2nd of May, this was the day I met him...The person I never thought would have a special place in my heart. Dexter Layton here by the way, son of the happiest parents in the whole world who treats me like a girl because of my face...As kids, I don't have the slightest idea about what I was feeling towards him. Getting nervous when we were alone, feeling butterflies in my stomach in every simple thing he does, stutter sometimes. Those at least, are the only things I know I do around him. It's crazy 'cuz I asked my mom about it without mentioning it was me, there I knew what I've been feeling towards him.

I HAD A MAJOR CRUSH ON HIM!

At first I didn't like him, even though our parents get along so well but since they've been getting along, we've been left alone all the time. Strange, instead of playing with the toys our parents give, he was surrounded with books.

It was pretty awkward already, I wanted to break the silence so badly but I can't. I admit I'm an introvert. Talking to other people confidently was just part of my imagination. Every time I see one, I hide. I've been homeschooled so whatever happens outside was out of my concern.How do I talk to him? I thought. I mean It's hard to ignore someone sitting close to you.

"You've got something to tell me?"

"A-ahh n-no I-ah I just um-"

"Break the silence? You should've done so earlier"

"You were thinking the same thing?"

"Y-yeah but I can't do it..."

We both laughed at our cowardness. I never knew he was as timid as I was.

"I'm Kai, Kai Morrel."

"Dexter Layton, Dex is fine"

"Dexter...cool name. Let's be friends."

"S-sure!"

"Just to make sure, you're a guy right?"

"Of course! Why would you be troubled over my gender?"

"Ah no It's just that you have a pretty face I thought you were a girl"

Eh? Ehh? EHH??

"P-pretty?"

"Yeah, don't you know?"

"Ah n-no I don't really think about it

"Oh was that too rash?"

"Umm...It was my first time hearing that from other people"

"Really? So that means I'm your first?"

"Of course you are, you idiot!" trying my best to hide my blushing face.

"Well that was fast, It seems you are already comfortable around me"

"I-I'm sorry..."

"No no It's fine, I like it better that way actually. Now I can be comfortable around you as well"

For no reason my heart started racing and my face beet red.

Too close, too close! He might hear my heart beating.

"Is that so?" I asked slowly pushing him away.

...

Having Kai over was fun, I've never been outside so this was my first time playing with a friend. Then I thought to myself, maybe I should take this secret to the grave. I mean isn't it just disgusting to find out a guy likes you when your also a guy? I'm sure Kai will feel that way. It's kinda expected though. Why'd it have to be him out of all people? Is it because he's the only friend I have? Do I really like him? I'm having mixed emotions right now. All I know is that my heart beats every time he's close or nearby or even when we make eye contact.

"Sorry for taking most of your time to visit us here Linda" Mom said to Kai's friend.

"No no, thanks for having us over" She replied.

"Feel free to come over again, you're always welcome" Mom said waving her hand. They waved back and Kai...he smiled at me.

"You sure had some fun huh? What's got you smiling beautifully like that sweetie?"

"Oh I-um...uh we were talking about our...crushes! Kai brought pics of his girl buddies around here" Well, it's not really a lie, Kai did bring pics of his girl buddies.

"Ooooohhh is that so? I didn't know Kai likes someone in our neighborhood."

"Yeah..." Does he really?....it hurts when mom said it though...actually it's possible. Should I ask next time?

"Oh right! Dex sweetie, I have a gift for you"

"What for? It's not my birthday or anything"

"Well yeah but just close your eyes"

"Alright..."

"Ok 3...2...1... open!"

In front me was a very beautiful necklace, the pendant was an orchid.

"Mom this..."

"Yes an orchid, your favorite" She said with a smile.

I hugged her tight. "Thank you so much mom"

"Now look at me sweetie, I want you to remember this. Listen carefully. Whenever your dad and I are on business trips or meetings, I want you to hold this close to you and think of us, can you do that for me? Mommy and daddy will not be here all the time so you might feel alone. You can also call Kai over if you want"

"Mom I will cherish this, I won't let you worry about me all the time. I will visit Kai if I want to. I don't want you to be worried about me not going out anymore."

Mom burst into tears and hugged me tightly. "My baby grow up so fast"

"Mom I'm not a baby anymore, I have Uncle Li here."

"You're right, you're right. Thank you sweetie."

A few minutes after our heart to heart talk with mom, dad arrived. "Honey, I brought something you'd love"

"Love? What else could I possibly love aside from you both?" Mom went to where dad was

"Here. Look."

