"I'll face Flash head on! If I can't let go then I'll stop running away!"

"Yo, you awake Gaige?"

Gaige slowly opened her eyes and moved away the loose long hair that was covering her face. She could hear the birds chirping outside. She got up from her back with her vision still blurry, but could notice the sunlight shining through her curtains that were covering her windows. She rubbed her eyes and turned to her side, revealing Flash sitting on her chair reading one of her Japanese magazines. Next to him was a deactivated Deathtrap plugged to a power outlet.

"...Why are you here?" Gaige said softly while she yawned.

"Oh, Sunset and Soul asked me to come get you," Flash replied as he turned a page, "They said they wanted you to help them with their Science project."

"No, it's not that."

A cool breeze suddenly blew from outside, pushing away the curtains and revealing an open window. Gaige gave out a poker face and pinched the bridge of her nose.

"Isn't this considered trespassing?" Gaige thought.

"I tried to enter from the front door," Flash explained, "But no one was answering, and I keep on hearing someone imitating a guitar from outside."

"Must be dad."

"Then I saw that your window was open, and that's when I climbed in... Also you look adorable with your hair down."

"Shut up baka.

After some stretching and more yawning, Gaige along with Flash went downstairs to eat breakfast. As she descended, she could hear the loud heavy metal music coming from the kitchen. The two arrived at the doorway and peeped inside, only to find a radio on the table and Gaige's father, Rift, doing air guitars as he was blending the protein shake he was making. Flash began to smile and chuckle while watched the unaware Rift rock on. He was then interrupted when Gaige tapped the back of her father.

"GAIGE! WHAT THE HELL! I WAS ABOUT TO HAVE A ROCK AND ROLL ORGASM!" Rift shouted as he flexed his muscles.

"You're scaring our neighbors." Gaige pointed out.

"Sup Mr. Mix." Flash said as he sat on one of the chairs.

"WAIT WHO THE HELL ARE YOU?!" Rift exclaimed as he pointed his finger to Flash.

"One of my friends at school," Gaige explained as she leaned near the sink and crossed her arms, "He couldn't come in earlier because you were too busy, so he had to climb up my room."

"ISN'T THAT CONSIDERED TRESPASSING?!"

"Err, it doesn't really matter now since he didn't do anything stupid," Gaige said as she looked around, "Where's mom?"

"OH! SHE WENT TO A MEETING REGARDING HER TRIP TO DUBAI!" Rift said as he stopped the blender and poured his drink on a tumbler, "ALSO YOU HAVE TO COOK YOUR OWN BREAKFAST BECAUSE ONE! RUPERT IS ON A LEAVE AND TWO! I SUCK AT COOKING!"

Gaige sighed as she stood up and went to the stove. She put on an apron that was hanging on the wall and took a frying pan from inside a cupboard. She placed the pan on the stove and opened their fridge to get some ingredients. Flash curiously watched Gaige as she turned to him.

"You want some breakfast?" Gaige asked.

"Well I do feel hungry, so yeah, sure." Flash smiled.

Gaige nodded and began to cook fried rice. While she was doing so, Rift sat beside Flash and glared at him, which made him uncomfortable. Rift began to flex in front of him and began to grunt heavily, making it even worse.

"SO WHY WERE YOU IN MY DAUGHTER'S ROOM?! WERE YOU TRYING TO STICK THE TIP IN?!" Rift asked.

"Uhh.. I came to pick her up sir.." Flash replied nervously.

"ARE YOU SURE? CUZ THAT'S WHAT I PRETTY MUCH DID WITH MOXI! I JUST SNUCK INSIDE HER ROOM AND WE PASSIONATELY DID IT!"

"....T-That's strangely true apparently.." Gaige said in an embarrassing tone as she put in the eggs in the pan.

Rift drank his protein shake and looked at Flash once more.

"LOOK! DON'T DO STUPID SH*T THAT I DID! LIVE YOUR LIFE TO THE FULLEST!" Rift exclaimed as he stood up and ran out of the room to jog outside.

"I think he meant not touch me while I sleep," Gaige said as she served the fried rice that she made, "Here."

"What's this?"

"Fried rice."

Flash lifted the food and looked at Gaige in amazement. He smelled the delicious aroma of the dish and instantly craved for it.

"YOU MADE THIS?!" An amazed Flash exclaimed.

"This is what I pretty much ate in Japan... And you just saw me cook..." Gaige said while she magnificently performed a facepalm and went to open their fridge, "Oh there's also these pickles I made, you want some?"

