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D A Y 01 : SHOOTING THE STARS

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The afternoon session came faster than they anticipated, seems to smooth down the tension a bit after a mortifying secret exchange. Though he's still watching over Shu, on the sidelines fully engaged in correcting the errors Zac pointed about the song lyrics. The others, apart from Valt, speculate nothing once they got back, all seems going just fine.

Valt just ran up and ask him why were they late, nothing the blond cannot answer...with lies. It worked wonders, classroom trouble over some lost item that Shu helped him with. The albino swoops in and goes along with his lousy excuse.

Can't deny a work coming from the council president...

Meanwhile, Free distracts himself, borrowing the guitar to play a simple tune while Shu is busy with the lyrics, distracting himself from thinking of...that...

Hard to get over something so ridiculous yet true...

Music is a pretty good cure nonetheless, he played along with the other band, waiting for Shu to finish their piece as they would be the highlight of the event. Singing is a very hard talent to have when you aren't in the rhythm side, which Free is genuinely a part of.

Closing his eyes would let his heart control his hands and strum the instrument, favoring their old love song.

Strumming into the chorus of 'Perfect' became a hobby, reminding him of Shu's perfection. They can say Shu is a prostitute now, but...it's not his fault why he turns around...

Shu is an orphan after all...just like someone else he knows...

It can be helped no one is there by his side for him to let loose the real him anymore, Free left him and he truly trusts his friends, but entrusting them with something so serious is difficult...good friend, great friend, best friend whatever, that doesn't matter.

Sadness, guilt, stress, anger, all bottled up inside for many years, only been released because of Free's encouraging words and company...filling his needs of attention and support...love...now he's gone...never to be taken care of by anyone else other than his own...

He didn't leave physical pain, but mental pain...

He just left him alone...

Not on Free's own accord, he must add, their reason for breaking up is very rocky...very hard to tell what really triggers...

Hard to explain in words or on paper...

Something he's been asking himself over and over to why...?

That same question never leaves him...why love a woman like that? Why? What is his reason? Did he really just fall for a beggar who turned entitled after tasting the life of wealth?

Fucking hell, can he even be able to properly love a person without issue?

Free's mind swung all over the place...

As it did, his guitar game went out of tune. His pain, his own pain, going through the strumming...his eyes began to water. At the feeling of that hot wet tear, he turned away from the small audience he had going on as he played. All were concerned for his sudden turn, stop of the beat.

"Y'all right De la Hoya?" Despite only knowing Free from the top list of model students, one got the bravery to ask, and on a down mood would result in a cold shoulder in return.

Another guy comes up to check up on him, "Lookin like you've been through tough time mate'." Seems this guy is new, as one next to him elbows his arm, whispering something that got him to shut his mouth.

Rightfully, another transfer student from another level...

Zac saw the commotion, came by to confront Free about his supposed depression, "Are you alright Meteorite?" He asked bending down to his eye level, fully displaying his concern for one of his participants feeling uncomfortable in his place.

Free wipes his tears straight away as soon as he sees Zac coming close, "Nothing Zac, dust caught my eyes. Not a problem." Should've been obvious that was another lousy excuse. Their stage is squeaky clean, out of dust.

That's when Shu started to show up to save his butt once again, "Allow me, Mr. Zac." He advises the superstar to back off in a polite manner.

However, Zac's not letting this off, "Does he need medicine?" Zac, with full concern for the student, turns to Free, eyes checking for any sign of injuries or anything that could've caused a tear in his eyes, a speck of dust is not an option as the gym hardly has any winds to do that. "Wanna visit the nurse's office, Meteorite?" He suggests.

Free shook his head, keeping his mouth shut, then Shu intervened again, "He's just tired sir, leave him to me." He smiled, the most wholesome smile he let Free see in 6 months.

Zac got the message and left them alone along with the rest of the band following behind the superstar for their rehearsal.

Shu's quite speedy when it comes to a music piece, and he does a great job at it too.

Wasn't long that Free stopped the silence with a small tease to start, "Were you jealous~?" Shu took a sudden breath, glancing towards his blond companion. A blush crept his cheeks as he turns away.

"Keep your mouth shut, you can use it later for important things..." He prompted, nudging his arm lightheartedly. That made Free's mind go off on its own in an instant.

He smirks with a chuckle, "Later you say? Like eating you for dinner~?"

Shu's getting playfully annoyed and smack his arm lightly coming with a small giggle, "I'll lay on the table if needed." Free was shocked...he's playing along?

Free snorts then quickly recover for a back tease, "I'll eat anything on that table." He made sure to lean against Shu's ear for the last few words he added, "Anything delicious, I'll devour them~" Shu whimpers in disguise of a hum, the blond knew this was the case as this isn't the first time Free talked dirty to Shu in public.

Feels so soothing talking to Shu like this, boyfriend or not, he enjoys this small talk, to Shasa's disapproval. What does she have to say anyway? She cheats too and he doesn't care, it's a real mess of a romance they both have going on.

Where would you see a couple cheating on one another but still loves each other, it's probably nonexistent before these they invented it, or a rare occurrence.

Luckily no one ever questions it anymore, they got used to it and even took advantage of it. Pride is gone, date and one night stand any day, any time, anywhere.

Then the rehearsal comes in, and Shu's voice was lovely as ever, speaking music, Shu altered his piece. Unlike his usual soft, guitar with drums or a violin, he went for a bit of metal touch. Rock a soft song.

The song came out great with the full supporting claps of the gathering audience.

Free sang wonderfully aswell, still uncomfortable due to the message of the music. Wasn't very pleasant but it won't matter as you can sing whatever you wish according to the leading host.

After their performance gaining two thumbs up from Zac who is taking notes of their piece. It was an earful he must add. Shu's voice went very rough by the end, even Free's. Resorting for the albino to get backstage for a drink with Free following behind like a lost puppy.

They went together on the bench on the back to rest up, until Wakiya came to check on Shu. Both blonds glare towards one another, checking for irrationality, they addressed each other respectfully this time, mainly for Shu's sake...

What Shu said back in the classroom... bugs him even if he tries to ignore that he really means what he'd said. It's Shu Kurenai, he's a model student with talents beyond this world. Acting is no different as he can act very naturally like he wasn't acting at all.

One thing is for sure, the way he cried and kept his eyes locked with Free's...he's not acting to make him feel awful inside because he is what Shasa said...in Free's mind, nowhere near, but it's there.

Hard to picture someone so perfect to be a prostitute after a relationship gone wrong...

Before he could ruin the mood, he left immediately, telling Shu he just has to go to the restroom.

"Sure, come back if you want."

Free nodded and left...

Seems he's getting off to a...rocky...yet good start...

Been difficult, but it's part of how reconnecting with someone always goes.

By the time he gets inside, the halls were once more, almost empty. Assuming are all busy in their respective assigned rooms. He even comes across the drama room, with members fully focused on their work.

Males fixing the lights, learning their scrips, same for the females of the group, but most are on their props.

Only one, in particular, caught his eyes...

Shasa...

Not prowling him again...

Worst than that, holding a plate of bagel sandwich on the left hand, and a steaming hot coffee on the other, while yelling at another participant, who is also yelling back.

Credits to this girl as no one would buy his girlfriend's rant other than Shu and Wakiya for seconds.

The blond enters the room and was formally greeted by their coach, suddenly the yelling got louder about some costume. Guess Shasa's being choosy about her play outfit which is just a plain Japanese schoolgirl uniform.

Free was held back from intervening.

Eventually, it leads to the girl getting the hot fucking coffee thrown at her red dress. "Shasa! What the hell!?" Free broke out and ran after her, restraining her arms while the other members help that poor girl. Shirt stained and really hot from the newly made coffee.

Free turns to Shasa, who is shamelessly smirking at him, "Are you insane!? That could've to burn her skin!" He threw her wrist away then proceeds to grab his towel to give to the girl, Shasa groans in the background witnessing this, "Take it, wipe that o-" Suddenly, Shasa snatches the black towel. Cutting him off rudely, he stood up glaring, "Shasa!" Free yells out, snatching the towel to no avail. She hid it behind her back.

She just puffs and leaves with his towel, "Fuck this..." All she had to say as she walks into backstage.

Free turns back at the woman again to help, "I'm sorry, sh-she gets very cranky sometimes..." His reasoning doesn't comply very well with the girl.

"That's your girlfriend?" She suddenly spoke up, a passive-aggressive tone in her voice which Free nodded, big mistake, "Then fuck off! I ain't dealing with another idiotic scumbag!"

Before Free could say a word, she storms off, knocking the other members back to change shirts.

Would you look at that, another victim hates his guts...thanks a lot Shasa...

But the least, that girl was alright, her skin doesn't seem to react to the heat of the coffee. Apart from her anger against the couple, she's alright and was informed to change at the back before their next scene rehearsal for their play.

True to his word, the play setup is a miniature high school. Knife props in great detail, including the extra knife with red clay acting as the blood.

Free approaches a very busy girl in her art props, he smiles at the focus to detail she puts into her work, "Good paint job." He complimented one of the girls that were painting with delicacy.

She doesn't seem to notice his words. He doesn't mind it, just watching her work is astonishing.

Then out of nowhere, a hand grabs his shoulder with a light part, "Leave her, she takes her job seriously."