"Wow, it really is what I love, Dex sweetie come over here for a minute!"

"Coming!"

"What is it?"

"Please wear this for mommy, just this once pleeeeaaassseee"

"Mom, it's a dress"

"I'm fully aware of that"

" *sighs* Alright\, alright. Don't come in\, it's embarrassing"

I could hear mother clapping her hands like seals, is she that excited seeing me in a dress?

"Done." I went out the room.

Both my parent's eyes widen. "Wow, Dex you look gorgeous" Dad said.

"No honey, he looks stunning" my excited mom said to dad.

"I d-don't feel uncomfortable i-in th-this"

"So you mean, you'll allow me to buy these dresses?" Mom asked with sparkling eyes ready to scream for joy.

I nodded slowly. As expected, she was jumping with joy even dragging along dad.

"Sweetie you don't know how happy I am right now when you agreed."

Seeing them happy was enough to make me smile. I was telling the truth when I said they weren't uncomfortable.

"Oh how could I leave you all alone"

"Mom, uncle Li will guide me."

"Li, please keep an eye on him at all times, if he gets even a scratch, you can prepare for a punishment"

"Mom, it wouldn't be uncle Li's fault if I get hurt, so please don't get mad at him"

" *sighs* Alright\, please Li take care of my son while we're away"

"Very well madam, I shall protect young master with my life" Uncle Li said.

There's no need to go that far though...

"Uncle Li, let's visit Kai"

"Would you prefer I drive you there young master?"

"No no, I will walk there, I need to get used to the outside so I won't worry mom."

"Well said young master."

"If you want, you can stay home uncle Li, I'll go alone"

"Forgive me young master but the madam has ordered me to keep an eye on you at all times. My job is to ensure the safety of the young master. So I'll go with you"

"Fine"

"Hi umm...may I come in?"

I could hear the maid talk to Kai's mother and father. "Madam, Sir, the young master of the Layton residence has come"

"Let him in!"

We went in the Morrels mansion.

"Hi aunt Linda"

"Oh my cute cute nephew welcome, please take a seat. Have you walked all the way here? You've been sweating"

"Yes"

"Li! How could you let him walk?"

"The young master has ordered we walk instead of driving him here"

"It's fine aunt Linda, it's just a visit."

"Oh Dex, you're pretty just like a girl, and you're nice and kind too. My son would be so lucky to marry you."

"M-m-m-marry!? Is that not disgusting?"

"Do you feel that way?"

"N-no, it's just that, your son is a boy, and so am I"

"And what's wrong with that? Gender does not matter, as long as you love each other. Unless you don't like my son. I will not force my dear nephew."

"Umm....aunt I think it's way too early for that..."

"HAHA you're a smart one Dex."

My aunt is just way too obsessed with me.

"But if you change your mind, my offer still stands. I will prepare a meeting with the Laytons directly if you do."

"I-i'll keep that in mind"

"You're here for Kai, aren't you?"

"Y-yes, my mom and dad's on a business trip, they told me if I ever felt lonely at home, I could go visit him."

"My, my poor nephew, I will call Kai right away! Diana call the young master please."

"Yes, my lady"

"Dex! You're here!"

"Y-yeah haha..."

Dex ran to me and hugged me. Again, my face was blushing hard. I hope he does not see it.

"I heard about your arrival, I was really nervous and excited to see you..." Kai looked away scratching his head.

BOOM! My heart, gosh why is he like this, why is he so cute. DEX stop thinking, stop thinking, he was nervous too...I'm glad I wasn't the only one.

"Yeah me too..."

"Come on let's take a bath first"

"B-b-b-bath!? T-t-together!??"

"Yeah, what's wrong? We're both guys and you look like you need a bath, you're sweating tons."

That's exactly why I hate myself for ever liking you. Even bathing together, that's just too....Argh! Whatever!

"O-ok"

"Young master your bath is prepared."

"Thanks Diana"

I could see Diana's face clearly she was blushing, wait wait wait, Diana are you thinking about something that's never going to happen to us? Are assuming we would do something like that? Does she likes seeing boys together? Aaah there's nothing between us. And I don't think there ever will...

"Come on it's warm"

Gosh, my face is too red right now, my body's stiff. I went in the tub with him. Buried half of my face with water. Kai started talking.

"I heard you walked here?"

"Yeah"

"Why? Why not let your butler drive you here"

"I want to be familiar with the outside world"

"I see, so that's why. I'm proud of you." What he said echoed in my mind sent chills down my spine. That's when I finally plucked up the courage to ask him. "Kai...is th-there someone you l-like?"

