Love Syndrome - Rewritten

Chapter 5: Reconciliation

After everyone had left the room, Night and Gear sat silently for a few minutes. Both were too scared to say something that could cause everything to fall apart, but Night was still upset with Gear for forcing him and Gear too was angry at himself. 

Gear had no idea why he was so nervous talking to Night right now, when normally he could talk to anyone. Deciding to muster up some courage, Gear says "Night, I'm sorry."

Shocked by the apology, Night looks up at Gear with bright, hopeful eyes. 

Still, he wanted Gear to prove that he could trust him to not do something like that again, so he says nothing and attempts to still look upset. 

Gear notices that Night has probably already forgiven him and he finds it so cute, but he hasn't forgiven himself, so he refuses to let himself be happy yet. 

"I should have listened to you Night, it wasn't okay that I forced you like that. I know I must have scared you and broken your trust, but please, give me one chance. I swear I will never do something like that again. I don't ever want to hurt you again. Can you find it in your heart to forgive me? Gear asks, releasing all his thoughts at once. 

Night is surprised by the honest and sincere confession and he takes a deep breath to calm his heart. 

Gear places his hand gently on Night's cheek, softly rubbing his thumb back and forth. 

"I won't do anything until you are ready. And I won't let you force yourself to be ready either. I promise I'll treat you right." Gear says softly, bringing his face in close to Night. 

Night is confused because Gear has just promised not to push him but he is now bringing his face so close to his that Night feels like Gear is about to kiss him. 

Instead, Gear leans down to touch his forehead to Night's, as he looks into his big eyes. 

"I don't know why I feel this strongly about you, Night, and honestly...I'm scared...but I don't want to let you go either. Please don't leave me yet." Gear pleads with Night, still slightly paranoid that Night might hate him now like his parents and his brother. 

They stay in this position for a few seconds before Night softly answers, "I forgive you P'Gear...Just stay true to your word."

"I - I also don't know why I feel this way, but I don't want to let go of these emotions." Night reassures Gear. 

"Really?" Gear asks, his eyes brightening up. 

"Can I kiss your cheek?" Gear asks, wanting to express his happiness through his actions. 

Night nods with a bright smile on his face. 

"Mwah!" Gear makes an overexaggerated kissing noise, then looks back over at Night. They both begin laughing. 

When they calm down from the adrenaline rush they are both feeling, Gear asks, "Can I hold your hand?" 

"Yes P'Gear." Night answers, feeling kind of awkward but excited about this new version of Gear. 

Gear slowly and gently holds Night's hand, and takes a deep breath in and out before asking Night, "Night, will you be my boyfriend?"

"Of course!" Night immediately answers. 

Finally, the question he had been waiting for, for weeks, was finally asked sincerely. And he had a feeling this time, it was real. 

You can call him gullible, but he could tell by looking into Gear's eyes that were now tearing up, which shocked him but also proved Night's point. 

"I have to confess, I haven't had a chance to practice changing yet, but I will try to change", Gear says, "Just stay with me as I sort myself out. That's all I want." 

Night simply smiles at Gear, nods, and then brings him in for a deep and comforting hug.