"YOU'RE REALLY AMAZING!" Flash exclaimed while he began to scoop up rice to his mouth, "Basically you're like an old granny from a retirement home!"

Gaige slightly blushed and closed the fridge. She was lit up in delight by Flash's feedback.

After taking a bath, doing chores and getting changed, Flash and Gaige made their way to the library to meet up with Soul and Sunset. While on the way, the two ran into a stray kitten which Gaige had a soft spot on. They also talked about their respective families, trying to get to know each other. At some point, Gaige mentioned Blaze to Flash, which made him react harshly and began to cringe.

The two soon arrived at the library and saw Soul, Sunset and Hazel (Who Gaige didn't recognize) sitting on one of the tables.

"Sweetie, for the last time, there's no scientific proof to back up Star Wars." Sunset pointed out while she was reading a book about the Solar System with Soul.

Soul began to frantically look through the book to prove Sunset wrong. While they were at it, Hazel began to shiver in delight as she slowly pulled out her phone and took a picture of Gaige and Flash. The two approached the table as Gaige raised a brow and crossed her arms while Flash waved to them.

"So... CUTE!" Hazel said as she took another picture.

"Hey Flash! Hey Gaige!" Sunset greeted and turned her attention to Hazel, "Do you really have to do that everytime you see them?"

"Yes! Why shouldn't I?" Hazel replied with a smile.

"Because it's weird and obsessive." Soul added.

"Just like your Star Wars Obsession." Sunset smirked as she elbowed Soul.

"It's a passion.. And it's not weird, I'm practicing for photography."

Gaige and Flash sat with them while Hazel continued to get excited. Gaige began to get uncomfortable and began to question who the person was.

"Who's this?" She asked.

"I'm Hazel, so glad to meet ya!" Hazel said in her nerdy voice, extending her hand for a handshake.

"Yeaaaaaahhh..." Gaige said as she backed away from her, getting closer to Flash, "Nice to meet you Hazel... I'm Gaige... But you probably know that already..."

Sunset took a book from her side and opened it up. She turned to a page and showed it to Gaige as she began to explain. Flash shimmied himself next to Gaige as he too took a look at the book, which made Hazel geek out and drool.

"Ohmygodthey'resoclosetoeachother..." Hazel whispered.

"Okay Gaige, since you're the leading expert on robotics here we need you to help us build something for our science project." Sunset said while she showed a page about robotics.

"You want me to give Soul a metal hand just like Luke in Star Wars?" Gaige said as she rubbed her chin.

"YES!" Soul exclaimed as he slammed his hand on the table.

"Soul no!" Sunset scolded as she glared at her boyfriend.

"How about a mechanical cat instead?" Gaige suggested as she showed a picture of a blueprint for a robot cat through her phone, "Everybody loves cats! Right?"

Flash gave out a warm smile as he just looked at Gaige. Sunset noticed this and smirked at him.

"That works, we just need something since Soul has spent all his time messing around and I can't do it by myself." Sunset said as she glared at Soul once again.

"Again with the cats. First the cat costume, now a robot cat." Flash chuckled.

"What? Like I said, I freaking love cats," Gaige said, "Got a problem Brad?"

"No, but it did give me an idea," Flash said as he stood up, "I'm heading off first, I'll catch you guys later."

Flash began to walk away from the four, but stopped to look at Gaige. He gave out a wink and a warm smile to her, which made her blush and look away. Sunset and Soul began to chuckle while Hazel began to freak out. As Flash disappeared through the doors, Hazel looked at Gaige in excitement.

"OH MY GOSH he smiled at you!" Hazel exclaimed.

"Permission to strangle her!" Gaige whined to Sunset.

"No." Sunset coldly said.

Gaige slammed her head on the table and cleared her mind. Suddenly, she remembered something in the past. She completely forgot about what happened during Halloween, in which she was gonna reconsider their relationship together.

"Holy crap I completely forgot..." Gaige said in a low voice.

"Forgot what?" Soul asked.

"I told Flash I was going to think about our relationship," Gaige replied, "It's been two weeks."

"Come on you guys will be so cute together! JUST DO IT!" Hazel exclaimed which made Gaige glare at her.

"Baka, it's not that easy!" Gaige responded.

Hazel slammed her fist on the table and said, "GET WITH HIM NOW!"

"Down girl!" Sunset said as she whacked Hazel on the head with a book.

"I was hoping for progress, but so far, there's none. It's been the usual day by day," Gaige sighed, who then suddenly stood up with her face beginning to sweat, "LET'S GET BACK TO THE TOPIC I MEAN, WHY ARE WE TALKING ABOUT MY LOVE LIFE? BAKA!"

