The heart wants what it wants. There's no logic of those things. You meet someone and falling in love. And that's all. And it's start from the cup of hot chocolate. 

Yuuri Tashikawa, 27 years. Come to France to meet Taro Misaki, the man she likes for 10 years. But she found he already has a lover. She was deeply hurt and just alone in Paris, until she met  the perfect Takeshi Manganji, who was arrogant, egoistic, and cold heart, but that time she simply could only depend on him. 

When she's back to Japan, Yuuri remember her grandfather said when she was a little about the magic door at the cafe. When she opened the door for the first time, she ended meet a handsome man everyday around her cafe. Could they will finds the meaning of love?

WARNING! 

18+ Only 

The following chapter contains adult themes and situations. 

It is recomended only viewers 18 years and up proceed. 

READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!

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 Paris, 2016

Love is like the lost object. If you search too hard, you won't find it. But, if you just forget it momentarily, it will be show up in the most unexpected way.

Yuuri take a long breathe. She felt the smell of one of the wonderfully city in the world, Paris. 

I can't believe me...

She walked out slowly and looking around of the Charles de Gaulle Airport. 

What a beautiful airport...

She had just arrived in Paris from Hongkong. She then headed to the airport taxi service, then walked toward the pickup. It's cold days in Paris today. The end of October, winter is coming. She looked around with her luggage. She didn't bring a lot of stuff. 

I can't believe I got here. 10 years, right? I've been waiting for 10 years. I finally had a chance to meet him. Taro Misaki. The man who I'm really want to meet for 10 years. My high school friends. He moved to France 10 years ago. 

She took a small breath. Her heart was beating fast and she felt her body shiver. Yuuri had shoulder-length black hair and she's using bangs match with her eyes. She always uses cute and tiny headbands. She's just natural looking girl. Yuuri is quite fashionable, even though she's just come from ordinary families, she's really care about herself. She's always dressed cute and pretty with soft colors. 

Although at that time, he walked away without saying anything. It's hard time for me. Walked away without saying anything, when we're really close each other. It's true that we're not lovers. But, I feels like he's just leave me behind. I wonder for 10 years. If he still remember me? I always read about him in newspapers, magazines, internet, television, and even joined the fan club. He's very popular right now. I sent a few emails, but he didn't reply. 

 The taxi arrived and they left the airport to the Parc des Princes, home of Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, where Misaki playing now. She then called Mimi to tell if she just arrive. 

" Yuuri? You've arrived? How is it there? You've met Misaki?"

" Mimi-chan, I had just arrived 10 minutes ago. I was on the way to the stadium," Yuuri tried to calm her. 

" Listen. What you did was very foolish and very dangerous. You're truly idiot. Go alone to Paris. You even keep this a secret from your parents, what do you think?" Mimi sighed. 

" I know. But, my brother knows about this too. This is my chance. I waited for this for 10 years. Please help me for this time only. I just want to see Misaki-kun and talk, just it,"

" OK. Listen to me Yuuri. Whatever happens later, you should accept it,"

" What are you talking about?" 

" Yuuri listen, after 10 years, you know? 10 years is not a short time, everything change by time. Maybe isn't like what you expecting," 

It is true. 10 years sure is a very long time. What has been happening for 10 years, if all has changed? I'm the only one didn't change?

" We have arrived, Miss, " the taxi driver stopped the car right in front of drop out line.

" Ohh, Mimi-chan, I've arrived. I will contact you again," Yuuri hung up and took the money to pay for a taxi. 

" Are you come from Japan, Miss?" He asked 

" Yes, I'm," Yuuri's smiled 

" So, you came to see Taro Misaki?" 

Yuuri surprised, " Yes, how do you know?"

" He is very famous here. Everyone loved him. I often take passengers who come to meet him from Japan,"

" Is it true?" Yuuri really happy to hear that

" Misaki is the pride of the club. He contributed many assists and goals for the team. He was incredible,"

" Yes, he's always been like that," Yuuri smiled a little. 

So he has not changed. He's doing his best every time. Always popular and be liked to everyone.

" Are you friends?" The driver asks

" Ahh..yes, my high schools friends,"

" Is it true? lucky once," the driver chuckles 

Yuuri gave the money and got off the taxi. The taxi drivers waved to her. Yuuri turned and stood right in the front of stadium. 

I'm here. My heart beat fast. I couldn't even breathe. I was really nervous. What should I do if I meet him?? What should I say? It's not like I want to say I love for for a 10 years. I'm just want say congratulations and be closer like before. I'm not expecting much. Because Misaki-kun who I want to met right now, it's too far away from me. I can't reach him, but before I take my life ahead, there's one thing I want to know for 10 years. 

Yuuri then walked slowly into the stadium. She stopped in front of the entrance ticket booths and saw her online ticket she's buying before. The staff then give the ID card so she could enter. Yuuri walked in and looked around. Three are several large poster and banners there. Yuuri stopped right in front of Misaki banner. 

He turns into handsome and cool man. Well, he's cool when he was in high school too, but now, he's so manly. He's getting taller and his body growing up. His brown hair still same but with new styles. What a wonderful person. My heart can't take it. 

Yuuri's slowly touch the banner and smiled.

I'm will not ever can match to him. That time, Matsuyama says I should trust him. And that's what I did for 10 years. Not even a single time in 10 years I stops to believe that. Would he will be happy to see me? 

Yuuri turn around and see the lift will be closed. 

" Wait!!!!!" She ran to hold the lift. She just space out for a moment. Yuuri up right in front of lift. She's trying to catch her breath. She raised her head and saw Takeshi standing inside the lift press the lift button. He's looked at Yuuri. 

For a moment both of them just looked at each other. 

Falling in love is like the rain. Sometimes it's unpredictable. But, there's always sign, before it completely falls.

" Will you come in?"

Yuuri jumped on and walk faster into the lift. 

" Th...thank you," Yuuri stared at him. 

Oh he's Japanese too? He have a good appearance. His light black hair matches with his eyes. He's tall, having a firm and muscular body. He's dressed fashionable too. Black sweater with red long coat. High class peoples?? Maybe he doesn't want to talk with someone like me. 

The lift then open and they walked out. Takeshi just went away. Yuuri just stood looking at him.

What kind of attitude is that? You meet with people from the same country, don't you should greet each other? Geez. I can't be late. 

She ran towards the entrance of the stadium to see the team's training session.

The time when Yuuri entered the stadium, she just stopped for a moment. The cold weather welcomed her. She felt her whole body shiver. She even felt like crying. She was so happy. The stands filled with a lot of fans. Yuuri take a long breath and stepped forward. She headed to the seats, which are 5 rows of side of the field. 

I wanted to get a place at the front, but I couldn't. Besides, I always remember what Misaki-kun said, " Take a place where you can see me clearly," and from this seat I could see it clearly. I'm really happy.

Paris Saint-Germain is one of the most successful football club in French and one of the big and famous football club in Europe. They are also identical to the wealthy club. Misaki join this club three years ago. It's great news, especially in Japan. 

I'm very happy. He finally reach his dream. 

Suddenly the fans shouts loudly when the players enter the field. 

Yuuri holding her chest tightly. 

