Love Chase

78 - Always Have a Space in His Heart

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Dumbfounded, Fyre looked at Paul and was still unable to say anything despite a long time having passed since the confession had been said. He quickly remembered what Tian Zi had told him earlier in the day and he didn't think it would really happen but it did and he didn't know what to say about that situation. It is clear to him that he needed to reject the Alpha but it is difficult for many reasons.

"Paul..." Fyre simply called, biting on his lower lip before his eyes went to the people at the Alpha's back playing music and others who looked like stewards. He wanted the musicians to stop already but he also didn't want to embarrass his friend.

"This must have been all too sudden to you. Fyre, you don't have to reply to me now. You can think about it and give me an answer later when you're ready," Paul said, maintaining his smile. He wasn't that naive and he could tell that the Omega wasn't comfortable with his sudden confession, so even though his heart pounded in pain at the visible rejection, he continued to smile, not regretting anything. He also noticed that Fyre kept looking at the people behind them so he softly sighed and briefly dismissed the audience. When there were only the two of them left, Fyre was still reluctant to say something.

"I-I'm sorry. I didn't expect this at all..." Fyre finally said. He wanted to reject Paul immediately since he already has a lover but at the same time, he didn't want to hurt him. Paul had been through a lot since his last break up so he didn't know whether his rejection would be good or bad for the Alpha.

"Hmm, I guess I did this thing way too suddenly. I've never felt this way towards you before but suddenly I'm feeling this way. I simply couldn't let it go and regret it in the end. You're the first since Daniella, Fyre... you're also one of the people I trust the most so I wanted to confess immediately. I don't mind if I get rejected but please think about it before giving me an answer." Paul confessed with a gentle smile on his lips despite seeing the dreadful expression Fyre was giving him towards each of his revelations.

"I-I... Paul..." Fyre stuttered, not knowing how to start his words. He was surprised at Paul's words but how could he simply reject him?

"You don't need to feel burdened with this. As I said, I don't mind if I get rejected as long as you give it a deep thought. I know you don't like being in a relationship especially with an Alpha but I can wait, Fyre..." Paul said again, hoping that it would ease the Omega a little. Unfortunately, it did not, as Fyre immediately cut his words by calling his name. Fyre already knew what he needed to do and he didn't need to think deeply just to reject Paul since if he said now that he would think about it, it would only keep the Alpha's hopes up.

"Paul!..." Fyre called, his fingers formed into a fist. His mind was finally certain he had to reject Paul right away. It was also for the Alpha's own good. And in the first place, he's someone who already had a lover. It wouldn't be reasonable for him to make the Alpha wait when he's only going to reject him at the end. Additionally, he does not have feelings for Paul. It's true that he liked him but only as his dear friend. Not a potential lover! Paul is a nice guy and Fyre was positive he would be a great lover but he can't force himself to be with someone he didn't love even if it's the Alpha. Furthermore, he didn't want to hurt Paul and risk having their relationship being in an awkward situation so this rejection is something that has to be done.

"I'm sorry..." Fyre added, looking at the ground. "I-I told you earlier that I wanted to talk to you about something..." Fyre continued, this time his eyes shifted back to Paul. It is difficult to utter a rejection to such a good person but this was for the better.

"Paul, I-I was gonna... I was gonna tell you that we need to stop seeing each other for the time being... Y-You see... I... I already have a lover... He's Mo Tian Zi... and he didn't like me hanging out with you so often," Fyre confessed, biting on his lower lips after his words finished. Paul is the first person he had told about his relationship with Tian Zi and although far from what he thought, he didn't dream it would be this awkward.