"5....4....3...2...1" the whole diner chanted before finally shouting, "Happy New Year!!!!" The year 2020 is finally upon us and I couldn't be happier. I got to spend my New Year with my closest. My twin sister, Nancy, and Lionel Jones are my most favorite team in the world. Heck I'd pick them over anything even when it involves Pizza, and I love Pizza more than anything. This year marks a lot of things. The start of our last semester in college, the first part-time-job hunting, the 15th anniversary of our very close friendship and also the second year I hidden the fact that I had fallen in love with my long time bestfriend, Nancy.

"Hey, pouty face," I didn't realize I was in a trance until Nancy called me out of it.

"You okay bro?" Mike speaks up as he has his arm over my sister's shoulder and my sister holding onto it as if it was the most normal thing ever. Well to us, especially to me it's normal since we are that close. Only Lionel is allowed to that though, if it's any other guy I would blow his face up to Kingdom come.

"Uh.. yeah I'm fine I'm fine," chuckling softly as I tried to convince them, but who am I kidding.

"You sure?" Nancy put her hand on my foreheaforehead with a concerned look, "You're not sick or anything right?"

"Yes, Miss Prom Queen I am fine," that name is something I always teased her about since she won hands down but she never really liked that much attention on her. That same statement earned me a good punch to the shoulder.

"I told you not to call me that anymore," she gritted her teeth as she glared at me.

"Owwww.." I rubbed my shoulder with an expression of pain as I looked at her. She is amazingly gorgeous. At prom she had a nice strapless dress that compliments her flawless skin. Her hair was tucked nicely behind her left eat to reveal a long vertical earing and at its top shaped like a bow. I remembered when she was asked to take a picture for our senior, the way she looked at the camera could make any guy swoon.

"Maybe I am just a bit anxious and overthinking as usual," I didn't actually lie about that cause other than thinking about Nancy, I was also thinking about college. But maybe mostly her, and that would be crazy if I had answered that.

"Cmon man," Leo, our nick name for Lionel, puts his arm over my shoulder, "You need to lighten up, don't overthink too much like last semester."

"You couldn't sleep for 3 days straight cause of that project," Leah, my twin sister, ruffled my hair as she says so. For the record, I was just 5 minutes late after her.

"And we had to watch your *** for nearly a whole week after the project finished cause you got sick," Leo added as he playfully punched my stomach.

"This is a new year Dave," Nancy came in front of me and squished my cheeks together, "New Resolution and new attitude, got it?"

"Yes, ma'am," I chuckled as she does so and put my arm over Leo's shoulder, "I'm grateful I got y'all my friends through out all these years ever since we were five."

"Ewww.. You're being too corny," Leah made a grossed out face but joined in as I also put my other arm around her shoulder.

"Oh stop, he's just being honest about himself," Nancy chuckled as she joined the incomplete hug.

"I love you guys," I said so as we group hugged.

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15 years ago

"Dave.. Leah.. why don't you both come down," I remembered mom called me and Leah down from our room, "We have company."

"Yes mommy!!" the two of us answered from our room and Leah took my hand in hers then we both went down the stairs. We were both 7 at the time.

As we both went down I noticed Uncle Ronald and Aunt Susan right away with Lionel following close behind. But this time new faces also appeared after. A man and woman I never met before. And there she was, clutching onto her mom's coat was Nancy with her pink coat on. She was the prettiest girl I have ever seen and I was pretty sure that I became glued to the floor.

"Gary.. Mia?!" Dad's voice boomed from across the living room. I saw Dad walked from the living room and bearhugged the man while Mom hugged the lady.

Leah and me proceeded down the stairs. Leo came over immediately and came over to talk with Leah, but my eyes were fixed on Nancy until mom chimed.

"Dave Leah this is Uncle Gary and Aunt Mia, they are our oldest friends," Mom bends down to my eye level, "Come say Hi."

"Hi.. I'm Dave, nice to meet you," I shyly smiled at both the adults in which I earned a hair ruffled.

"Oh big man huh, Dave," Uncle Gary smiled and Aunt Mia smiled at me as she tapped my nose, "A good and polite big man."

"Hi hi, I am Leah," Leah smiled the biggest as usual when meeting new people which also earned her praises until finally the moment came.

"Dave and Leah, this is our daughter," Uncle Gary and Aunt Mia brought Nancy from behind her, "This is Nancy."