Free whipped around, no surprise to see that guy again, Joshua, "Guess so..." He utters, the girl really onto her creations. "She should be at the art competition, this has some potential." Somehow, that compliment pulls a different person than the girl.

Then he felt a pull, "I said 'ignore her.'" Joshua pulls hard on Free's gloved arm.

"But I'm just suggesting, her handwork needs attention..."

Suddenly, Joshua's face darkens. Free picked up to this not long after, "Are you okay?" He tilts to the side, then afterward, Joshua just seems to light up, back to normal...not really...

"Oh, I'm fine, thanks for asking!" His eye randomly twitches.

Free slides his hand away from his tight grasp. Guessing by his outfit being made, his role is the serial killer. Uniform stained with red paint, and again, astonishing details on the blood, "It appears she's not the only one taking their roles seriously..." A comment he didn't realize, anything lesser than real.

The actor stammers to come up with an excuse, "Uhu...I play as the Yandere remember? I-I'm just practicing-sorry!" He mutters so loud and fasts it could be heard inaudible from the entire room.

None paid longer attention than 5 seconds, their roles are important whether the play takes place in a few weeks.

Another girl, blond and tan, came behind. "My apologies, he gets on the hinge when he doesn't do his role correctly the first few times." She smilingly apologized to the other blond, "I'll be taking my brother from here. Come along." She spoke to Joshua, her brother, to leave the blond alone as he might be having some sort of mental condition...

That look in his eyes...yeah...kinda says he has something wrong with him. Hard to accuse someone of an illness, but Joshua's action handed the fact he has something wrong with him.

Although it is a surprise, he is still the 2nd place in the drama competition. Just behind Shu last year's acting audition to play as the protagonist of a short movie they made about the school.

History and all the boring stuff. Even Shu found it boring and was more than willing to give the role to Joshua...then again...gossip spreads fast...he went berserk about losing...Joshua got more unstable than he has ever been they said...

They do question if Joshua has some kind of mental sickness, but his parents refuse to give many details other than he must be the leading role or he has to choose his role. What he chooses goes, but last year, Shu mopped the other contestants with his incredible skills.

The loss over his only passion must've triggered him to lash out at Shu. Luckily, Free was there to come and help....back when they were together...

He could remember the horrible scratches he had done to Shu's arm, he was bleeding badly. It heals quickly, saying the scars were not so deep it only took a few band-aids and some water to clean and protect the long strips of open skin.

They extended from his elbow to his wrist, and Shu screams hard that day.

Joshua did say sorry a few days after, and since Shu is a very forgiving person, and the scratches didn't last, they were on good terms...what he'd known days before Joshua started acting a lot weirder...

Either way, Shu invited him through events, sometimes he agrees and mostly ignores.

"Y'all right?" Free's heart skips a beat when he'd heard a familiar voice, how long has he been in this shit now?

It was just their English teacher, she sounded like she just smokes...she always does...

She does have the decency to do that outside, but it won't stop her voice from sounding from a ranch.

He responded with a 'yeah', receiving a pat on the back, "You'll be fine, some...things is just the way it is..." She assured us she has a fair share of love gone wrong stories. As she said, things really don't always go to what you'd hoped as most of her stories always ended.

"Are you saying I should give up...?" He blurted so suddenly and out of his control.

It made her gasp, "No! That's not it son...I'm saying, to stay alert. Love will only strengthen when you go through shit."

That rubbed him the wrong way, "With all due respect, how can say that when you didn't experience proper love?" Free honestly asks.

The woman in her pink teacher uniform smiles, "Shu's love for you was serious, more than any of my ex-partners' combine." Free sighs, to come to terms, he wasted it all up thanks to his stupidity, "Don't lose hope..." She ruffles his blond hair, before adding, "If it doesn't work out, you should focus on moving on. Like in every battle, if you know you can't take on one opponent, then change targets."

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"Ok, how!? How did you think that would be a good fucking idea!?" Wakiya blurted, flailing around after hearing Shu proposing an idea of trying to get Free back. Make good use of his hands trying to hold steady on the rope of hope, "Did you see Shasa? She can easily spread false news and the school will be believing that bullshit."

That point was correct, no matter how ridiculous could gossip be, mouths can't contain themselves from spilling random tea with or without evidence to tell them true.

Shu just finishes his rope tied to the levers after some guy accidentally pulls the lever down it not only made the lights tilt down but fall down. Now there's another gossip that the guy did it on purpose as that almost landed on Zac's head. He apologized so quickly too and the superstar forgave him, but that doesn't matter to the ears of the public.

The albino shook his blond friend back to listening to his reasons, "Don't you see? He still cares-" The cut off from the frustrated grunt from Wakiya, clearly he does not agree at all.

"Oh yes he does, then what? He'll sleep with Rona, Joe, Lisa, or whoever the fuck he could get his hands on." Those he mentions are the three that were confirmed Free had a one-night stand with...who are still in school at least.

It was silent while they moved on to the boxes of extra decorations for the stage.

Despite the facts given on a silver plater of truth, he still wanted Free. His heart can't handle his touches, his voice, his strong arms, "I love him...I don't care anymore..." His tone of voice states to be desperate. When he said he moved one, sure as hell he lied.

But his blond bestie refuses to agree to this. It doesn't sound the type of approach the Shu Kurenai he once knew years ago, "As I said earlier, I can't be calm with that." He crossed his arms and looked away, but the glimpse of the albino pouting from the response shatters him. "But if that De la Hoya could spare some loyalty, then I'll agree..." He made sure to put the 'If' in.

Shu pursed his lip, he'd seen Wakiya care for him so much it really pulls his heartstrings. Very rotten as people may say, yes he is, but as the horrible cover of a book shows its wonderful stories, Wakiya is a great friend. "I can handle this, trust me." Shu cocked his hip while he places a few hand-made decors on a separate box for extra care, as the glue and papers can get detached.

Meanwhile, Wakiya huffs throwing a small banner on his feet with the school logo, "Yeah, but better not be running in the rain again." An understatement of what Shu really did that day.

Tears streaming down his eyes, barely eating, barely gets any sleep, but the desperation for love is stronger than the albino kept his head up high, "I won't...I'm fed up over crying and letting Shasa play me. About the time that I do something about her attitude." Shu bends down to grab the banner, placing it with the other banner on the rack, properly folded.

This sends a large grin to the blond, amazed how much he's gone through, "Show them who is boss, I like it..." He gave a thumbs-up, then something hits him to return to disagreeing, "Wouldn't that make you look like a bitch to the public? I mean, Shasa has been tagged as that, same goes for the other one-night standers." A one night with a man that has multiple on their own makes it look like you are their bitch. Been done with Free's one night.

The albino snickers along with a 'pft', he's so done with her being a choosy beggar "Oh, she can call me a bitch alright, I'm a bitch boss. I won't let her stomp on me~" Today's Shu takes no shits, he'd never said as such in the past. That bluenette woman pushed her to this point, merciless.

After the story Shu told, it's good to know he could stand a chance against that darted woman, so he, at last, agrees, "You sure are. Good luck out there." Wakiya turns to leave as the time shows Shu should be helping the band perform the song one more time for better practice. "Later Shu!" He waved away and Shu went on his own way, not to his supposed location.

Since Free hasn't returned yet, perhaps until later...probably spoiling his current partner. Shu stands aside at a corner where lesser eyes would notice. He's no longer holding back his true form when it comes to something, or in this case, someone dear being taken away from him.

How can he not forget that day...

He pulled out his phone to text Free, labeled, 'Ex'. Shu wanted to change it, but that will make him look too desperate, if only 'Free' then maybe he would look careless if he ever manages to take a peek over his shoulder, catch a glimpse of that text.

That name would sure to the Free to stay cautious if he finds this, he will let him know how upset he could get, the side he has yet seen before. He'll show everything...not a detail will be left out...

For now, he'll be nice and take the plan slowly...

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Shu: Meet me by the fountain before the next rehearsal...We need to talk

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Not even a minute later, he was confident to get a text back immediately, and he surely did. He waited for a second, watching the others at work until his phone vibrates on his hand, 'Ex sends a message.'

Shu sneers to that quick time, a sign perhaps he could have a chance. The return message sends quickly.

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Free: Why? I thought we'll meet at your apartment?

Shu: No more questions pls, just be there.

Free: Sure ig, I might run late.

Shu:?

Free: Long story not worth explaining...

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"Is it now...?" Shu muttered in suspicion.

Reading that out again sounded serious, not even how upset Shu is he won't pressure him. Unless if it's Shasa again, other than that, and he really means this to be serious, he won't go further.

Taking this much advantage of his feelings is enough...

He has limits too...

The albino knows that feel by heart...

Knowing Free does deserve his wrath, he's still merciful. As long as his patients stay positive, there would be no fires burning within. No itching for a fight...hair pulling to be exact when a girl fights.

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Shu: Ok...? Make sure no one comes along...

Free: Is something's up?

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An 'F yeah' would've been approaching this too aggressively, he'd thought about going slow over this. Tempting to type in though, let him know there are problems...problematic once for certain...

So much is up in Shu's life and even Free's, both are even in a way...

Shu just texted back as he can hear Zac calling out to him. "Shooting star~ Get ready for the formation."

For god's sake, Shu heard barely audible, the gym was packed yet with no microphone, a loud voice can still be heard even across the large space, slightly. Don't even start on the players on the sidelines playing basketball in the middle of this.

