When the Sun loves the Moon

CHAPTER 10

"She also lives here!" Candy referred to me.

Apollo and Derek asked why I had a set of clothes here and Candy answered that.

"Is your brother here? I asked.

"Miss him? Sadly, no, not yet. He's in Europe. Business trip."

Aw! I pouted. He's like my real brother! He treated me as his little sister.

"Tell him to bring me some souvenirs." I smiled widely and Candy laughed.

"Oh, he will probably give you some." Candy rolled her eyes and I giggled.

"I haven't met your brother yet," Derek stated.

"Yes, but I'll introduce you to him, of course!" Candy hugged Derek's arm.

I chuckled when I saw how Apollo looked so bitter while looking at Candy and Derek. His attention went to me and he pursed his lips.

We all just ordered some food for lunch and 'til it was time for me and Apollo to go home.

"You're going to be fine..." Candy whispered as she hugged me.

"Sure... yeah... I will." I assured her.

Well, this day was not so bad after all. They all comforted me. Didn't expect the duo Apollo and Derek to be so funny. Apollo's the complete opposite of Derek. Wonder how they get along.

"Tomorrow, wake up early. We'll hike." Apollo reminded me.

"I know, and waking up early isn't a problem for me. What time?"

"Three."

THREE?! "Really?"

"So that we'll see the city lights." Apollo winked and went into his bedroom before I could answer him.

I went inside my bedroom and prepared my hiking bag for tomorrow. I went to sleep early 'cause I had to wake up early. I woke up around 3 A.M sharp.

I got out of my room and Apollo also just got out.

"You ready?" He asked. "Let's just eat breakfast along the way. We'll have a drive-thru."

"Good morning!" I chuckled and I was so excited.

We really ate along the way. I just ordered some iced coffee and a burger. In a few minutes, we arrived.

"It's very easy to go up." I smiled.

"Still, be careful," he reminded.

We carefully went to the top and it was still dark, so the city lights were still open. I love this sight.

"The city is so big. The world is so big." I complimented.

"I know. You love city views, huh?" He assumed.

"I do. I also love the sunrise view." I added.

"Sunset?" He asked.

"Sunset is a sad thing for me." I smiled sadly 'cause I remembered daddy. "When my dad didn't have enough time already. Me and my mom were with him. The doctor said he couldn't do anything more and my dad was also tired... very tired." Tears pooled into my eyes.

"Instead of going home... My dad drove and went to the beach."

Even though I was so little back then. This is the only memory I want to remember. Always.

"It was sunset. My mom was crying so badly and I cried, too. My dad was just comforting us... I remember the way he looked at mommy like he was so sorry for leaving, but mom was just assuring my dad that it was fine even though my mom was badly hurt."

I looked at Apollo and saw that his brows were furrowed and he was just listening.

"He told me to always look at the sunrise because I was born at sunrise. That's why my dad named me Lyanne."

"So... why is sunset a sad thing for you?" Apollo asked.

"Because my dad passed away at sunset." I bit my lower lip and my tear fell. "At the beach... he was just saying comforting words to mom and I... I still remember it... He told us that no matter how bad or sad the day is... a sunset is a reminder that there's always an end to everything. We all faced the sunset. My dad was leaning on this big rock and with my mom in between of his legs and a little me also in between of dad's legs."

I sighed. "He was holding the both of us. My dad's left arm is wrapped around my mom's waist and his right arm wrapped around mine." I smiled when I remember it. "He kissed my cheek and told me many times that he loves me and he reminded me to take care of mommy..." I cried again.

Apollo came to me and hugged me. My face was buried in his chest as I cried.

"Then my mom and dad kissed. I guess... that was their longest kiss." And I ended the story.

Apollo just hugged me and I felt so warm even though the wind was cold. I miss daddy. I'm pretty sure my mom still loves daddy. No one could ever replace my dad.

"The only memory I have of my mom is a letter that she wrote before she passed away." Apollo whispered. "She wrote that letter before she went to labor. That was what my dad said. It was like mom knew she wouldn't be able to make it."

"Yours I think was really the saddest..." I pouted and faced him. "You didn't have a chance to meet your mom and experience having a mom." I smiled sadly but he rolled his eyes.

He looked at me and smiled like he was assuring me that it was fine. That he is fine.

