[Angin's POV]

I've been kind of feeling lonely lately...

Well, I know for a fact that Api came to my life and became my close pal in school but, when it comes at home, I never really feel the exciting vibe whenever I come back home from school.

Surely, Lucky's always there, waiting on the doorstep when I arrived but, my big brother Air? He's kind of... becoming the opposite big brother I knew.

Whenever I went to his room to check on him, in just for a few meters away, I could hear him talking to someone. But, I didn't know who it was until, I came to a conclusion that, he had already found a replacement... of me.

How did I know that?

I saw him talking to his new friend, using his new phone Mom had given to him when we needed help or needed to communicate with her.

What hurts the most is that, I can see him smiling gleefully as ever, not because of me, but because to someone he's talking with. I never seen him smile like that ever since Dad left us. But now, I could see him regularly smile whenever he's home from school, or even when he locked himself in his room, just to talk to his friend.

To be honest, I do feel a bit jealous at the thought of my big brother's happy with someone else instead of me. But, I think it's best if I'll let him have that kind of happiness he has right now. In fact, he never felt better in his life when we became an incomplete family.

I just want him to be happy. I'll let him do whatever he wants as long as he's happy. I just hoped that, he wouldn't forget about me.

Because, I've been trying my hardest to be there for him. Giving my everything to him, just so he could still be that same big brother Air I know. I just don't want to waste all my efforts just because of him, finding happiness from someone else.

Sometimes, I just thought... will he still be happy when I'm around him? Will he still have the time to spend some time with me? Or, maybe, he finally found his true happiness and that's not because of me?

I guess, he did find his happiness, and that's because of his friend at school.

I thought of everything we'd been through together. Just the journey between the two of us, with no one interfering in particular. I just miss that kind of bond we had, but sometimes, we also need to change our perspectives in life.

Well, I think I should just stay positive. Positive because, my big brother's finally happy (with someone). Positive because, I guess he's doing alright, and I still have Lucky with me if I ever feel alone so, I guess there wouldn't be any problem.

I wished that one day, my big brother would thank me for giving all my best to make him smile.

It's been months since he's habitually calling and talking to his friend. I think they shared a great bond with each other. Probably greater than me and big brother did.

Sometimes, I could hear him still talking to his friend even until bed time. How come big brother's so active when it comes to his friend? When it comes to me, he would lazily respond that he's too tired.

Well I guess, my job here is done; for making my big brother happy. Now, it's my time, to bring happiness to others.

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KRIIING!

The last bell rang, a signal for us, students that it's our dismissal time. When our last period ended, all my classmates immediately packed up their things and excitedly exited the classroom, running towards the main door of the school building. Meanwhile, I was walking silently, with Api beside me as we went towards the main door.

"Oh man! Another weekend! Can't you believe that?" I cheerfully said, nudging Api on his shoulder.

My close friend turned to me, smiling. "Yeah.." He replied, chuckling lightly. "Time flies so fast." He added, grinning slightly.

We finally exited the main door of the school building, going through the waiting area afterwards.

Then, I heard Api sighed deeply, making me glance at him. "Hey, are you alright, Api?" I asked, looking at my friend worriedly.

I noticed how he forced a smile when he looked back at me. "Yeah, everything's fine." He responded.

I suspiciously looked at him. Clearly, something is wrong. "I know you aren't, Api.." I stated, pursing my lips. "Tell me, what's bothering you? You can trust me." I added, forming a sad but genuine smile on my lips.

My red capped friend only sighed in defeat. "Honestly.." He started, looking back at me. "Sometimes, I pretended to be okay because I don't want to annoy anyone with my problems."

I looked at Api, confused but still worried. "What do you mean, Api?" I softly asked.

"It's just..." He paused, gritting his teeth as his lips quivered, with tears started forming from his crimson eyes. "It hurts, Angin..." He said, his voice cracked up.

I glanced at Api with concern, as I stopped both of us from walking. I then quickly gave him a comforting hug, as I thought he needed it so badly. I could feel him sobbing on my shoulders, crying his heart out, so I started soothing him afterwards, reminding him that I'm just here for him. He hugged me back tightly, his body shivering as he cried.

"I don't care if no one likes me. I wasn't created in this world to entertain anyone anyway..." He said, hugging me a bit tighter as he couldn't bare the pain he's feeling on his chest. I didn't budge at all as I let Api bring his emotions out.

"Sometimes, I wish I could go back in life not to change anything, but to feel a few things twice."

My heart completely sunk, hearing Api's cries as he broke down. I felt his pain, his sadness and his sufferings. I can relate to him too, and I knew from the moment we met, I was sure that he wasn't feeling okay at all. 

"It freaking hurts, Angin..." Api sobbed harder, his breath hitching. "I don't know what to do..." He mumbled, tears were continously streaming down his face. "I don't have anyone... They'll think that I'm acting so childish because I kept crying like this... They don't know I'm getting worse lately..."

My brows furrowed, gently loosening the hug and placed a hand on my friend's shoulder. "Api," I softly called. "You're just... scared to tell people how much it hurts so you just kept it all to yourself." I stated, trying to calm my friend down. "But, now that you told about it to me," I gave Api a sincere smile. "I'm sure I can help you with it." I confidently said, as I neatly fixed my best friend's red cap.

"I'm here for you, Api. I'm always here for you. Don't think you don't have anyone by your side. Because I'm here, your best friend, willing to help you with your problems."

Api looked at me, and stared at me for a few moments before curving a small smile on his lips. "Thank you, Angin." He genuinely said. "I'm so glad, and lucky to have a friend like you."

I grinned at his response. "No problemo~ Api." I replied, smiling warmly. "See? You're smiling!" I cheerfully stated, chuckling slightly.

"The smile on my face doesn't mean my life is now okay. I just... appreciate what I have." My friend said, chuckling lightly afterwards.

My smile widened, slinging his arm around my friend's neck and continued walking our way home. "Let's go home."

I saw Api wiped his tears off his eyes, smiling brightly as ever. "Yeah." He replied, chuckling. Heh, finally I get to see him happy again.

"By the way, you do look like a child who badly wants to beg his mom to buy his favorite toy when you cry~." I joked, trying to lighten up the mood.

Api laughed at my response as he lightly shove my head away. "I'm not!" He said, playfully rolling his eyes after. I then laughed along as well.

"Just kidding~" 

I guess, this is my new job to do: To make my close friend happy. But, I wouldn't replace him with my big brother though. I care for the both of them, so I prioritise both their happiness more than myself. Their happiness matters more than mine.

After all, this is my purpose, right?