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"SU! Come here! Five minutes left till Eden's concert live on TV!"
"Alright! Wait a minute! I'm still preparing the snack!"
Kevin couldn't hold his excitement as his azure eyes waited for the ads segment to be over on the TV. He sat on the comfy sofa, waiting for his best friend to bring some snacks. With hurry, SU brought some popcorn as if they were watching some movie. Looking at how cheerful Kevin was right now, a slight smile formed in his face.
"Am I late yet?"
"Nope. One minutes left! You just arrived in time!" Kevin quickly took the popcorn as he let SU sit beside him. Both of the male's glued their eyes on the TV screen as the ads segment was over, the sound quickly replaced by the cheer from the audience, waiting for their Idol to sing.
"How are you feeling right now? Ready to hear Eden sing?"
"YOU BET! WE ARE FREAKIN READY!" Kevin excitedly shouted his answer as if the announcer on the TV could hear him. SU just chuckled softly as he began to chew some of his popcorn. Both him and his white haired friends always have the same unmatched passion for fanboying their Idol.
Actually, it's Kevin first who recommended Eden to SU. As a nerd student himself, SU loves classical music but is not much of a fan of ladies' voices type of song. At first, SU is a bit skeptical with Kevin's taste since he knew how much the white haired male loves beautiful women. He thought that Kevin only loved Eden's beautiful appearance and not her musical ability.
And since SU didn't want to feel left off by his best friend, he then pretended to like Eden as well and surprisingly, he actually liked Eden's voice too. All her songs touched deep inside his heart.
♪ The field of golden wheat swayed ♪
♪ Where can the wandering rider call home ♪
Not before long, a heavenly golden voice finally surrounds the entire room as the red haired Diva begins to sing her legendary song. Kevin finally screamed with full passion as he grabbed SU's hands tightly, making the grey haired male blush instantly.
♪ Oh, My love, may we never part ways ♪
♪ Oh, My love, may time stay still for us ♪
Kevin began to sing along with Eden's voice as his azure eyes stared intently at SU. It feels like his best friend privately sings those love songs only for him. The romantic lyric didn't help at all as SU's heart began to beat so fast. He then finally sings along with Kevin to hide his embarrassment.
And those golden voice bring peace to their hearts.
As a Highschool student who lives in the same dorm, this became their daily routine to always watch together every time his favorite singer appears on TV like this. Glad SU has the same taste as Kevin himself in terms of liking an Idol.
Well, who doesn't like Eden? Top one singer in the whole world, stunningly beautiful with an unmatched golden voice too?
Maybe, except for one person.
"Damn it! Just turn off the goddamn TV! Her voice sounds like shit!" That rough voice came from the room on the second floor. Kevin began to flinch as he clenched his fist, feeling rage toward his third roommates.
"Fuck off, Kalpas! It's just your shit taste, you can't appreciate her golden voice!" Shouted The white haired male as he glared at the Kalpas' room. He can see the curtain in Kalpas' room opened slightly, earning a middle finger from his third roommate. And that only makes Kevin getting provoked even further.
"You little shit-"
"Kevin, stop it!" SU quickly grabbed Kevin, wrapping his arms around his best friend from behind, to stop him from barging into Kalpas' room. As the most aloof and silent ones between the trio roommates, it's his duty to prevent the fight between these both hot headed males and maintain a peaceful environment in their dorm.
It's the very reason why Kevin and Kalpas didn't sleep in the same room. Expect a world war three if those two males ever see each other in a close distance. Instead, it's SU who sleeps in the same room as Kevin. Since one room on the ground floor has more space than the second floor, it's enough for him to put two beds inside it.
Having to sleep with his childhood friend is very normal to him. But sometimes, SU can't help but feel a bit nervous when Kevin invades his personal space. There are some unidentified feelings inside him. Some kind of strange fluttering feelings everytime Kevin is too close to him. His body's temperature suddenly rose. And not to mention how his face became red all of a sudden.
