SLEEPING AT LAST | bajifuyu

seventeen

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"Yeah, and how we spent the lunchtime writing your letter, it sure is," Chifuyu teased, unbothered by Baji's protests in his ears.

"I told you I'm good at it, Chifuyu," he smacks the blond in the head.

"For someone who almost got himself into a fight, you're pretty sentimental,"

Chifuyu noticed Baji's lips pull upward, and he had it engraved in his mind how his face would light up every time he grins. The way it reaches his eyes, forming into crescent moons, his nose that would lightly scrunch up, small wrinkles on the side of his mouth from how big his smile is, showing his canines.

"I just thought of how far we've come," his hand found its way to the blond's head, roughly patting him, almost smacking his head continuously.

Chifuyu blinks in his direction, meeting his eyes, "I didn't expect we'll end up this far, but I'm glad we do. And, I'm glad you are here,"

"We still have a lot of time to waste, Baji-san,"

Words after words came out naturally like they were waiting for this moment. Chifuyu's tone was light with appreciation, occasionally interrupted when he tried clearing his throat, carrying moments he cherishes. He was so lost in his world that he didn't notice how Baji's features soften while watching him.

"I'm proud of you," voice as faint as a whisper, but enough for him to hear.

His lips quivered, an impending well of tears threatens to escape his eyelids, but Chifuyu immediately took a deep breath to keep himself from bawling. Three words spoken in such a genuine tone is enough to break him into a crying river.

"We're just starting from here, Chifuyu," he said, offering a grin, "We still have a lot of time to waste, and you're spending it with me,"

"I'm already tired of you, Baji-san," Chifuyu teased, to which he received a playful punch.

Laughter rings through the air, carrying the bond they exclusively share with the other. Unlike the time spent on the school's rooftop, this time is different for them, holding such fondness that causes their cheeks to bear peaches. From the day they met to dealing with his episodes, and now they're here, atop their apartment building, laughing at each other like a couple of idiots.

'It feels lighter to step forward now,' Chifuyu thought, walking to stand behind the railings, feeling the rush of wind on his body.

"Seeing you this alive was worth all the efforts," Baji said, standing up from the floor.

Chifuyu turned to him, "Indeed, it's all worth it,"

Chifuyu feels infinite. A foreign feeling he hasn't gotten a taste of after living with his night terrors his whole life. He could feel the adrenaline in his veins, delight shines in his eyes, his heart thumps in his ribcage, and there's electricity coursing through his skin. To feel everything with someone, especially with the help of Baji, Chifuyu had an epiphany.

"Baji-san, thank you."

"I am grateful for everything, from the very first time we met up to this day. I don't know what we'll face ahead, but I will always be here, just like what you did to me. So, please let me stay by your side."

Chifuyu tried catching his breath after his speech, feeling like he had run a marathon. He could hear his heart in his ears that he didn't care about his surroundings and could only focus on the boy in front of him.

"Because of you, I'm infinite," he said, chuckling at his little declaration.

Baji walks forward to stand beside him, opening his arms like he's a man on top of the world.

"Chifuyu, together, we're infinite,"