She tried to catch her breath. 

Her heart beat very fast. 

The players finally came out one by one. 

And for the first time after 10 years, Yuuri saw Misaki with both eyes. 

He's standing right in line, waved and smiled to the fans. Yuuri's only stunned in silence. She wants to screaming his name, but her voice didn't come out.

Misaki-kun......it was really him. 

She felt her chest tight and she can't take her breath. Yuuri didn't realize the tears fall. She was very happy. Misaki and the other players kept waving. Yuuri wiped away her tears. 

He couldn't see me because there are so many fans. But, I can see him very clearly. Misaki-kun...you really turn out to be wonderful man. 

The players then prepared to practice. Today is day tour to the fans and also get to see directly the players practice. This doesn't happen every day. Yuuri took her camera to take some shoot. 

I don't believe this. I really don't believe. I could finally see Misaki-kun with my own eyes. Back when we were still in school, he was always very kind to me. He was waiting for me in front of the school gate every day before going to class, he took me home sometimes when he doesn't have to practice. I make lunch for him sometimes. I want to go back to that time. But, now it seems very foolish if I liked him very much. And for him, he was never said anything even though we were very close. And to say it when he was right now, and I'm just ordinary girl, that's too much, right?

" Misaki!!!! We're here!!!"

Yuuri was surprised to hear that voice. 

A Japanese??

Yuuri turned to the side, not far from where she was sitting, there are two girls and a man standing there. Yuuri see them clearly and felt someone stabbed her back from behind. 

" Matsuyama? Yosino??" three of them waved to the field with a smile. Yuuri then turned her gaze toward the field and see Misaki smiled and waved to them. 

Yuuri clenching her hands tightly. She feels like something hit her heart. That's really hurts.

She stood there alone. She stare at her old friends.

What is this? 

Matsuyama looked around and he saw Yuuri stood not far from him. Their eyes met. Matsuyama looked very shocked. He seemed to not believe what he saw. Yuuri so. She doesn't understand why her good friend there. He never says anything to Yuuri. Even though Yuuri send an email to him, he always said everything was fine. He also said he had never contacted Misaki, because Misaki is very busy. 

What's happened here??

Suddenly a little girl fell right at Yuuri's feet. Yuuri gasped and helped her. 

" Are you alright?" Yuuri tried to smile to the little girl. 

" Ye...yes," she said

" Alright. Be careful next time, okay?" Yuuri smiled again

" Thanks you," The little girl's mother smiled and she nodded, then left.

Yuuri sighed a little and then stood up. 

" Yuuri?!"

But the voice behind her, make her heart stopped and she felt her body stiffen. Yuuri just stood and not turned around. Matsuyama standing right behind him. 

Matsuyama are Misaki's best friends when he was still living in Hokkaido. Together they join in the Japanese National Football team. They were like brothers. When Misaki leaving Japan towards Paris, Matsuyama convinced Yuuri. He said Misaki can't say anything to her because he can't just leave Yuuri alone, but he's really want to go to Paris. He told Yuuri to wait for Misaki and trust him. 

A few moments later they were standing in the corridor. They were silent for a moment. Yuuri's feeling is full of confusion. She's angry, upset, and hurt. 

" What are you doing here?" 

Yuuri was surprised to hear the words. She looked up and stared at Matsuyama. 

" I came to see Misaki-kun," Yuuri answer it clearly. She felt like her heart pierced and stabbed from behind her back. She didn't even feel anything. She's really close to Matsuyama and Yosino before.

" I told you to wait? Why you even come here?!" Matsuyama voice sounded cold. 

" What do you say. Anego even worked hard to get to go to Brazil and met Tsubasa. That's what I did this time," Yuuri felt her legs can't stand anymore 

" Don't you understand......"

" I didn't understand!!!" Yuuri raised her voice. Matsuyama just stood to hear that. Yuuri always so calm every time. She never raise her voice like that. 

Accidentally, Takeshi who will run through the corridor, stop his moves when he heard Yuuri's voice. He turned slightly and saw Yuuri and Matsuyama standing there. He's trying to read the situation. He want to went away but his legs can't move. He wondered what happened there. He's remember about girl he met in lift.

"You asked me to wait. I've been waiting for 10 years. And you ask for why I'm here?"

" This is not the right time......"

" When the right time?" 

" Yuuri, Misaki is focusing on his career right now. He has just to be back playing again after being injured,"

" So what? Why you said like I'm going to break his career? I wouldn't do anything. I just want to meet,"

" You're not allowed to see him now,"

" Why? Matsuyama you make me confused? I don't understand. 10 years....."

" Everything's changed after 10 years!!" Matsuyama words make Yuuri froze. Matsuyama saw her with a regret. Yuuri tried to understand the situation. But, Matsuyama then looked away. Yuuri step back slowly. Her legs just want to fall down.

" So.....Misaki-kun....has .....a girlfriend??" Yuuri speak with weak voice 

Matsuyama didn't say anything. He didn't want to look at Yuuri. 

" A girl who came with you and Yosino?" Yuuri couldn't feel anything. All she felt is cold. Her heart seemed to stop beating for a moment.

" How long??" Yuuri's cold voice feel so weak 

" Yuuri......"

" How long??!!!!" Yuuri raised her voice. She tried to catch her breath. She had never felt so angry, " Matsuyama, how could you do this to me? Why are you doing this?"

" What should I do?!!" Matsuyama rises his voice, " Misaki like you very much. He can't even choose if it's about his dream and you. He even didn't want to leave Japan that time. But, I can't just let his dream ended just because of that. He can come back to you after he gets his dreams, But, in same time you're not the one who's with him all the time,"

I don't understand what he's talking about?

" When he got injured that time and couldn't do anything, Izumi that the only one help him until he is cured. She did everything to Misaki. She is very strong girl. But, Misaki, just to hear your voice, he could just drop everything and go to see you...."

" But, he never did," Yuuri stopped Matsuyama words 

Matsuyama surprised to hear Yuuri's cold words. He bowed his head and turned away. 

" You should go back to Japan. Don't you think the happiness of the one you loved ones is more important? Everyone changes, Yuuri. But, you're the only one who are not changed," Matsuyama then walked away. 

Yuuri just looked down. She felt all over her body falling apart. When Matsuyama was out of sight, Yuuri fell down. The tears that she's had holding back, is falling. She want to stop it, but it didn't work. Her chest tightened and she's hard for breathing. She couldn't even speak. She couldn't feel her body and legs. 

What is going on here? I can't understand, why is everyone doing this to me? What's wrong with me? Why they just said the truth when I'm already here? If they said it, I don't need to be here like idiots. I'm really idiot. 

Her tears can't stop falling. She just can't do anything that time. She just alone right now. She just fall down on the floor and crying.

" Are you okay?" 

The voice make Yuuri scared. She looked up and saw Takeshi standing there. She remembered the man she met in the lift. Yuuri tried to get up. 

" Y...ye...yes, I...I'm alright," 

Just when she finally stand, her legs tucked up and she almost fell, but Takeshi grabbed her shoulders tightly. 

They both stared at each other. Their eyes met and they stay still for a moment.

