Part 1

"Hey, Api... wanna hear the story of that time when you guys thought I ran away when we were still with mom and dad?"

"I was there when that happened..." Api mumbled, while trying to subtly wipe his face.

"I know..." Daun replied, "But... I still think you should hear it."

"Why?"

He gave him another firm grip, his eyes shining against the dim light from their window, "Because it was the time I felt lonely."