Chapter 1 - Nyx

"I can't live with him, Lynx! What can't you understand?" I yelled at the phone, frustration boiling over.

Is he thinking that I would live with him just because he's his friend? No way in hell!

"Listen Nyx, he's the only reliable friend I-" Lynx began but I cut him off.

"I can just live at an apartment if you're worried about the distance! Why should I live under the same roof as Lucien!" I exclaimed, anger washing over me.

Lucien De Valeroi, my brother's best friend, is a total piece of shit. I never hated someone as much as him before. My first impression of him was that he was awesome, and hardworking. I admired him very much, but admiration turned into hatred that day.

"Apartments are expensive, Nyx. And there are random people, weird people living in apartments," he put emphasis on 'weird', obviously hinting me not to go.

"Plus, since I finally started working, I'm saving up for a new house, for us both."

I could hear him sighed.

"So please, just this year, stay with Lucien."

I give up.

It's basically impossible to win an argument with my brother. He's as stubborn as a mule.

"Alright, you win."

"But don't stress much about the house, you're an attorney. Jobs like these tends to be stressful, so take a break from time to time."

I don't want to stay with Lucien, but I also don't want to worry my brother, he has done so much for me, so I guess I will just comply.

"I should be the one saying that, you're going to uni now, don't be overwhelmed, call me something's wrong, okay? I can't believe you have grown so m-"

"Let's save the emotional talk for another day, shall we? You have work tomorrow, so you better sleep early, Lynx."

"Right, so I will go now. Good night, Nyx," I could see him smile from here.

"Good night, Lyn."

OH MY GOD

WHY DO I NEED TO LIVE WITH HIM OUT OF ALL PEOPLE?

Let's take a deep breath.

Sigh

There's no use crying over spilled milk. I just need to bear it for one year...

One year

365 days

52 weeks

8,760 hours

Just kill me right now.

Luckily, I'm moving next week and don't have to see his face for now. Speaking of his face, I haven't seen him for a while, he probably changed.

Why am I even thinking about him? Let's just forget it. I only have one week.

One week to enjoy my life, then Uni start...and I'm going to live with Lucien.

I shake my head

Anyway, what will I wear to the date for tomorrow? I can't go meet someone looking like a zombie, that's impossible.

"Mhm...no, it wouldn't fit the atmosphere. No, no..."

"Ah, finally!"

"Choosing an outfit isn't for the weak," I mutter, collapsing onto my bed.

I can feel my eyes closing slowly.

As I drift off, my mind wanders back to Lucien.

I haven't heard about him from my brother for a while. I wonder if he's the same as the last time I saw him...

Ugh...Just thinking about living with him makes me nauseous. I need to focus on the present. Tomorrow's date is my priority, not Lucien!

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