They do respect, but it is a bit rude when you tell them off yet they kept playing...issues are a never-ending issue around these parts...

Eyes searching for their coach, covered by the large group of back and forth workers, "Be right there!-oh wait. Free's not back yet!" Shu waved his hands as a sign of getting the command. At least his absence helped slightly.

"...okay then! We'll just have the formation without him, you can just tell him where he will be standing!" Spoke too soon...

Shu sigh, shouting through the crowd, "Got it, be there in a bit!" He went back to his phone and see another message, and what was next sinks his expectations.

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Free: I gtg, Shasa's nagging me for hot chocolate...

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Oh heck, he could feel something burning inside him.

He is thinking things way too early to say what to do. And must be too early to jump into rough language...or demands...

"Screw it..." He didn't hold back, not again. Typing full burning anger.

Once he sees that name, triggers him to his limits.

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Shu: Why are you with her?

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The albino lost his temper momentarily, the text of that name ignites his heart to ash. Looks like she'll be the biggest pain on his plan.

Hope they could sort this if possible...

When the moment to shine comes, he will make sure to patch open wounds throughout every exchange.

For being demanding, rough, and possibly inappropriate...

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Free: Like I said, 'Long story, not worth explaining.' Pls, leave it be. I'll be there as you wish...

Shu: Alright then...see ya...oh and make sure to bring a coat, it's still snowing...

Free: You do know I'm resistant to cold.

Shu: I know, but I don't think you will be when I'm cold...

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He's not holding back with these texts, make sure Free knows he's not going to be stepped on by his dog or a girlfriend.

As for now, he'll keep it cool, but once he sees Shasa with him at the fountain, shit will go down.

Shu did warn not to bring uninvited guests, number one being that brain-dead Shasa Guten.

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Free: Shu, pls listen...

Shu: Text you later. And one more thing, you're late for the formation of the band.

Free: Oh crap, I forgot

Free: Can you tell Mr. Zac I'm sorry?

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Shu sneakers, here's the best bait...

Zac's call was perfect, that is what he'll take advantage of. He types quickly, time is ticking with Zac waiting for him somewhere. Probably at the stage with the band.

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Shu: Sorry...you gotta apologize to someone yourself than have someone say it for you...

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"I don't give a damn if you're going through shit with your slut Free. You made me do this..." This one triggers him entirely. Reminds him of that particular day he broke down.

Gotta play hard to get now...

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Free: Fine fine, you win. I'll tell you about it later okay?

Shu: You're not bargaining with me are you?

Free: What!? No-

Free: If it makes you happy then I will say but later.

Shu: Just making sure...

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He hid his phone inside his pocket, feeling victorious. Still, though, he could've done it better, but shit is about to go down if he sees that Shasa or even hears her name coming from Free.

That whore has been his biggest trouble and the reason he changed so drastically, from the model of the school to an absolute secret bitch.

Because no one knows...

He will remain, playing the ace card.

Meet the new Shu Kurenai, the Shu Kurenai that takes no shits from anyone. From now on, will fight back when someone tries to steal from him or make any sudden moves. He's done...so fucking done...

"Shu...?"

A voice came out of the blue, he almost dropped his phone while he was still in the process of putting it away.

It was Valt who come up so slowly beside him that he barely notice because of how deep he was on his mind.

His phone quickly resting in his pocket as he rushes to say a word, "He-hey...Valt, what's up?"

Valt pointed at the stage, spotting Zac tapping his foot while waiting. "He asked me to come and get you..." He stated.

"Shoot, sorry. Gotta run- need something else?"

Valt shook his head then continues to finish the chairs, covered in black and purple cloths.

Yes, they went a bit fancy even for their audience. Rolling the red carpet like they were in Hollywood, gold-painted railings and red sashes. The stage will be decored with the same color, white and purple sash along with some paper flowers. It's too expensive to buy flowers and will be harder to maintain their color for 12 hours as the event starts at 7 am then ends at 7 pm.

And that will be the schedule for the whole week as their school foundation lasts for a week so real flowers is a 'no'. The same goes for the peppered red foam petals on the floor, to maintain the grand beauty of the scene.

The Murasaki's donates their old two small fountains that the team turns to brand new, gold with silver paint accent fountains for the entrance.

One of the students created a chandelier out of cardboard and paper materials with wires from the pawnshops. Quite impressive for a bunch of teens and older as the competition ranges from the 10th to 12th grade.

Unfortunately that they chose to help with the setup than sign up on the actual programs to show their talents.

Granted, they are shy individuals and would rather stay away from the public eyes.

By the time Shu got to the stage, Zac's on his feet designing the formation. The usual setup that the drummer would be at the back, the guitarists would be on the sides and the pianist will be on left to the back. Singers will be upfront but with a tall pedestal.

That way the spotlight is directed at them, backup lightings, and the fake bushes that will be set on the front won't cover even their foot.

Shu stood up on the tall wooden pedestal, a temporary pedestal as the original is being painted with the same accent colors as the stage would be, have to do it early or Shu's shoes would have white paint beneath his shoes. That's gonna be a hard wash.

The band plays without Free, it was easy because Shu came prepared with multiple sheets when he photocopies the song notes at the library. A magnificent performance by the band, for sure would be even better if the other guitarist/singer is on stage.

Damn that blond's habits...

The pedestal wobbles, scaring Shu once or twice during the music. They put it in the middle in case of the pedestal going out of balance.

Shu steps down, receiving the biggest round of applause from every member and competitor. He thanked the band, their coach, and the audience.

Although, there is someone missing...

"Where the hell is Free...?"

Wakiya walked beside him, "Free goes free, that's how he is." He chuckles with a nudge.

"Obviously, I mean- why spend an entire hour with a cheating hoe." Wakiya whistles followed by a ball of laughter.

With a giggle, Shu gave his headlight, playful push, "I'm right, right?"

"Pft, obviously, that's why I am laughing." Shu raised a brow, there is more to that definitely, "Think about this, where else would you see a whore still in a stable relationship despite being caught."

Shu rolled his eyes, "'Stable'?"

A pinch to the side, the albino steps away and giggles, "Well duh, put that quotation mark. But serious talk, how?"

Shu took a rough guess, "Love can be one-sided..."

"Hah, sure..." The tone was sarcastic, "The word 'one-sided', is an understatement what's I'm gonna say..."

The albino shrugs, cocking one hip with a hand resting on, "I don't see you coming up with one..."

The two ended up cackling over what was said, unfortunately as suddenly, Zac claps his hands to get the group's attention.

"Attention all singers!"

Wakiya pushes him forward, his gloved hands made ticklish friction between his hands and Shu's pink shirt, kinda uncomfortable. Shu hates being touched, the only exceptions are his friends, "Go on, I need to get the flyers." They waved at each other before he headed out the back, leaving Shu's attention towards their coach.

"Alright, everyone sit down please." The competitors obey, not the band, however, just the singers. That included Rantaro who sat next to Shu.

"Yo..." He greeted the albino after a few weeks or so of not talking, Shu greeted him back.

While their coach is talking to someone from another program, Akira Yamatoga, from the dance competition. Rantaro scoots to talk to Shu, "Saw you talking to that tramp, are you..." He trails off, double thinking to himself whether to carry on or not.

"I what? Hurry before Zac comes back."

Rantaro was hesitant, but he said so anyway, "Ah...how should I put it...? A comeback?" Thinking it must've been awkward saying that in front of Shu, knowing well enough Shu's not gonna be in a good mood to respond to that.

"By 'comeback' you mean?" Surprise, he did get a response immediately...

The hesitation is weak when it comes to curiosity, steadying himself for the inevitable of what's to come if he blurts out the words, "Inlove again, not ravage. That'll be too savage for you." He jokes that last part, being the big brother of the group that he is, he's quite protective of Shu. Shu's love story, or not, he'll investigate. "So...?"

Shu replied, too rough for comfort, "If I wanna be a savage, I'll be a savage." The albino has a very confident smile across his face.

That was alarming since Shu is not for one to attempt such acts, "Are you for real?" He gets what the hot head means.

"Hmmm...yeah." Casual, he'll keep it fresh for the curious minds if he wants. Not that it would affect them, but...keep being vague.

Taking a page right out of Daigo's mysterious nature manual, dark and vague. Wasn't Shu's style of things, but needed to be in this situation.

Rantaro chuckles while unwrapping his favorite sweet, a lollipop, "Well good luck on whatever you're planning to get that annoying blondie back. Shasa is one crazy lady." Inserting a joke that is not far from the truth.

But he seems oblivious over Shasa's recent scene, the albino does wonders if he's anywhere to witness or go when it was happening. By that time, he should be practicing, unless he went to the restroom...

After a while of joking around, Shu tends to stay away from the song Rantaro picked out, nor does his relationship with Wakiya. Go with that and it'll be hella awkward for the rest of the day.

Zac came back after Akira got what he needed then leaves, maybe he needed some tips since dancing is also Zac's specialty...add with the students that join the dance competition is...well...rambunctious...

Too energetic whenever moving their body to the beat, commonly seen in every hallway filming on an app. Their dances can go bazerk when they wanted to, and they make memes for the heck of it. Having that around for an entire day, especially they hardly take anyone's instructions.

They don't matter...only to poor Akira-san...

Zac made the announcement quickly since their practice was almost perfect. What was left is their dress code for the singers. Shu gets along with his music crew, they'll be easy to deal with when it comes to their costumes. A simple group meeting in chat would be enough.