"Hi, I'm Nancy," she was so shy at first but Leah took the first step hugged Nancy which earned some AWWs from the parents. And it was later into the night that I found Nancy and Leo are cousins. Who knew from that meeting, we would become so close until now.

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Now

I smiled like an idiot when remisniscing that moment. From that time till this New Year we been through hell and back. It's honestly crazy. These three people were there when I broke my hand after a motorcycle accident, they took turns and watching over me at night. This continued till I made full recovery. However, anytime I'm about to ride my motorcycle, the most vocal person to always warn me is Nancy.

She would say, "Don't forget your helmet," "Don't forget your jacket," "Watch the traffic light," "Don't drive too fast," and it goes on. I really appreciate her for that.

I consider myself a lucky guy as I look at them after our group hug. I can consider myself a lucky guy to be surrounded by such company of people who I can trus and rely on many times.

"There you go again smiling for no reason," Leah observed my face yet again, "Are you sure you okay?"

"Jeeezz sis can't a guy smile for once," I laughed as I squished her cheeks.

"Yeah, leave him...." Nancy was about to finish her sentence when she stopped midway and looked behind me. Then she waved with one of the biggest and sweetest smile I could have ever seen. I looked behind me to find her boyfriend, Nathan Riley.

Nathan and Nancy have been dating for about two years now. He is one of the smartest people in College and knows how to present himself, but what I envy about him is that beneath all that he is a very gentle and genuine fellow. He is very friendly and kind as well, makes me hate myself whenever I would feel jealous about him having Nancy as his girl. And cause of Nancy, he has become quite close with our circle. I can honestly say he is a nice person. As much as I hate to admit, Nancy couldn't deserve a better person. But I still do feel jealous cause he got Nancy as his girl.

Funny how I realized what I felt about her a day after Nathan asked her out. That moment I felt jealous for the first time because he actually made her smile in a way I rarely see. With Nathan is the only time I can see her smile that big.

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"Pass me the sauce," Leo called out as he was mixing the ingredients for our dinner tonight. Nancy who was in charge of chopping some onions handed him the sauce while Leah was making pastry. And I was video taping them. We are having a once a month home cooked meal, the place could be different depending on who's turn it was to host the place. This time it was my turn and Leah, the both of us rented an apartment.

"So Mr. Park, what are you making?" I zoomed in onto Leo's face as he mixes the ingredients.

"I am making Le Special Leo's irresistable Bolognaise," making his expression as he kisses his finger.

"Assuming it doesn't taste like last time," Nancy whispered to the camera.

"Hey come on I got some practice," he replied back confidently, "You will be asking for seconds."

"Aight bro," I patted his back with a chuckle, "You better back that up." With that last statement, I moved on to Nancy.

"Well Miss Nancy Drew," its a nickname I teased her with all the time since she is obsessed with Nancy Drew series, "What are you making?"

"I am making some chilli," she winked at me, "It's your favorite."

"Heyyy I heard that, how come you never make special food for me," Leo lashed out.

"Or me," Leah out of nowhere appeared right near my head.

"Ahhhh!" I almost dropped my camera due to her sneaky action, "Don't do that... How many times do I have to tell you that?"

She rolled her tongue at me and turned to Nancy, "I'm beginning to think, Nancy is playing favorites."

"Heyyy come on I love you three equally and in my defence, you're both gonna enjoy what I cook anyway, right?" She flipped her back in such sassy confidence that I can't help but laugh. It's true, out of three of us she is the best cook. No food she made ever tasted 'not-good'.

The three of us looked at each other and nodded at the same time, "Yeah." In which all four us laughed in the end.

Soon after that moment, Nancy's phone buzzed. Leah who was closest to the phone, widened her eyes and covered her mouth. She said, "No friggin way!!" She picked up Nancy's phone, "He's callingggg!!"

I looked at her phone to see the caller ID. It said Nathan Riley. And Nancy who saw that gasps, "Oh my gawd!"

Quick as a flash, she took the phone from Leah's hand and sped off to the living room. Nancy took a deep breath before answering the phone, "Hello."

My eyes were wide open by that moment as well. I didn't know she had his number. I do know she has a crush on him though, well three of us do. But to know her getting a call from him just blows our mind. We've been encouraging her to talk to him because she had his number since the last two weeks.

