The First Curse of Love
2. Friend x Girlfriend's

Dean was surprised not to play when he saw the figure of Danny who suddenly appeared on the doorstep of his room with a smile that always seemed warm and friendly. Just a few seconds later, Dean regained control, and threw his cold gaze at his sister.

"Breakfast, brother! Mama and Papa have nung—"

"You have breakfast. I need to get to the campus. Today there's a seminar I have to attend." Sela Dean's. He was not interested in Danny's idea.

After putting the laptop in his bag, Dean got up and passed Danny. Danny, who is still reluctant to give up, attempts to intercept Dean, and reflexively holds his arm.

Dean froze. Danny's touch on his skin inevitably made his originally cold heart, now warm. Nearly two years at home with his family, he never once tried to forgive his circumstances. He even seemed to be without hesitation to make the people in the house his enemy because of the wounds of his past that had not healed as well.

Although Dean always stretched the bulkhead even though Danny always tried to get closer, Dean never collapsed. His heart was frozen. But today, though reluctant to admit it, Dean felt that warmth again in a matter of seconds.

Realizing that Dean was silent in his place, Danny hurriedly let go of his brother's hand and apologized. Although he did not understand why he had to apologize, but Danny knew very well, that according to Dean, he had exceeded the limits he should not have exceeded.

"I told you, I don't want breakfast. Can you, don't you have to whine anymore?" Dean's hiss sharply enough, then resumed his stalled steps.

While passing the dinner table, Dean did not even listen to his Papa's call. He just walked without paying attention to anything. And when Danny was about to catch her out, his mother suddenly stopped him.

"Danny, you're gonna be late. Quickly finish your breakfast."

"But Ma, Brother Dean—"

"Danny, horrified Mama! Don't argue!" Faradina said very firmly.

Danny, who had never denied his mother's words, finally complied and immediately took his place at the dinner table.

...****...

Dean who was focused on reading a book immediately gasped when he realized the empty place beside him was suddenly filled by someone. Dean turned his attention away from the book he was teasing while opening the earphones hanging in his ears. As soon as he turned his head to the side, Qiara's mocking smile immediately greeted him.

"Qia?" Screeched Dean with a smile that was no less wide than Qiara. The mist on his face instantly faded away.

Qiara then showed me a plastic bag containing two sandwiches and two drinks inside. Just a moment ago, Qiara deliberately bought the sandwich for Dean.

"Nooo! Qia bring a sandwich for Brother."

Dean chuckled softly. One of his hands then lifted up and landed on the girl's head. A little while later, Qiara immediately took one sandwich for Dean, while the other one was for herself. Not to forget also Qiara gave one cup of drinks to Dean.

"Good meal!"

Again Dean laughed. This magical girl, always knew how to restore Dean's broken mood.

Yes, among all the people Dean had known for these two years, Qiara was the only one who was able to seize and melt his heart in just a short amount of time. At the beginning of their meeting, Dean did act coldly towards Qiara, just as he had behaved with the others. Dean even often snapped at Qiara for always approaching her. But just like Danny, Qiara never gave up. He was sure, no matter how hard Dean would be destroyed too if he kept trying. Just like a rock that can erode if it continues to be hit by waves.

The day Dean began to melt into Qiara was the day Dean recalled the death of his biological mother, and cried all day in a karoke room. Faithfully, Qiara, who had been quietly following him, waited for Dean at the door for almost two hours.

As her crying subsided and Dean walked out of the karoke room, she was slightly jolted when Qiara suddenly just popped out of nowhere while sticking out a chocolate bar for her. Innocently, Qiara who was still wearing her gray white uniform said, "people say, chocolate can make one feel better after eating it. Brother Dean try, will you?"

Dean looked at both of Qiara's eyes with nanar. For some reason, seeing this girl he seemed to see the figure of his mother. And the radiance of Qiara's eyes that always looked sincere every time he looked at her, was able to break apart the chunks of ice that had enveloped his heart all this time.

"Where? The sandwiches are delicious, right?" Qiara asked Dean while showing her cute face.

Dean then glanced towards Qiara and was instead stunned by the girl. The girl who had stolen his heart from the very first moment. The girl who from the very first start could make him feel comfortable.

Moments later, Dean pulled away from his slack. He then nodded with a small smile.

"Thank you, Qia." Said later.

...****...

"Qia!" Call Prissy from a distance when she sees Qiara walking by herself out of the campus lobby.

Qiara let out a heavy sigh when she heard a voice that was so familiar calling her name. He just felt like he was caught off guard.

Qiara showed an annoyed look, biting the bottom of her lips, tried to put on a smile that looked sweet, then turned her head.

Lookie! Is his friendly acting perfect enough now?

