His light silver eyes saw the moon hidden behind
clouds in the night sky.
"It's just like my life," he whispered, letting out a soft sigh in the cold air.
"Always hidden…"
He wore a black mask, and strands of hair fell over his eyes. The breeze gently caressed his glossy black hair, making him look utterly, emptily beautiful.
His gaze drifted to the tiny piece of paper in his hands.
"Yuri…?"
The name sparked a vivid memory of a young boy. His heart ached painfully, and he pressed his hand to his chest, sliding down the wall of the dark alley.
"Who… are you?" he whispered, a tear slipping from his eye.
He hugged his legs tightly, burying his face in them. Questions filled his mind, but no answers came.
Footsteps approached.
"Oiii…" a calm, soft voice called.
He lifted his head. His eyes sparkled.
Before him stood a boy with glossy crimson hair and breathtaking deep red eyes, lips shimmering like polished garnet.
The boy seemed to glow under the moonlight.
He looked up at the now-bright moon, and the memory returned — clearer than ever. The boy before him looked exactly like the one from his past, tears in his eyes.
The boy smiled softly and offered a dark red rose.
"For me…?"
"Yup," came the reply.
His heart raced as he took the flower. His mind went blank. The boy reached out his hand.
"I'm Yuri," he said.
"Your name…?"
"I'm Aeris," he replied, placing his hand in Yuri's, and slowly stood up
Aeris' POV
His hand is warm… just like him
Yuri's voice was gentle when he spoke and he looked at him softly
"You looked so lonely that it shattered me to see you like that. That's why I came to check on you."
"I'm a florist."
Aeris lowered his gaze
"Thank you."
Yuri smiled warmly
"Don't mention it."
Aeris' POV
I had been searching for so long, holding onto that tiny piece of paper with a single name written on it.
I never thought I would find him… not when this was my last hope
Aeris's eyes widened as raindrops touched his hair.
The rain began to pour, and without hesitation, Yuri grabbed Aeris's hand and pulled him toward his flower shop
They entered the shop, the door closing softly behind them.
Yuri chuckled quietly.
"We're all wet."
He walked toward a small door behind the counter, opened it, and disappeared inside. Moments later, he returned with a towel in his hands.
Yuri stopped in front of Aeris and gently offered it to him
Aeris took the towel
His eyes wandered.then,he slowly removed his mask