Chapter 8

Narrator pov.

"How was shopping, dearest Ric?" ask Rose while sipping tea from her elegant tea cup.

"It's alright…" Lyric said while sipping his mocha latte from his modern mug.

"We got the perfect jacket from this store that really and I mean it Rosie, really need to renovate their store. It was hideous!" said Ron while sipping his Earl Grey Tea from the same kind of cup used by Rose.

"Really? Must be bloody dreaded if you say 'renovation'. But at least you find a splendid jacket to go with Lyric's outfit, Ronie." Said Rose.

The twins sipped their tea at the same time while ignoring the tense atmosphere that covered the table. They were at a French restaurant which is quite popular among the crowds and located in the heart of the mall. The group has taken two tables and ordered some sandwiches and beverages for lunch. The twins were happily talking between themselves, ignoring the looming dark presence that was sitting next to Lyric, hugging the said man's arm while muttering some words that couldn't be heard by the group. In front of him was a hot chocolate served in white mug and ordered by his loveable yet extremely looking worried boyfriend who was trying (keyword: Trying) to get him to drink the heavenly yet chocolaty beverage.

Music, Rain and Mahoko were looking at the conflicted couple before trying (keyword: Trying) to ignore it and let their brother handle this problem.

"Um.. Rose, what did you do to him?" said Lyric.

"Why Ric! Why do you think it is my fault he is like this? Oh! You wound me so!" she said with a false innocent voice.

"…. Mahoko told me everything and I believe you do have to apologize to him." Lyric looked at her with a serious stare while his hand kept rubbing Marc's back.

"Hmph. Well I apologize for the trauma but he was not being cooperative in this important operation! Fashion cannot be taken lightly, my dear! Right, Ron?" said Rose.

"Yes, I agree lad. Fashion is life! We all be dead if it wasn't for fashion!" Ron said excitedly.

"..." Lyric sighed before pulling Marc's head to his lips and give him a chaste kiss on the forehead.

"Don't worry. It's only for one night. Hey, after the Halloween party tomorrow night, why don't we have a sleepover at my home? You know, to return the favour last night." He said while still trying to comfort his lover.

Marc looks up and saw his lover's earnest eyes trying to make him happy and he felt…. a little guilty for making him worried. Mahoko and Music looked happy as of the thought of their brother's boyfriend will be coming to their home. But Rain didn't share the feeling of joy from his siblings. He looked mad yet worried as if Lyric had invited Marc to hell.

'It's Halloween night. I don't think it's a great idea to bring his lover at that day/night. The others could hold back if they want to but Mom… She would always take a chance to make Lyric upset, not to mention her horrid attitude towards him. I can't let that happen.' Rain was just about to stop his brother before he makes the most incorrigible decision that could ruin his life when…

"I guess that's alright." Marc quietly replied with a blush while he tried to his face on Lyric's shoulder. Lyric's red eyes quickly brightened up and he quickly hugged Marc while peppering sweet chaste kiss on Marc's face.

"That will be awesome. You can sleep in my room and we could have a tons of fun after the party. I want to show you some music sheets I made. Maybe you'll like to hear some music as well." He said. From the background and went unheard by the group, a sound like a facepalm was heard and when they saw a red hand shaped on Rain's forehead to his nose, they thought it was an accident.

Looking at the mirror now, Marc feels quite anxious. Like everbody else, he never have wear something like a dress, even if it is a half dress. He sighed and went to bed. Tomorrow he would be thoroughly become a maiden. Arrggh! Somebody help me!