Leo, Leah and I peeked from behind the kitchen wall to at least eavesdrop on her conversation. From what we observed, she is pretty smitten. Her cheeks are turning a tinge of red, she's playing with her hair, biting her lip and a big smile plastered across her face as she talks on the phone. "Yes!!" her voice went high pitched for a moment there before she re-responded, "Yes, I'll see you at 7 then. Bye."

Nancy slumped to the sofa and grins widely as she stares at her phone. "So? What happened?" Leah almost made me jump when she asked from right behind us. She approached Nancy and sat right next to her.

Nancy abruptly turned away from her phone to look at Leah. "Nathan just asked me to dinner tonight!" Then all heck breaks lose as the two ladies squealed and jumps around in the living room. Nancy's smiles was bright and she was genuinely happy.

"Oh Gawddddd!!" Leo throws a sofa pillow them both, "This place is small enough already girls, you're killin us."

"Thanks bro for the notice about the apartment," I said nonchalantly as I headlocked his head.

"You're welcome man! Brothers watch each others, back!" he laughs on until Nancy and Leah stands in front us with two sofa pillows.

"So we're killing you guys huh?" Leah stated as she pats the pillow in her hands.

"We should make sure you're dead then," then Nancy added.

"Wait wait no this isn't fair," Leo tries to break free off my grip but I wasn't having it. Hence the ladies were able to hit him with the very pillows they're holding.

All in all every one of us was enjoying a good time in each others' company. We had a good pillow fight before continuing our cooking the next. But beneath all that fun and bonding time we had, something was bothering me inside. The very idea of Nancy meeting Nathan tonight made feel upset. And at that time I have no idea why I felt that way.

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Now

The same smile I see that day, two years ago, is still the same smile I see today. Nancy runs over to greet Nathan with a hug and a kiss on the cheek. And again that feeling of being upset boiled up inside. But one thing I do know is that I cannot let it show to her, Leo, Leah or even Nathan.

"Hi, guys," Nathan comes over with Nancy clinging her arms around his waist, "Happy New Year!"

Leo and Leah give him both hi-5s. I honestly was so reluctant to give him any response due to the immense feeling of jealousy coursing through my mind. And yet for Nancy, I'll do anything. I gave him a hi-5 too with a smile.

"Happy New Year man," I said so as I sometimes would look at Nancy's arms around his waist.

"Hey uh Nancy, you're gonna kill him if you squeeze him too hard," Leah stated jokingly which made Nancy blush and immediately tracting her arms off. 'Thank you Leah,' I smiled a bit but it turned into wonder when I see Nancy blush. It is a very rare sight, the only time I ever saw her blush like this was when she took pictures with her favorite singer, Leroy Sanchez at a fan meeting sometime ago last year.

"Haha its fine Leah," Nathan says as he laced his hand with Nancy's, "And would guys like to join us to eat, I know a killer 24 hour Sushi Restaurant nearby."

"Sure! Been so long since I had some Sushi," Leah chimed in immediately, food is her forté, "You in Leo?"

"Heck yeah I'm in, Sushi is to die for," Leo immediately answered, these two are made for each other when it comes to food.

"I'll take a rain check guys," I have no idea why I said that immediately out of nowhere, "I just remembered I needed to do something."

"Awww come on Dave," Nancy pleads, "It'll be fun, please?" When she pleads, that's always a killer move.

"I know Nance," my other nickname for her, "I'm sorry I can't go, and Nate sorry bro but thanks for the offer."

"You sure you can't come?" Nathan is a nice guy for rereal, "They serve the best Salmon sushi."

Shoot. Nancy must have told him about that. But this time, for some reason I still refuse, "Maybe next time, thanks man. You guys go on ahead, I'll be fine."

"You sure?" this time Leah approached me and looked at me straight in the eyes, giving her back to the other 3.

"Yes I am sis, you can go," I try to be as normal as possible.

"Alright," then she lowered her voice, "You better tell me what's going on when I'm home." And I can't escape. She just knows what's up even when I try to lie. "Don't wait up bro," she winked at me. "Let's go, guys." With that she led the other three away almost immediately before they can say anything.

Nancy waved at me and I waved back with a smile. If only she knew why I refused to go this time. It's friggin sushi and I just blatantly refused. I watched them disappear from the crowd of people still celebrating the New Year. I let out a sigh in the cold evening at Town Square New York. It sucks that starting this year, I had to see someone I grew to love with someone else.

'What a way to start the Year,' I said to myself as I walk away from the Square to find my car. To escape the cold night and maybe enjoy some alone time.