Yuuri then realized her face and bowed her head. Her face is messy with tears that still to flow. Snowing her face to the such men, obviously not a good thing. 

" If you want to take a rest, there is a rest room across the hall. Come on," Takeshi took his hand off her shoulder and moved first. Yuuri stood for a moment before following behind. 

My feet just moved without I realizing it. It's just like I wanted to follow him. 

They then arrived in front of the restroom. 

" You can rest here,"

" Tha...thank you very much," 

Takeshi opened the door and they were both surprised to see the sights inside the room. 

A man and woman kissing very passionately. Takeshi and Yuuri froze. The couple was also surprised to see them. The couples let go each other and fourth of them stared at each other. 

What is this? Kissing in the place like this?? Eh...Japanese women??

Takeshi grips his hands tightly. He stepped inside. But suddenly Yuuri grabbed his arm. Takeshi stopped his move. He's just shocked. He's space out for a moment.

" Sorry. We don't mean to interrupt. We'll go now," Yuuri pull Takeshi back and bowed her head and just out from there. 

They went leave that place and stop in front of an vending machine. Yuuri then sat on the chair beside and sighed. 

What exactly happened to me? Seeing people's kissing in the situation like this? I have not even been kissed before. Arggggh!! What the heck I'm thinking about?!

Takeshi stood looking out the large windows. The city's view seemed beautiful from there. Yuuri put the coins and buy 2 ice coffee.

" Here for you," she smiled a bit 

Takeshi looked at her for a moment. 

" I don't drink coffee," 

What? 

Yuuri was surprised. 

" It..it's that so. Thank you for helping me," Yuuri said it

" You're the one who has helped me," Takeshi long stares out of the windows make Yuuri wondered, but she's not so concerned with what she heard. 

" I will go now. Thank you very much," Yuuri lowered her head and walked away. 

" Where are you going?"

Yuuri stopped. She realizes that she doesn't know where to go. She thought she would stay with Misaki and now she felt very stupid. 

I put myself too low. 

" Do you have a place to stay?" Takeshi said it again 

" I will go back to Japan..."

" You may not be able to return today. If you want to go back, you can still go tomorrow. You will going to Tokyo from Paris, isn't like going to Tokyo to Kyoto,"

He wants to help me? No. I shouldn't rely on anyone.

Yuuri turned around. 

" I would find inn near the airport, so..." 

" You just alone in Paris, without any planning. Do you think is good? Little girl will be living alone at the inn?" 

What?? Wait. Why he said all that to me? And what's that? A little girl?

" Innocent girl like you was fit to be victims of human trafficking,"

Human trafficking???

" Ca..Can you help me?" Yuuri answered quickly. 

I don't care anymore. Human trafficking?? He seemed not the evil type. But, what if true? No. We come from the same country, he would not do that. But, what if true? Argghhhh! I don't know anymore.

A few moments later they drive to a travel agent. Yuuri was nervous. She's in a luxury car. 

He rented a luxury car in Paris? What does it do? 

" Do you work here? in consulate or for government?" Yuuri couldn't stop herself from asking. 

" No. I came to attend my friend's birthday party,"

What? He came to Paris for birthday party? 

" First we will look for the ticket, is one of the best travel agent in Paris. You can try,"

" Yes, thank you," Yuuri bowed her head 

Yuuri've been looking through the online tickets service application, but no tickets for tomorrow up to 1 week ahead. 

I couldn't stay alone in paris for 1 week alone.

They arrived at the travel agents. Yuuri out of the car while Takeshi wait in the car. Takeshi wondered why he had to do all this. He didn't even know this girl.

This girl .... for the first time the other girls get my attention. I just can't leave her alone. The more I looked at her, the more I want to know about her. What I saw today, she's even can stand by herself. Doesn't it really hurt her? 10 years she said? Me too. It's already 10 years.

A few minutes later Yuuri out of the travel agent and get into the car. Her face expression was very bad. She even looks to be crying. Takeshi already know just by seeing her face. 

" I didn't get a ticket for tomorrow. The price is very expensive. I had to wait up to 3 days," Yuuri said it with weak voice. She feels she can't have power for even speak right now.

" You've bought it?"

Yuuri nodded. 

What should I do? What will happened to me next?

" We returned to the hotel," Takeshi said to the driver. 

Ehhh....a hotel? 

" Wait! We're going to the hotel?" Yuuri was surprised. 

" Wouldn't it be safe if you stay same hotel with me?"

" That's true, but...." It's not like that. Yuuri think she will not be able to pay the same hotel where he stay. 

" You're worry to much. You should see the place first before deciding,"

Yuuri keep silent. 

He's right. This time he's the only one who can help me. 

Yuuri leaned back with a sigh and stared the streets of Paris on their way. It's was almost night. 

Really a beautiful city. Why I'm here?

A few minutes later the car stopped right in front of the hotel. Yuuri see the hotel from the car. 

What is this? 

" Let's go," 

" Wait," Yuuri stared at Takeshi seriously

" I've said it right, you have to see it first," Takeshi out of the car. Yuuri soon follow him. She would take her luggage, but the bellboy help her.

" Let me help you, my lady," 

" Oh...th...thanks," 

" Bring it to my room," Takeshi told the bellboy

What? his room? Oh, my God. What was this time?

They then use the lift to the room. The bellboy push 6 on the button and only a few seconds the lift door opened and they came out. Yuuri just follow Takeshi from behind. When they reached the room, the door opened. Yuuri stunned to see the view. She had never seen a room such as fancy as beautiful like that before. Yuuri looked at Takeshi and stepped inside. 

" Where I had to put your luggage, my lady?" 

Yuuri looked confused. 

" Just puts it in a second bedroom," Takeshi said it

" Yes sir,"

Second bedroom? 

" There are two bedrooms here. You can use it. No one is using. You don't need to pay. There is a kitchen and dining room, you can order food when hungry. Do everything without hesitation. I don't like people who rejected my offer,"

" Why are you doing this?" Yuuri asked 

Takeshi give tip to the bellboy, he then left the room. 

Takeshi standing right in front of Yuuri. They look into each other eyes. 

" You've helped me," 

"When?" Yuuri looked confused. 

" I don't like people that much to ask. You must be hungry, let's order a meal. You should take a break or shower. I also want to do it," Takeshi walked to the pantry to order for dinner. " And one more. Don't  worry about me. I would not do anything. I didn't touch the little girl and you're not my type,"

What?? Who asks him about his type? 

" I'm 27 years old," Yuuri speak clearly. She got annoyed.

" Good to hear that. They wouldn't said I'm playing with a little girl,"

Yuuri clenching her hands, " I will take a rest. Thank you very much," Yuuri walked quickly toward her room. Takeshi smiled to see Yuuri expression

" If she keep doing that, I maybe can't help myself," he murmured 

It is true if he helps me. But, what kind of attitude is that? But, he cares, right? He helps me, even allowing me to stay in his room. Staying in his room. I'm with a man I just met today? What he thinks about me. He must have thought I was a lowly girl.

Yuuri quickly showered. She felt her whole body alive again. Before this she felt tense. She couldn't even feel anything. She finished shower and then lying in bed. The bed it feels so comfortable. 