SU still can't identify what kind of feelings that is.
But one thing for sure…
Being together with Kevin brings him happiness the most.
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"Kevin, five minutes left before we are late to class, hurry up!"
"Shit... I will speed up the bike. Hold on tight!"
"W-Wait-Hwaaa!" SU nearly fell from the bike as Kevin sped up his pedalling movement. The grey haired male quickly grabbed his friend's waist tightly as he gritted his teeth. He silently prayed that he wouldn't fall to the ground and arrive at their school in time.
"Kevin, please be careful! The bike movement will ruin our lunch!" Whined SU as he tried hard to keep his balance from the backseat. His bag bounced around, making everything inside scattered. He worried about their meal box inside it. However, Kevin just keeps speeding his bike.
"We can't get late. Elysia will be mad at me again." Muttered Kevin as he quickly wiped the sweat pouring from his forehead and focused on the road in front of him. Not before long, his azure eyes caught a glimpse of someone who rode his motorbike fast enough to race with Kevin's bike.
"Oh, Look! Two Eden fanboys gonna be late for school."
"Shut up, Kalpas." Kevin gritted his teeth hearing that mocking voice from his third roommates. Kalpas could only smirk as he waved his hands to mock the white haired male even more.
"You will lose this time. Bye, Losers!"
"Tch. Me losing to you, you say?" Now It's Kevin's turn to smirk. Sport is his forte. In Kevin's rule, he will never lose to anyone. Not even to his freakin roommate. The Kaslana began to inhale as he prepared himself to use all his stamina to speed up his bike even further.
"In your freaking dream, Kalpas!"
"Kevin! S-Stop! Hwaaaa!" SU could only scream in panic and fear as he nearly fell from the bike. His right hand is quickly being grabbed by Kevin while the white haired male keeps driving his bike faster to keep up with Kalpas' motorbike speed.
"SU, just hug me or something! I can't hold your hand for too long. I need to keep our balance."
"W-What!?" SU began to blush heavily as he looked speechless and nervous for a moment. Well, Kevin didn't mean anything with the hug since he needed to keep both of his hands to the bike's handles. But, for SU himself, it makes his heart beating so fast with that close body contact.
As he really didn't have any choice, the grey haired male began to hug Kevin tightly as if his life depended on it. He closed his fuschia eyes while pressed his face on Kevin's back. The bike that he rode now is at crazy speed.
Kalpas widened his eyes as Kevin nearly reached him from behind. He tried to speed up his motorbike more. "Shit! What are you? A monster!?"
"No. I'm not a monster. Just a Kaslana." Kevin smirked with confidence as his bike finally side by side with Kalpas. His third roommate began to grunted. He knew how he better not underestimate Kevin since he became the top basketball player in their school for a reason. They kept racing till they arrived in front of the school gate.
And The school bell is finally ringing loudly.
So many students rushed to the class. After putting the bike to the parking area, Kevin grabbed SU's hand tightly as both of them ran together to their class with Kalpas following them from behind. There they saw Elysia standing in front of their class' door while crossing her arms in her chest, leaning against the door.
"Well, good morning to the three of you." Greeted the pink haired girl as her pink eyes staring intently at the trio roommates who are now stopping their steps while keeping their breathing. She looked at her wristwatch. Just one more minute till their teacher entered the class.
"Sleep late again because of Eden's concert, I bet?"
"Not me." Said Kalpas immediately as he stared at Elysia with sarcasm in his eyes. "Her voice sounded like shit."
"Watch your manners, Kalpas." said Elysia and Kevin at the same time as they glared at the white greyish haired male, making him silent immediately. The pink haired female then looked at Kevin.
"Kevin, you're our leader in the student council now. As a vice leader, it's my duty to always remind you to always enter the class on time. Do not be late. It will ruin our reputation."