I could see him smirking. What's so funny about that?

"I do like someone"

Huh, so he likes girls after all...wow now my heart's been crushed by my crush.

KAI MORREL

-ML

-Very confident, but very shy when it comes to Dex

-has lots of friends, but Dex's only friend

-likes Dex

LINDA MORREL

-Kai's mother

-Very cheerful and kind, can sometimes be terrifying

-obsessed with her nephew

DAVID LORENCE MORREL

-Kai's father

-likes hanging out with friends (he's not a teen don't worry)

DEXTER LAYTON

-ML

-Son of the Laytons (obviously)

-Shy

-Gets excited and happy to see Kai

-Likes Kai

FRANK LAYTON

-just a father who loves his wife and son

-likes buying stuff his wife and son likes

VENUS GRACE LAYTON

-Dex's mother

-Obsessed with dressing her kid up with dresses, she puts on dresses on her son because of his pretty face

Dex's butlers and maids:

-Uncle Li

-June

-Clara

-Tony

Kai's butlers and maids:

-Diana

-Aunt Grace

-Paolo

-Therese

-Nico

Dex and Kai's friends:

-Ashlea Williams(S.C President)

-Mitch Evans(S.C Secretary)

-Hugh Logan(S.C Treasurer)

-Peter Anderson(An acquaintance)

-Selena Barlowe(Dex's rival)

SO FAR, THE FATHERS DON'T REALLY DO MUCH AND THE MOTHERS ARE OBSESSED WITH DEX. HOWEVER, THEY'RE BOTH HARDWORKING PARENTS. I inserted SOME of the supporting character btw. THAT'S ALL:>

He then continued. "But I'm afraid that person will loathe on me for eternity"

Wow...who in the right mind would reject someone like Kai?

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"Ok, my turn to tour you around the place. This is my first time, so please bear with me"

"I'm alright, I'd love touring the place with you"

"Ho really? Well then...where shall we start?"

"Any will do Kai"

"You're right..uhh...here! This way!"

"To where?"

"The studyroom"

"Studyroom?"

"Yeah, come" Kai held my hand.

Studyroom

"I like it here, it's peaceful"

"I'm glad you do"

"Who owns this place by the way?"

"Oh this? My parents have their own personal studyroom, but this belongs to me."

"Y-yours?!"

"Yeah, is there a problem Dex?"

"Ahh no no Kai, it's just that...am I even permitted to enter your studyroom?"

"Why not? Mom likes having you here, so permitted or not, you are always welcome here."

"O-okay..."

"There's still places I have not showed you Dex, let's go"

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This mansion is huuuge. Gosh I guess I'll rest for the rest of the day...

"You still up for one final place Dex?"

"Y-yeah I guess, last one won't kill haha"

"Great, let's go"

Greenhouse

"What do you think?"

"Wow, this... is amazing Kai, who's been taking care of this place without you around?"

"Oh that...Diana's been taking care of that"

"I see, Diana must love planting. May I know when her birthday is?"

"Why? You planning something?"

"Of course, gosh Kai, Diana's been taking care of this place. I want to return the favor on her birthday. It's the least I can do?"

"Dex, you're the nicest person I've ever met, you know that?"

"Kai you're exaggerating"

"Whahahat, it wasn't a lie anyway."

"Pfft, ok whatever you say"

"Care to join me for tea?"

"Of course." Kai pulls the chair.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome."

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"Does anyone else know about this besides Diana?"

"Uhh...no, please keep it from anyone else. This place means a lot to me, this is where I spend my time alone."

"Alone? You have me now right?"

"I guess haha...this will be our place then"

"O-our p-p-place??"

"Yes, Is it not to your liking Dex?"

"Kai, just because I'm the son of the Laytons, doesn't mean you'll speak so formally around me. I thought you're comfortable around me."

"I was too rash that time, it might've made you uncomfortable. This is my way of making up for it"

"Look, you don't need to, and I'm pretty sure it was I who made you uncomfortable. I mean I called you an idiot."

He then starts laughing. "Is that so?"

"Wha-what's f-funny?"

"Considering you stuttering while talking to me sometimes, you've got the nerves to lecture me huh"

"I-is that wr-wrong?"

"Of course not haha, it's just cute."

"You- S-stop teasing m-me"

"Ok Ok hahaha"

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*sigh* Ok I'm tired. I never knew just walking would tire someone out. Hang in there Dex. You'll get used to it. You'll need to walk tons outside.