Arriving home drunk wasn't a good idea at all. I left my car at a Bar 5 blocks away from the Square and ordered myself an Uber. What I didn't realize was, it's already 3 in the morning. Here I am in front of my apartment shuffling through my pocket for keys for about a good 10 minutes before finally finding it. I was about to slide it in to open the door, it dropped to the ground.

"Dang keys, why you so slippery," I groaned while bending down to retrieve it. But before I could get a hold of it, the door opened from the inside.

"Where the hell have you been?" Leah's voice sounded very upset, "I've been trying to call you for almost 2 hours and you didn't answer your phone."

"Oops haha.. My phone battery is dead," I stood up, and almost immediately falling again on the floor until Leah caught me. "Hmm... You're a strong sister," I squished jer cheeks as she tries to support my weight her legs.

"Oh no, have you been drinking?" Leah slung my right arm over her shoulder and her other arm around my torso, "You know what alcohol does to you right?!"

"You mean seeing something beautiful like that mahogany chair? Or that Crystal chandelier?" I giggled and wobbled yet again if it weren't for Leah, I would be kissing the floor by now.

Then I felt a pair of stronger hands taking over from my left. "Really dude? We left you alone for a second and you're drunk like this?" Leo stated as he takes over for Leah and walks me to my room.

"Heh.. Leo.. I love you man," I patted his back before he laid me down on my bed, "I hope you get your dream.... girl soon..."

"Well.. that's something I have to tell you when you sober up tomorrow," Leo replied as he proceeds to take my shoes off.

"We can talk...now bro," I sat up and fell back almost immediately, "Or not.. hehe.. oohh I can see the sky from here."

"Is he okay?" I heard the front door shut. I can hear Nancy's voice.

"Shhh.. he's about to sleep," I heard Leah hushing Nancy. I was about to get up from bed but all my strength left me. All I remembered was seeing my bedroom door shut and hearing some muffled conversation before dozing off.

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I've had bad mornings before, but today might be the top of the list. My head is pounding so bad like someone batted it with a metal baseball bat. With an annoyed grunt, I sat up from my bed while holding my head. Cursing under my breath, I stood up to finally realize I was still in the same clothes from last night. But that's the least of my problems, all I care about is getting some water because my mouth feels so dry and I am hungry for some reason.

I walked slowly to the door and slipped out while squinting my eyes because the morning light's too evil for my hungover self. Grabbing anything I can get my hands on to block the sunlight from hurting my eyes. I got a magazine from the stack of books on the right side of my door. Slightly wobbling, I finally made it to the kitchen set to get a glass. Turned on the tap water to quench that unbearable thirst before washing my face on the kitchen sink.

"Ehem..." someone just cleared their throat behind so I turned to find Leah and Nancy with their arms folded. I also noticed Leo on the couch still snoozing with his mouth open.

"Morning ladies," I smiled with one eye closed cause the Sun was still killing me with its impossible rays, "A nice day for a swim right?"

"Nuh-uh," Leah wagged her finger across my face while shaking her head, "We are not changing the topic."

"Family meeting, dining table, now," Nancy's voice was stern and demanding. I'm dead.

"But I just..." My sentence cut short when Nancy put up her forefinger up.

"Now," and then there's that glare. I am so dead. Leah and Nancy upset and together in one room, one cannot even comprehend how much torture that would be. When they're like this, it's best to just listen.

"Yes, ma'am," I walked slowly to the dining table and sat down with a groan cause my head was still head splitting.

"Catch," Leah throws me a bag of ice. I smiled slightly as i put it on my head. She still loves me even though she's upset.

Now in front of me are very focused and upset beautiful young women. I consider myself very lucky to be in the presence of such women. But not so much when the cause of their change of mood is me.

"Where did you go to last night?" Nancy started with her eyes fixed on mine. Those beautiful orbs are too distracting to not notice and fall for.

"Umm.. Tonic Bar," I answered and applying a small pressure to my head.

"How many shots did you take?" Leah chimed in next with the same equal intensity like Nancy did and she is so pretty too. Nobody would believe she is my twin, we're not that identical except for our nose and eyes. That's what mom said though. Don't worry, not all twins are identical. She's not adopted if you anyone is wondering. I was thinking maybe I am cause both my parents and sister are way too good looking to be compared to me.

"Umm.. 5 i think?" I answered again with a groan.

"Morning guys! What's for breakfast?" Leo, who just woke up, butted in like it was nothing at all. As for me on the other end was gesturing him to just sit and be quiet with eyes before things get bad for him.

