Gosh! What a crazy day that was! I certainly couldn't have guessed nor imagined that any of that happened. I was partly worried that it was all a dream and I was going to wake up at any moment. If that was the case, I wanted to just stay in the dream. We were still standing in my hallway, kissing. It was completely surreal. I guess I thought...that nothing so amazing could ever happen to me. Having a lack of self-esteem does that, I suppose. I did start to wonder what would happen now. Are we in a relationship?
I was determined that I wasn't interrupting the moment a third time. The kiss would continue as long as it took. Not that I was complaining, mind you.
Asahi did eventually and gently pull away from the kiss. He looked at me and smiled.
"What you thinking about?" He asked.
"Just thinking...if this is real." I replied.
"Oh, it's definitely real." He said kissing me again. Gosh, his lips were so soft and well...kissable.
"Asahi?" I lightly called.
"Yeah?" He replied.
"Are we...uhm...are..." I stuttered. I was looking down twiddling my thumbs "...are we...boyfriend and...boyfriend?"
I'm not sure why I was nervous. It did seem pretty obvious. I suppose I was just looking for validation, I don't really know. I just remember still looking down waiting for him to answer, but instead, he started to laugh. I looked up quite shocked at his reaction.
"Why is that funny!?" I complained giving him a scowl.
"You are so cute!" He replied.
"What!?" I exclaimed.
He placed his right hand on the side of my face. His thumb rubbing my cheek. His hand was so soft. I felt instantly calm. I couldn't help but smile nervously.
"Yes!" He suddenly said.
"Huh?" I replied. Instantly forgetting what I had asked.
"Yes, we're boyfriend and boyfriend." He answered.
We looked at each other. He smiled at me in such a loving way. I actually felt like I was going to cry again. But not cry in sadness. Instead, in pure joy. Without much thought, I wrapped my arms around him and hugged him tightly. I could feel myself whimpering involuntarily. I felt embarrassed. I thought he was going to laugh at me being so emotional...again. But, he didn't. He just wrapped his arms around me and held me close. I could hear his heart beating. I always thought it was a strange concept...the hug, I mean. Our culture is not one to hug. Particularly when I was younger, I would always watch western shows where they hugged and wander what was so great about it. I had hugged before but I never really saw it as a big deal, but...Asahi hugging me at that time produced a feeling that can't be matched. I felt...loved. I felt warm. I felt safe. That moment was when I learned that a hug is actually a wonderful and magical thing. I was safe in this arms. His arms forming a protective barrier around me. His body heat, a calming wave. His heartbeat, a soothing lullaby.
*bzzz bzzz*
Asahi's phone very rudely interrupted our moment. Still hugging, he pulled his phone out of his pocket and sighed.
"What is it?" I asked.
"It's my dad. He says I need to come home." He groaned.
"Aw! Do you have to go?" I complained refusing to let him go.
"If I didn't have to, I'd stay for as long as possible. But, I better go and see what he wants." He explained.
"Mmm...OK!" I droaned very reluctantly letting go.
"You doing anything tomorrow?" He asked.
"No! I've nothing planned." I replied.
"I'll see you tomorrow then!" He winked. He leaned down and kissed me passionately. I hated that he had to go. I wish I could just kiss him forever. "I'll text you later." He added.
"OK!" I responded disappointingly. He opened the door and started to walk down the footpath towards the gate.
"I love you!" I declared.
"I love you too, boyfriend!" He answered as he turned round to smile at me.
My face went completely red with embarrassment. I really loved hearing that. It gave me butterflies. But again, not in a bad way like before. This was...so much better.
I watched as he walked to the bottom of the path and through the gate. Upon closing it, he looked at me again and smiled.
"Date number 1!" He announced as he headed home. I watched him until he was out of my line of sight and closed the door. I stood there for a few moments as I analysed everything that had happened. I don't think I ever felt so happy before. It was just... Ah! I can't describe it. I could've done a little happy dance.
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I remember lying in my bed that night. I couldn't sleep. I was just too happy and excited. Asahi confirmed that tomorrow was being "designated Date Number One". I'm still to this day not sure why he worded it like that. It was a little weird. I'm not sure if he was trying to make it sound super official. Either way, I was looking forward to it. He said he'd already thought of a plan but he wouldn't tell me what it was.I'd be lying if I said I wasn't feeling a little nervous. I mean...I had never been on a date before. I had never even been in a relationship before. This was all new to me.
I had asked why his dad wanted him home, but he wouldn't tell me. He just said "It's nothing to worry about." and then immediately changed the topic. That didn't exactly comfort me. It made me worry even more. I felt...I don't know...a little guilty. I know I shouldn't have felt that way but I guess I felt a little responsible. I had this gut feeling that he had gotten into trouble and I felt it was my fault. But, it was his decision not to tell me. He didn't have to tell me if he didn't want to. Although, as his boyfriend (still weird saying that), did I not also have the right to know what was wrong? That's how weird this all was to me and that's what was going through my mind.
I eventually decided to let it go for now. But, I also decided that I wouldn't forget about it. This was something I would need to keep an eye on. Asahi would never tell me these things to avoid making me worry, but, I knew I had to make sure that he didn't end up feeling the way I felt when I was struggling mentally.

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When We Crossed Paths
Teen FictionThis story follows Yamashita Hideki as he tells you about something that happened a few years ago. It was something that changed his world forever. Listen as he tells you his story in the hopes that you will heed his words and why you should never l...