In the meantime, they get a free break to continue the practice.

Although, that would be impossible since Shu's band has things on their own. He understands as they went home early, apart from their drummer who has to check up on his girlfriend on the cooking competition.

Shu talked to her recently, kind and sweet just like her boyfriend who is an absolute teddy bear. If Shasa is someone like that then he would have no problem handing Free to her, there are times he felt like the blond deserved better than someone like him...

There is this feeling he's always having, he doesn't deserve anything, that he wasn't good enough. He's not the perfect being people portray him to be, and that turned out to be correct.

Whatever makes Free happy, it makes him happy too...but Shasa is not the girl for him, he's likely to deserve better than a conniving woman...

Every hate he has on that girl, it escaped the moment she stole Free under his nose...on their anniversary of all events...

The thought of running through the woods, alone, tears running down his cheeks non-stop, on a storm. He can't handle the pain, he slipped, he got hurt. That graze on his knee hurts, but nature's pain is not matched to the inflicted pain of someone you love.

Each time, he stabs himself on the arm. Yes, he did so. That pain, worth nothing compared to a broken heart.

Shu stopped eventually through therapy and suggested medications, which he almost forgot to take this afternoon goddammit.

"Let's talk about it tomorrow Cooper, see ya!" Shu waved goodbye to his drummer, heading out the door in a rush.

He goes on a rush towards his locker to get his meds, a Lexapro, Celexa, and Sarafem. (Note: I am not a doctor so I am NOT suggesting these, take my advice and go to a therapist and not the internet when you feel anything wrong.)

He jugs a pill after pill, taking this every day, not to mention the cost of each one. Buying a box each month for each pill is not cheap.

After swallowing each pill, his phone vibrates behind.

Swiping it open shows a notification, from Free...

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Free: Hey, heard from Cooper practice is over...?

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That's right, he could use the extra time to get a word with him. Could've been perfect, the snow will make it difficult but indoors is not an option. Too crowded near the fountain and he'd rather not run into Shasa again.

Assuming Free won't tag her along, or this will go sideways...

Unless they're a different student, then he wouldn't go bazerk inside. No urge to strangle someone.

Shu types to answer.

"Yo, Kurenai..."

The albino flinches at the sudden appearance, barely dropping his phone. He thought he was alone in there a moment ago. He quickly took a look behind...

"Oh, it's just you..." He sighs in relief to find someone familiar. The guy waved his hand 'hello'.

"Need something Silas?"

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It was a minute past when he sent that message, still no reply from the albino. Free was starting to doubt himself if this would be a good idea, Shu has been acting upon him.

Each text means real focus and is well aware of what to say. Avoid anything that will give Shu an idea to throw back at him. That really strikes him deep, Shu knows this and is relentless.

Apart from that, he accepts the torture coming from the person he cheated on. It makes sense, he deserves each hurtful word no doubt.

Free taps his foot onto the snowy floor. As requested by Shu, meet by the fountain. He manages to deal with Shasa before she makes it harder for him to get away.

Apparently, she has been scolded for tampering with their play props. What is it with her? She is ruining her own stage to shine. Or is it her rivalry with Joshua?

Free didn't notice this till recently, he was on this weekend's dates with Shasa that he gets a message the next day. The actor, of the both of them, started a squabble between each other that took place in the park, lasting for an hour and a half.

That girl is a persistent nut head, she would not let go of a conflict until she comes out victorious. As result makes her sounded so like an unlogical entitled biotch.

One thing is for certain, Joshua's hate meter towards that woman is a hundred percent. And their argument goes from mild to wild in less than a minute to the rest of the hour.

Quite the bad odds there were a few security around the area, but themselves are occupied with other important business. Those poor guys are trying to do their job right, attempting to break the fight only to be interrupted by another job to fulfill. Keep in mind, they get paid pretty low for standing guard in a public park.

Right now, he's having trouble himself. At least the snow passed about an hour ago, along with his very comfy jacket, he's very much fine outside to wait until Shu arrives.

Speaking of the albino, there isn't a reply just yet. There is no indication that his message has been seen other than online messaging apps. He's practically waiting blind, if Shu doesn't make a move then he sat on a frosted brick for no reason.

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Shu: Ended early than expected, wanna move the meeting?

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Spoke too soon, here he was. Free felt a relieving warmth. He couldn't help but felt happy to know the albino does care.

He has to type something quickly before he leaves again.

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Free: Already there.

Shu: Oh?
Shu: I thought you'll be late.

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O

h right, he was going to because of Shasa...

He manages to resolve what was needed to be done before this exchange. But if it has taken them until later, when they're about to go home, he'll definitely be late.

Shasa ain't leaving school without her yellow stuff toy, on their way to her apartment. Several miles away, just near the train station, which means the drive is going to take a while as it is a pretty busy street where she lives.

Could've given her a nicer, closer apartment instead...

Bringing that up, yes, Free paid for Shasa's apartment building. Renting, the water, electricity bills, he does it all apart from her daily necessities which she earns via her part-time job as a saleswoman at a nearby shopping mall.

5 hours a day, $15 an hour. Roughly $75 a day and takes place every weekend and Wednesday. This means she earns about $225 a week. Free does provide her with an extra allowance a week so she wouldn't run out.

Check that out, someone who gets cheated on still gives his slut of girlfriend large amounts of money without anything in return. And you would think anyone that nice would get thanked a lot. Nope, Shasa has not addressed his hard work for her.

The blond earns his own money, after all, he doesn't always rely on his parents' financial support, he earns his own by computer programming. Just a few fixing and assembling. Shu's teaching is very effective and would continue to be useful throughout.

How about Shu? Well, he's got multiple on his hands. Being an orphan and has to provide on his own, he works as a waiter in the Aoi's bakery, a part-time babysitter, add his same computer programming and assembling to the mix. And at some cases, Shu works as a part-time nurse at a local public hospital. He works around the hour and would come home, barely has the energy required to open his eyes.

Even when they were together, Shu has never once asked the blond for money or any financial support whatsoever. He earns everything on his own and deserves more of Free's care than Shasa does. Apart from that, Free would be surprised if Shu took more jobs to make his life stable as possible. He's heard Shu has had some serious therapy ever since their break-up.

Therapy is not cheap as well as the medicine prescripted to him, along with house rent, billing, and the essentials. A real, stay-strong individual who earned nothing less but praise.

Fuck, how in love can he get with this boy?

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Free: I bought her hot chocolate then left.
Free: Do you need anything?
Free: While you aren't here yet you know.

Shu: I'm right here...

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The blond merely jumps up off the icy brick, behind him is Shu being a troll, giggling like an 8-year-old, in his small hot pink jacket, black fluffy rims, and a yellow scarf. Eyes poking out the top, so adorable. Face slightly red from the winter, face looks so rounded under that scarf. Just adds to the adoring gaze of those red rubies. And that small smile is the cherry on top.

That would probably become a rare instance later on, but for now, he'll enjoy every bit of that gorgeous smile. "Am I the ghost kid or you?" Free started it off with a simple joke trying not to pinch Shu's cute cheeks peeking out, Shu can steal his trope anytime he wants to. Sneaking onto people's backs like a ghost, barely feeling any sign of a person's presence. Made it an even perfect pair 6 months ago...

"Could be both," Shu said, then sits down next to the blond. Moving aside to give room, since the fountain is colder on the other sides than where Free has already been sitting on for a few minutes ago.

Their small talk went a bit silent. Shu went on about the next day's agenda. The tweaks he made throughout their lyrics while making sure the band is playing well. Zac's announcements, the needed information while the whole time they stare longingly to each other's eyes. Been too long...not like they did so a few hours ago before the janitor interrupted them...then the bombshell coming from Shu's mouth itself...

The blond barely kept his composure every time he remembers that conversation through their phone Shu seemingly had forgotten. He was one of how he ran into Raven, Free's late classmate's little sister. How she warned Shu not to go ANYWHERE without anyone.

Commonly at night where she said they were attacked. She couldn't get into more details as it is traumatic for a fragile girl. Showing his care for Free, going so far as to even tell him off. A nice car with the son of a rich family is a jackpot for ransom...some friend he knew dare not to say...

What their small talks made them lose track of time that Free goes to the point of their meeting here out in the cold by the fountain, "S-so...what do you need me...with..?" He took it slow...maybe too slow on mouthing the words.

Shu took a second to say what he has in mind, whatever it is, Free is really curious. This cute albino never fails to impress him. He could make a boring trip super fun by playing simple, yet fun mini-games to distract themselves while on the trip.

After all, most of the first areas they go to during their field trips are historical bases, museums, and stuff. Not all are very exciting to look at nor too boring to stay, but Shu takes the pain of sitting through the tour. Valt too, of course, makes the journey a whole heck of a laughing trip with his clumsiness and curiosity.

"I..." Shu trails off before another second-guessing whether to say it or not. "I was wondering if we...can go somewhere else."

The blond tilted his head with a questioning gaze, "To where?" He asked casually.

By the looks of things, Shu's feeling a bit unsure about this. "Did something happened?" Free asked, going off the previous topic.

The albino gave him a short surprising gaze then recovers afterward, "N-no...well...My apartment is..." Shu sigh as in giving up, "I'm bored in my apartment, and I kinda wanna go somewhere more exciting...?"