"Lionel Thomas Park," that's Nancy for you. Whenever she mentions someone's name in full, you're in for it.

"Yes ma'am?" Leo just sat up from the sofa.

"Zip it," she dragged her fingers across her lips in a zipping motion.

"Yes ma'am," Leo copied her action and threw the imaginary key behind him then he just sits still.

"5 shots of what?" Leah continued as Nancy reverts back to looking at me.

"Vodka?" answering immediately with the icepack still on my head.

"Vodka???" both the girls almost stood up and chimed in at the same time, "How can you drink that?"

"Cmonnnn I'm fine didn't I?" I tried to explain to calm them down. They worry for me cause the last time I was drunk, I almost got into an accident. The time before that I was almost mugged by 2 guys if it weren't for Leo, I'd probably in serious trouble. Secondly, I am never a strong drinker. I was surprised I made it to 5 cause I usually lost it at 3. "I came home okay."

"Remember the last time you were drunk??" Leah snapped back immediately, "You almost ended up in a hospital."

"Then the time before that, you could've been robbed or worst Dave," Nancy continued the next.

"Then for two whole hours you went AWOL and we couldn't reach you!" Leah added, "Nancy went out for a drive to look for you everywhere."

"We were scared David," Nancy sits down this time, "On top of that you were drunk, two hours you were gone and drunk."

"What do you think could have happened to you?" Leah continued right after Nancy finished, "What happened to your car? And did you lie to us when you said you had to do something?"

"Leah, Nancy can you please lemme explain?" I sounded calm and fixed plus I am feeling like an *** that I worry them this much.

It took about a few seconds before the two of them sat down to listen. I feel like a douche though, I mean even though I am a grown man I should at least care about the people around me.

"First of all, I'm sorry alright. I didn't mean to do this to you both, I was just looking for some alone time you know? And about that something, yes I made it up. Only because I just wanted to be alone and think of a few things you know?" I tried to explain the best as I could so I can actually hide the real truth of the matter is actually cause I wanted to avoid seeing Nancy and Nathan interact, "And as for the drinking, I guess I was lost in thought and didn't even realize until my 5th cup. My phone was literally dead around my 2nd cup. Most of all, I am fine, please believe that. The car is just a few blocks away from the bar and all locked in."

I waited for a few more agonizing seconds while looking at them taking their breaths in. I feel like an idiot that I made them worried.

"We're sorry we were acting up," Leah finally said, "We heard the news there was a shooting around the Town Square area, so we tried to call you to just make sure you were okay. The first call managed to go through but you didn't answer then the second said that your phone is turned off. We tried 5 times but no answer then we tried to locate your GPS but it was dead too."

"The news was also at that time, then the police described the guy that was shot," Nancy added in, "And his description was almost identical to yours especially the jacket he was wearing. We were alarmed, Dave. We thought something happened to you because you didn't answer your calls. Then I decided to drive out to look for you."

"She looked for almost those two hours for you," Leah sighed, "We umm.. even thought of looking at nearby hospitals... We thought that Ummm..."

Then I realized Leah was sniffing, holding back tears. "Leo and I kept looking at our house phone, hoping that a call won't come in about you from the cops."

Nancy who was next to Leah started to sniff as well. She caressed Leah's back gently, "We thought... you.. were the one the news meant.."

I walked over to both of them and hugged them both. Thank goodness I'm quite big standing at 6'2 to be able to embrace both of them. Turns out I kinda ruined the night for them, making them worried like this.

"I'm fine, I'm fine," I hugged them both tight, "I am so sorry I made you girls worried this much, I am so sorry this will never happen again."

"You.. better keep that promise," Leah poked my waist which earned a yelp from me.

"I promise," I knelt down to be the same level as they sat, "I wouldn't do that again."

The two girls hugged me and it was a nice moment until Leo joined in. Yeah well Leo is 6'5 and he works out so imagine those big *** arms suddenly wrapping around you. But I didn't mind though, I mean these 3 are my family ever since we were 7. I couldn't ask for a better gift than being with them.

"By the way you girls still look pretty even after you cry, right bro?" we all loosened the hug and pulled back.

"Yeah man, I mean they look flawless," he replied in kind.

"Ooo shut upp," the ladies playfully pushed us back and laughed.

"You should bathe, you stink," Leah stands up and starts to walk to the kitchen, "Nancy and me will be cooking for today."