We both just sat there and ate some of our snacks then we watched the sunrise.

"Now that you've mentioned your name is connected with the sun, I think it'll be a haunting memory because whenever I see a sunrise, I'll think of you." He snorted.

I held onto my chest. "A haunting memory?!"

He looked at me teasingly and smirked.

"Maybe that is why you love mornings, huh?" He concluded.

I laughed at that. "No! I just really love waking up very early because more things will be done!"

He shook his head in disagreement. "No. You were born at sunrise. That is why you love mornings."

I laughed again. "Okay, believe in your logic. Should I say that you love evenings because your name is Moon? That is why you love sleeping, huh?" I chuckled.

His brows furrowed. "No."

"That is my logic, Moon!" I teased him and he chuckled and messed up my hair a bit. "Oh, well, I'll be damned. If you remember me when you see a sunrise, I'll remember you whenever I see the moon!"

He laughed at that and I chuckled.

We both teased each other 'til it was time to go home. We went home around 6 o'clock. He said he'd sleep again and I teased him moon but he just ignored me. Tsh.

I was about to go to the dining area but someone knocked.

"What-"

"I'm sorry, Lyanne..."

Karl is right in front of me right now. I got serious.

"Karl, I... What are you doing here?" I'm so confused.

"I'm sorry-"

I was shocked when Karl was pulled because Apollo pulled Karl's shirt collar. Apollo is fuming mad. He. Is. A. Mad. MAN.

"Get the f**k out of my house."

Karl chuckled sarcastically as he tried to fight back but... Apollo was just too... strong.

I was startled when Apollo's gaze immediately went to me.

"Go to your room." He calmly said, but I can really sense his anger.

I followed his order and I went upstairs. I just hope he didn't kill Karl. As I was just praying, after five minutes, Apollo knocked into my room. His eyes looked so tired.

"You okay?"

"Where's Karl?"

Uh-oh. Wrong. Very wrong. "Finding an asshole, eh?" Apollo tsked then walked out.

What...

I pouted when he really slammed his door. Oh, Apollo... I immediately opened his door. I did not knock or whatsoever.

I saw Apollo sitting on his bed. His eyes immediately went up to stare at me. Oh, he is really mad. I pouted and his brows furrowed more because of my expression.

"Apollo..." I tenderly said.

He rolled his eyes and he lay down on the bed, not facing me. I couldn't help but smile.

"Apollo, c'mon." I slowly walked towards him and sat on his bed. "Why are you mad?" I asked softly.

He raised his head up and turned to face me. His brows were really furrowed. "I was asking if you're okay, then you're going to ask me about that f*****g asshole?"

Wow. He is really mad. His voice sounds gentle yet his facial expressions are screaming madness.

"I-I was just asking..." Okay, what the hell, I'm nervous.

"Why?" He probed.

"Like... what happened? After I went up? Like... are you both..." IS KARL ALIVE?

He really looked confused at what I was saying.

"He is not dead if that's what you're worried about." He shook his head. "Why the f**k are you worried about him, too?!" Oh, there is his madness again.

I pouted. "C'mon now, Apollo. Why are you mad at me?" I changed the topic.

"Tss..." He just answered and lay his head back on his pillow.

I smirked. Is he... worried? Like how a dad would react if my ex came back to our home and then asked for forgiveness after hurting me.

I scooted over him and lay down on the bed beside him. I felt him move a bit so that I wouldn't fall.

"I'm not really worried about Karl, but I'm just being kind," I whispered.

He sighed heavily and turned his whole body facing me. He just stared at me.

"I don't think I can handle you dating other boys," he whispered.

What? I got confused by that. I turned my body to face him, too. I stared at him and our eyes met. My heartbeat became so fast and loud.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

He licked his lower lip and shook his head before looking away.

"Apollo..." I called him.

"I'm going to sleep. Go back to your room." He ordered and I pouted at that.

He immediately closed his eyes and, instead of going out, I also closed my eyes, then eventually I fell asleep, too.

I woke up because of a phone call. It was Apollo's phone. I saw Apollo irritably get his phone to answer the call.

"WHAT?!" He asked in a whispering manner.

I closed my eyes because I was still sleepy, too.

"Right now? DJ Event? -I'm not interested. Candy's with you? Lyanne's sleeping... Fine, fine, we'll go."