This is raising some suspicions, Shu kept giving him odd looks, makes it even more conspicuous. "Where do you wanna go?"

Shu purse his lips, "Park maybe?"

"In the middle of the winter season?" This wasn't working. Free scoots closer to check up on his tense ex-partner, "You have me for the rest of the day, but I'm not waiting for an answer and I won't take no as an answer."

"Free...I..." This makes it even harder...

Free was getting a little impatient, trying to stop thinking about Shu having a random ass guy in his home, "Is he...there...?" Should've kept his mouth shut right there.

Can anyone blame him? If he asks and he says yes, he will respect that...while he can.

Shu was utterly confused, "He?" Is he playing games?

"You said you're in a-...well..." He plans to be reasonable as possible to not make this day anymore of a challenge.

This cut-off gave Shu the hint, "Oh! No...he's at his...uh...school..." Why is the double thinking himself is Free's real question, but he decided to let it go.

Afraid of losing Shu again if he continues to push the question, at least for now, he will consider that as the truth. But it won't stop him from thinking a man is indeed sleeping with Shu...touching him, hurting him...fuck...can't think of that!

Then a place clicks on Free's mind, "Alright then, how about I make it a surprise?" Free suggests, that Shu won't have to make any more weird excuses. To be honest, Shu has been really good at acting, but when it comes to lying...he doesn't know anymore.

He acts perfectly, all-natural. Close friend, best friend, boyfriend, whatever, no one can read him on the spot.

Does this trip a ton harder to think about...?

Shu's movements are not like how he used to, it felt so suspicious. Hasn't he been through enough? Why bother? Come to think of it, this is the cheating ex he's talking to...

"A...surprise?" Shu repeated the last word, in his eyes reads, surprised? Happy? Shocked? Can't tell easily. "Okay then...wanna go now? We have our extra time..."

It was a good time to get moving, not a bad idea. Free already got the place locked in his mind, the trip wouldn't be much of a problem...unless another run-in with a broken vehicle...

"Then what are we waiting for? Shall we?" Free stood up and a gesture act as, 'ladies first', causing Shu to giggle. Old school but a good mindset.

That clears out a bit into their little bonding by the frozen fountain. Minimal students go around these parts...which is why Free felt uncomfortable.

A few minutes before their conversation started, there is like, a pair of eyes staring in his direction...

He could confirm it's not Shasa...she's off-locked inside the drama club room to practice her role for the entire day and he was rightfully asked to leave the premises. They made up after a nice hot chocolate drink.

Wonder who's eyes could they be...?

In his head, wants to say it was Shasa. Who else would stalk him and monitor what he does? Then it happened again...midway into their talk about a trip. That time, they were different. Cold and stern, and he's not talking about the cold winter that is brewing.

Someone's stalking them...gonna up his guard just in case of a sudden attack.

Won't be surprised if it was Shasa, but they made it to Free's car. "Oh, shit..." He mutters, remembering the jar too late, they got out of the lockers already, and now we're on the parking lot.

Shu was silently walking behind him, hiding his freezing lips under his scarf all comfy in there.

Fuck...he's so cute...

But the jar, what will he say if he sees it broken? Does he care? Or will he ignore it as they're no longer together? Everything matters to the blond, a single detail that could show hatred needs to go. A broken present is a sign...

Too late as Shu was getting ready to enter the passenger seat. Picking up on Free's silent panic, "Did you left your car keys?" He took a peek from the other side as he could barely see the blond behind the tinted glass.

Free took his keys out, perhaps Shu will ignore it. But if he does, he has a good explanation. Go for the truth.

The car made a sound, indicating the lock is opened and Shu ushers in, making a small comment, "Been a while RoseGold." He smiles, getting into their usual dating vehicle after 5 months.

At one point, Shu was rushed to the hospital, about the attempted suicide. Valt, along with Daigo and Free to apologize. Wakiya was out on a drive with his family when this happened, they just find the lifeless hanging body of Shu connected to some ropes covered in scars. Badly bruised after not taking his medications...

It causes him to run loose without the dose calming his body. Furniture destroyed, glass scatters the floor, and Shu's blood into the shards. Luckily, not much of a deep cut...still fatal as glass is dangerous to the system.

Scars were treated after he was rushed into the hospital, Free lending everything he can to help Shu. Fixing his home without permission, instead of thanks, he gets a rough shove...all of the furniture Free bought...thrown away the next day...

He's not mad about it, Shu has the right to be upset. Even if he spent so much money on the latest furniture, without Shu's permission, he won't accept them. Yes, a waste of money, but the less reminder of the blond the better he feels according to the doctor. Why Free never shows his face to Shu until school came, they have no choice but to see one another after a tragic incident.

Opens a week's worth of no greetings, no talk, not showing care for one another...well one of them, Free never stops caring for Shu even if he has another lover or Shu truly hates his soul.

"It broke..." Shu said startled Free, "I thought I asked for a very sturdy jar?"

Oh great, this isn't good...

"Uhm...I accidentally dropped it..."

The albino gave him that sketchy look again, "Are you sure it's an accident...?" His tone of voice sounded sad...he messed up a big thing before the day really started, didn't he...?

It made him silent, but Shu was startled to chuckle, "Nothing lasts forever now does it...? I'll throw it away." This causes a small gasp out of the blond, while Shu didn't address the facial expression and takes the broken jar into the nearest trash bin.

It left Free silent in the driver seat, eyes locked on Shu's motions to the trash. Dumps the item no shame, he didn't stop him...

A stab to the chest that was, one of his prized possessions, he destroyed and thrown away by its creator. That creator he loved, and break itself, dumps him for another.

'Nothing lasts forever...'

Shu returns, getting into the passenger seat. Smiling like it was nothing, not worth a dime. "What...?" Free hitch a breath, immediately starts the car. "Something wrong? You aren't keeping that...aren't you...?"

"We-well...no...i-it's broken...anyways..." That would've hurt more than it should say if it weren't for Shu's comforting smile. "Let's...hit the road."

The albino gave him a confused stare, "Are you sure? You look stressed out when I came back..."

"I'm telling you...it's fine."

Shu shrugs while strapping the seatbelt, secretly felt accomplished. He almost felt bad. Being mean was not in his dictionary, just keep thinking to himself. 'He should've seen that coming. He deserves it, Shu, he deserves it.'

The car started to move with Shu starting the conversation this time. "So...where are you taking me...?"

Free chuckles, "What do you not get on the word surprise?" He baffles with laughter along with Shu.

"Okay, okay, you got me. But really, what is it?" The albino carries to push his curiosity.

It brings back memories for Free, how impatient the albino could be. Let him know there is a surprise waiting and he'll ask constantly until Free gives in or gives a clue. This time, he ain't falling for that toddler trick.

Shifting the gear before giving his button nose a boop with a sweet smile, "Gotta wait or I'll turn this around." He dares to, but not really. Ain't gonna waste a good starting spot for a new friendship with his ex.

One problem, Shu's gonna have a long patient as it takes hours to get to their destination. Might need to check in a hotel...but they have to get to school the next morning. That'll be a sleeping disaster, perhaps they can go late...not Free though, he's been late way too many times to count.

Seriously should've been kicked out of the student council, he has disregards most of the council rules. Not to forget the hallway brawl. Possibly before they get there, Shu would be passed asleep if he doesn't make things fun.

"Music?" He offered, a flash drive filled with his and Shu's favorite kinds of music.

Shu nodded, plugging the flash drive in and putting it on shuffle. Started with nice J-pop music, one of many they attended their concert.

They did because of Rantaro and Wakiya, they would raid Free's home or Shu's apartment, depending on the place they were, and would drag them along the trip to the coliseum, or the mall to watch the concert the entire day, even staying overnight to watch the entire cast show off their stuff.

Sometimes with Valt and Daigo too, only rarely as they are busy bees. They don't go much on dates, mostly because they have their jobs and rarely go anywhere. But Valt's mother would give them a nice romantic dinner at Valt's home. When it comes to their anniversary, however, it's their friends who does the biggest efforts.

Apart from that, they are the only ones in their group to have a stable long relationship. Wakiya's breakup is still unknown to many other than Shu, the only person he wanted to tell the truth to. No one knows why, but they let him. It's his life and not theirs to stick their noses to.

Wakiya is moderate, not someone like the monsters of the school. Yeah, that includes Free in there along with Shasa of course.

Shu dances into the music, humming along eyes closed feeling the beat. Meanwhile, Free would take glances at his joyful, satisfied face.

It eventually leads to Shu noticing the stare, "Wanna dance?" He asks.

"I want to, but we'll crash if I do."

The albino giggles cutely, "Alright..." He then proceeds to take a plushie out of his bag, a white bunny, big blue eyes, a pink nose, and ears. He started to play with the hands like a 7-year-old would, making the toy dance to the beat while giggling and tapping Free's sides with the toy's nose.

"Bonbon wants to dance with you Free." Ugh, someone save this poor blond from the cuteness overload of this precious albino. "Boop, boop." He bops the toy on Free's shoulder, fluffy fur brushing across his neck, creating a tickling sensation.

"Heh~ You're the cute bunny as always."

Shu pulls the plushie away, staring at Free with a small shocked expression. A pink hue appears on both cheeks, "Yeah, cute plushie!"

The sudden shift of character made the blond smirk, "Cute plushie, yes, but not as adorable as the person holding the cutie." He went for a simple, cheesy tease. It worked wonders as Shu was blushing roses.