"I…" Kevin could only rub his head as he wanted to give some reasonable answer. But Elysia quickly interrupted him.
"I know you love Eden. Me too. She is my dear friend. But I managed to not get late for school even though I slept late too because I watched her concert until midnight. And you will ruin SU's reputation too since he can't go to school without you. He is the smartest student in our class. Don't drag him with you, Kevin."
SU shakes his head. Actually, the very reason they are nearly late to the class is because SU needs some time to prepare their meals and Kevin waited patiently for him even though he begged Kevin to just go to the school first and leave SU. But the white haired male won't listen to him as he keeps waiting for SU until he finishes his cooking.
But before he could reveal the real reason to Elysia...
"I'm sorry."
"Kevin?" SU widened his eyes as his best friend quickly apologized to the pink haired female. "It's my fault. I will try to get up earlier from now on."
"Good." Elysia could only nod as she looked satisfied with Kevin's answer. "Now, let's get in the class. Miss Himeko will arrive soon!"
Elysia and Kalpas quickly stepped to the class. Before Kevin could follow them, SU suddenly grabbed his friend's shoulder.
"Why are you apologizing to Elysia? This is all my fault." Said SU as he looked drowned in guilt. Kevin shakes his head as he smiles kindly to the grey haired male.
"It's okay. You are cooking for me too. I will never leave you alone no matter how long your cooking time is. I'll always wait for you and we will always go to school together."
Those words made SU's heart flutter as he saw how handsome Kevin was right now throwing that usual cheerful smile at him. It feels like his life is being brightened by Kevin's light. There is no other friend that has loyal dedication such as Kevin. The white haired male never left him and was always protecting him.
And that only made SU become more attached to The Kaslana.
"Come on, let's go to class, shall we?"
SU nodded his head as both of the males quickly headed inside their class.
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"Keviiiinnn, I made this lunch for you! Please accept it!"
"Back off girl! I'm here first! Just wait for your turn!"
Kevin sighed heavily as his desk had been surrounded by so many girls from various classes. They always bring some lunch and gifts in hopes of winning The Kaslana's heart. It's the same daily routine over and over again. At first, he enjoyed his popularity. But, now, all of those unwanted attentions became so troublesome for him since the more those girls demanded his attention, the more he wanted to get away from it.
Well, he can't help it. Being the leader of Student Council and a top Basketball player in the entire school and having the albino look in his handsome face combined with his rare European blood is enough to make him become the most popular boy in the school. Second only to Elysia herself.
Kevin then looked at the meal box inside his bag. SU already made his favorite noodle this morning. He planned to eat it with his best friend at the school cafeteria. He then glanced toward SU's seat on the corner of the class. The grey haired male isn't present at the moment.
"Looking for your boyfriend?" Kevin could only roll his azure eyes, hearing Kalpas' voice that sat behind him. He needs to be immune to every mocking words from his third roommate.
"Yeah, where is he?"
"Don't know. Don't care."
"What a helpful answer. Thank you." Kevin sneered slightly as he turned his eyes to the girls in front of him. Every minute passed, some new girls he had never seen before kept entering his class and surrounded him. They didn't even hear his plea to give him some space and let him out of the class.
"Well, well. Kevin~ look at what trouble you've caused? You made every girl wait for your attention~"
Elysia suddenly interrupted the scene as she leaned toward Kevin from behind and wrapped his arms around the white haired male's shoulder. Most of the girls glaring at Elysia with jealousy but can't do anything since the pink haired girl is superior compared to all of them.
Seeing how stiff Kevin's expression is right now, she almost knows what is on his mind. "Kevin, have you forgotten our schedule?"
"What's the schedule?" He frowned in confusion. If he remembers correctly, the student council didn't have any agenda right now. But, he quickly understood once Elysia winked at him.
"Oh, yeah right. I need to sign some student forms! Thank you for reminding me!" It's obviously a lie. But, it's Elysia's intention to help him get away from that troublesome situation. He then whispered thank you to his vice leader and quickly left his class, making all of his fangirls disappointed.
