You spent your childhood with him. You were with him when he tragically lost his parents. You were with him on weekend vacations at the orphanage. You were the one who pushed every chance to be in the same high school class with him. When he left for the academy, you followed him. You were the one who encouraged him when he was going to date a girl. You were like two conjoined souls who were always following each other. He would take a step and you would follow without questioning.

But there was a problem. It's been a problem for the last few months. It's like making the stupid mistake of falling in love with your best friend. You didn't tell Leon, you didn't even show it, but that didn't change the fact that you were burning from the inside.

"You've been away again, you little fool," Leon teased as he tapped the glass of beer in his hand lightly on your forehead. You were his favorite thing that he enjoyed dealing with. He was only with you. Relaxed and uncaring.