LUKA POV

It had been three weeks since that incident happened. Everything was finally back to normal...well, sort of. We were together but I couldn't say that we were still a happy family. My relationship with mom and dad was completely fine but me and Lily suddenly had that long gap between us. I already forgave her for what she did but I couldn't help but feel uncomfortable whenever I was with her. Also, whenever I gather enough courage to talk to her, she would just push me away in an indirect manner.

And about Kaito, I just wanted him to leave me alone until we both realize that we just missed each other and we weren't really in love. That was what I wanted to think. I kept telling myself again and again that I just got too excited to be with him again. I kept lying to myself, struggling hard to make my affection for him go away. It was really difficult because he knew that I was avoiding him and he often used mom, dad and Lily just so we could meet. He knew that I could no longer be able to say no to my parents. There was just no way that we could be together no matter how bad we wanted to.

"Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh!" Meiko bounced, admiring her finished product, me. "You look stunning, Luka! All guys would surely drool over you." she screeched.

Meiko got invited to a party by her classmate. It was really surprising that she accepted the invitation. And guess what? She wanted me to come.

"Shut up." I muttered as I looked at myself in the huge mirror in my room.

She went here early so she could help me dress up because honestly, I've never been to a party before. She totally transformed me into someone I could hardly recognize. She made me wear the black lace dress that mom gave me last Christmas, which I thought that would look bad on me. It hugged my figure and complimented my curves perfectly. Its sleeves were long and it cut off half way down my thighs. I wore my red stilettos and around my neck was my diamond necklace, matched by my diamond earrings that hanged beautifully through my curled silky hair.

She also put on a little make up to my face that looked really natural. I was wearing a subtle pink lipstick with some faint eyeliner and bronzer. Though I wasn't really used looking like that, I was pleased with how I looked and I could see why Meiko was so proud of her work.

"Aw, come on!" she groaned, smiling. "The boys will be all over you. Anyway, we have to get going."

With that, I froze, imagining the things that might happen. What will it be like? Will I enjoy it or will it just end up as a disaster? "Uhmm..." I mumbled, making Meiko look at me, puzzled. Nah, maybe everything's gonna be alright. Besides, I'd be with Meiko so what could possibly go wrong? Maybe it would help me get Kaito out of my head. "Yeah!" I exclaimed, silently. "Let's go."

A huge smirk grew on her face. "Are you nervous?" she asked. How come she wasn't nervous? I was pretty sure that it was also her first time.

I nodded slowly as I wrapped one of my arms around one of hers and walked with her downstairs. "Well, yeah but you'll be with me so I guess there's really nothing to be afraid of...right?" I poked my tongue out.

"Right." she whispered maliciously and that kind of ticked me off.

I said goodbye to Lily, who probably didn't really care, and my parents. I could see worry in mom and dad's eyes and I couldn't help but chortle. Dad suddenly shook his head and walked towards Meiko, letting silent coughs escape from his mouth.

"Meiko, you know that we trust you so you better take care of Luka, alright?" he told her with anxiety evident in his voice. "No alcohol, no cigarette and definitely no boys, okay?"

Meiko chuckled, probably amused with dad. "Don't worry, uncle. Luka is in safe hands." she stated with a huge smile on her face, making mom and dad relieved.

Maybe it wouldn't turn out so bad.

After thirty minutes of a very awkward car ride to the Royal Park Hotel, the taxi driver stopped the car at the curb of the road. I couldn't believe that the very first party that I'd go to would be held at the Royal Park Hotel. As we got out of the taxi, I narrowed my eyes to the surroundings around me. Aren't parties supposed to be loud? Surely, Meiko wouldn't put me in trouble but I felt like we weren't really going to a party. The place was all quiet, red lights illuminated from each window that I saw and the door was welcomingly wide opened.

"Well," Meiko started, pushing me inside. "Come on."

Inside the lobby, a familiar blonde male walked towards us and smiled. "Len?" I blurted as tears started to pool my eyes.

"Luka!" he exclaimed, spreading his arms widely, welcoming me to a hug.

I ran towards him and hugged him tightly as he did the same. "Len, I missed you so much. I'm so sorry." Tears started to fall from my eyes then he let go.

He pulled his handkerchief from his pocket and gently wiped my tears away with it. "Don't cry. Your make up will be ruined." he whispered, his eyes also red. "I missed you too, big sis." he said, pulling me to a hug again.

Meiko let out a small 'ehem' and that was when we pulled away from each other, giggling. "Kaito is waiting." she said, making me raise an eyebrow in confusion.

Len walked towards Meiko and wore a goofy smile. I looked at them suspiciously and both of them scratched the back of their heads. "Well, just come with us to Genjikoh." Len snickered.