They called this suites room, right?

Yuuri closed his eyes for a moment. 

What happened today? Misaki-kun....what can I say? It's not like I blame him. This is not his fault. The truth that's all is my fault. Why I was so stupid to think everything will be the same. But...still...Misaki-kun...I really wanted to meet him. Every time I remember Matsuyama words, that's really hurt and I can't take breath. And now, I can't just show up in Misaki-kun face. To see him with another girl, just thinking about that, really hurt. 

Knock...Knock....Knock

" Yes?" Yuuri jumped to hear that 

" Excuse me, my lady. The dinner is ready,"

I got out of the room to the dining room. Takeshi already sitting there. He dressed casually. 

What I'm doing? Make him waiting for me.

" Sorry, I'm late," Yuuri sat down in front of him. Yuuri saw a dish on the table. She felt it was like a candlelight dinner or something. Even the dining table is also very luxurious and beautiful. 

" Just eat. You need energy to survive for 3 days here,"

" Thank you,"

" I will be back again after dinner is finished, sir, my lady," he then left the room. 

They finally alone. Yuuri feels so nervous. She drink a lot her juice.

" You drink wine?"

" N...no," Yuuri answer nervously 

" To bad. The wine is delicious here," Takeshi poured the wine to his glass

" What this hotel?" Yuuri asked 

" This is the Hotel Ritz Paris. The hotel is ranked among the most luxurious hotels in the world and is a member of "The Leading Hotels of the World" and this room is one of my favorite prestige suites, opera suite,"

He's talking like I come from different world. But, to spend time like this, in the luxurious room like this, and with good looking man in front of me, isn't fairytale or what?? Suddenly I feel like Cinderella. What a surprising.

Yuuri finished all her meals. Even though she wasn't feeling well, she can't let herself  just like that. Besides, she probably would not have a chance to eat delicious food in this luxurious room like this next time. 

They finish dinner in a few minutes. Takeshi then invited Yuuri to sit in the living room. They have prepared the dessert there. Generous volumes and a bow window overlooking the ded facade of the Opéra Garnier make this living room the most Voluptuous place to savor the Paris skyline.

What a beautiful landscapes. Paris sure is the most beautiful city in the world.

Yuri stared out enjoying the night view. Her heart ached. But, she couldn't do anything. She can't even tell anyone. She felt alone. Takeshi looked at her for a moment. He felt sorry for her. But, he didn't want to do anything or say anything, because it would be pointless at this time. He then turned on the tv with a large volume.

" What are you doing??"  Yuuri was jumped. She's surprise.

" Takeshi," 

"What?" Yuuri feeling confused 

" Calling my name properly,"

He asked me to call him by his first name ?? What he's talking about?? Or he doesn't live in Japan? 

" I...I can't call you like that. My name Yuuri Tashikawa,"

" Yuuri-chan, right?! I just want you to call me by that name,"

He was stubborn. People's can't just call you by your first name when you're not close enough. We just even met today.

" Why don't you sit down and watch,"

Yuuri take a long breath and then sit next to him. 

" They say local films are very romantic and intimate," 

Intimate??

Just a moments after Takeshi say, a scene in the film turns into a intimate scene.

It is a kissing scene with a passionate move. The man and woman touch each other. The woman just wearing sexy underwear, when the man is half naked. The scene then goes to bed. 

What......what's??

Yuuri immediately turn around. She felt tense. Takeshi looked at her and chuckle. 

I can't believe him. He's playing around with me.

" I...I will rest now," Yuuri feel upset and stand up but Takeshi pulled her hand until she's back sat. He then put his both hands on sides of Yuuri so she couldn't move. They are very close, they even could feel their breath. Yuuri shock and couldn't do anything about it. 

" Wh...wha...what are you doing?" Yuuri getting tense

" You said that your age 27 years, really?? I was 2 years older than you, it means that we are not a kids anymore. Why are you nervous only for watch adult movies?" Takeshi smiled. Their face that's really close 

" I...it..it's not my favorite genre," Yuuri looked away. Her face turned red. Her Heart beating fast. 

" You should stop put a face like that. Or maybe I'll steal your first kiss,"

What??

" How do you....." Yuuri looks so surprises 

Takeshi chuckled. Yuuri pushed him strongly. She then stood up. 

" Good night," she rushed to her room. 

That's idiot. He's really playing around with me. But, how come he knows I've never been kissed before?? Arrggghhhh! Whatever. I will thank him to let me stay here, but I should stay away from him. Now, I just want to get my sleep. What will happen tomorrow??

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Next Chapter

When Yuuri visited Eifel Tower, she's found Misaki and his girlfriend on a date?

Takeshi trying to calm her down. But, with a kiss??

 When you cry

I want to be there to wipe away your tears 

So you're never have to cry from sadness anymore 

Yuuri woke up early. 6am. She opened the curtains and the window and felt the cold, but fresh morning of Paris. She took a long breath while enjoying the beauty of the city morning view. She felt better. 

I thought I was dreaming. About Misaki-kun, Matsuyama and Misaki-kun girlfriend? I remember her. She was very excited. I never even cheering as loud as it was for Misaki-kun. I can't match her. My heart can't take this. What should I do know?? 

Yuuri felt the cold air began to pierce her body. She went back inside and opened her room door. It's still very quiet. She was just about to step out for a drink water, but, the phone rang. She pulled out her phone and was surprised to see her mother called. Her heart pounding. She didn't tell them that went to Paris. Her parents thought she was up to in Japan. Yuuri sat on the bed and lifted the phone. 

" Hello, mom!" She's trying to cheerful as usual. 

" Why you have not called. Mom calls but not you didn't answer that,"

" Oh yes, I... I forgot to charge my phone. I was very tired, so I fell asleep,"

" How about the cafe?"

" Yes. I've met with Mimi-chan and store employees. They are very kind,"

" So you are going to renovate the cafe?"

" Ye..yes. I'll talk with Mimi-chan today,"

" I'm worried,"

" Don't worry mom, everything is fine," Yuuri feels her chest hurt in pieces. To lying to her mother. She feels like she's the worst.

" Well, it's late you should sleep better,"

Ahh...it's already morning in paris. 

" Yes mom. See you later," Yuuri hung up. Her tears falling. Her chest heaving and her voice sobbing. She felt really stupid. 

I'm so sorry mom. I'm so sorry. For the first time I follow my heart and it's hurt me that much. The more I thinks, the more I can't believe it. 

Takeshi just standing in front of the bedroom door. He wanted to step in, but he didn't. 

Yuuri took a shower and dressed. She left the room for breakfast. Takeshi already seated while eating his breakfast. 

" Good morning," Yuuri greeted him and sat down. 

" Do you have any plans today?"

" No...no," Yuuri took the juice and drink it. She took a piece of toast and fill it with peanut butter. 

" If that so, why don't you accompany me to going out?"

Ehh??

" Where?" Yuuri just surprised

" Don't waste your time. You don't just come to Paris and wanted to spend time in the hotel room, right?" Takeshi took a sip of his cups. Yuuri realized the smell.

A hot chocolate?? He drank hot chocolate? not coffee? 

