Note : too many flashbacks

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After the three were done laughing they sat back on the edge, (they sat in order taiga-cera-kyoichi). The boys have their heads resting on Cera's shoulder, the three have a smile in their faces, a smile that signifies thier happiness, their unexplainable joy of being together after years, their comfort that's only felt when they are together, the incomparable strength they feel inside when they know they have the other two by their side . This happiness... This joy..... This comfort.... This strength.... This all they ever wanted....

The trio was staring at the beautiful sunset of the x-zone, the orange and red sky with a beautiful hue of pink, two suns which were now a hue of red setting at the horizon, what else does one need to make them feel the warmth and comfort. There was a soothing silence between them, none of them spoke a word. They just sat there staring at the beautiful scenery enjoying each other's company.

Taiga's pov

This is it.... the three of us.... like the old good days.... together.... This comfort... it's been so long I've felt it.... I want the time to stop here... so we can stay like this... Forever... Even though I don't have my brother with me but atleast I have my best friends with me, and I know they'll never leave me alone... I have kyoichi who's wise words will guide you to light in the darkest of time, although might act all cold but he really care for everyone around him. He's also a emotional wreak inside but he'll never show it. I still remember the time he would cry alone at the school rooftop, it was a difficult time for both of us, without Cera, we were so heartbroken. I remember the time he would stay next to me to make sure I don't feel alone....And I have Cera who would push to the light from the drakness... she's the kind of person who'd always stay by your side no matter what... She's a die or kill type...  Though she's a bit goofy, but she do that all to hide her fear, the fear to lose her loved ones. She's the closest to me and we like to call each other 'our soulmates' but people always take it the wrong way, we don't like it but guess we can't change thier mind about their definition of soulmate...I felt really lost without her, like a piece of me is lost and I won't be able to find her, but now I found her and will never let her go.... And  we together... the infamous trio of our highschool... at first I thought coming to this place was the worst thing ever but now it seems like coming to this place was not as bad as I thought... This place united us three... And staying with them... This is all I ever wanted......

Flashback - 1

I was staring outside the window, sitting on my desk at the back corner of our class. I was lost in my own thoughts when the teacher called out for me, "Mr Samejima", he yelled throwing a chalk my way, I instantly stood up, "y-yes sir", I said still processing  what's happening around me, "do you perhaps remember you're in the school not your home", the teacher said adjusting his glasses, "I'm really sorry sir, it won't happen again", I said bowing slightly, the teacher sigh and said, "I want you to go and look for Mr Shido, he haven't came back from 15 minutes", that's when I noticed the seat next to me was empty, "sure sir", I said stepping out of my seat and walking out the class. I knew exactly where kyoichi would be. I went straight to the rooftop behind the storage room, the blond boy sat there crying his heart out with his head in his hands. I sat next to him not saying anything, he didn't bulge because he already knew it was me, "why are you here?", He said between sobs, " for you", I said looking straight. It felt silent after that the only sound that could be heard was kyoichi's sobs and the rustling of leaves, although I felt like crying too but I can't break down right now, I have a best friend to comfort. " I miss her", he said between sobs, I looked at him with teary eyes, " me too", I said. Seeing him in this state almost every day breaks my hearts too. He lost the love of his life, it broke him too much to ever get back together but he still manages to act like it didn't affect him at all in front of others. "How can she leave like this? Just how", he said between sobs. I don't have any answer for it, I just look down letting the tears I've been holding back fall free. And this was it, our almost daily routine, sitting up here crying our hearts outs.

End of flashback

Flashback - 2

Me and Cera were walking to the playground to meet kyoichi while she was scolding me for not bringing Gabu along to her house yesterday, resulting him to cry the whole time I stayed there  "ok ok I got it, my fault  for not bringing him", I said covering my ears with both my hands, " I hate you Taiga Samejima", she said fake pouting, "yeah yeah whatever", I said rolling my eyes at her receiving a hard punch on my uppar arm, "ouch. Yah! You always scold me because of Gabu. I sometime feel like he's ", I said  looking at her. Suddenly I bumped into someone, "oh I'm sorry my-", I said looking up, it was non other than the bully of our school, " oh see what we got here, the filthy hoe and the skinny bat", he said smirking, " whom did you call a skinny bat you arrogant toe rag", Cera said gripping his collar, "and who the hell did you call a filthy hoe", I said pulling Cera away from him, "leave me taiga, let me teach him some manners", she said tring to break free from me but letting her free means another fight and I wasn't ready for it. Owen ( bully) smirked and folded his hands over his chest, " of course i called her the filthy hoe. what do we call someone who openly cheats on her boyfriend with her so called bestfriend, huh? ", he said. "What the fuck did you just said !", I said gritting my teeth. No one can say that about my best friend. I repeat No. One. NO. FREAKING. ONE. "language taiga", she managed to scold me even in this situation.  "What the hell is going on here?", Kyoichi's voice came from behind him. "Oh kyoichi. My brother", he said dramatically, " I just caught your girlfriend calling some disgusting skinny bat her soulmate", owen said acting all innocent, "call him by that shitty name once more and I'll make sure to break ever single bone in your freaking body you-", Cera was cut mid sentance by kyoichi, " calm down Cera. And Owen I know my girlfriend well enough and I'm aware of the fact she calls her best friend her soulmate and I don't have any problem from it. I trust her. so it's better for you to mind you own business or else", kyoichi said looking at the furious Cera smiling, "or else you can have a little chat with her, I won't mind hiding a body for her", he added. Everyone in the hallway was shocked because  of the open statement  of kyoichi. The bully went away murmuring something under his breath. After he left kyoichi walked to both of us and i let go of her. He hugged her,"I thought you'll get arrested for murder today", he said and I busted into fits of laughter, "you idiot", Cera said hitting him.

