The next day went as peaceful as the past, the idol danced according to the music they put on. And once again Syunpei, as the current errand boy, had to buy their drinks to rehydrate them. However, today was more painful for Syunpei than yesterday. He was being picked on and teased by Shun, the leader of Procellarum. What made it worst was that the other member joined his side, he was surrounded by mischievous, cruel devils. The only thing he could do was being patient and endured everything they threw at him. Especially Shun, who nonstop harrassing him. His signature teasing was the held-your-chin-and-stared-deep-into-your-eyes thing. He also did other things like messing with his hair, poking his face when he was mad (which made him angrier), forced a dance with him. But he ever so often did the staring thing while holding the boy's chin, it was really uncomfortable and embarrassing for the victim. Especially when he teased further with a dramatic line from a romance TV show. Syunpei came home with an unsettling heart because of him. His face was red all the time he did all that, the heat all over his body had not qualm. It was not out of anger, but out of embarrassment. He went straight into his room, jumped on his bed and covered his face with the pillow. He could not stop thinking about the reason why Shun did all that. He was just teasing me right? A joke. But again, I... Somehow, a tiny part in his heart wanted the silver devil to be serious on his actions. The way Shun held his chin with his slender hand was gentle, the way he stared deep into the boy's soul made him not being able to move. This very scene had always only seen in romance series. What came after those scenes was always a kiss. The brown hair boy had a sudden thought on his head, it was that he might wanted that to happen to him. Realising what he was thinking was wrong, he screamed inside the pillow he held so tight as to not let his sister heard him. Idiot! What was I thinking?! There's no way that would happen! We're both guys! Moreover, the age gap is too large... He ended his thought with a depress touch. This made him frustrated more and struggle to hold in his embarrassment. He decided to erase the memory about that event by playing some games before going to bed. He hoped in his heart that he would be able to sleep in peace tonight. He did not want the white hair devil to conquer his mind even when he was home. This better work!

It was a warm morning that Syunpei was walking through a garden of flowers, passing under a carnation arch before reaching a mesmerising fountain. "Where am I?" Inquired the boy in confusion. The fountain was surrounded with bushes of black roses, this was not a good sign. He looked around to find an answer, but a sudden pulled at his arm made him stopped and turned. What he found out did not make him any happier than before, not even close to settle his confusion. It was Shun, he was looking at him with a concern eyes. His trembling, shining gray eyes made the boy frozen. Those eyes had direct contact with his, impaled into his mind. He could not move a muscle nor uttering a single word. The man's grip was loose, he could have taken his hand and ran away but he could not do it. Somehow the Shun in front of him seemed to beg him not to. His facade was different from what he had usually seen, he was sad. Before he knew it, the man who was in front of him lean in closer to him. Syunpei was surprised by his action. Don't tell me he is going to kiss me?! The loose grip now had tighten, and the gaze he gave was more powerful than before. The boy stood still and did nothing to stop him like he usually would. He could not bring himself to, he felt sympathy to the man. Shun leaned closer and closer to the point where Syunpei could feel the man's breath, their mouth were to meet. "Syunpei! Wake up! You'll late for school!" Syunpei sister's voice had brought the boy back to reality. He opened his eyes wide as soon as the sound wave of the shout reached his ears. His heart was beating fast, his body was filled with heat, his mind was stirred. He rose from bed, staring into an empty space before he slapped himself in the head. It was all a dream. What a pity... From that random thought of his, it made him felt weirded out and covered his bright red face. He felt pathetic for thinking so, it was not what a normal boy would say. Why am I like this? I... don't like it. Another shout from his dear sister made him jumped out of bed and got ready to school.

