Our pride (Marcaniel)

Pride

𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗩
It had been a few months since Marc had discovered his recent crush on Nathaniel and vice versa, obviously, none of them knew anything. Marc was afraid, afraid of being judged by others and Nathaniel was afraid of ruining his friendship with Marc, it was late, they were in art class, lately they had been far apart, avoiding even being side by side, for that reason Marc was with Rose and Nathaniel with Alix.
𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐗-Hey Nath.
𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋-Hm...
The redhead muttered as he scribbled something without much attention.
𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐗-What happened between you and Marc?
𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋-Marc?
𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐗-Yes. Marc, you two out of nowhere broke up from each other, you were so close, did you have any fight?
𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋-No...
𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐗-Nath...
Alix caught Nathaniel's chin and forced him to look at her.
𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐗-I'm your best friend. I know when you're down, what happened? Nathaniel.
The redhead's eyes filled with tears as he just mumbled.
𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋-I fell in love, Alix...
The girl didn't say anything, just hugged her best friend, patting his back. Behind Nath she saw Marc, with the same sad face.  He sighed softly. Rose looked at him.
𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄-Marc? Is everything ok?
He looked at the girl.
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂-Yes...
His voice came out weak and low.
𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄-You don't look good.
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂-...
𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄-What happened?
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂-N nothing...
𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄-You're like me, your feelings are noticeable, i know there's something wrong, what happened?
Rose put her hand on top of Marc's.
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂-Rose... What would you do if you fell in love with your best friend?
𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄-I... I don't need to imagine...
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂-Hm?
𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄-Me and Juleka are in love with each other, by the way... We date... But... in secret...
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂-You are dating?
𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄-Yes.
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂-Oh... Well you've probably noticed that Nathaniel and i are far apart.
𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄-Yes.
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂-Well... It's complicated... I... I fell in love with Nathaniel.
Marc spoke in a weak, low, crying voice.
𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄-That's a bigger reason for you guys to come together.  Love is a good thing.
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂-I'm afraid...
𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄-Afraid? Of what?
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂-Of everything, fear of being rejected, of losing our friendship, of society, of being judged.
His eyes started to glow, creating a hint of crying.
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂-I fell in love with my best friend...
A tear ran down the boy's face.
𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄-Marc...
She patted his hand.
𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐗-Marc Anciel.
He turned to the bubblegum pink haired girl.
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂-Yes?
𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐗-Come with me.
He got up and went after her, outside, there was Nathaniel on a bench.
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂-Nath?
𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋-Sit with me?
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂-Hm... Yes...
Marc sat next to his best friend, both of them silent, and still.
𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋-So... Hm... Is everything al...
Nathaniel didn't finish the sentence being quickly hugged by Marc.
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂-I missed you Nath.
𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋-Marc...
The boy hugged back.
𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋-I missed you too Marc.
They hugged for a few minutes before separating. Nathaniel looked at Marc for a few minutes.
𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋-You are so beautiful.
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂-Nath...
The younger one blushed.
𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋-And cute too.
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂-S seriously?
𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋-Yes.  You're the cutest little thing i've ever seen.  Your skin so smooth, like porcelain.
Nathaniel ran a hand over Marc's face.
𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋-Your emerald eyes.
Nathaniel looked Marc in the eye.
𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋-Your lips are so... so... so beautiful....
Nathaniel looked at Marc's lips, ran his thumb over them, and slowly inched closer, until he was very close.
𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋-You are perfect.
He whispered softly before his lips met Marc's. He broke away. Marc stared at him, startled.
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂-Nathan...
𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋-I'm in love with you.
Nathaniel spoke a little loudly, making Marc jump a little.
𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋-I'm sorry... 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂-I...
Marc looked at Nathaniel, his eyes were stinging, his tears threatening to fall.
𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋-What happened?
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂-I'm also in love with you.
Nathaniel smiled.
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂-But... I'm afraid... And if they make fun of us?  What if they don't accept us?  What if...
Nathaniel grabbed Marc's hand.
𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋-Do you care about what they say?
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂-Well...
𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋-What is most important?  Your happiness or someone else's idea?
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂-My happiness... I think.
𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋-Marc...
The redhead laced his fingers with Marc's.
𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋-Don't care what others think.  What matters is yours, our happiness.
The brunette looked the other in the eyes.
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂-I love you Nathaniel.
Marc spoke a little flushed, Nathaniel smiled before kissing him softly.
𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋-I love you too.  Want to date me?
𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂-Yes.
The two smile as they look at each other, their fingers intertwined.