With a smile that he was making, he welcomed the arrival of a couple who seemed very happy and harmonious afternoon was walking towards him. Prissy smiled back at him, with a sweet circular arm on Danny's arm that only put on a flat face as soon as she saw Qiara.

In Danny's heart hissing. Qiara's sneering acting was bad enough for her.

"Kok chat I'm not bales from semalem anyway, Qi?" Asked Prissy who was really curious. From last night, he tried to contact Qiara, but until a long time, Qiara did not also answer his message.

"Ohhh you chat?" Qiara hurriedly checked her phone, pretending as if she really did not know that Prissy had already sent her a message. But actually, Qiara knew. He just lazy to reply.

Danny, who had memorized the habit of Qiara, spontaneously sighed imperceptibly while smiling profusely and turned his face, 'it was clear last night update story, ' he timpaly in heart.

"Sorry, yes, Pris. I don't know how to chat. Semalem came back from the studio and I went to sleep."

'LIED!' Danny said, again in my heart.

"Emmm, that's okay, Qi. Oh yeah, this I got a little souvenir for you." Prissy said as she stuck out a small, light blue pepper bag.

"By-by?" Qiara asked ascertain while receiving the papper bag from Prissy.

"Last week, I ran out of Singapore. Celine and Arga are already stuck."

"Well, thank you, huh? So ngerepotin nih." Qiara said as she faintly peered into the papper bag. From the gap, Qiara could see a watch box. Seems expensive.

"Geez, Qia! No need to take nicotine. I just knew me."

Qiara nodded, "i—ya. Anyway thanks, huh?"

"Together." Prissy replied briefly while patting Qiara's arm softly.

The pretend smile that had been perched on Qiara's face, had now slowly turned awkward. He then turned his gaze to Danny who was still at home staring at him flatly. Moments later, Prissy said goodbye after one of her friends called her.

"Ntar I'm after, yeah." Danny said as he waved his hand.

Seeing Danny's sudden sweet behavior, Qiara felt like vomiting. Original!

Once Prissy has disappeared from their sight, Danny's sweet smile instantly disappears without a trace. He then looked at Qiara who was standing next to him while trying on her new watch.

"Qia?"

"Hm?" Quail Qiara slowly.

Danny did not answer. He stayed quiet for a long time and seemed to think. He doesn't know how to deal with his confusion now. Qiara is not only her best friend, but also her ex-boyfriend. How does Danny communicate his thoughts without having to disturb Qiara's feelings? Danny felt that the slightest mistake he made could destroy everything. Everything he has been looking after all this time, including... Qiara himself. But on the other hand, Danny felt the need to deliver.

"Can you please act a little better with Prissy?"

Degh's! Qiara felt a punch right at his heart. His focus was suddenly chaotic without warning. His hands that had been busy struggling with his new watch immediately drowned. Out of his control, one of his hands just fell.

The atmosphere turned cold in a matter of seconds.

"What do you expect from me? And how good must I be to him?" Qiara asked in a soft tone, but the emotions in every word she chose really felt like needles in Danny's heart.

Betraying her will, Qiara suddenly felt her eyes heating up. The blow to his heart grew stronger, causing the tightness he was trying to endure.

"Gue will not apologize if my attitude has not been pleasing to you or him. And one thing you should know, I also have something called the limits of ability. You have to understand, that this is where the limit is."

This time Qiara dared herself to look into Danny's eyes. As much as he could, he refrained from shedding that cry as long as he was quiet in front of Danny. But damn, in that dramatic situation that was quite tense, the tone of rumbling in Qiara's stomach tofu rang, and made her tears that were just about to tide suddenly recede. Qiara grimaced softly then bowed her face. He's really embarrassed now. His ego was injured because of his impatient hungry cell.

Danny who watched and listened to the tone of the rumbling from Qiara's stomach instantly raised one of his hands to cover his mouth. He then laughed without a sound.

Holy hooch! In a situation like this, Qiara still looks cute and adorable.

'Why should I now be a siiih?!' Qiara growled in the heart.

As soon as he lifted his face, he found Danny, who was secretly laughing at him. Yeah, of course you are! It would be very strange if the young man did not laugh in this situation.

"Gue go!" Tukas Qiara while trying desperately to cover up her embarrassment.

However, just as Qiara was about to turn away, she suddenly felt Danny holding his wrist.

"What else?" Hardik Qiara ferociously.

"We will continue later, yes? Let's eat first!" Said Danny with a fairly soft tone after successfully dispelling his laughter.

"No need!" Qiara answered tightly.

Maybe Qiara's getting some shit rations today. Because once again, the hungry cell in his stomach screamed again. This time harder than before.

"Udah ayooo! I'm distracted!"

Danny stepped his foot without releasing Qiara's hand from his grasp. While from behind, Qiara just followed Danny with resignation and anger.

To Be Continued....^^^