" Ran's loud voice can easily be picked up from the crowd
"Ran, relax. Aya has her reasons… right Aya?" Miyu stated with a calm voice.
"I need to distance myself for awhile." Aya said meekly
"So you won't see us for awhile?" Ran sighed.
"No. I'll only avoid meetings like this. But when it's just the three of us, it's fine. I hope you understand. I've decided to let him go. But I also need to let him go completely, for my sake."
"Of course we understand. We promised that we'll have your back right? Right Ran?" Miyu said sweetly
"Fine. I'll let this go. But you better do it fast you got that?!"
No matter how much Rei wanted show himself towards the girls and stop Aya from what she was planning, he just can't seem to move his legs from where he was standing. Until he felt a light tap on his shoulder, he looked back and saw Yuuya. "What do you plan to do now Rei?"
The week passed and Aya continued to avoid him. Rei on the other hand still haven't said anything or made a move or something. Yuuya and Yamato were at the bar Rei was working. "Yo, Rei. What are you planning to do now? How will you tell Aya?"
"Shut up." Rei said to Yuuya, motioning to Yamato, who was there but might have not yet known the truth.
Yamato chuckled, "Relax. I know. I've known from the start." Both the blonde and the ice prince looked at him. "What? Why are you looking at me like that? I'm a man too you know! Plus, a guy like you Rei wouldn't just date someone for no reason, especially when you can have any girl you want."
Yuuya laughed while Rei continued to work. "So, what are you really planning now?"
"…"
"Come on Rei, you gotta do something!" Urged his blonde best friend.
"I don't know." Rei answered monotonically.
There was silence until Yamato said, "You gotta do something Rei. Swallow your pride, be a man and tell her what you truly feel. It will save you both from the pain." Rei turned and faced the brown haired man, "How can I? She won't even talk to me. She's avoiding me."
"Then chase after her. Beg her." Yamato said simply. "I can't. That's easier said than done."
"You can't or you won't?!" Yamato was answered with silence. "Swallow your pride Rei. It's better to lose that pride of yours for her, than to lose her because of that useless pride." With those words, Yamoto left the bar.
"Do something about it man." Yuuya said with a sad smile and chased after Yamato.