"Alright!" Leo boomed out and I had to cover my ears cause I'm still hungover as hell.

"Yooo man damn you're too loud!" I shouted out louder and grabbing for the ice pack to put back on my head.

"Hey bro," Leo then lowered his voice as soon as Nancy joined Leah in the kitchen, "Meet me at the balcony after your shower, I have something to tell you."

I looked back at him and frowned. Leo, for the first time talking to me, looks very serious. The only times I see this side is when he is about to do something unexpected. "Yeah sure man, I'll be back." I am lost in thought and curious as to what he will say to me afterwards.

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Right before shower, I snuck in a jar of cookies and emptied it. I think it belongs Leo. But now I am fresh but still slightly head sore as I walk out the room.

The girls are still cooking in the kitchen while Leo is at the balcony. I walked outside to the balcony and joined him by leaning against the railing. "So what you wanna talk about bro?"

"Oh hey man," Leo took his time to reply as he looks at the quite clear sky, "We been friends for 15 years and we been through a lot together. We see each other grow through many obstacles and I couldn't be more grateful to having you guys around."

"You goin soft on me man?" I joked as I punched his shoulder with a chuckle, "But what you tryna say?"

"I considered you and Leah as my brother and sister, but..." his voice trailed off for a few seconds before he looked at me, "Lately for about a year now, I've been looking at Leah a different way. Not the sexual way okay man? I just want..."

"You have my blessing bro," he doesn't need to finish that sentence, I knew where he was going with this.

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4 Months before December

We were on a big family dinner to celebrate Leo's Dad. He just got promoted to General Branch Manager of his company. We the dinner at my house, complete with both Nancy's parents as well. Everything was great and everyone had a very good time. I gotta say the highlights of the night would be Nancy and Leah. They both dressed very simple yet very gorgeous. They decided to wear matching red cardigans with white tops and blue jeans, pratically twins. Putting on light make up to top it off was definitely and nice. I know this why? Because the whole night I would keep looking at Nancy that is until Nathan showed up and I had to stop.

One the other note, I wasn't the only one staring. I caught Leo staring at Leah. I thought it was just a coincidence until I noticed that it went on until the night ended. Whenever she smiles, he would do so. When she talks, his eyes would have that gleam in them like he's looking at something very valuable. Once or twice he would notice I was looking at him and he would be all over the place. That moment on I noticed but I was completely ok with it.

He was starstruck and there's not a doubt about that.

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Now

From that day on, I will always notice him looking at Leah. The things he would do for her. Carry her bag even when she doesn't ask. Volunteered to take her to her debate competition which I don't even enjoy. Whenever it's just me and him, he would always ask about Leah. He is crazy for her and I am happy for that.

"Wait.. what do you mean?" Leo was puzzled at my response. Well he is a little slow sometimes.

I patted his shoulder and smiled, "You have my blessing to be with Leah," I pulled his head close to mine as we both stare forward and whispered, "It was too obvious even for me."

"I can second that," Leo and I turned back too fast that its a miracle our heads didn't come off our shoulders.

"Jeezzz Nance," Leo leaned against the railing and took a deep breath, "I thought you were Leah."

"Hahaha.. you should've seen your face bro," I laughed and pats his head with a chuckle.

"Dave wasn't the only one who noticed," Nancy then poked Nathan's chest, "But you better watch your back and take care of her."

I slung my arm over Nancy's shoulder like it was just some normal day, and she held onto that arm, "If anything happens to her, we'll beat your *** to Kingdom come."

"And I won't consider you family anymore," Nancy pointed at Nathan while squinting her eyes.

"Heyyyy that's too overboard," Nathan stood up straight and laughed but then looked confidently at us both, "But I will not ever hurt or harm Leah in anyway, I'll take care of her like my life depended on it."

"We know," Nancy moved over and hugged Leo tightly while I leaned on the balcony's door frame, "Awwww this is too precious."

Then another shocking thing happened. Leah knocked on the glass window with her spatula and mouths "Breakfast is ready." I gave her an ok sign and turned to the two cousins.

"We need to go before Leah gets suspicious," I opened the door to let them in first before following close behind. I am glad things are turning up for the better soon.

Again, I couldn't have asked for a better company than the four of them.

"So, what were you three talking about you?" as soon as we sat down for breakfast, Lea popped the question.

"Just about the future, you know?" Nancy chimed in with a grin, "Since we're graduating soon."