𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑃𝐴𝑅𝐼𝐴𝐻𝑆

The Realization

7 Years ago...

"Tristan where are you going?.." Zero asked. It was late Tristan was usually in bed reading or writing. Not now though. He was in the living room of their dorm, phone in hand and his broken mask on the floor.

"...Auntie.. Zero... I-I I have to go. I'm sorry" Tristan sounded like he was crying. He was. He just found out his Aunt, the only living family member he had just died. She was still so young. She raised Tristan after his parents had died. How she died you may ask? Assassinated in her own house. You see the Sinclair family is very well known all around the UK, either it be for their looks, their kindness, or their money. After Tristans parents died the family fortune went to his mothers younger sister, Aria Sinclair. Now? The fortune, the business, and the risk is all Tristans.

Zeros POV
He sounded so sad so angry. Usually I wouldn't care but he said "Auntie" I never met his aunt but he would talk so highly of her. I knew she meant much to him. The only thing that didn't sit right with me is when he walked passed me. He ignored me, no "It's nothing blondie" or "It's none of you business" just silence. It's been around 10 minutes I hear things breaking, things get thrown, and muffled crying. A few seconds later Tristan comes out of his room with his luggage. He doesn't acknowledge me at all he just heads straight to the door and leaves. No goodbye or see you later just silence. That's how I knew that's someone else left me alone again.

Present Time

Tristans POV
I should be at home working or at least dealing with neighbors but no, I'm at a carnival with two of my friends, Kasey and Akihiko.
"Kasey, Hiko, I know you both care but really? A carnival!?" A carnival, what's so wrong with that? Everything. See my aunt always took me to carnivals when I was younger, when I was happy, when I had the will to live. Now that she's dead I have a company to run, I don't have time for having fun. I shouldn't even be he-
"TRISTAN!!" Kasey shouts while looking at me worriedly. Akihiko behind him looking at me with sad eyes. I give them a small smile and a tiny nod hinting that the day can continue. I really hate disappointing them. Especially after they decided to come all the way to London.
We started heading towards the carnival games and I see a bunny mask. It reminds me of someone, I just can't remember who and it's pissing me off. While Kasey goes off to a stand and Aki goes to the rides I head to the food stand. While walking a see someone who looks familiar their a tiny bit shorter than me, blonde, and they seem to be wearing some white glasses.
'Probably someone from the internet' i think not paying any more attention. After a few minutes Kasey is next to me crying cause he didn't win anything and Aki is next to me eating cotton candy. We decided that it was probably time to head home, at least for me they'll probably head to a club or a random park.

Zero's POV
Great, been ditched by two of my friends. What's new? I started to head to carnival games because if I got "lost" they said they would be there. While walking a see someone familiar. Tiny bit taller than me, Dark Red Hair, golden eyes. He seems familiar I just don't know how I know him. I decided to forget about him and try to find my friends.

No One's POV
Tristan and Zero both go to their cars. Zero with two drunk friends and Tristan alone. They get far enough from the carnival before realizing. That they saw each other after 7 years and didn't even recognize it. Tristan stops his car immediately while Zero keeps driving while keeping a tight grip on the wheel. Tristan knows he has to see Zero again and apologize. Zero doesn't want anything to do with him and wants to forget.

A/N- um so this was fun. Tell me what I need to fix I guess. I'll probably update tomorrow or in a day I'm not to sure