End of flashback

Cera's pov

This is it... Me, my best friend and the love of my life all together... Just like we use to be... Like those old good days... the fun we had... Making kyoichi jealous... Laughing our asses of for the silliest of reasons... All the cute little moments i cherish... It all makes me forget about him... I feel safe... Like no one can hurt me when I have these two dumbasses with me... This feeling... This comfort... This joy... And... Us...  This is all I ever wanted....

Flashback - 1

Me and kyoichi were sitting by the riverside enjoying the view, "hey kyoichi...", I said looking at him, "what is it love?", He said turning his head in my direction. I let out a sharp breath before saying, " you know.. I've been thinking about it lately... What if.. just what if I disappeared somehow... What-", before I could complete the sentence he crashed his lips on mine, my eyes widen in shock. This was my first kiss. He parted away looking me in the eyes, "don't think about it ever again. I won't let you go anywhere alone", he said kissing me again.

End of flashback

Flashback - 2

"Hey cera~", Taiga said running towards me. I was sitting by the river side crying my eyes out. Kakeru was really really sick and what the doctors said made it worst for me. He's my only brother and I love him more than anything in this world. I was really really sad because of it so I decided to come here so no one can find me but seems like this idiot will find me even if I go to hell. He came and sat next to me, "what you do-", he stopped mid sentence, "why are you crying?", He said cupping my face,  I didn't say anything just hugged him crying even harder, "hey what's wrong", he said calmly patting my back. I didn't respond. After some minutes he parted the hug and got up, "he'll pay for making you cry", he said left. I was confused for a moment when the realisation hit me like a truck. Oh my god he thinks I'm crying because of kyoichi, well it's obvious for him to think that because me and kyoichi had an argument yesterday but it was all sorted out. I got up started running towards the mountain track, cursing myself for not bring along my mtb. After I reached there I saw Taiga grabbing Kyoichi by his collar, " how f*cking dare you", Taiga said gritting his teeth in anger. Kyoichi looked really confused, "how dare you make her cry", Taiga said again, "who are you talking about?", Kyoichi asked confused, "don't play dumb Kyoichi", Taiga said, "Leave him Taiga he have nothing to do with it", I said and both of thier heads shot in my direction, kyoichi looked at me with worry in his eyes, " Cera what happened?", He asked softly, "you are the one who should answer that", taiga said gripping kyoichi's collar tighter, " I said leave him Taiga Samejima. Right now", I commanded. Taiga sigh and let go of kyoichi, "but he-", I cut taiga mid sentance, "he didn't do anything", I said sighing and explaining them everything. "Oh so that's the matter", taiga said rubbing the back of his neck, "yeah and you were about to beat him up", i said pointing at kyoichi, " I'm sorry kyoichi I shouldn't have concluded anything without listing to her", taiga said to kyoichi, "it's alright", kyoichi said. And we three ended up staying there the whole evening.  

End of flashback

Kyoichi's pov

This is it... all three of us... Together... Like we use to be... I know I don't show it but I missed it... I missed Cera.... I missed the smile that she bring up on my face... I miss the overwhelming joy I feel seeing her... I missed those endless laughters we three had together... It brings back so many memories... Some bad ones too.... I remember the time we thought we'll never be able to meet Cera ever again... but now that we have her... I won't ever let her go again... because... This is all I ever wanted...

Flashback -1

( Note : not so happy one )

"Found her?", I asked Taiga, we both were panting heavily because of running around the town. " No. They say she was seen at the mountain course last time", he replied. Cera went missing yesterday, at first we thought it's another of her prank but she haven't returned and it's been a freaking day. I feel so scared that I can't even think straight. Where could she be? Was the only thing in my head at the moment. "What if- what if something happen to her?", Taiga's voice bring me back to reality, he was on his knees sobbing. I don't know what to do, seeing him like this. The only emotion in his eyes was fear, a fear of losing someone. The same thing reflects in me and in no time tears started rolling down my face. I can't control my emotions at the moment. It's too much, we don't know where Cera is. No one knows. I know she won't just leave like this. And that's what scares me the most... The questions Taiga asked, 'what if something happens to her?'. "G-get up", I said in a cracked voice. " Get up we can't lose hope. We have to find her. Nothing can happen to her, she's Cera, even Satan himself is scared of her", i said trying to sound cold but I failed. Taiga looked up nodding, " yeah you're right. Let's go", he said wiping his tears while getting up.

End of flashback

Flashback - 2

Me and Cera were tuning thunder emperor, well she's the one doing all the work I'm just staring at her. I have participated in the trial course championship, actually we both had participated but she somehow managed to sprain her leg just a day before the tournament. " And here we are done", she said fixing the last screw, " all set to win", she added smiling proudly at her work whereas I just smiled looking at her. " What are you staring at Mr Shido.?", She asked raising an eyebrow, " I'm staring at a thief", i said looking her in the eyes, "and what did the thief stole from you.?", She said moving a bit closer, "she stole my heart", I said winking, "and what if she's planning to steal something more", she said smirking, " and what would that be", I asked raising an eyebrow, " I don't know maybe your last name", she said still smirking. I looked at her for a good minute before she busted into fits of laughter, " that was cheesy", she said between laughs. " But did you mean it", I asked shocked, she got up from her seat facing the other way, "maybe I do", she said turing her face towards me smiling. Leaving me dumbfounded.

End of flashback

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Hey Lovelies 💜 I'm back with another chapter. I'm so sorry for such a late update. I hope you enjoyed it, ik it was gross but still...

And don't think I forgot the younger cast, you'll meet them  in the next chapter.

Till than take care and be safe and healthy 💜

                                          ~ A.D.