"Shut up..." Shu puffs his cheeks, annoyed but awed at the same time. "Dummy..."

Free's lips purse, "Lame, you used to be better with nicknames." He felt a nudge as Shu removes his seatbelt and climbs up to the back seat.

He's annoyed...in a good way.

"Hehe~ What's wrong, bunny? Why won't you sit beside the big strong deer?"

Shu pouts, visible to the mirror for Free to see. If he gets a nosebleed, this trip will take longer. "Meanie...oh-"

Something seems to occupy the albino at the back, there were not many cars around along the highway so he can drive alright while keeps stealing glances behind.

Then by the mirror, he could see the albino, holding a magazine he's been keeping behind in secret under a small compartment. Seems he forgot to lock the damn thing. "Uhh, Shu?"

The concern on the blond's face made the sly albino be the one smirking this time, "Wow, this looks too hot-" He went for a small tease until a green gauntleted arm reaches to grab it. He swipes away, "Hey! I wanna see what else is in here."

"That ain't for kids!"

Shu chuckles not gonna let the blond take it, "You're a kid too dumbass." Free tries to grab it again, but Shu got away and swipes the page to a naked man, dark, hot, and damn long too. On the other side, a hot girl in a bunny suit showing her ass with one of those sex toys with the tails.

He ain't gonna lie about his opinion, "This tail is so cute!" Shu continues to flip the pages while making Free frustrated to grab the porn magazine away. Yet the swift bunny gets his way. "And his cock, that is huge!"

"Shu, please. Put that away-"

The albino cuts him out with another teasing comment, licking his lips, "His cock must be 9 inches huh, why are you even reading this when you have this guy beat in length." By that part. Free's face heats up with embarrassment.

Not that he's embarrassed by his darn big of pride, but it's coming from Shu. "Shu, please! Put that back! I don't wanna keep repeating myself."

"But I wanna read it!" Shu argues back, being a stubborn toddler until he heard Free's frustrated groan. "Alright, fine..." He pouts once more, but then, forgot about something with the car's added specialty.

The blond jumps onto the back of the car, tackling Shu to the seat, trapping him between the leather seat and his 70-pound body, with the driver's seat left empty. Free had the car on auto-drive, input the location and it will drive you there. The drawback is it uses up the gas a lot, to control itself along fueling the car.

"Free!" Shu screams then shift to laughter, Free made sure to press each sensitive, ticklish spot. "Stop...! Haha!...you...you're using-gahaha-"

That doesn't stop Free from relentlessly tickling the albino, barely able to breathe properly, "I can afford gas easily, now~" He picks up the pace, touching Shu wherever he felt the most sensitive it made him a laughing mess.

Tears of laughter drip, not making a halt to the merciless tickles. "Want me to stop bunny~?" Free has an idea to make him do if he wants to survive the attack of the blond's hard hands.

Shu instantly nods, just wants the unbearable tickling over his fragile body. "Then~ Call me Reindeer as you used to." He smirks at Shu's defeat.

He stops, letting Shu catch his breath before the contract is addressed correctly, "Well...?" Free waited.

After a second or two, Shu got back up, clearly defeated by the blond, "I know..." He sighs along with that cute pout again. This boy is really gonna kill Free with that irresistible face, "Reindeer, they're happy?"

Another idea that came to mind is taking advantage of the albino, but it's too hard to pass on. "You're gonna have to call me that the whole day, got that?" His demands were not that hard, just call him that the whole day...if they were never a thing in the past...

Hard to call your ex. boyfriend how you used to, especially when you aren't over the break-up.

But Shu will do it anyway...

They both have their goals to achieve, and these types of goals weren't very rational from the start. Having their own intentions.

"Fine, Reindeer..." Shu glances in the other direction, blushing. Free then proceeds to pinch his cheek playfully.

Pulling his hand away, he smiles, "You would never stop being cute could you...?" As if Shu can't get redder than he already is, think twice, his face is practically the same color as his eyes. "Can't avoid the truth there bunny~" He comes off with a laugh, getting back into the driver's seat.

Shu huffs while getting back up his butt before taking his plushie upfront and cuddles with it for the rest of the trip to...wherever this mingy blond is taking him.

The trip lasted for another hour that Shu eventually fell asleep at the back, "I'm not doing a good job here am I...?" Usually, Shu would stay up and do as he likes, unless Free's asleep during the trip too. He would lean against that firm muscular shoulders and drift off into the best dream world.

Driving almost 2 hours, Free could see the light beyond the next turn. A smooth entry through the reserve parking spot, yellow and blue hues blooms over Shu's eyes. He sat up, rubbing his eyes. Can't get enough of that every day Free wakes up with his fluffy bunny next to him.

Shu blurts out a 'Woah once his eyes focused. "Is this the place?" His eyes widen, seemingly excited. Shu really is a cute 8-year-old.

A recently opened theme park with a 5-star rating was announced on the news a few weeks ago. Never had he been in there yet, but sure as hell Free's father gave him a special place to park, right next to the entrance and the gift shop. The De la Hoyas help the creation of the park too, complete with the construction of the park rides and restaurants, along with extra attractions.

Shu marvels at the amazing front design.

"Surprise." It made Free smile, catching sight of his satisfied face. So pleasing to see it over and over until he dies. "Now let's go, the rides are waiting."

They get off the car and immediately, Shu was taken by the pirate ship that swings its 20 passengers higher and higher. The seat on the very back is the most highest.

The blond chuckles while nudging his companion, one foot up the stairs. "Are you gonna stand there all night?"

Shu shook his head, swiftly running next to Free's side, "You're amazing Free- I-I mean Reindeer~ I love it!" Normally, Shu would direct that L-word to Free, not the place he's amazed by, but that joyful face makes his jealousy disappear.

The moment they got to the entrance, the ticket booth woman greets Free by the last name. "Wow, uncle Fred is really out there." Shu's eyes sparkles.

Free just rolls his eyes, soon it will be him who runs that place...gonna be tough as he's yet to get the business fundamentals down. "Yep, my dad has all the bombs." He appreciates the showers of compliments he receives that are for his father. Pays off to be the best dad.

"Here you go gentlemen, enjoy your night." She handed the boys their tickets, making Shu jumps up with excitement.

This cuteness will go on for the rest of their stay there, so Free needs to be in for nukes of adorable moments by the albino or else, he won't survive his bleeding nose.

He gave Shu his ticket, then getting back onto the front of the park. Immediately given the special treatment as the line goes back far, given the free first in line.

They get in fast before someone can complain about waiting for half an hour. Yeah, because the place is packing with large gatherings of friends, families, and of course, kids.

A bunch of rascals runs around Shu as they knew him, but it didn't give the albino trouble. He does enjoy being around children, would make the perfect wife and mother...

Shu's eyes began to search the whole park for the best rides, "Any suggestions Reindeer? I can't pick which one I like more!"

The blond takes a good look around and spots the pirate ship, "You were eyeing that minutes ago, wanna do that first?" He gestures at the pirate ship, gaining the best of Shu's thrilled expressions.

"Yeah! Let's go! I wanna ride all the rides!" He drags the blond the moment he said so, wish for the best this exhilarated albino doesn't pull his arm off due to his intense grip.

Hours have gone by, they get off wet from a water theme ride, that moment they had enough of the extreme rides as they bought and change clothes. A nice matching orange merchandise shirt along with new black pants. Thank god they make their guests remove their shoes and socks while on the ride, or else they'll be walking around either barefoot, buy new pair of footwear and socks, or walk around in a wet sock in wet shoes.

Hair damps wet, dripping droplets on Free's red strand, "Heh~ That was great!" They already rode every fast and above 12 only rides. At that moment, Shu's stomach growls, "Oop..." He turns away, blushing embarrassed.

Free ruffles his, still wet, white locks with a baffling laugh, "Dinner's next, what are you craving for tonight?" If this was Shasa, she'll be going to the expensive menu.

There's no problem with that when you're with one of the richest man's sons in the world. He'll just throw money over the counter, above the price they offer no care.

Talk about choosy beggars...

But Shu's the opposite, "What about that street hotdogs?" Free gave him that 'really?' look, not the first time Shu acts so cheap.

Not complaining, saving money is essential. Needs first, wants are last. Saving every penny while being generous at the same time.

"What...?" Shu innocently asks.

The blond refuses to buy him some cheap goods on their night out, "What about a nice restaurant? My dad designed this place to have grands of a gourmet restaurant. Buffets and more tasty places than a hotdog stand..." He doesn't mean to be rude to the hotdog seller, he seems to be great with his job, taking loads of the cash with his nicely made hotdogs.

This day is where they hang out like they used to, no romance involve, however. Too fast to do that, even for Shu...

They wanted to take it slow, but Free with the grand of things. Not to flex, but to be generous too.

Shu just gave up, "What do you like to eat around here then? I rarely go to these expensive places..." That's after they broke up, he'd never entered another 5-star service ever again despite how much he is making as the day goes by.

Meanwhile, Free spotted his favorite spot on the block. A rather decent, garden theme restaurant. They sell the best goods in Free's opinion if any of their costumers like something expensive, there are good selections along with slightly cheaper ones too. Cheap but a big 5-star quality.

