overworking || xiao x aether

Unlovable and Lovable || 7

OK SO IM LIKE SOOOO SORRY FOR THE DELAY OF THIS CHAPTER..... I GOT BUSY... but this is the last chapter soooo enjoy!!!

2:30 pm, Outside

As one ran away, the blonde stood there in silence. He then turned around and ran after Xiao, though he was too fast. 'I should've answered in time' Aether thought, rubbing his hand. He really liked- no loved Xiao. He has had that feeling since middle school when Xiao helped him with his classwork. Of course he didn't want to confess, as he thought it would ruin their friendship. He was scared. Aether started to run to his house and catch up to Xiao.

2:38 pm, Inside the House

XIAO'S POV
I quickly ran to Aether's house, grabbed my things and ran to my house. Something wasn't right about that confession. I bet he doesn't even like me anyways. Why did I even try? I opened the door of my house and walked in. Maybe I should've let him reply.. Though I was too scared. I've wanted to say it ever since I've had feelings for Aether. I guess I'll just take my mind off of it. It's almost summer and there's no schoolwork so I can't really do any work... I guess I'll just go to sleep then. I walked to my room and placed down my bag on the floor. I got ready to go to bed and got in the bed then stared at the ceiling. Things really do get boring. What will I do in the summer? I have no one to talk to as for right now and I don't want to make any new friends.. I don't know. I just closed my eyes and eventually fell asleep.
END OF XIAO'S POV

AETHER'S POV
I ran to my house and saw the door opened. I guess Xiao did leave after all.. Was that confession fake? Does Xiao really love me? I went inside and closed the door then broke to the floor, crying miserably. Maybe I was just the only one feeling this. He really doesn't like me. But.. Maybe he does.. What if he's like me..? What if.. He's just scared to ruin our friendship so he just ran.. I wiped my tears quickly and went to the bathroom to wash my face. Then I put bread in the toaster and grabbed butter. When the toast was done, I grabbed it and put butter on it. I ate it. My thoughts are sort of killing me. I wonder what Xiao's doing right now. I can't really get him out of my head. I grabbed a glass of water and drank it then put the dishes in the sink. I rubbed my eyes and went to sit on the bed. Maybe Xiao's sleeping like he always does whenever there's nothing to do. I opened my laptop and did some easy missing assignments. I slowly closed my eyes as it started to get dark and late.
END OF AETHER'S POV

8:32 am, School

XIAO'S POV
As I walked into a classroom, I noticed Aether was in there. I completely forgot we have the same classes now. It's been so different recently. There was a girl in front of his desk. She had pink hair with a bit of blue on the bottom in a bow and low pigtails? I'm not sure how to describe her. Well she's in the student council group thing and the leader of the music band. I think her name is Kokomi? I'm not sure. Though I listened to their conversation.
"Uhh.. Hi!" said the shy looking girl.
"Hello? Do you need anything?" Aether asked, confused.
"Well I kind of want to tell you something.."
"What is it?"
"I... like you.." replied the girl, as red as a tomato.
I made a noise in shock and sadness. Kokomi likes Aether? What if Aether likes Kokomi... I don't know what I'm feeling but it's probably jealously. Aether turned and looked around since I made a noise.
"I'll be honest with you, I don't like you. Sorry.." Aether said.
It seemed like Kokomi was about to cry.. I felt kind of bad but that means I possibly have a chance with Aether. I wasn't expecting this but I heard footsteps coming near the door. I didn't know what to do so I just ran to the boy's bathroom which was just across the hall. I calmed down and looked at myself in the mirror. My hair kind of looks messy.. I played with my hair for a while until it looked how I wanted it to look. Someone came in the bathroom. This is really why I'm scared of public bathrooms. Random people will start to talk to you and I don't know how to reply. So I just keep quiet. I don't do it on purpose though. I just don't like talking. It turns out the person who walked in the bathroom was Aether. He didn't notice me since he just walked to the sink and put his head down there. I watched him. I wonder what was going on in his mind. He turned around and saw me. We were both red. It was sort of awkward. Well not sort of.. It was awkward- I was just about to leave until Aether grabbed my arm and pulled me back. I looked at him in confusion.
"Do you still like me?" Aether asked.
I was so confused. I mean, of course I do. Why would I even say a confession if I didn't? I just modded my head. Aether hugged me. I was shocked and still very confused. What is he doing? I hugged him back.
"Something wrong?" I asked.
"I like you too" Aether said. "I didn't know how to say it without ruining our friendship.."
I kissed him on the cheek. We both smiled at each other.
"I love you" Aether said.
"I love you too"

THE END

okok so like this book is done and over with. i already have an idea for another book but i think im going to take a rest- haha...
im so sorry for the chapter and how it wasnt released earlier. as an apology, i wrote a bonus chapter for you readers! enjoy!!
( yes, they got together in the boys bathroom. pretty surprised no one walked in.. )

"How are we supposed to tell the others.." Aether asked.
"Maybe we can keep this a secret." Xiao replied laying down on the couch.
Aether sat next to him and hugged him. Xiao hugged him back and they cuddled!!
Aether got a message and he grabbed his phone and looked at it.
"Aetherrrrr open the door!! Everyone's outside" Xiangling texted.
"Whaa- why????" Aether asked confused.
"Hurry up!! We're going to break the door!!"
"Noo... I'm so tired."
Xiangling and the others break in the house and see them cuddling.
"Awwhh.."