Let me Love You

Let me Love You - Chapter Twelve

"Nagito, I... I have something to tell you." Hajime glanced down, looking uncomfortable and nervous. Nagito glanced up at him, excitement racing through his chest. Is this it? Would Hajime finally confess to him? He'd been waiting for so long! "I... I really like you! Please go out with me!"

"Ah!" Nagito felt so happy, it felt like he was on cloud nine! Heaven even! Does someone as worthless as him really deserve such joy? He cupped Hajime's hands in his own, remarking in his mind about how soft and gentle they feel.

"I... I feel the same way, Hajime." Nagito whispered in return, clutching Hajime's hands tighter. Within moments, Nagito's hand was wrapped around Hajime's side, with Hajime leaning in closer to give Nagito a kiss.

"Ahh-!" Nagito bolted out of bed. He sat for a minute in silence, just breathing in and out, trying to calm down. What... what was that...? Hajime... confessed to him? "Oh, I wish it was real." Nagito muttered to himself, before gasping and quickly covering his mouth. Did anyone hear that?! Oh wait, I live alone. Never mind.

Nagito sighed and stood up to make some breakfast. Yes, it was only five in the morning, but his luck probably had something to do with it, so he should probably make breakfast and head to school. He popped a bagel in the toaster, and while it was cooking he flung on some clothes, and gathered his school supplies, before heading back down the stairs, grabbing the bagel, and putting it in his mouth, slamming on his shoes, and exiting the house.

He chewed his bagel absentmindedly, doing his best to pretend his dream from that morning never happened, as he strolled along the pavement, his shoes making loud stomping sounds as he headed towards the school. But... he suddenly changed course and headed away from the school instead.

"If it's only 5:30am, then... I have time to see Hajime before class!" Nagito muttered to himself, picking up the pace as he headed to Hajime's house. Within moments, he had arrived by his front door. "Is 5:30 too early to knock on the door?"

Unsure about whether to knock on Hajime's door or not, he awkwardly stood outside for a short while, browsing social media. He noticed Gundham had invited Sonia to the prom, and she had accepted. He sighed, hoping he wouldn't have to be the one to tell Kazuichi the bad news later today.

This prom stuff... Nagito had never really thought about it, as he didn't really think anyone would want him there, but... as the thought of Hajime dressed up in a smart suit next to him - his for a whole evening - crossed his mind, he found he really liked the idea. He had to somehow find the person who invented proms and give them a raise.

That is... if he actually asks Hajime out - he probably wouldn't want to go with someone like Nagito. He's trash! Hajime wouldn't want to be seen with him. He'd probably go with Chiaki or something.

"Nagito!" Hajime called down from his open window. "When did you get here? It's six in the morning! School doesn't start for another two and a half hours!"

"Six in the morning...?" Nagito muttered, not really thinking straight, as he had yet to get over the shock of Hajime suddenly appearing out of nowhere. "I guess I've been here for about half an hour then?"

Hajime paused, and Nagito wondered if he said something wrong. But then Hajime disappeared from view, and after a couple minutes, opened the door for Nagito to step inside. "It's freezing outside, warm up in here, okay?"

"I - I'm fine, I've just eaten a bagel!" Nagito said, his love of bagels keeping him warm. Hajime sighed fondly, and turned to head back upstairs, mentioning something about getting dressed for school. Nagito quickly realised Hajime was in his pyjamas - apparently he really liked oranges? The print was all over his clothes - and he coughed slightly in surprise. "I'll, umm... wait here."