" You drink hot chocolate?" Yuuri feel curious 

" Yes. This is better than coffee. But, I only drink the high quality of chocolate. Be prepared. Don't forget your coat. It was very cold outside,"

He's arrogant as usual. 

Yuuri didn't say anything and finish her breakfast and then got up to get ready. 

It is true there is no point just sitting in the hotel room. You don't come to Paris every day. I have to enjoy this. I'm paying for it, right?

They walk in the lobby hotel. Yuuri followed Takeshi from behind. She knows that now, she had no choice but to follow him. 

This man...he's to perfect for everything.

" Takeshi!!" 

Takeshi stopped. Yuuri looking from Takeshi's back, a woman walked up to him along with three men. Yuuri watched them. 

" Are you going out?" she asked as she stand in front of Takeshi. 

She was very pretty. Long flowing brown hair. She's wearing perfect makeup and she was dressed very fashionable too. 3 of men who were with her also look like Takeshi. His friends??

Yuuri just standing behind Takeshi. The woman looked at Yuuri. 

" Who is this??" 

Yuuri looked surprised. All of them looked at him. 

" My acquaintances," Takeshi fast answer 

" Your acquaintance?? " A man wearing a brown jacket asked. His eyes looked at Yuuri coldly 

How to explain it??

" I would go out with her," Takeshi didn't answer it 

His arrogant side. 

" Really?? Then we'll go together," That woman approached Yuuri and embrace her arm," My name is Mia Hirukawa. Call me mia. Nice to meet you," She grinned at Yuuri. 

Wow...she's really easy going??

" My..My name Yuuri tashikawa. Nice to meet you too," Yuuri bowed her head

" I'm Hiroomi Taki, nice to meet you," A man wearing a blue coat smiled at Yuuri. Takki has blue hair. His hair looked waved like an ocean, black eyes and he had a very gentle smile. 

" I'm Mitsuke Ohmori, nice to meet you," standing next to Taki. A brown-haired man who matched the color of his eyes, he had a gentle smile like Taki too. 

" And he was Kishin Okawa. My boyfriend," Mia introduce him. 

" Nice to meet you," Kishin grinned at Yuuri. Yuuri felt just moments ago he had sharp gaze. 

" We'll be late," Takeshi moved out. They all followed him. 

His friends, they're just opposite of him. Takeshi-kun have a cold appearance. He's arrogant, egoistic, and sharp tongue. He's so strict too. Why he has a very happily friends like them?? What I'm thinking about? He's the only one who can help me right now?

They are visit several Paris Top sights. They go to the Arc de Triomphe. What to Expect that The Arc de Triomphe is a Neoclassical take on the ancient Roman triumphal arch style. Fifty meters tall, the view from the platform atop the arch is well worth the hike. See the dozen Parisian avenues radiating out from the arch into the City of Light. Paris is one of the most fascinating places in the world and you will find yourself right at its center. 

They also visited the Notre-Dame Cathedral. The Devil in Notre Dame's details This Gothic masterpiece took almost 200 years to build, only to be trashed by Huguenots, Revolutionaries, and World War II. Restoration Efforts have triumphantly Returned every last detail of the cathedral to its former Magnificence. At Notre Dame's south facade, the stained-glass cathedral's facade are perhaps the most famous Rose Window illustrates the story of the New in the world. Just don't expect them to talk and Testament through an Astonishing 84 panes! Fly like in The Hunchback of Notre Dame! There are no less than three organs at Notre Dame, but you definitely will not miss the main one. The Great Organ comprises an impressive five keyboard and 800 pipes.

And finally they arrive at the most beautiful place in paris, Eifel Tower. Some says the best time to visit the Eiffel Tower is in at night, when you can appreciate a more calm atmosphere as well as the incredible illuminations. After sunset, the Tower sparkles with thousands lights.

" It's the first time you come here?" Taki asked Yuuri who had been kept taking photos and was very excited. 

" Ye...yes," Yuuri smiled happily. 

They were walking toward the Eiffel Tower.

" So you come for a vacation?"

" Ye...yes,"

I just can't tell the truth.

" Where do you live in Japan?" Taki asking again

" I live in Jiyugaoka,"

" Is it true? What are you doing right know? Are you college students?"

" Oh no. I take my grandfather's coffee shop. Actually, I stayed in Hongkong for 9 years. When my grandfather died, the coffee shop was given to my uncle, but my uncle is old and go back to hometown. My dad bought it for me,"

" So, you go back to Japan to reopen the coffee shop?" 

" Yes," Yuuri smiled happily 

" That's looks very interesting. Let me know if you've opened it. I will be a regular customer," Taki smile gently 

" Tha...Thank you very much," Yuuri looks very happy.

What a really a good person. 

Yuuri walked along Taki while talking. Takeshi walked right in front of them. He just hearing them talks each other. He feel annoyed for some reason. 

" We will look more closely of Eifel Tower," 

" Yes,"

They headed for the 1st floor. You can finish in the first floor an overview of its history through fifty illustrations of its evolution, photographs, engravings, drawings, films and interactive systems. 

You don't want to miss the panoramic view from the second floor, with all Paris at your feet. From the Right Bank to the Left Bank, the Eiffel Tower offers you the most unique vista on the major landmarks of the city of lights.

Yuuri stood and enjoying city view of Paris. She took a few pictures. 

What a beautiful. 

" They say it is the most romantic place to enjoy Paris," Taki said smiling. 

" You've often come here, Taki-kun?" Yuuri looked at Takki

" Not really. This is my second time,"

Yuuri looked around. Takeshi stood not far from him talking to Kishin. Mia and Mitsuke also taking photos. Looks like Mitsuke help Mia for capturing herself. Very crowded there. But you still can stand freely without crowding. 

Yuuri turned sideways and glued. 

What she saw made her whole body froze. 

She couldn't move. 

She felt her heart pierced and skipped a beat at the same time. 

She couldn't breathe properly, as if someone had grabbed her neck. 

Not far from where she stood, she saw Misaki and Izumi standing and enjoying view of Paris. They laugh together and seemed happy. 

Do you have ever heard stories about the Little Mermaid? For seeing the man she loved live happily with the woman he loved, she then disappears like foams in the ocean. 

Yuuri tears began to fall. She just stand there and looking at them. What she saw, never in the her plans. Taki looked at her and was surprised. 

" Yuuri??What is wrong? Are you okay??"

Yuuri was silent. She couldn't answer. Misaki was standing just a few meters away. 

I'm the only one could always see him from the far. But, he can't. Why I'm not the one who stands beside him now?? I come this far only for him...

" Misaki!!"

Yuuri was surprised to hear Mia voice calling Misaki from behind. 

No! If he turned around, he'll see me. 

No! How about this? I can't move my legs.

"You are okay?" Taki stared at Yuuri anxiously. But Yuuri didn't care. 

What should I........

Takeshi suddenly pulled her hand and hugged her. Yuuri was surprised. Takki and others also surprised. 

" What is wrong?" Mitsuke asks. 

" Calm down yourself. If you overreact, he would know," Takeshi whispers slowly 

Yuuri was surprised to hear Takeshi words.

What?? He knows ?? 

