He opened his apartment. This is the same old apartment he owned from college.

"I know you aren't new here but please do feel at home. I'll make something to eat. Anything you like to drink first?"

"No, I'm good."

"Okay, just tell me if you need anything. I'm at the kitchen." He said then went to the kitchen counter.

I roamed around.

He still kept stuff from before. It feels like he..

"Phi..."

He hummed.

"You didn't change anything?"

"Yeah." He answered shortly.

"Why?"

"I like the way it is and besides, we have memories here so that never crossed my mind."

Why is he like this? Am I in love with a masochist?

"You like to hurt yourself?" I turned towards him.

"Hurt myself? No." He chuckled. Does he think I'm out of my mind?

"Then why?"

He finally looked at me straight into my soul. Kidding that was deep, he just looked at me straight into my soulful eyes.

"We shared happy memories in this room and that's one thing I don't like to forget. Not that I don't want to but I think it is healthier to move on when it comes without changing my routine."

"Phi..." I whined.

"Hey~ Don't cry silly. I chopped the onions, I can't wipe your tears. Besides, it's all in the past and we learned."

I'm not gonna cry. I'm embarrassed.

"I am always trying to forget you though I know in my self that I can't and definitely won't happen but you just said that even though you've already moved on you wanted to remember me. What did I do in the past to deserve you?"

I stamped my foot on the ground.

"More than a hundred good deeds, I guess." He said vaunty.

Wow, the confidence?? Anyway...

"What if..."

"What if what?"

"What if I moved on before we had the chance to meet again?"

"Maybe, I'll just wait for someone whom I am destined with but I still can't see anyone with me in the future unless it's you."

"Whipped." I joked.

He didn't respond and all I could hear was his hearty chuckles.

He moved past his counters then went to the sink to wash his hands.

"By the way, I'm cooking mac and cheese for dinner."

"Then why are you chopping some onions?"

He scratched the back of his head. Wrinkles on the side of his eyes showed as he gave his shy smile.

"Thought I had something in my fridge, turned out I forgot to get my groceries."

"You're getting older like a grandpa." I joked.

"Not gonna deny that, but I can use that to have a grocery date with you."

"Grocery date?"

He nodded.

"Okay, I'm in."

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We're comfortably laying side by side on his couch. Just like the old days. I know we're fake before but we still do things like a normal couple do. Don't ask me why.

I turned to face Phi. 'Wow. This man is mine.' I emitted small giggles then I remembered...

"Phi?"

He met my eyes. "Yeah?"

"Why did you say that? When we met at the mall, In the cafe."

He pulled me closer then started twirling my hair.

"Phi why aren't-"

"I'm sorry. I should've done that, I panicked when you said that you're sorry and..." a pause. Was he a suspenser before?

"You looked fine so I thought that to make you feel less sorry. I was wrong."

My heart clenched, maybe I cooed. I don't know but I embraced Phi by his waist. He is such a baby sometimes.

"It's alright Phi. Now you learned your lesson that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover."

"Yeah, I'm really thankful that you've given me a chance." He said in between his kisses on my head.

I looked up, meeting his eyes with furrowed brows.

"I should be the one who'll say that! Take it back!" I demanded.

"What if I don't?" He teased.

"So... you're one grateful man." Sometimes we just have to say something so we can look smart at times. A life hack.

He just smiled in amusement then he placed my head on his chest in contentment.

He started rubbing circles on my back.

"Coo?"

I hummed.

"Did my mother see you on the day that we broke up?" He asked.

"Yeah."

"She isn't my real mom. She is my stepmom." He began.

This is spicy.

"I don't know what she said to you before but none of them were true. She just wants me to end up with Nong."

Oh spicier.

"And you don't?" I asked because I want the drama.

"Of course I don't want to. I want to be with you." He said in a heartbeat.

I ain't ready for this.

I hit his tummy, which made him burst into a chuckle.

"Stop it! You're making me blush."

"Why not? You're cute!"

"Just stop it!"

"Anyway.. aren't you with Up before?" I muttered before Phi could respond because no one can stop me.

Phi stopped.

I looked at him curiously.

Did I say something wrong?

"Where's the honorifics Coo?" he asked. He still wants me to be respectful?? No. No way.

"The moment he framed me up is the exact time I forgot how to use honorifics."

"Oh... well, to answer your question.. my stepmom did that and I don't have anyone so I did it."

Oh... What will happen if Up the leech know this?

Phi suddenly squeezed my nose.

"Don't do it." He said.

"Do the what?"

"The thing that you're thinking. You're basically smiling like evil seconds ago."

"Did I seriously do that?" I am genuinely asked.

He nodded.

And I gasped.

"Don't mind it. You're never going to meet the two anyway."

"What?!" "I mean, who whom I won't be meeting?"

"My step mom."

"Eh?? Why not?"

"Because we're not basically related with each other and my dad passed away years ago so there's no reason for me to meet her."

Tears forming under my eye. Before that stupid tear escaped from my eyes, I climbed up and peppered his face with kisses.

"Why is your life suddenly so angsty? What would happen to your life if you didn't meet me again??"

I swear to all the people in our universe. I can't be serious except with my relationship with Phi (hearts).

"Oh you're quite airy right now hmm."

"I'm just kidding. I'm sorry. l love you." I said in between my forehead kisses.

"I love you too." He responded quickly.

I quickly snuggled on his neck. Hiding my embarrassment.

"Don't just say it back right away, let me live."

"I'll let you live if you agree to live with me."

I sat back up then crossed my arms. Squinting my eyes, pursing my lips into a line and

"Are you trying to take away Fluke's favorite roommate?"

He cleared his throat and was forced to not utter a single laugh.

"I don't mean that live but I'll take that one."

My jaw, my arms and shoulders dropped.

"Did I just give you an idea?"

Mind spinning, Am I going to live with Phi?

"I bet you are, thank you. I love you."

"I won't say it back, the hell? Iloveyoutoo." then I rolled my eyes.