They can even serve the street food once on better serving. A plate and utensils in a nice chair growing with fake vines, for children not tore the real once that is dangling off the ceiling with a bright light above the leaves and crawling roots. Flowers drips off, floats about the water along with the lily pads and the lotus candles.

Bushes on every corner, a nice flower pattern table cloth with a shining white accent. A vase or a candle on the center circle table with the added spices and tissues. A lovely rose statue fountain is the centerpiece. Can't deny the beauty of it all.

However, they have to make sure no birds get in, no one would like a dump on their soup now don't we, that'll get the place shut down. This is why the open entrance was taken down with a vine-covered door.

Right as they enter, Shu's eyes locked on a nice pink cluster of flowers, "Azaleas! So pretty!" Shu is a walking flower dictionary, well, make that plant dictionary as he knew each plant, even herbs, and medicines. This was the best place.

The blond exchange glances between Shu and the flower, they sure match his pink polo under that red jacket. "Hmm...wanna take one?" He suggests, wasn't a problem for him either taking a flower.

"You don't have to, they will die before we get home..." Shu walks forward, beckoning Free to let the flowers to their respective bushes. They need to leave soon as the night is about to end quickly.

About that, Free hasn't texted Ange he's not coming home until 11 pm, now it was quarter to 9 pm. And the trip took them 2 hours. Sadly, this trip will end shortly after they had their fill.

Shu goes through the menu along with Free, sitting across the table. Menu book on up to their faces, craving for something scrumptious to chew on.

"What's with these names? They sound so childish..." Shu commented at the few selected dishes with weird, funny names, "Why call this 'Scotch Woodcock'? Looks tasty but the name is sorted off a turn-off..."

Free glance behind his menu book already knew what he had to order while Shu struggled with what he wanted.

And he does admit, some of the names are questionable. No one ever asks about the selected names either other than them in there. "I know, might wanna ask the chef instead of me next time? I didn't come up with that name." Free playfully rolls his eyes, genuinely pin that to the chefs. They come up with them after all.

It does make for funny expressions Shu gives with each dish he finds with funny names. "Hmm...Maybe I'll have...this Lobster Frittata I guess..." He gave his order, a bit unsure as to what the food was is a lobster, of course, but it was large...

Gaining a questioning look from the blond sitting in front of him, knowing damn well Shu doesn't eat that much on the table. Explaining his stature. "What? I don't wanna eat some tree's cock." Obviousl it's not literal what he meant as it was...leading there, the name is a turn-off for him.

Free sneers but manage to hold his building laughter that time and calls for a waiter. They were dressed normally like you'll see in a regular restaurant, at least something not all garden theme.

"Which would you and your friend would like, sir?" He asked politely.

"We wanna order one Surf & Turf, medium, along with one Lobster Frittata, also medium and a bottle of wine?" The waiter pulls out a paper and pen, starting to write down their order, not noticing the whining albino.

Shu was kinda off with the wine. "Free, can I have some soda instead?" He asks, never tasted wine nor wanted to be drunk tonight...

The waiter gets back to the blond, "White wine or red wine?"

Despite Shu's protests, Free still orders it. "White wine please." He said to the waiter.

"Of course sir, please wait for a few minutes and your fine dining will be here." Free thanked him as he left.

Attention comes back to the frustrated albino, not amused by getting drunk when they have school tomorrow, and he'll be hell busy on their song, "I just said I soda..." He crossed his arms, slightly agitated as he hates getting drunk. "Could've asked for red wine instead, that won't-" Free cuts him off.

"Maybe because you barely eat, you're so skinny, no offense." He made sure to say that, as Shu can sometimes have that insecurity about weight too. "You'll be eating that entire lobster, got it?" Changing topics, as much as he doesn't like demanding things to Shu such as overeating, but his weight right now is enough of an excuse to do so. And this is not even mentioning Shu's excessive workout. Working out is great, however, Shu's method is too much, overdoing the activities and doing his sets more than twice daily.

He could hear Shu whine, "But-" Free cuts him off again, not gonna let him make some kind of excuse.

"No more buts, I'm worried about you Shu. Please eat and rest more." Each word is a tap of a finger on the table, "You overwork your body way too much than you should be." He then rests his head on his palms.

There was a moment of silence before Shu sigh and gave in again. There is no denying this blond's words as he is stubborn as nails when it comes to health...that is somebody else's, he just wasn't feeling bringing it up.

He will fully agree to eat the lobster frittata fully, both elbows on the table, hands pressed together while his head resting in between.

Wasn't long after their food was served, much faster than the other customers. A waitress came to their table with a very pretty looking cart, a tree-themed themed desigh too, with their plates brown and their food are sitting on a large banana leaf.

"Here's your order sir, want anything else?" She asks while setting their food before them, with a bucket of ice and a wine bottle sitting on top.

Free gestures 'no', however, Shu's mouth is watering, looking he wanted to order more but denies. It was cute with his big red eyes sparkling on the dish.

The plating looks and smells great. "Staring would make you hungrier, go and eat," Free stated, taking a shell of the Surf & Turf where the scallops are as a decor.

"Hmmm! Yummy!" The albino couldn't help his voice from saying that too loud chowing down a spoon full, their dish was even better than 5 stars. He covers his mouth when he realised he got the attention of the people around them, "Oops..sorry..."

Free silently giggles to Shu's embarrassment, again...fucking adorable...

Wasn't a big deal as the customers return to their food, meanwhile the blond laughs again. This must've been the most he has ever been laughing out of breath, "I must admit though, it is great..." That trailing off the end sounded that there is a- "But..." There it is. He trails off again, thinking of something else while chewing on his second scallop.

The albino looks at him, curious, "Go on...?"

"You're cooking, the pasta? Been too long since I tasted it." Free finally muster out, before taking the bottle of wine. "Oh, and I can't forget about that ramen you made. It was spot on with my tongue." He berated Shu with a bunch of compliments about his cooking skills while his hands busy removing the darn cork.

Shu expressed kindness in each soundful words, responding while flattered by the waterfall of nice compliments about his skills. Shu does return the favors, admiting to Free's game. Sports that is, not being a 'player'.

This simple reminder of their usual date inside Shu's apartment, when he would serve the dishes on a nice romantic plate whenever Free announced to come over. With complimentary rose petals carpeting the floor tiles, red table cloths and the room has the sweet smell of Shu's perfumes.

It gave him an idea, "Want me to bring you some tomorrow?" He suggests, got something in mind to make the paste extra tasty. Something to pull Free's love for his cooking. Gotta show him, he's the better wife than Shasa.

Free lit up after hearing that, "Are you sure? I don't wanna be a bother..."

"Nah, it takes me less of an hour to make."

A simple generosity became a blessing as Free's eyes lit up when he heard this. A small drop of noodle on his tongue could give him a heart pounding internal explosion.

Exaggerating? No, it's an understatement.

"For real!?" Shu gave a solid nod and Free was all heck of exited. "You've always been the generous type Shu."

But somethings gonna make that impossible, tapping the bottle on his hand, "But it's late, you'll be knocked down before we get to your home...probably sober by tomorrow." He proceeds to pour the sweet transparent liquid into both glasses. A decent amount on Shu's while he's almost full.

Gonna have to settle with the cafe shit, they do serve better lunch than other schools in their block. But surely by now, everyone's over the taste of the same cycle of hamburgers and nuggets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Better on Tuesday and Thursday as they serve fried goods in their selections.

"I'll just drink some aspirin or something." Oh shit, shouldn't have let that slip off...

It got the blond's full attention right away, "You have aspirin pills!?" He almost shouts the question, aspirin is good to have around, but Shu's not the type to get sick. He has the same immune system as Free's regardless of his eating habits, however, not resistant to liquors considering his body. "Shu-god...don't tell me you-" Shu cuts him off this time.

"I have too!" Shu quickly tries to reason, telling a bunch of lies, "You know Wakiya and his favor to wines? He gets me into it, sometimes invites me in their home gatherings." Not all false, but Wakiya does love his wines thanks to his rich family but never let Shu drink as Shu would pass out after a few minimal drinks.

Free sighs in relief, relaxed after an almost heart attack...believing a half lie... "Still Shu, you don't have to cook pasta for me....not that I deserved it..." He went on a whisper on the last sentence.

Whispering isn't really gonna work when Shu is in front of him, with his good ears he hears what he said and huffs with a set of eyerolls, "Right, like taking me to an expensive restaurant and a theme park to have fun doesn't make you worthy." He took another bit off his lobster fritata.

At this point, Free lost it. Must be the drink, "Shu, please listen. I'm terribly sorry for breaking you like that...I-" Shu's eyes darken...that wasn't a good topic to talk about.

The albino placed a finger onto the blond's lip, easily shutting him out, "Save it Free...I don't wanna hear it...not here, not today..." That could turn Shu off of his plans. He could care less if Free apologized, all he wants is all of his time with him in peace.

And this day would not be ruined by distant bad memory.

They enjoyed their nice, hot meal, without a second thought, Shu finished his entire food with no problem. To see Shu eat that much says a lot about how less he must be eating everyday.

Back then, Free keeps tabs of the amount Shu is eating everyday. Making sure Shu gets all the vitamins and nutrients he needed...alas...there is something different about Shu when it comes to health.

Like, despite the lack of food going in his stomach, his system is somehow...perfectly running...even after a week of only eating biscuits...yes, Shu was fucking stubborn and not eat a single hefty meal, yet still has the most perfect posture.

