HEY everyone! I know, it's been a while. I won't call this a writer's block but unfortunately for some reason my life hit a point where I lost passion for writing for a while. I just couldn't write a single word. I felt it was... boring. But now, I believe that I returned to a top shape and believe that I can genuinely go back to writing what I love the most.

This is a relatively short chapter with only 3 words but longer stories. As always, please let me know what your thoughts are regarding the stories and I Hope to see you soon here on FF.

-DRON

Sneeze

ACHOOOOO!

The sound echoed through the streets. The black veil of the night covered the skies and showered the city with the white moon light.

ACHOOOO!

The usual life was gone, besides the street lamps. With the only exception of light coming from a second floor window where two friends chatted lively as they finished due projects for college.

ACHOOOO!

"Are you sure you want to continue?" A blonde woman questioned, her eyes glued to the book in front of her.

Tch. "Of course!" Came the indignant response. "If I don't finish this today I'll be hanged!" ACHOOOO!

HL let out a long sigh, smiling at the characteristic impulsiveness of her dear friend. "Hmmm!"

"What?" Gogo hissed as she blew her nose with a tissue and adding it to the piling collection on the corner.

HL smiled, Gogo stared at the blond, curious, wondering what was going through the genius head. "Do you know that saying that goes…"

ACHOOO!

"…when you sneeze someone is probably talking about you?" HL grinned at the sudden tension on Gogo's shoulders.

"HA! There is no way Hiro is talking about me at this hour! I mean…" Gogo stopped but it was too late.

"Woah hold on there, I never said a name!" HL's smile grew wider at her friend's mistake.

Gogo just turned her back on the blonde, her blush betraying her attitude as her ears slowly turned red. This was going to be a long night for the poor speedster.

Like

"Whoa! And who are you?"

Hiro heard as two guys closed in on Gogo to the punch site. Both fairly attractive, blonde hair and clear eyes.

"Who's asking?"

Gogo paid them no attention. Her focus, directed to the serving bowl in front of her.

"My name doesn't matter! What matters here is how beautiful you are!"

Gogo sighed, her mind clearly tired of random strangers trying to hit on her. It felt disgusting sometimes, as if she were a piece of meat dangling around, up for grabs. She settled her vase down on the table and turned around to them. Her mouth was about to go off until she felt a tiny arm snake around her waist.

Clearly not used to physical contact, she jumped a little trying to get the unknown arm off her. But surprisingly, the arm was steadily enough to keep her in place. She looked down and saw him, of all things it had to be him. Something was different though, his eyes, the eyes that usually carried a warm glow were now cold and furious.

"Are they bothering you?" Hiro said, loud enough for the strangers to listen.

Then, Gogo understood. Below the veil of insecurity his voice carried, there was something else. Jealousy maybe?

"Nah, it's okay." Gogo smiled, glad that he was there 'protecting her'.

Her face flushed the moment that thought crossed her mind. Was hiro being protective?

"Let's go, Sabi and the others are waiting."

Everything else went by in a blur, so much to Hiro's dismay. He now found himself walking through the campus with Gogo at his side.

"Gogo is outstanding!" Hiro sighed.

"What?" Gogo stopped on her tracks.

"Oh, did I say that out loud?" PERFECT! JUST PERFECT! WORLD, YOU CAN SWALLOW ME NOW! PLEASE!

Gogo realized that Hiro was so deep in his thoughts that it slipped through. "Why would you say that so suddenly?"

"Well…" Hiro said, trying to fight the blush on his face. "It's not sudden, I've always thought you were." Hiro lowered his head.

"Such a great woman. You must have a lot of people that likes you. For me… Just being friends, it makes me feel very happy. But today, after witnessing all that, I was… I was anxious? I was, it felt weird."

Gogo froze, knowing very well what this meant. What was about to come.

"Say Gogo, If one day you find someone you like… You would tell me right?" Hiro looked back at her, fighting the tears that begged for freedom. "Ah, this is where we part. I'd better go. BYE B…

Hiro was stopped by the crushing of teeth from a sudden kiss.

Goodbye

"Gogo?"

"Hiro?" Gogo turned around, with a smile on her face.

"GOGO!" Hiro yelled and ran towards her, making sure to stop at a moderate distance from the speedster.

"What are you doing here?" Gogo replied, colder than usual.

"What do you mean? Of course I had to be here! I had to say goodbye!" Hiro cheered.

"I thought you were with Honey Lemon!"

"Well, I was, she brought me here."

"Have you told her yet?"

"Tell her what?"

"I thought you two were going out."

"I mean, she is a close friend and all but I have someone else in mind."

"Why? You two would make a good couple."

"Why this all of a sudden?"

"What? I am just telling the truth! You should go and tell her!"

"No"

"No? Why not? You have good chemistry together and I can't really see you with someone else. You could forge something special with her and carry on with your life and…"

"NO! I can't do it! I don't want to keep going by lying to myself!" Hiro pleaded, his eyes slowly turning red. "If I do, everyone will feel responsible for me." The first tear slowly trailed down his cheek.

"I… I…" Hiro struggled between breaths. "I just wanted you to tell me one thing even if you don't really mean it!" Hiro's watery eyes were quickly destroying Gogo's resolve but at this point, it was very hard to go back.

"I mean… I still have feelings for you Leiko."

Her body froze, she knew this was what lurked in the shadows, behind this turmoil of emotions.

"Thank you." Leiko brooded, her eyes still staring that the boy's breaking soul. "I feel honored." What she was about to do was too cruel, even for her, but deep down she knew she had to do it.

"Hey." Gogo tried to get Hiro's attention. "The necklace you gave me."

"Oh right! Sorry, you left it back at the café and decided to give it back to you before you left." Hiro rummaged through his pockets until he pulled out a beautifully crafted "I Love you" in silver.

Gogo immediately closed the distance between her and Hiro, holding him steady on his place by firmly griping his shoulders. "Gogo?" Hiro closed his eyes expecting a kiss but he only got a peck on the forehead.

"Goodbye!" Gogo whispered, closing Hiro's hands with the necklace still in place. "You should just forget me."

Hiro gasped, lowering his head, not strong enough to keep his tears in check. His legs were trembling and his arms shaking, quite whimpers coming from his restrained cry. Still, a tear fell down onto Gogo's arms. He looked up once more at Gogo, tears flowing freely down his face, and with one last defeated glance he turned around and left Gogo dropping the necklace on that same spot.

Goodbye Hiro!

Hiro ran and ran, ignoring the hissing insults coming from those that he unconsciously bumped on the way to the exit. His voice desperately begging for some rest.

"HIRO!" Came the usual cheerful voice from the blonde waiting by the exit.

"HIRO OVER HERE!" HL waved excitedly trying to get the boys attention.

"Hiro?"

"What ha…"

Her voice got cut short as the boy tackled her in a hug that cried for love and comfort. HL's heart broke as Hiro let himself release all the pain over her chest. Quickly dampening the blouse with his tears.