*Chapter 3*

Matthew sighed for only God know how many times. He couldn't keep himself calm. He walked around his room for about an hour and still didn't manage to get any answer or any choices. He needed to make a decision, fast. He grabbed the envelope and reread what's written inside.

"But I can't.. It's difficult to choose between.." Matthew furrowed his eyebrows and closed his eyes, his hands gripped the letter's tight. Then someone appeared on his mind.

"Arthur! Maybe.. Maybe I can ask for his advice about this!" just like a light bulb popped out of his head, his grim expression turns bright. He rushed his way down to his brother's and Arthur's place.

_15 minutes later_

Triple knocks was heard from Arthur's front door. Apparently Arthur was alone at that time, and was again trying to cook on the kitchen so he didn't heard the knocks.

"Arthur, are you home?" Matthew turned the door knob and let himself in with an 'excuse me' quieter than a whisper. When he heard something metallic fell on the floor and a familiar cursing, Matthew went straight to the kitchen. Voila, the man he was looking for cursing his fallen pan.

"Ack! Matthew! How long have you been there? Didn't know you're didn't you knock before?" Arthur stood up from taking his pan and put it on the dishesh. Apparently, he has give up, at least for now.

"Um.. I already knocked and even call your name earlier.. But maybe you're busy at the moment.." Arthur washed his hands and went to the Canadian. Drying his hands on a napkin, he then look up at Matthew.

"Is there anything I could do to help?" Matthew nodded. He brought up the envelope with the seal of The University of Melbourne on the front. Arthur kinda confused. What's the meaning of this?

"..I got accepted.." Matthew said in a whisper, hiding his face behind the big envelope, avoiding him from the shocked expression plastered on Arthur's face. And in a reflect, Arthur grabbed Matthew's shoulder tight.

"That was great! Congatulation!" Matthew smiled, but his face didn't look pleased at all, even look troubled and uneasy. Arthur tilted his head in confusion. Shouldn't Matthew be happy about it?

"Can we sit somewhere..? I need your advice on something.." Matthew finally speak up. Arthur then guided them to the living room and sat on the couch, Matthew followed behind. When Arthur offered some tea, Matthew shook his head and muttered thanks.

"So, what can I do to help you?" Arthur folded his arms in front of his chest and lean back to the couch. Matthew played with the envelope's closing string. He sighed deeply before began his story.

"You might be wondering why am I not look so pleased to know that I was accepted bgy the university I've been desired since I was in Junior High.. I didn't lie I was happy at first.. But I have to make a choice.. Between two important things.. And I really can't make it on my own.. I've been trying to find the answer by myself but I ended up with nothing.."

"So, you want to ask my help to help you choose, correct?" Arthur concluded. Matthew nodded and kinda scared if Arthur asked what will be the choices. And yes, his fear came true.

"Between what and what?" Matthew gulped before muttering the answer. But Arthur asked him to say it louder since he couldn't comprehend the boy's mumbles at all.

"Melbourne University.. A-and.. F-Fr-Fran.. Cis.." Arthur blinked. He was afraid he heard it wrong.

"Pardon me, what was the second choice?" Arthur expression turned poker face as he tried to make things in a line of story on his mind to make things got in senses. He missed the adorable blush that covered Matthew's face from ear to ear.

"Fr-Francis, Arthur.. I.. I think I'm in love with him.." Arthur felt like his eyes wer going to popped out from it's place. God, Arthur really have no comment for this. He just couldn't believe Francis also a fool for love, just like Matthew's did. Arthur tried to stay cool although he couldn't.

"..so Are you going to give up your dream for.. Francis?" Matthew's face turned grim once more. He just can't simply do that. But Francis.. He almost everything for Matthew now. Have to choose between your love or your dream was not as easy as turning one's coin.

"I don't know.." Matthew took off his shoes and folded his knees before him. He hug his knees tight and lean his chin on top of it. "That's why.. I came here.. For an advice.."

Arthur sighed and massage his nose brigde. Both of them engulfed in their own thoughts, leaving them in a rather calming silence. Inside the silence they could think better of things. Finally, Arthur speak up.

"In worse case, Francis doesn't have the same feeling for you.. I supposed you have to chase your dream first. It will be a once in a life time chances. As for Francis.. Well.." it's hard to say this but Arthur have to. He was just trying to help the boy make up his mind.

"..W-well maybe you can find someone else or just pray that he wont be taken away from you when.. You're.. Aw..ay.." Arthur's word trailed off as he saw Matthew's glasses started to fogging up. The boy sure tried his best yo stop his tears from falling down.

"..I guess you're right.." Matthew took off his glasses and wipe his teary eyes with his jacket sleeves. Het put on his glasses and look up at Arthur.

"..maybe I was just over confidence of myself and afraid that Francis would be scared if I leave.. Maybe I felt that way because he was so kind to me.. Maybe.. It was all just in my dream.." another tear rolling down Matthew's cheek. He quickly wiped it off and stood up.

"So.. Will you go to the university then?" Arthur look up at the boy who tried his best to smile while stares at the distance. Matthew nodded and look at Arthur with a smile.

"This is my dream after all.. And you are right.. Might me my once in a life time chance.. So I guess I'll accept the invitation.." Arthur sighed and smile at the answer.

"Alright then.. Should I tell Francis about this then? Without his assistant, he might need a bit more help from someone who can fill your place while you're away.." Arthur suddenly feel he said something wrong. And yes he did. Matthew got tensed at the image of someone replacing him, someone stand by Francis side and take his place.

"..I.. I'll tell him myself.. And Arthur.. Thanks for listening and help me choose.. But I think I'll be going now.. Thanks again.." Matthew's trembled, Arthur knew. But the boy himself didn't mind it and walk fast to the front door, hoping he could be at his room and just shut the world down for a while. He need his sanctuary at the moment.

"Please just remember one thing, if your love is something meant to be, it wont go away no matter how far you'll get separated. What's a distance but a couple of numbers on a map? Though it's your choice to keep your love with you or throw it away.." Arthur said when Matthew wore his shoes in a hurry. Matthew threw a smile and muttered a thanks before leaving in a haste.

Arthur sighed sadly as he watched the Canadian's back got smaller and disappeared from his sight. He was curious at how this story will go. Though he didn't want to think of the worse scenario fate have.

(Meanwhile in the bakery)

CRACK! Another egg fell down from Francis' grip and made him swear. He didn't know what happened today but all he did seems wrong. Waves of unease feelings ran through his heart every once in a while. Made im nervous for unknown reason and crashing things all over.

"This iz the tenth eggs today.. Mon dieu.. What is about to come..? Why do I feel this way..?" Francis took a mop and cleaned the splattered egg on the floor. He sighed and ran his fingers through his golden locks.

"..Please don't be something to do with Matthieu.."

Hello guys! Sorry for the long update.. Been busy with school stuff and of course with my beloved- #slapped. Okay.. Things got more difficult from now on for both of them. What do you think will happened..? Any suggestion? Let's see on the next chapter! Ciao~!

Love, Felix