Hi! My First Fanfic! yeah! it's a TessaXSousuke Fanfic since i'm really a fan of this pairing!

Disclaimer: I do not own Tessa And Sousuke or any characters related to FMP.

Chapter 1: Secrets of the Past

She cried. She had run away from everyone and wanted to see no one. She hid in her favorite spot, a secluded part in Merida Island, where the view of the crystal blue ocean glistened in the sun. She kept her face buried between her knees.

"Hey. Are you okay?" She was startled by the voice that came out of nowhere. She looked up to see a boy standing beside her. She hadn't notice him come that close to her. He had short, messy dark brown hair. His gray eyes seem so serious despite the fact that he was the same age as her. He had a small X scar below his left cheek.

Tessa sniffed and looked at the boy with irritation. "It's none of your business. Leave me alone." The boy shrugged but sat down beside her. He just looked out on the view. Tessa couldn't believe that the boy stayed. She felt irritated by his presence, but somehow glad that she has a companion. For a while, they have not spoken to each other.

Just like how he surprised her before, the boy spoke again. "My name is Sousuke Sagara. It's my first time here in Japan. Nice to meet you." Tessa blinked and stared at the boy. He's trying to be friendly, she thought. "I'm Teletha Testarossa, but you can call me Tessa for short. Nice to meet you too, Sagara."

It was the start of their extraordinary relationship.

Tessa felt her heart sinking every minute. It was sudden. 'Why does everything have to be this way?' She thought bitterly. "Is everything alright, Madame Captain?" asked her maid who was fixing her bouquet of flowers and handed it to her. "Yes, there's just something on my mind." She smiled. "Ah yes, everyone gets nervous at things like this," the maid reply. "Do they really?" replied a heartbroken Tessa.

She looked at the mirror and saw reflected on it, the saddest bride in the whole world.

It was an arrange marriage by her family and by Mithril. When she had turned sixteen, they had engaged her to be wedded to Kurz Webber, a highly skilled member of the SRT team. And like Tessa, he had a high rank in Mithril, being related to Lord Mallory and being skilled as a soldier as well. Of course, Tessa had disagreed on the marriage but despite her refusal, there was nothing else she could do. And it broke her heart to say goodbye to her one, true love, Kurz' best friend, Sousuke Sagara. Her relationship with Sousuke was a secret, as silent as her whispered abilities. And it was this day that their relationship would come to an end.

It was near noon, but the ceremony had not yet started. Sousuke was in Kurz' room, waiting for his best friend. Kurz came in the room, he was dressed in a white tuxedo and his blonde hair was tied to a neat ponytail. Sousuke nodded at his best friend. He was prepared. He had a pistol in his right pocket and two grenades on the other one, just in case someone decides to ruin the ceremony. He wouldn't let anyone get hurt, especially Tessa.

It hurt him so much that his best friend would be married to the girl he had loved for so long. But of course, Kurz doesn't know this and it's better that way.

"Man, this wedding is really getting me worked up. I wonder how our dear little captain is doing." Kurz said as he relaxed in an arm chair, careful to not wrinkle his suit. Sousuke remained silent. He didn't want to think how Tessa is doing.

"I..don't know how this marriage would end up. Tessa is…like a little sister to me…and a very dear superior," Kurz said.

"Love her," Sousuke replied. And with that, he spoke no more.

Everyone was inside the small chapel. Guards were stationed at every entrance and exit of the place to ensure the safety of everyone. Sousuke stood beside Kurz at the front, he was the best man of the wedding. Then the ceremony started.

When the doors opened, everyone turned their heads at the entrance only to find themselves looking at the most beautiful bride. Tessa walked the aisle, beside her was her father. A small smile was formed in her lips and as she walked, she seems to illuminate the room with her radiant beauty. Her silver hair complimented very well with her white dress and seemed to sparkle with its smoothness.

Indeed, she was beautiful. Sousuke glanced at Kurz and saw the expression of his best friend. Just like the others, Kurz was struck by her beauty. When Tessa came to them, Kurz held out his hand and Tessa took it.

Her eyes flew to Sousuke and he met her gaze. Then, she looked away and at Kurz. They preceded the altar. It was the end of their relationship.