" Hirukawa-san, you are here?" Misaki greets Mia

No! He is here. Misaki-kun standing right behind me. How if he found me??

" Ahh yes," Mia smiled.  

Takeshi tightened his arms and place Yuuri head on his chest. 

Takeshi-kun......

" See. The scarf is perfect for both of you, isn't?" Mia seemed very happy to see Misaki and Izumi using a scarf she's designed. 

" Thank you, Hirukawa-san. The scarf is very soft and warm. We loved it," Izumi smiled happily 

She even spoke like his girlfriend. Of course, she does.

Izumi looked at Takeshi who embrace Yuuri.

" What's wrong? She's okay?" Izumi look curious 

" Yes. She just felt unwell," Takeshi answered 

" Yuuri, are you okay?" Mia asked anxiously. 

No. She mentioned my name. Don't...please....don't say anything...

Misaki looked surprised. Takeshi seemed aware of it. 

" She was just exhausted. Excuse me then, I will bring my girlfriend back,"

Ta...Takeshi-kun??

" A girlfriend??" Kishin looked surprised, as well as others. 

Takeshi then move from there. He hugged Yuuri tightly. Everyone just stared. Izumi stared at Misaki. 

" What's wrong Misaki?"

" No, no nothing," Misaki answered as he continued staring at Takeshi and Yuuri who moved away. He seemed wondering.

Takeshi and Yuuri arrive at hotel. He opened the door and they come inside. 

" You must be hungry. Let's order a meal," 

" N..no, I'm not hungry. I just want to rest," Yuuri felt her chests really hurt. She still trying to hold back her tears and trying to breathe freely. Just enough for her to know Misaki had a girlfriend, but to see them in the place like that, she felt like a big rocks hit her head.

" You are the type who would say no even if you really wanted to, isn't?" Takeshi over to Yuuri a cup of hot chocolate, " If not, you must already be running to your boyfriend right now,"

Ehh...hot chocolate??

Yuuri just looked down while taking a hot chocolate on Takeshi's hand. 

" He's not my boyfriend," 

" You don't come this far to Paris just to meet people who don't mean anything, don't you?" Takeshi turned around to pantry. 

Yuuri take a small breath.

" Do you know? The old people's used to say, don't ever leave this world without ever telling the ones you love that you love them. Don't make them wonder all their lives if you have ever loved them or not. And don't make yourself ask it if they love you too or not,"

Takeshi stood silence. 

" It's not like I came to say that I loved you for 10 years and asked him to be my boyfriend. How come you came to people you don't meet in 10 years and ask things like that. But, that's the truth. For 10 years, everyone changes. But, I don't. Therefore, I just want to stand in front of him and say, congratulations, Misaki-kun. You did your best for 10 years. I'm happy to see you again," Yuuri tightly clutching the cup. The smell of chocolate make her feel relax to talks 

 " I don't blame Misaki-kun. Although we really close back at school. Do you know, Misaki is very popular since high school. When Valentine's Day, he didn't receive any chocolate from the girls, and he came up to me and say, where's the chocolate for me? He was waiting for me in front of the school gate every morning so that we could walk to class together since our class is different. How you will not fall in love with someone like that?" Yuuri tears began to fall. 

" When he left without saying anything, I feel like he's left me behind. But, I trust my feelings. You know, the truth is...that I'm the only one who fell in love," Yuuri tears falling hardly. She began to sob. Her hands tightly clutching cups of hot chocolate. 

Takeshi slowly approached her. He held out both hands to grasp Yuuri's face softly. Yuuri looked up and stared at him. He wiped the tears from her face slowly. His gentle fingers touching Yuuri eyes, wipe the tears. Yuuri automatically closed her eyes. 

And the time when Yuuri closed her eyes. Takeshi kiss her. 

Yuuri shocked. Her eyes opened wider. She tightened her grip on the cup. But, at the same time she felt warm. She slowly closed her eyes. Takeshi kissed her again and again. Yuuri never been kissed before. She don't know how to react it. But, Takeshi just take the lead. He kissed her gently, softly and slowly. Yuuri felt her face growing redder. That's not passionate kiss but they are feels so deep. Her body feels relax but her heart beat so fast.

" Ta...Takeshi-kun....." Yuuri whispered between kisses. 

I can't breathe...

Takeshi realize of it and slowly release the kiss. Yuuri opened his eyes and they looked at each other. Takeshi take his hands slowly. 

" Sorry. I'm just...space out. You should rest. I will be out for a while," 

Yuuri stunned silence. Her heart ached. She doesn't understand why Takeshi kissed her and saying like that. She looked down at the hot chocolate Takeshi given to her. 

What is happening to me? It was my first kiss? It's feels so warm.

Takeshi sat in the hotel bar. He's been drinking 3 of 5 glasses the bartender make for him. He felt confused about himself. He's the type that will not touch any girl who he didn't like. Of course Takeshi is popular, but he felt it was very annoying. The women like him because he has everything. But, for Takeshi, he just used them only for business profits. He sipped another glass. 

What I'm doing? Kiss the girl I didn't know? I don't know what I was thinking. I never lost control like this. What would she think of me. She was already hurt from her stupid boyfriend, and now someone she's just met took her first kiss. She's going to hate me.

Takeshi stap the glass on the table.

" May I accompany you tonight?" Mia pulled up a chair beside Takeshi. 

Takeshi asked the bartender to make him another drink. 

" When the last time I saw you drinking like this, never, right? What's wrong with my beloved friend?" Mia looked Takeshi with teased smiled. 

" Mind your own business," Takeshi sipped one glass again. 

" Be careful, if you drink that much, you're probably going to lose control when back to your room," 

Takeshi's face changed. 

" Who's the girl?" Mia drink while watching Takeshi face. She want to read his face. After being a friends for so long, it is very easy for her to read Takeshi expression.

" Nobody. She just helped me once,"

" For What?"

" For something that only me who know that,"

" Letting a girl who nothing sleeping in your room, hugging her in public like that, and said that she was your girlfriend. Who's? It's not like Takeshi I know," Mia pouting 

" Sometimes people change. I just realized, 10 years, it was a long time," Takeshi drinking a glass again. 

" What are you talking about?" Mia began to feel confused. She had never seen him like that. 

" Didn't I have changed too?" Takeshi give blank stares. 

" Ohh you guys here?" Kishin appear along Takki and Mitsuki. They looked at Mia and Takeshi, and was surprised to see the glass at the front Takeshi. 

" You drink so much?" Taki surprised, Takeshi didn't drink too much before.

 Takeshi stood up from his seat and left the bar. They looked at him puzzled. 

" What's wrong with him?" Mitsuke guess. Mia just shook her head. 

" Do you ask about that girl?" Kishin asked mia with a serious look. 

" He didn't want to say it," Mia drinking a glass again. 

" Out of my sight, she's just an ordinary girl," Taki added, " I spoke once with her,"

" Takeshi wouldn't allowed a ordinary girl to sleep in his room," Kishin looked suspicious. 

" And even told that she's his girlfriend?" Mitsuke added. 

" Who cares. After 10 years finally there is the girl who caught his attention, I'm happy. I thought, it was time for take a revenge," 

three of them was staring Mia.

