Just Be Friends

I Still Love You, I Still Want To Be With You

Aesop couldn't believe his ears, it feels like the whole world stopped moving. It's feeling heavy he can't move his feets.

"Why....?" Tears start falling from his eyes
"Did I do something wrong? Is because I can't spend my time with you? Eli...why? Why?"  He fell on his knees, trying to wipe his nonstop tears.

"I'm sorry Aesop...it's just..."

[Back in the past]

"Eliiiiiii!" He threw himself at Eli from behind. "Carry me please I'm lazy". "Gosh Aesop don't scare me like that" but he still carry him on the back. Aesop giggled, he can feel his warm, he can smell Eli's shampoo that he always uses. It smell good.

Of course people, won't stop staring at them, but Aesop doesn't mind it at all what ke knew that, Eli is with him. 'I should confess...soon...Ah...'

Now they're inside their classroom, of course their classmates are excited about the upcoming festival. So many ideas, some give suggestion about performance, some wanted to make cafe, haunted room  and more. Aesop were interested in it while Eli just doesn't want to pay attention to it because it's tiring. "Hahhh I'm sure I'm gonna be a dead meat". Aesop chuckled, "C'mon it's not that bad! It's exciting you know".

Eli gave up on that, "ughh fine.. what's your idea then?", Oh how Eli regret saying that loud, everyone turned their eyes on Aesop, Aesop pinched Eli's thigh, giving him a death stare. 'You will regret this Eli.'

Aesop started to give his idea about making a cafe but he will play the song, they all immediately agree with idea, bet they're thinking 'Oh our lord! I'm sure he will attract more people with his beauty! Not only that we can hear him singing wooo!'

Eli just smiled at it, guess he will help Aesop preparing what he needed. Now confirmed they need to collect the budget for the plan. Two weeks, it was hard but fun, Eli helped Aesop the most, with his clothes, with the food menu, with the recipe, he even asked for the music club to borrow some musical instruments, Aesop picked guitar, guess he really wanted to play that. Of course everyone worked so hard to prepare everything too. Aesop was thankful.

A what a wonderful day to start the festival, everyone are waiting for this moment, Aesop were shaking. He's nervous after it's first time to sing in front of everyone. Eli pat his shoulder, "Are you ok Aes?". He shakes his head. Eli can tell that he's nervous so he tried his best to calm him down. "Don't worry Aesop I'm sure it will be fantastic, we worked hard for you to shine so do you best"  he smiled, while Aesop blushed buy those words. Yes he shouldn't feel nervous it's the day he waited.

The cafe was opened, a lot of people came in, Aesop were doing great, he sang every songs he made with confidence. He was beautiful, his songs also attract more people in.  He felt good and refreshing. He loves it. Eli watches him from far, proud. Of course Eli who pretended to be a butler also attract girls. His body were perfect, his everything too that make Aesop melt. <

After everything were done everyone had fun minding their own business. Eli rest on the chair, he opened the collar because it was too hot and sweaty. While Aesop trying to hold himself. "It's so hot! Gosh thankfully it's done now...", "Y-yeah...", Eli pat his head, "You did well Aes, it was wonderful  be proud of it". Aesop nodded,  he clenched his hands. Unable to hold it anymore. "Eli...I wanted to tell you something from the bottom of my heart"

"Hmm?" Curious he waited Aesop finishing his words. "I....like you...so please go out with me!" Shy, he looks away from Eli. Scared of the action he did "I'm sorry let's just-". Eli grabbed his hand, "Do you mean it Aesop?". Eli's face were close to his, "Aesop...tell me is it true?". Gosh Aesop melted because of Eli.

"Y..yeah I like you..." He tried to avoid his gaze, "Look at me Aesop". He slowly turned to Eli. "I like you too Aesop, from that day you stole my heart", he leaned close and kissed him, the other male kissed him back passionately.

Panting, running out of breath, they wanted more, Eli kisses him hungrily. They both can feel each other warm, he hugged Aesop, pampering him with love. While Aesop were dying in his arms. He can't look at Eli in the eyes he felt embarrassed. But the confession goes perfect.

From that day they both reveal their relationship to everyone. They were happy, some of them evny because they're meant for each other that's what Eli and Aesop always thought. Were meant for each other.

Eli got into college, while Aesop started to be an idol. They both used to live with each other, he loves those moments, where Aesop will company him when sleeping. Eat dinner with him and going out together. Aesop was famous, he was perfect, attractive, can play music instruments not only that he can sing better than anyone.

While Eli studies, he became gloomy, he loved him a lot, he wanted to meet him so bad. The atmosphere became depressed because of Eli. But some of his friends tried to cheer him up. He was thankful that people still care about him. But does Aesop care? Does Aesop misses him? Love him? Ah he couldn't stop the overthinking.

All he knows that, he loved him deeply

He even remember on last year, on Aesop's birthday.

"Happy birthday my love! I have a surprise for you but you just close your eyes", Aesop giggled, Eli took the ring and slide it into his finger, Aesop immediately opened his eyes. Silver ring..."I saved some money and bought us one matching rings, I will buy our wedding ring later ok?" Oh Aesop's smile were bright he's so happy to receive it on his birthday. He threw himself into Eli's arms and shower him with kisses. They were happy so happy it felt so real for both of them.

"I love you Aes..."

"I love you too Eli! Thank you for everything..." Hiding his face on his lover chest.

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