"Sorry for lying." Meiko apologized as they walked in further.

I thought of running away but something inside me was telling me not to so I followed them. The soaring sound of my blood echoed in my ear, deafening me. I could feel my heart beat and I swear it was the loudest and most powerful beat I've ever felt. We suddenly stopped outside another huge door.

"You can go meet your boyfriend now." Meiko whispered, making my face red.

I grunted, glaring pointedly at her. "He's my brother." I corrected.

She smirked. "Boyfriend."

"Brother."

"Boyfriend."

"Brother!" I whispered harshly, starting to get annoyed.

"Fine, then go meet your brother."

"Boyfriend!" I yelled, making everyone who was in the view look at us so I bowed my head in shame.

Meiko, along with Len laughed out loud in triumph, making everyone look more confused. Hearing enough of their laughter, I looked away and saw a tall figure walking towards me.

I looked at him with my eyes opened wide then he gave me warm smile, making my heart beat even faster. "I've been waiting for you." Then he offered me a hand and I hesitantly took it. He pulled me inside as I looked back to Len and Meiko who was hitting each other with their elbows while laughing and waving their hands for me.

Kaito escorted me to my seat then a guy with a violin started to play a romantic music besides us. The place was really nice. The atmosphere was cool, with high beamed ceilings and eclectic decor. The lighting wasn't too dramatic nor flashy. It was just soft and low, creating a feeling of comfort. The floor was tiled, reflecting the lights and enhancing the charm of the place. Outside the huge window was a beautiful garden with flowers, entwining around the stones that surrounded the pond. And the only table was the one at the middle, the one we were occupying. He definitely reserved the whole place for us.

I sighed, shaking my head. "Luke," I scoffed. "Stop using other people just so you can see me. This isn't right."

Instead of reacting negatively, he chuckled a bit. "Again, it's Kaito and there's nothing wrong with it as long as I get to see you." he said, making me giddy to the point that I wanted to explode.

"What were you even thinking? What if Meiko tells our parents about this? Does your mother even know that you're spending too much for your nonsense?" I ranted, harshly.

He just watched me dreamily, his smile not leaving his face. "I know that your best friend wouldn't put you in trouble and don't worry. I talked to mom, she knows about this."

I let out a small gasp, surprised from what he just said. "Your mother knows?" I asked, nervously.

"She knows that I wanted to spend a special night with a special someone but of course, I didn't tell her that it's you." he grumbled as waiters started to place delicious-looking dishes on the table. "Don't worry. I've got everything under control."

I shot him a glare but he didn't seem to get bothered by it. "Kaito, please stop it. I love you, I really do but only as a brother." I lied.

"I know." he replied, looking down to the floor, making my chest ache. "At least let me do this. Please let me make you feel special to me. Please let me try to make you fall in love with me. I'll continue being your big brother until then but please stop avoiding me." he pleaded, looking up to me with hopeful sparkling eyes.

I looked away, trying to hide the red paint on my face. "I'll never fall in love with you. You're my brother." I panted.

I heard him sigh then I caught a glimpse of him, pouring wine to his glass. "No, I'm not." he continued. "And I don't believe you. It was really obvious that you liked me when you didn't know that I was Luke yet. Also, you told me that you would fall for me if you weren't my sister...and you're not. I know that you'll fall in love with me soon."

I almost squealed out of giddiness but I bit my bottom lip to hold back. "I didn't like you back then!" I screamed, making the waiters around us chuckle. "And you promised me that you'll never drink alcohol again."

Along with the waiters, he also chuckled and squeezed one of my cheeks lightly. "Defensive much." he teased. "And don't worry. It's just red wine. Oh, you never gave me the chance to compliment you. You look...uhhh... well, you're always beautiful but you know, you look like a goddess tonight."

"I...You! No...uhm, thank you." I murmured sheepishly, looking down to my lap. "You look...handsome as well."

He lifted my chin with a gentle finger, making me look at him. "Thanks, sis." he replied, mockingly. "Well, we better eat while the food is still hot."

I nodded, smiling at him as I picked up my fork and ate. While eating, we had a normal talk about random things and I had a lot of fun. I was really surprised how we could still talk that casually.

You don't need to make me fall in love with you, Kaito. I already am.

I'M BAAAAAACK ! ! my pc is fixed so i can be active again :3 i hope you guys will still stay with me T_T this chapter is unedited again but i hope it made you guys smile QwQ oh and "Genjikoh" is one of the finest restaurants in Japan and it's in a 5 star hotel called Royal Park Hotel... huehuehuehue :3