"Well, why are all of you still here? My class will get too much attention and it's isn't good. Kindly leave, please?" Elysia could only smile widely seeing all of those girls grunted and left one by one. Kalpas just rested his chin on his palm lazily looking at that scene.
"Why do you keep helping him?"
Elysia giggled softly as she turned her eyes to the white greyish classmate. "Well, I don't want to see the two boyfriends getting separated for far too long. Anyway, Kalpas~"
"What!?" Those voices making Kalpas flinched as Elysia suddenly sat on his table and pointed her smartphone to him.
"Let's take a selfie, shall we? I haven't post a single picture about you~"
Elysia could only laugh seeing a WTF reaction from her classmate. She only intended to tease the male but his rough answer never failed to entertain her.
"In your fuckin dream, Elysia!"
"Aww~ I love you too~"
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"SU, why are you still here? You should have your lunch right now."
Hua frowned looking at her classmate who still busied himself in the library. The grey haired male suddenly asked a short question, still stared intently at the book in his hands.
"Wait, what time is it?"
"It's twelve o'clock right now. Lunch time has already started."
"What!?" SU quickly looked up from his book as his fuschia eyes watched a big clock in the center wall of the library. He widened his eyes as he quickly got up from his desk. "Oh no, Kevin must be searching for me."
"Well, hurry up then."
Hua could only smile briefly seeing SU getting panicked a little. She knows too well how close the two males are to each other. She never saw them be apart for a long time. Both males are always together nearly everywhere. Be it in the school yard where Kevin is having his Basketball training and SU will sit near the tree and wait for Kevin. Or when SU busies himself in the school lab or library, and it's guaranteed that the white haired male will come and wait for SU.
That closeness birthed a rumour of how Kevin and SU are dating each other. But, seeing how the Kaslana had so many past girlfriends, that rumour quickly crumbled by itself.
But looking at how caring SU toward his best friend, Hua can feel that the grey haired male is harbouring a special feeling more than just a mere 'best friend' toward Kevin. Well, nearly anybody knows, even Mobius too. It's just that Kevin is too dense to realize it and SU himself is just too confused with his own feelings.
"Is that your own cooking, SU?" Asked Hua as she saw SU taking out his meal box from his bag.
"Yes, Hua."
"Let me guess. It's noodles again?"
"How do you know?" The grey haired male frowned as he got confused seeing Hua chuckled softly.
"Well, Kevin loves noodles. That's why you mostly cook that menu."
SU suddenly blush as he shyly turns his eyes from the grey haired girl. "Ah, it's that obvious isn't it?"
"Too obvious even."
SU blushed even harder as his fuschia eyes stared intently at his meal box. He just didn't know how to react to this kind of topic. One thing for sure, he just wants to make Kevin happy even with the smallest things like his own cooking.
Maybe, deep down he wants to impress his best friend too.
Seeing how Kevin love his cook the most compare to the food that has been given from all his fangirls. Deep down, there is sense of pride in him. It's make SU proud since he is the only person who can satisfy what is Kevin's need. He is the only person who knows Kevin the most. And he is the only person Kevin trusted the most.
All those reasons bring joy in SU's life. He will do anything just to make Kevin smile happily at him. And him only.
"You need to be more honest to him. I know there is something you want him to know, right? And before that, you must be honest to yourself first, SU." Said Hua.
'Be honest… to myself...'
SU kept his silence for a moment as he was secretly amazed by how observant Hua was to him. Maybe, what Hua said to him is correct. It's actually him who runs away from all of those hidden feelings. It's actually him who is afraid to admit the truth.
The truth of how he already fell in love with his own best friend.
He didn't know since when that love toward his best friend had grown inside him. From the very first moment they met each other back then when they were still in their childhood, SU already felt the deep attachment toward the white haired male more than he ever imagined.