" This time I will not lose to that women. Yuuri will help me. And you, Kishin. Don't get in my way. No need to worry, I will find out who she's," Mia stares at Kishin. 

Yuuri woke up the next morning. She came out of the room and saw Takeshi was getting ready to go out. He dressed formally. He wears a suit and tie. It's Yuuri first time to see Takeshi with that outfit. Takeshi turned to Yuuri. They stared at each other for a moment. 

" Good morning," Yuuri greeted him. 

" Good morning," 

Yuuri heart beat fast. He never returned her greeting before. 

" You will come out?" Yuuri ask. 

" I will attend my friend's birthday party tonight. But, this morning I had to business meeting,"

" I see,"

" You will going out? I would ask Mia for accompany you,"

" It's fine. I just will buy souvenirs. I saw a few souvenir shops around the hotel,"

" I see. You will leave tomorrow morning. Okay, I'm going now," 

" Ahh...be careful and have a nice day,"

" You too," Takeshi rushed out. 

Why it feels like a wife that send her husband who would go to work?? Arrggghhh! what I'm thinking?! I should have breakfast. 

Knock...knock...

Yuuri turned around. 

" Who??" She walked to the door and opened it. 

" Yuuri!!" Mia greeted her happily. 

" Mia-chan?!"

" You having breakfast?" She look so exiting

" Yes,"

" OK. finish your breakfast and then we go,"

" Where?"

" Aren't you going to buy souvenir??"

What? Isn't Takeshi only gone less than ones minutes ago? when he told mia? He immediately called her? 

" That's definitely fun shopping together," Mia winked to Yuuri

Yuuri smiled. She felt Mia is really cheerful.

I was very shy. And didn't have the courage. I can't be the girl who was cheerful. 

Yuuri finished her breakfast, then changing her clothes. They then leave. 

The weather in Paris today was very cold and cloudy. Wind blowing made the atmosphere gets colder. Mia and Yuuri walked on the streets. They headed one of the shopping center. Mia said she wanted to look around and shopping. Mia also suggested Yuuri to buy souvenirs there, it's more choices and the prices are not too expensive.

Mia entered some shops and all of them are branded. She bought a few items in each store and even asked the store to take the shopping bags to the hotel. Yuuri just watched. She might not have to shop in a place like that. She not even go into a store like that. 

" Say Yuuri, you're the type who doesn't like to shopping? All women like to shopping of course, but there are some of them who just like to shopping when they needs. You seem like the type, I'm right?"

" How do you know Mia-chan?" Yuuri surprised 

" Didn't I told you? I had the ability to read people's minds,"

" Is it true? like Edward Collins from Twilight?" Yuuri looked curious and that's make Mia laughed hard. 

" You are just so cute. But, well, it was just a joke,"

Yuuri smiled softly. 

" But, there are some people who are easy to read. It was like you,"

Yuuri looked Mia with curiosity. 

" Where Ohkawa-san?" Yuuri asking 

" Call him Kishin. His family name make me annoyed. He was out with Takeshi for business issues,"

She's annoyed to hearing his boyfriend's family name??

" I see, they work together?"

" Yes, you can say like that. Kishin is Takeshi childhood friend. They're together since they were little,"

" I see,"

" Kishin always strict with the people around Takeshi. He have a responsibility to make sure Takeshi live will be safe and nobody can't hurt him, and his business will going out without any problems,"

What's that?? Like bodyguards??

" What's Kishin do?" 

" He's Yakuza son. He's work to protect Manganji family," Mia smiled at Yuuri

Yuuri stopped for a moment.

Yakuza?? It's like Soryu

" Are you scared?"

" No. Its just...It's why I felt he was very cold with me,"

" Don't worry. He's actually very kind. If he likes you, he with take care about you no matter what. Takeshi also very strict to peoples. He's arrogant and selfish. His words sometimes rough and sometimes not cooperated,"

" Yes, it is true," Yuuri answered quickly. 

Mia surprises and laughed hard. Yuuri realized her words. 

" So...sorry...." Yuuri looked down

What I'm talking about??

" No. No. Not like that," Mia holding her stomach," It is just, you are very honest, Yuuri,"

" But, Takeshi was really nice and kind. Although his words are very rude, he helped me and he cares about me. Even it's not his matter and I'm just strange girl, he still kind to me. He probably strict. But, I think he just couldn't say it in words,"

Mia keep silence for a moment. She looked at Yuuri and smiled.

" I found you," her face looks brighten 

" What? What's that?" Yuuri looked confused. 

" Nothing. It's just something that only me who knows that. Let's go, we have to buy souvenirs," They then walked to the center of souvenir area. Mia looked at Yuuri again, smiling. 

Yuuri buy some type of gift for Mimi and for other in coffee shop. She also bought some for her shop. Yuuri told about her shop and Mia suggested Yuuri to visit some of the coffee shop to buy souvenirs there, so Yuuri could decorate her cafe with various souvenirs from another coffee shop. She was grateful for Mia gave her an amazing idea.

They then returned to the hotel. Mia said she had to get ready for the birthday party. Yuuri went to her room and was surprised to see a shopping bag in her bed. She sat on her bed and take a look at the shopping bags and see a note on that. 

" If you refuse, we are not friends anymore!" Mia. 

Yuuri see some of shopping bags. It's from the store where they're shopping today. 

I can't receive something like that. I don't even know her very well, what if she want something from me? She's yakuza girlfriend top of that. Soryu once said, don't ever believe in mafia. 

Yuuri pulled out her phone and called mia. 

" I'll hang up if it was about a shopping bag," Mia pouted. 

" But, Mia-chan, I can't......."

" Are you afraid of?"

" What?"

" Because I was a yakuza girlfriend, I might sell you on someone. Don't you think so?"

She really can read people's minds. 

" I bought because I want to. Use it soon, okay? I don't like to walk with a friend who is not stylish," she laughs 

" I can never be like you,"

" Who's know that? Yuuri, don't worry, you're too precious. Well, I still have to get ready. See you later," Mia hang up the phone 

Precious?? For what?? 

Yuuri look all the shopping bag. 

Everything is a winter collection. Very cute and beautiful. I will not be able to afford it. Although I was able, I would not have enough money to survive. Totally different life. 

Yuuri packed of all things. She will soon be home tomorrow. She took a shower and lay down in bed. She slowly close her eyes.

I'm very impatient. It looks like there will be a lot of good things that will happen after this. When I woke up tomorrow, I've decided I will forget all this. Of course I will not be able to forget Misaki-kun. How could you forget about someone who you like for 10 years. I'm sure, time will pass everything. I will never stop caring for him, I'll just stop for love him. Because I believe that memories even sad and painful ones, should not be forgotten forever.

This is already 12 o'clock at night. Yuuri slowly opened her eyes. She heard the voice from the living room. She opened her door a little bit and surprised to see a woman standing there with Takeshi. The girl was very pretty and she's wearing a very beautiful evening gown. 

His girlfriend?? How about this? If she knew any other girls stay in his room then.....

" I've decided to go,"

Ehh?? What? 

Yuuri was surprised to hear the words. 