Regardless, Free is dedicated of getting Shu the food he needed. Seriously, he's so light weight, barely weigh anything other than a paper.

Of course the blond is a buffed up jacked man, could carry a fricking boulder as an 11-year-old like it was a toddler riding his back. Carrying a teenager is no sweat.

In short, Free is dedicated to be the best boyfriend for the best person in his life...

And everyone knows how that shit turned out at this rate...

Shu gulps down the last drop of wine in his glass. Dropping to a pile of dirty dishes, all consumed and nothing edible left for the garbage bins. Leading to a good rating from both boys before they left with a hefty amount of food in their bellies and Free left a big amount of 'tip' under their bill...if it were called a tip...it's a thousand dollars is what he left...

"Don't-hik!...flex on me...hik!...Reindeer~ You're muscles are...hik!...already hot without taking out what's-hik! in your pockets." Shu gave a sly little flirt almost inaudible due to the constant hiccups, already wasted.

Free, who took the least wine under Shu's nose, chuckles at how trippy Shu can get when drinking too much. "I've been flexing the entire trip and now you notices...I thought you were suppose to be observant~"

From there to the parking lot, Shu could barely stand. Alcohol is his weakest point, leading the rest of the walk to the blond, carrying Shu, making childish comments while burrowing further into the crook of Free's neck.

The albino passed out entirely at the back seat while Free drove, still half drunk. He kept his eyes on the rear mirror, catching gorgeous views of Shu's sleeping face, slightly covered by the plush toy he's snuggling with.

Kinda makes him jealous of that toy...

He'll admit, he can get very envious over a plushie Shu would carry, snuggle, kiss all day around.

But, before he could leave the entrance, Shu mutter something barely got Free to understand. Some words he's able to make out are 'Free', 'please', 'love', 'Wakiya', 'Valt', 'you', then what got him confused is, 'Silas'.

His hands grip tightly on the leather wheel, he's getting suspicious about this. Never in his life he's be seeing Shu...possibly be hooking it up with his rival.

Silas is the worst in the entire school, with zero respect or effort. If Shu really hooks up with a guy like him...not his right to judge, but it's hard to get upset about. Not his right either to get angry about the albino's love life, after all, he broke that long ago.

He could understand if Shu wants his void to be filled one way or another, knowing Wakiya's past feelings for Shu. He's a close friend, a best friend to Shu, and single. He'll respect that, but of all people...Silas...?

It angers him that the school bully got his lost treasure...

It's infuriating...

Could it be why Shu saved Silas during their fight...?

Perhaps he has something going here...

But he can't help...his own needs. His target is right there, behind him, sleeping soundly. Vulnerable, fragile that a single touch could shatter him, gorgeous, so fucking irresistible.

Can someone, for the love of God, make him stop from taking his goals too far than he should?

Seems there's none...

No one can contain his urge to feel that slim body against his own one last time...wishing more...

He's there, just waiting to be touch, to be filled to the brim...if only he was awake, he could hear his delicious melodies while they ride together to paradise.

The blond gave up, his urges have to be kept locked in for so damn long. He can do it with Shasa, or any other girls he liked, but no one can compare to Shu's beauty.

A day can go by but not his need for Shu's luscious body, beneath him, moaning his name, begging until Free gives what he wants.

Going faster into his warm cavern...fuck...

Sex is one thing...what he loves the most about Shu, is Shu alone. Him as a whole. Not some sex toy as some haters called their relationship.

He wasn't all about the perfect body, being the fuckboy and all was not his intention. It just comes home to sexual tendencies, teens these days and they're not apart from that standard.

They were pretty far off from the park, from any public facilities anyway. Free park abruptly on the side of a slightly empty road, parking in an empty parking lot, probably for the small market up ahead.

There were no lights, no one can see them.

The lone atmosphere doesn't bother him, he's been to emptier spaces than this. Much more dangerous areas...

He hopped over from the front to the back slowly, avoiding waking Shu still snuggling comfortably on his bunny plush.

Letting out a small sigh, "I'm sorry Shu...I missed you...I know you won't forgive me for this..." He whispered as if Shu could hear his words, probably can but in his dreams. He is true guilty for going as far as to do...this to Shu...unconscious of all things...

No matter how hard he try to control himself, his body moves on their own. Leaning down, he undone the zipper of his jacket. Pulling them off to the side, making sure to put them aside properly for later.

Hearing Shu whimpers softly, hoping the weird touchy feeling won't bring him nightmares.

He continues to undress the unconscious boy, removing his tie, unbuttoning his shirt before lifting his white top. Chest bounce along with his pink nipples as he lifted that tight top.

Gosh, this brings back memories...hot once.

He sees himself as a perverted scum at this point. No doubt, taking his set goals too far...

But the images kept coming back to him to reference the past and present.

Shu would go first, touching himself, always the nipples to start off their heated bed time. While Free kisses his temple going down his abdomen, his navel, circling his tongue on his belly button. Leaving no spots untouched, very reserved for him and him alone...

Planning to do the same, the only difference is without Shu's cute comments about how good his hands were. How hot Free was, how safe he felt wrapped around his strong arms. Those overly protective arms...

Those pink nipples torture his mind with shallow urges to touch them, lick them, suck them nonstop. And Free does so, not a second thought.

Fingers on each nipple, pinching one before giving it a small lick while playing with the left nipple. He can hear Shu's small whimpers on each flick of his fingers. Sending pleasure to the core, possibly into his dreams too.

He mercilessly attacks the right nipple, sucking so hard if Shu were a woman, his mouth can do better than a breast pump, milking Shu's nipples until they're completely dry.

Abusing each nipple non-stop Shu unconsciously arched his back, eventually started to drip pre-cum under his pants.

Free realize this problem quick...

He verbally slapped himself for his ignorance, shit, he should've removed them beforehand...

Removing the belt, then pulling his tight black pants under the swell of his plump ass. Going next for his red boxers already stained with pre-cum.

He forgot how easily pleasured Shu can be...it does curious him if he does the same if he does it to Silas...jumping to that topic, makes him want to beat Silas's too tiny organs.

However, the lack of evidence other than Shu's mumble of his name was not enough to conclude they are together...

Free could hardly breathe from that image of Shu and Silas getting it on one bed, or the fact what there was is a fucking hot view of an unconscious Shu naked clear as day.

Been too damn long since he gets to see this...

His self-control has been taken over by his need to take Shu once more. Making him his every day...

Sounds dirty, but it's how they enjoy their nights together...

Say otherwise then you've ignored your surroundings with hundreds of horny teenagers getting down to early business with their future spouce or whore...

He peels them off, rather slowly as his eyes locked contact with Shu's small, cute cock.

It hasn't gotten bigger throughout the years of them being together.

Mouth left hanging open as he shamelessly opens Shu's legs. Somehow, Shu still remains to be sleeping. This thin albino couldn't handle a small drink. In fact, that was just 2 or 3 glasses of wine barely half full too...he said he doesn't wanna get drunk, yet he fucked that and drank more...

Free folds Shu's legs over his chest, lifing the albino's ass up, through the darkness, he could see Shu's small pucker, swollen...could it be Silas...?

Crap, thinking of it makes him even more furious, just the thought of that green madman touching Shu. It disgusts him, then again...he got a woman pregnant...

He seriously have no rights to anything when the topic is about love, not even this. He deserves none of it...but his fucking unbearable urges is too much to handle, his body moves on their own with the influence of the wine.

Only having a good amount of consciousness to hold back whenever possible.

Continuing down this path will sure to make him lose control...perhaps hurt Shu in he process...all thanks to his stupid hormones kicking in when he's on sight.

Shu brings this aura that can make a male horny in matters of seconds, someone could be straight, then one pass the albino and you'll transform of opinion.

Unfortunately to all the schemers, rapist out there, can't get their hands on Shu as he's not as fragile as he look.

Funnily most mistakes Shu for a woman...

With his exposed body as of now, how could he possibly stop?

He's laid out the way he likes, split over the choice. Back off, the other is continues.

Evenly split...

But before then, a large pick up truck drove by with a large horn to boot Free out of his fantasies.

The lights alone could've revealed their, his, shenanigans.

That was when his mind started to pick itself back together again.

'Stop!!! You need to stop De la Hoya...damn you! You cannot be doing this right now, not when you have him on your good side...'

The warning signs in his head tell him off, heart raising out of his chest covering most of his air passage. Free could die of suffocation at this rate.

Either he missed the opportunity forever, stop and save their friendship. Or force...

Putting it that way helps luckily, force was the main thing he avoids of doing during this night with one another.

His other one night stands is sometimes a force, on the girl's side that is. Free being dragged here and there by some random students. Sometimes he accepts, sometimes he doesn't.

Depending on his moods, if he felt like he needed a release after stress. Every day is a long day considering the things he needed to take care of, like his father's business...some assets he doesn't interest in as a child of a successful man and woman.

This was tough to make, he had dreamed of having Shu in his arms after months of never getting to hold him.

Free sigh, giving up to his mind. Putting back their clothes, having to clean Shu's boxers. Fortunately, there wasn't very much stain in there. Backing away as soon as he finished.

He will miss this opportunity...

But it's for the greater good of their relationship. He has a long way to go before he could properly start over with Shu. With this competition happening, there is time.

Forget about Silas...

He drove them off...sincere silence...

'Be patient Free...be patient...'

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