Just like a magnet itself.
He is addicted. Addicted to everything Kevin does to him. That smile. That laugh. That care. That protection. That attention. Everything. He wants it all.
All to himself only.
"Hua, there you are." SU's attention turned to the red haired female teacher who walked slowly in his direction. Hua's expression suddenly brightened up seeing her favorite teacher.
"Miss Himeko."
"Are you done, girl? Meet me at the office after this."
"Yes, Miss." Himeko just smiles hearing that answer as she turns her golden eyes at SU, earning a slight bow from the grey haired male, showing his respect. With that, the red haired teacher walked out from the library. Before she followed her teacher, she then tapped SU's shoulder and gave him some very important advice.
The very advice that made SU finally made up his mind.
"Just tell him, SU. Before it's too late…"
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Kevin runs as fast as he can, holding his meal box with both of his arms. His twin meal box with SU. The only difference is the color. His meal box is blue while SU is green. He can't wait to eat his favorite noodle with his best friend. Without asking SU's whereabouts, Kevin already knows where his best friend is right now.
His azure eyes finally spotted the library as he stopped his step, standing right in front of the door. He tapped his feet, holding his hunger impatiently.
"SU? Are you inside?" The time seemed to stop for a moment as the library door suddenly opened, revealing someone. He widened his eyes. That someone isn't what he expected.
That someone isn't his best friend.
Instead, it's a girl.
"Aahh…" The girl gasped softly as she accidentally bumped into Kevin, making her glasses fall to the ground as well as some of her books.
"Sorry, are you okay?" Kevin suddenly kneeled down as he took the glasses and gave it to the long black haired girl. That was where their eyes met each other for the very first time. Those azure eyes seemed to freeze in awe, seeing a hidden beauty he had never seen before. Not even all his fangirls have that kind of beauty.
"I… I'm fine. Thank you for helping me." The girl's soft voice makes Kevin's wandering mind back to reality as he quickly helps her by taking all of her scattered books. He then gave all of those books to the mysterious girl as she bowed in gratitude.
"Thank you. I… I'm sorry I didn't see you." The girl's voice sounded so nervous as Kevin could only rub his back.
"Don't worry about it."
"Kevin?" Those familiar voices made Kevin turn his eyes to his best friend that was standing not far from the girl.
"SU?"
"Kevin, What just happened? Mei? Are you okay?" SU looked worried as he helped the girl to stand up.
'So, her name is… Mei?' muttered Kevin silently as he kept staring at Mei. The girl adjusted her glasses before she looked at SU's direction, offering a brief smile.
"Ah, it's alright. We just bumped into each other. Nothing serious." She then looked at Kevin as the white haired male stared at her intently, making her blush shyly.
"E-Excuse me."
As the girl finally leaves, SU frowned seeing Kevin still looking in her direction. "What's wrong, Kevin?"
"SU, you know her?" That question caught him off of his guard. He didn't expect Kevin to have such interest with a shy and introverted girl like Mei. A sudden fear and hesitation grows inside his heart.
What if Kevin likes Mei?
After a moment of silence, he finally answered with a heavy feeling.
"Yes. She was my past teammate in the physics school olympiade a year ago. Her name is Mei from class A."
"I see." Kevin lost in thought for a moment as he crossed both of his arms. "I wonder how come I've never seen her once before."
"Because she isn't one of your fangirls?" Guessed SU as he could only chuckle seeing disappointment look on Kevin's face.
"Yeah, maybe you're right."
"Come on, let's go to the cafeteria and eat our lunch." SU quickly wrapped his arm to his best friend's shoulder as he dragged Kevin with him. But, looking at those azure eyes that seems lost in his thoughts once again, makes SU become more anxious.
At that very moment…
A deep regret.
That is the very first time that he feels a deep regret more than anything in his life.
If only…
If only he got out of the library sooner than Mei…
Just maybe… those azure eyes will only look at him.