Watch Richard Faulkerson Jr. and Maine Mendoza, who are both considered geniuses, make all the foolish choices in life.

Maine Mendoza, a bouncing ball of sunshine and innocence combined, gets introduced to the real evils of the world. She holds Richard Faulkerson Jr. hand and influences his conventional views with her own diamonds. (Cover @jaysdei.)

He lost his voice in an accident and I am determined to bring it back. - Dr. Nicomaine Capili

Taking off from "Open House" from my fic SHORTS. (Please read it before starting on this one because I will be referring to it) This alternate universe takes place a few years after Open House. Initial prompt from @hxddles

Richard Faulkerson Jr., a 25 y.o man from Laguna, a kind, sweet, loving, and a gentle person. He was every girl's dream. He fell in-love with this Maine Mendoza, a 22 y.o girl, 7 years ago. But she left him for an unknown reason. He thought he can move on from her, and after a dozen of girlfriends, he realized, he can't.

one apartment. two people.

They live in the same house but have never met...yet. He thinks she's sweet and really nice. She thinks he's a gentleman. Are they being honest with each other?

All of us are here temporarily. What matters is what we make of our time...