I didn't move and I felt him get slightly closer because of the weight.

"Ly... Lyanne, wake up."

I opened my eyes and I saw him leaning on his whole left arm.

"We'll go to this DJ Event s**t. Get ready." He stated and went out of bed to go to his bathroom.

I stretched my body and went out of bed to go to my bedroom and prepare. DJ event, huh? I should wear something that is party-like. I got my high-waisted black shorts and a sleeveless croptop. I just wore a blazer. I wore light make-up, too.

Lastly, I put on my boots. I sprayed my favorite perfume and then I went out of my bedroom. Surprisingly, Apollo's not yet done! I knocked on his door and heard him give his permission for me to come in.

"WOW! Party, party, yeah!" I complimented his suit.

He was wearing black slacks and a plain white shirt that was tucked in.

"You're the one who looks like you are going to really party hard." He rolled his eyes.

"We should enjoy it, duh!" I laughed and waited for him to finish and we both went to school.

Candy and Derek immediately came to us. The bass was lit! SO, SO, LIT! We immediately got our beers and Candy pulled me into the crowd. I didn't know if Derek and Apollo were able to follow. We just danced hard with the party music remixes until we were all screaming.

This is bad. This is very, very bad. I GOT f*****g LOST. I looked around and I didn't see Candy! Where the f**k is she?!

I tried to get out of the crowd and s**t. It was so hard. I also feel a little bit dizzy. I don't have a phone! I remember I gave it to Apollo!

I bumped into people many times as I really tried to get out of this big crowd. Oh my, I feel so dizzy.

"Lyanne? Lyanne! Are you okay?!"

I looked up and saw it was Karl. I nodded and looked around again. "Have you seen Candy?!" I asked a little bit louder because of the bass!

"What?!" He didn't hear it.

"Have you seen Candy?! Derek?! Or Apollo?!" I asked again.

Karl shook his head. "No, but, let's go there." He pointed out a tent. "Let's see if we can find them there." He held my wrist and guided me out of the crowd.

We went inside the tent, which looked like a resting area. I sat down on the bleachers and looked around. Still no sign of Candy.

I drank my shot and shook my head. I'm so doomed. How will I go home?

"Uh, stay here. I'll try and find them." Karl stated and went back to the crowd.

I pouted, feeling like I'm a little kid who lost her parents inside the grocery store.

Suddenly, someone sat beside me. It was... one of Apollo and Derek's friends.

"Finding Apollo?" He asked. "Well, he's making out with some chick."

MAKING OUT?!

My brows furrowed. "Where is he?" I asked.

"He's lost. I found him inside the bathroom a while ago but he was immediately gone." He looked at me. "You'll go home? Let me drive you." He stood up.

I don't... trust this guy. I just met him!

"I'll wait for Apollo," I stated politely, and wishing that he'd go away, but he did not!

He sat down again but closer to me! He touched my thigh and I immediately stood up. "Excuse me?!" I'm not that drunk!

"C'mon... just a little bit of fun." He smirked devilishly.

He also stood up and got closer to me while I was just walking and walking backwards until I bumped into... APOLLO!

Apollo held my waist and placed me beside him. His grip on my waist tightened and his eyes were screaming madness. He is fuming mad!

"You're no fun, dude." His friend said.

"f**k off before I kill you."

Derek immediately got in between the two of them. Derek made their friend get out before Apollo beat the s**t out of him.

He looked at me darkly. "You're not getting out of my sight again. We're going home." He whispered and immediately pulled me out of the quadrangle.

"Apollo! I want to finish the event." I pouted but he was walking too fast. "Apollo!!!"

"No."

"C'mon, Apollo, I know you were enjoying yourself back there."

"Enjoying?!" He asked, pissed.

We reached his car and immediately opened the shotgun seat and guided me inside. He also went to the driver's seat and started the engine of his car as soon as he got in.

"He said you were making out with some random chick?" I asked.

His brows furrowed at that. "Who told you?"

"That... man! Your friend!"

"He is not my f*****g friend anymore."

WHAT?

"And I'm not making out with a f*****g chick." He said so irritably.

"Then what did you do the whole night? Where is your attention directed to tonight?" I chuckled.

"To you," he whispered.