Syunpei went to work like normal, but he had to avoid the prankster Shun all day. After what he had dreamt, there was no way he could think normally of it and acted fine about it. The idols wanted him to get along with Shun like yesterday after seeing how he ran from the silver hair man. They decided to help Shun talked to Syunpei again, but the boy avoided their persuasion with ease. The boy had determined to keep it this way until he forgot about it, he would be a teenager that could endure anything. His heart felt heavy and distressed doing so though. Whether he wanted to or not, he had to. He did not want to think of Shun that way, he did not want the silver devil to found out what he thought about him. This would ruin his reputation, he would be ashamed to death. He kept on avoiding the man until his work hours ended and gone home. He was so fast that the others could not stop him, they did not have a reason to hold him back too. They turned to Shun with a concern look. A hurtful expression could be seen on the man's face, he could not hide the fact that he felt distressed by Syunpei's constant avoiding today. Was what he did wrong? He just wanted to get along with him, treating him like a younger brother. Maybe the way I approach him is wrong. I should apologize. Shun thought to himself while stretching out, not knowing his friends were worried about him. They tried to cheer him up, but it was useless since Shun did not feel any sadness. They were frustrated that the silver devil was so carefree that sometimes it scared them. Even if he put on the purest smile anyone would ever see, they always thought there was something behind those smile. Secretive as he was, they decided to let it slide. "Since you said it like that, I guess it's fine." Hajime stated, saying it to eliminate his worries. With that, they ended their tiresome practice for the day. On the other hand, Syunpei was struggling with a burden of guilt and uneasiness of what he did today. Every action had their consequences, what worst was if you experience karma. That was what Syunpei fear the most, what awaits for him in the future was something that he could not predict. Whether it would be a better day, the usual or worse than today, he had to go through it all with a strong heart. I can't continue running away like this, I have to face him properly tomorrow! He ended up his monologue by tightening his fist, a sign of determination had risen in him. He might not be able to do it properly but that did not make his heart waver. He only had one reason for this, he wanted to continue having fun like usual with them. All of them including Shun and not be awkward about it like right now. He wanted to feel their warmth equally again, laugh like there was no tomorrow again. He felt like his family circle had expanded, he thought of them as his family. He never had an older brother who could understand him, who he could relate to, who he could depend on. Sure his sister was always there by his side but not all of the things he experienced could be shared with her. They did not match each other except the flowing family blood in their vein. While walking under the starry sky, the brown hair boy had decided to face Shun properly, whether it would go wrong or not. I'm not going to run away! Not like him!

The sun had risen faster than expected, the school was over in a blink of an eye. Syunpei had never know that time could fly by faster than he imagined. He thought he could prepare before confronting the man he ignored yesterday, Shun. His heart was anxious and increasing in each step he took to their practice building. Sweat could be seen flow like a river on his body. Was it the heat of summer or was it an anxiety wash away? The boy tried to arranged his words to apologize properly as to not hurt Shun's feeling any longer. An advice once said a wound on the outside could always be cured but the inside could not. He tried to practice his apology on his way to work, muttering to himself like a mantra. He tried to say it out loud, just in case if his voice would not come out. Closing his eyes, imagined that Shun was in front of him, he expressed out his words. "I'm sorry about yesterday, it was my fault. I... Shouldn't have done that."

"Really?" A voice admonished him not too far from his ear, he knew this familiar presence all too well. As soon as he opened his eyes, he turned around to find the least person he wanted to see at the wrong time and places. Shun, the person he felt apologetic to have appeared before his eyes. He suddenly became mute and paralyzed, not being able to say anything other than stuttering words. He was not scared, he was not shocked, he was unprepared. Shun notice how Syunpei reacted, he must had scared the middle schooler. It was not the first time this had happened to him anyway. How annoying. Don't come near me. You flea. He did not care what the boy was going to say to him. Those hurtful words had become one with his soul, he could endure all of it. Even if it was coming from Syunpei, who he wanted to befriend. "I... I'm sorry! I shouldn't have done what I did yesterday. It was my fault. I shouldn't have been too rude." Shun was surprised by the boy's sudden bow and apology, was it not his fault? Why did the boy he teased was the one who apologized? Why was he, the culprit, did not do the same as the victim did? He came to a conclusion that made he carved a soft smile on his face, this boy was so pure he wanted to protect him. Someone like him, that could stand his nonchalant behavior, was what he had always wanted and would not let him go no matter what. Once Syunpei stood properly to face Shun, he gave a head pat to praise him like a good boy. "How about an ice cream together? Sounds good?" Shun said with a wide smile on his face. If it was seen by a girl, they would have fallen for him. Syunpei replied the smile with the same gesture, nodding in sounding his agreement.

They went to a convenience store nearby to buy the ice cream, they even bought for the rest of the member. Eating ice cream while enduring the walk during summer was the most leisurely thing anyone had done. Right now Syunpei was doing it with his claimed most hated member of them all Shun. He was different from his usual self, was it really a strong impact? But he should be able to handle it because, he's a man. Syunpei thought as he finished the last piece of his ice cream, not realizing he was putting such a long face. The silver hair man took a glance at the middle schooler and saw the change in his face. A hand, Shun's hand, stroke over Syunpei's cheek that made him looked towards the owner in surprised. Their eyes were locked into each other, not a blink or distracted. "There's a piece here. You really are a man. Only a man could be this dirty." Shun wiped off an ice cream piece at the edge of the boy's mouth and lick it into his. This made Syunpei blushed and desperately trying to hide his beet red face. He knew the man was not doing it on purpose, he knew it from the way he was doing so. Even if it was a taunt, he would have elongated it. There was no cheesy line of dramas either so he was serious. I was shocked for a moment there. But I'm glad. Even this kind of guy could be this nice. They walked throughout the street as the cicadas' noise drowned the silence atmosphere.