Gaige left the table to go check out a book while the three watched on. Sunset rubbed her chin and looked at Hazel and Soul.

"That was really suspicious. I can't be the only one that thinks she's too afraid to admit her feelings, right?" Sunset whispered.

"I think she is, too. But I kinda understand," Hazel added, "Kinda. But at the same time, I just want them to become official already."

"I know Hazel, but some things are easier said than done."

"I understand, I think she'll get her sh*t together eventually and realize that she actually love him..." Hazel said, "Even though I think she does already, but doesn't wanna admit it."

"That's the goal..." Sunset said as she crossed her arms and smiled smugly.

"Women are confusing as hell..." Soul chuckled.

"And like boys are any better?"

Meanwhile, a certain sunglasses wearing CPA student went up to the librarian with a confused look. He began to rub his head as he faced the librarian. He took out a piece of paper which had the name of the book on it and showed it to the librarian.

"Uh excuse me, where can I find this book?" He asked.

"It's on the right section of area E," The librarian explained, "Want me to show the way?"

"No, it's fine. Thanks."

The boy then made his way to the bookshelves and disappeared. The librarian began to chuckle as she turned to her assistant.

"That student has me five times already."

With the coast clear, the boy wiped the sweat coming from his head and continued walking. He began to rant about having a report given to him where he couldn't find the resources in a normal book shop. Finally, after minutes and minutes of looking for the section, he finally found it. He turned to the section and saw a familiar pigtailed girl reading a book.

"Oh, Neon," Gaige greeted as Neon walked up to her, "You looking for something?"

"Information on development and condition of politics and economy." Neon replied.

"You're doing a report on economics aren't ya?" Gaige said as she continued to read the book she was holding, "If you are, I saw a book earlier that I would recommend."

"I see..."

Neon began to check for books in the shelves. The two remained silent for a while until Gaige began to hum, which destroyed Neon's concentration on looking for the book. It began to get awkward for Neon, who then decided to talk about a topic.

"So... Flash is not with you today?" Neon asked.

"Flash? He went somewhere," Gaige replied, "I don't know why though."

"That wanker's doing something weird again?"

"We were talking about cats earlier and that gave him an 'idea'."

"I swear his mental development stopped at the level of a grade-schooler."

Neon turned to Gaige and saw her blushing slightly. He quickly looked away and pretended to read a book.

"Her expression changed..." He pondered to himself, "Is it because I mentioned him? Oh wait, I was the one who brought him up but that's the only thing we have in common."

Neon began to smirk.

"No, that's not the point," Neon continued to ponder, "Why am I looking for something to talk about?"

"I've been thinking about what you told me," Gaige continued as Neon turned to her, "I'm thinking of facing this head on."

"Hmm? I said something like that?" Neon said as he raised a brow, "By the way, why are you listening to what I say?"

"Why you ask? Because what you said during that night... Moved me."

*THUMP*

After a while, it was now night time and the library was about to close. Gaige completely forgot about Soul and Sunset and ran to them, but soon found out they were gone. Gaige sighed as she went out of the building together with Neon. Realizing it was night, she had to take a bus (Having the fear of getting molested, and because she left Deathtrap back at home). Neon watched on as Gaige shivered in fear until a bus arrived. She sighed in relief as the door opened. She then turned to Neon.

"You're not coming?" Gaige asked.

"No, I'm taking a cab." Neon replied.

"Oh, okay. Bye."

Gaige went on the bus and proceeded to drive away. Neon looked up at the moon and placed his hand on his chest. He began to feel the rapid beating of his heart as his pupils shrank. He then crouched in embarrassment.

"Wait.. Wait wait wait wait wait... What the hell.." Neon said to himself as he covered his face, "Do you realize who she is?! What am I doing?!"

"If you can't give up one, learn to balance both at the same time." Neon explained as he began to illustrate what Gaige should do on his notebook.

"Oh, that makes sense." Gaige said as she listened intently.

"Why does it have to be all or nothing? Are you a robot?" Neon continued as he encircled the "Flash" on the notebook, "Now that I think of it, why must I deduce this person's feelings?"

Suddenly, Gaige began to giggle, which earned the attention of Neon.

"I wish I was," Gaige laughed as she smiled, "You're really funny you know that?"

*THUMP*

Neon's heart rate began to accelerate as his face began to slightly blush. He then crossed his arms and looked away from Gaige.