" I will not come back with you to Japan. Hienrich say I should stay with him," She said 

Yuuri watched her and realized something. 

Ahhh....!! The woman I saw at the stadium at the time, right? I remember her. They know each other? 

" It's that so. Can we talk about this later?" 

" I can't talk to you later. Even after 10 years together, we never understand our feelings. You're not like Yuya,"

" I'm not him," 

" Right. And whatever you do, you're never be like Yuya. But, Hienrich is different, he can understand my feelings well. When I'm with him, I felt like Yuya is still alive,"

What's that? Say something like that to someone? 

" You always want to beat him but couldn't. Yuya trusts his brother to you, but you leave him behind and abandoned him," her voice began to tremble. 

" Lilika, I never abandoned Kouya. He has always lived in the shadow of his older brother,"

" Of course. We may not be able to forget our loved ones. How could you asked Kouya to forget his brother,"

" We still have to continue to live. Don't waste it on someone who are already dead,"

I can't believe that. He is also the same. Say bad words. 

" That's why I told you we are different. I can't be with you. I can't stay with someone who could never understand how I feel, even after 10 years,"

Takeshi was silent. 

" I'm so sorry. Hienrich is waiting for me," Lilika then left the room. 

I wonder...when he said that I saved him, it was at the time, right? He saw his girlfriend kissing another man. I stop him then. Am I wrong? I'm not supposed to stop it? But at that time I didn't know. So, he's helped me because he felt sorry for me, he was having the same situation like me. They've been together for 10 years. 

" You're still awake?"

Yuuri snapped to hear that words. She's looked at Takeshi standing in the pantry to make hot chocolate. 

" You have a habit of spying?"

" It's not...not like that. I just woke up and......."

" You want a hot chocolate?"

" What?"

They then sit on the couch. Yuuri grasping a hot chocolate with both hands and staring at Takeshi. 

Should I ask. 

" Uhm... she's your girlfriend?" Yuuri asked carefully. 

" No. She is my friends lovers,"

" What?" Yuuri was surprised. 

" Don't overreacted," Takeshi drinking the hot chocolate slowly. 

His friends lover? So the man I saw in the stadium was her lover? They having an affair? 

" We were not having an affair,"

Yuuri jumped, "Yo...you can read people's minds like Mia-chan?" 

" No. It's because your face is easy to read,"

Mia-chan said so.

" So, the man who was with her at the stadium was her boyfriend?" 

" Not really,"

What really happened? 

" Her lover died 10 years ago. He is a good friend of mine. The man in the stadium is our friends too."

" Oh, I see,"

" When my friend died she only relies on me. I just couldn't leave her,"

" And...so...you and her is..."

" We're not in relationships like couples should do. What I can do is always stay in her side and doing anything she wants,"

He doing that for 10 years? 

" Do you love her?" 

Takeshi just keep silence. 

I see. He's loved her. 

"Why you don't stop her and telling her the truth??"

" People's feelings change by time. It's natural for someone will stop love each other one day,"

Ahhh. He said it.

" But at least we have tried. If you've ever tried it for 10 years?"

" At some point you need to realize, that some people, can stay in your heart but not in your life,"

Takeshi-kun...why do you keep saying hurtful words. Isn't that too painful for you?

Yuuri kept staring at Takeshi. She doesn't even realize that Takeshi noticed. Takeshi stand up from the couch and patted the Yuuri's head gently.

Ehh??

" If you keep looking at me like that, I might kiss you again. It's late. Good night," Takeshi went to his room. 

Why don't you kiss me, then? what I'm thinking??! The kiss was just an accident. My first kiss was an accident?? What a pity. But, he was sad, right? He just couldn't say it. Impossible for you to forget someone you love and be okay when they were leave your. Because to forget someone that you loved, you need all your lifetimes.

Yuuri had packed the next day. She check everything she needs. She sees herself in the mirror. That day she uses outfit given by Mia. White neck sweater, a soft pink short skirt, black stockings and pink long coat. It fits her very well. It was like Mia know exactly what suits her. Yuuri carrying luggage out of the room and the bellboy immediately picked it up and take it out. Takeshi looked at her for a moment. 

" Come on. We leave now,"

" You don't need to take me to airport. You must busy right now,"

" No problem," Takeshi went out. Yuuri following behind. 

They met Mia in the lobby and she's very pleased to see Yuuri wear the clothes she choose for her. Mia told Yuuri that she is a designer. So, she would be happy to give her collection at Yuuri. She also said she would visit Yuuri's shop when she returned to Japan. Yuuri said that she will give Mia and the others free cups and Mia keep that as a promise. Yuuri was glad to meet nice people in Paris. She sighed as she looked out. 

I actually still don't believe I'm here. Whatever happens the last few days it feels like a dream. I probably will not ever come back here. Therefore, all the memories that happens here, I'll leave it here. 

Shortly after they arrived at the airport. They walked inside. Takeshi dropped her off at the entrance. 

" Thank you very much," Yuuri lowered her head to Takeshi. 

Takeshi was silent. For some reason he didn't feel like to letting Yuuri go. 

" I had a lot of trouble you," Yuuri smiled 

" You sure are not going to see him? This is your last chance,"

" No. They said never look back. If Cinderella went back to pick up her shoes, she wouldn't have become the princess," Yuuri laughed 

Takeshi pulled her hand and hugged her. 

" Don't be stupid," Takeshi tightened his embrace. 

" Ta...Takeshi-kun..." Yuuri closed her eyes. She moved her hand slowly to embrace him back. The first time she hugged a man. Takeshi smiles. 

" I will sell hot chocolate at the shop," 

" I'm only drinking the chocolate from the best quality," 

" I'll work hard to buy it,"

They embraced each other for a moment. 

when I came to Paris and see the truth, I wanted to get out of here immediately. But, now why I didn't feel like to going back?

" I'll see you again," Takeshi whispered. 

He then let go of his arms and stared at Yuuri. They both stared at each other. 

" It's about time," Takeshi then gently patted her head

Takeshi-kun...

Yuuri take a long breath and smiled, then immediately went inside. She turned around for the last time and smiled at Takeshi. 

I will never forget you. 

When Yuuri out of sight Takeshi turned around and was surprised to see Misaki stood panting. Misaki look around for something. He tried to catch his breath. But, he froze when he saw Takeshi stood not far from him. They sighted a few moments. Misaki stepped slowly. His heart skipped a beat.

" Where she's?" Misaki looking at Takeshi right in the eyes 

" Who?" 

" My girlfriend," Misaki said it clearly 

Takeshi feel annoying to hear that, " I don't know who's you are talking about. Who's your girlfriend? The girl who always be your side or the girl who love you for 10 years?"

" Who are you?" Misaki look so confused. 

" Someone who will never let a man like you touch her,"

Misaki grips his hand and stared at Takeshi sharply. 

" It was very surprising how you found her. But, after what you did, how do you have the courage to see her. You're not good enough for a girl like her," Takeshi then walked away. He just passed Misaki. 

Misaki stood still. He feels his heart hurt and he feel so down. He never felt like that. 

I can't lose you again. I'm an idiot.

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Next Chapter 

After what happened in Paris

Will love also blossomed in Tokyo?