Christmas.

It's Christmas, but it feels strange. It was supposed to be a happy holiday, but my heart feels like it's about to break into pieces. It feels like you needed his presence, where he plays with me in the snow, holding hands and feeling at ease. You remember you two even baked every Christmas because that is both of your traditions, but when you came home. It felt empty and dark, You sighed deeply and removed my shoes. You went to the living room and sat down, scrolling to your phone and got a notification from Yamaguchi.

"Hey... still coming for the exchange gift? I just hope you'll come even though you and Tsukishima...separated." Yamaguchi texted.

You stared at the chat quietly, Tsukishima.

Tsukishima was your best friend. You kinda forced him to be your friend back then, and he agreed. Surprisingly, in high school days, you started to have feelings for him as you two got even closer. It was because people thought that you two fit each other as a couple, and that's where it got you.

You confessed to him at the Amusement Park that you thought you'll get rejected, but he cupped your face and crashed his lips onto yours. Your eyes widened, and the fireworks exploded like how your heart exploded as well because of how he kissed you.

You two became high school sweethearts at that time and not gonna lie. With him beside you, You knew you'll be safe and at peace.

As time went on, two of you finished high school and went to college together. He promised me that once you two are done at college and pursued both of your dreams, he'll marry you. You were laughing and thought he was joking around, but with that plain expression? He wasn't at all.

As two of you finished college and finally started easy to your dream jobs, you were filled with excitement. You and him separated to pursue dreams together, but we do update each other, we communicate, and we understand each other very well. That's why our relationship is strong. You thought marriage came next, but not until...

He started being distant, he didn't have time to text or call you, you tried to communicate with him but he always told you "stop" or "enough". It went like this for a month, and that's where you had enough.

"Do you even want to keep this relationship going? Be honest, Kei." You texted.

"Let's talk this in person, please." He texted back.

Your hands were moving fast.

"You're hurting me, I'm sorry Kei, but I'm done." Tears were dripping as you hit the blocked button.

That was your past about Tsukishima, now in the present time.

You were looking at Yamaguchi's text, and then you started typing.

"Yeah, I'll go." You texted.

"Omg, okay! 4pm at my house, don't forget!" Yamaguchi texted back.

The next day at 4pm, a gift in your hand as you went to Yamaguchi's house. You hesitated at his door and knocked. The door opened, and you saw Yamaguchi.

"You're here! come!" He grabbed your wrist and went inside. There were a lot of people and you only knew half of it since they were your friends. Your eyes wandered around, and you saw Tsukishima. He looks...handsome as ever, he was talking with someone then his eyes landed on yours.

Your world stopped as you stared at him. You quickly looked away and didn't even realise you were gripping the gift.