"Just so you know mate, I'm only telling you out of goodwill!"

"I know that," Gaige replied as she gave him a warm smile, "Thanks anyway."

"Keep it together mate..." Neon said to himself as he leaned on the bus sign, "...She's the girl that Flash loves..."

Neon sighed as he took off his glasses. He collapsed them in place and placed it inside his pocket. He was surprised when he felt a round object inside his pocket. He pulled it out and revealed it to be a pen which had a picture of Hatsune Miku printed on the sides, which he could tell was owned by Gaige and began to stare at it.

Inside the bus, Gaige aimlessly stared out of the window and pondered on what her life has come. She realized the extent of her control whenever she deals with another person. What Neon said to her in the library hit her in the mind and became aware that it was pointless to spend time on uncertain things.

The bus soon stopped at another bus stop. Gaige looked out of the window and noticed Soul, Sunset and Hazel looking inside a bush. She then stood up, paid her fee and went out. She walked up to the group as her friends smiled and greeted her.

"You guys didn't go home yet?" Gaige asked.

"Nope, we ran into Flash while we were heading home," Soul explained, "What took you so long?"

"Oh that.. I lost track of time and forgot about you guys," Gaige said as she rubbed the back of her head, "Sorry about that."

"Nah it's okay, we were getting hungry anyway."

"Gaigie! Welcome back!" Hazel greeted with a big grin.

"Please don't call me that." Gaige replied coldly.

Suddenly, Flash sprang out of the bush and surprised Gaige. The girl smacked Flash on the head and began to scold him. The boy completely ignored it as he was happy that Gaige was there.

"Flash what are you doing in that bush?" Gaige said as she raised a brow.

"Remember that stray cat that we saw this morning?" Flash said, "Well, since you liked cats so much, I figured I could give you the kitten as a pet."

Yes, Gaige loved cats. She remembered the dorm cats back in Japan that she used to play with whenever they came to her room. Her heart felt lively as she stood infront of the boy who loved her. Was it because she had friends? Or was it because she had something.. Or rather.. Someone, that made her feel happy.

Soul, Sunset and Hazel (Who was dragged along because she wanted to stay) departed first because it was getting late, leaving the two alone. The two awkwardly stared at each other as another shroud of silence was between them, until Gaige spoke.

"S-So... Did you find it?" Gaige asked with a slight blush.

"No, but I had fun," Flash said as he got out of the bush, "Don't worry, I promise I'll find you something better."

"O-Okay... T-Thanks." Gaige said as she looked away.

Meanwhile, a taxi containing Neon was passing by. The boy blankly stared out of the window and his eyes was soon caught when he saw Gaige. He then remembered the pen and asked for the taxi to pull over. He got out of the taxi and started walking towards her.

"I'll return this bloody pen, then I will never have anything to do with that-"

Neon stopped on his tracks when he saw Gaige in the distance. He did not care about Flash, as he was only focused on the girl. Neon watched on as the two talked, but soon his chest started beating when he saw the warm smile that Gaige gave out. His agitation soon disappeared and his heart began to get warm.

"So.. You ready to head home?" Gaige asked.

"Yeah, I'll just go get my bag," Flash replied as he went inside the bush again, "Go on, I'll catch up."

"Alright."

Gaige departed and began to disappear in the distance. Flash finally found his bag and got out of the bush, but was soon surprised when he saw Neon waiting for him on the sidewalk. He raised a brow and approached Neon.

"Yo." Neon greeted as he took out Gaige's pen out of his pocket and handed it to Flash.

"What's this?" Flash asked as he took the pen.

"Return that to Gaige."

Flash glared at him which Neon found annoying. Neon began to walk away and gave out the peace sign to Flash.

"Why do you have something that belongs to Gaige?" Flash asked coldly.

"No reason," Neon replied as he continued walking, "We just met at the library today-"

"Neon are you inlove with Gaige?" Flash asked.

The British boy turned to Flash with a seriously look and gave out a sigh.

"You got a problem with that?"

Author's Notes:

Oh boy, do I have the feeling that we're getting close! We are gonna be in pee pee pants city real soon!

Special thanks for Celtic Fire and sunbuttsparkle for their cooperation on making this chapter!

And now for the multicultural:

Zeus blev härskare över jorden efter en brottningsmatch när han besegrade Kronos, hans far. Brottning hänvisades i den äldsta boken i världen = Bibeln. 1896 grundaren av den moderna olympiska spelen Baron Pierre de Coubertin som heter brottning som en av de "Grundforskningen Sports" av de olympiska spelen.

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