"Young master dinner's been served, your mother seeks your presence at the dining area. Mr. Layton too."

"Diana, his name's Dexter, no need for honorifics. He's my friend"

"Y-yes young master. Please follow me young master, master Dexter"

"I-I guess that'll do, you fine with that Dex?"

"Yeah"

Dining area

"Oh my dear nephew, did my son do something to you?"

"Mom, I'm not a pervert. Don't even think about it."

"Hahaha alright, take your seats, Kai sit beside Dex. Make sure you assist him."

"Yes"

"Aunt, there's no need actually."

"You sure?"

"Yes, I'm fine doing it myself."

"Alright, dig in."

"This is delicious!"

"I'll have to tell Grace to make these for you every time you come over then"

"Really? Thanks aunt Linda!"

"Thank Grace instead haha, her cuisine is the best here."

"Thank you Aunt Grace." She's kind right now...I bet Aunt Linda will be in beast mode the day after.

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Where is Uncle Li anyway? Wasn't he here a while ago?

"Dex? You looking for something?"

"Ahh, I'm just wondering where Uncle Li went at this hour."

"Oh he went to fetch you something to wear."

"Wear? For what?"

"Mom insisted you stay over until your parents come back. She said I'd accompany you tonight."

"A-a-accompany me?? W-why?"

"We're sharing the bed of course"

"U-u-us? B-b-bed? Are you out of your mind?"

"Why?"

"We're guys!"

"So? We're guys and nothing's wrong. Unless...you have some reason?"

"Ahh...haha no nothing. I'm j-just....used to sleeping alone!" Whew, good thing I manage to think fast.

"That's great, we're together now right? So no need to sleep alone."

Aunt Linda...I don't know if I should be upset or happy argh!

"F-fine..."

"Uncle Li's here Dex."

"Young master, forgive my delay. Here is your nightwear." Uncle Li hands me a dress.

"Ehh?? Isn't this what mom gave me?"

"Yes"

"Uncle Li, I'm sorry you had to go back to get this, but why this?"

"I figured young master might feel comfortable sleeping here in this. I heard you liked it."

"This is embarrassing..."

"My deepest apologies young master"

"No no Uncle Li, it's fine. It's just, I can't believe I'm wearing this. Thanks again Uncle Li!"

"Then please excuse me young master."

"Yes sure thanks again."

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Bedroom

"Dex, you can stay in the right tonigh- Woah....I'm speechless. Is this the dress you mentioned?"

"Y-yeah, s-so?"

"Pfft HAHAHAHAH, this actually looks beautiful on you."

"Th-thanks..."

"What? What is this? I'm not getting any angry and shy reaction? No S-stop teasing m-me or something?"

My face turned supeeeerrr red. "Hey, stop" I said looking away.

"Hahaha, I'm starting to like this side of you Dex."

"Wha-what, don't start s-saying s-such stuff"

"What? It's true"

Gosh, this is supeeeerrr embarrassing...

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"This actually feels like we're newlyweds"

"Wha- Kai what are you talking about?"

"I heard it"

"H-heard what exactly? Haha..."

"Mom offering you to marry me"

"You heard all that??"

"Of course I was excited to see you, well nervous too but I got ready and prepared downstairs already."

"So Diana knows?..."

"Yeah"

"Gosh..."

"Ho? You embarrassed now?"

"Of course! Who wouldn't?"

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"Since we're in that topic right now...I've got something to tell you Kai..."

"Yeah? What is it?"

"The thing is....*sigh* Kai I like you!" I said crying my eyes out of nervousness. Whoo! Feels more good with that out of my chest.

Kai laughed...but not a happy one. It seems kind of....scared?

"Kai? Are you trembling?"

"You don't know....how scared and happy I am right now" He hugged me.

"Huh?"

"Remember the person I like?"

"Yeah?"

"That was you, Dex"

That...was me? All along? Huh...I've been depressed over myself.

"I-I thought you liked someone else..."

"The reason why I never told you was because I was scared. Scared that if I tell you, you'd leave me..."

"Actually me too...I thought you'd be disgusted over me"

"What? No way. Although I have lots of friends, you're the only person I wanted to hang out with more. You're the only person I've ever felt more comfortable around with. Now don't cry" Kai said wiping my tears.

"So...it wasn't one-sided after all..."

"Dex...thanks..."

"Kai...LET'S GET MARRIED!"