Stuck With You (Boy x Boy)

Epilogue

Previously: I would never let my emotions make me do something immoral ever again.

Now:

【Zack】

We sat in silence for a while. After talking with Henry, my chest felt light. It felt as if a huge boulder was lifted from my shoulders. With my mind free, I had only one other question that was left unanswered.

Do I love Henry back?

My first answer was obviously no, but I thought about all the things that had happened at the time we were stuck together. The butterflies I'd felt, the racing heartbeats, the poetry about his appearance, the warmth I feel whenever I'm with him, I remembered all of them. I may be dumb when it comes to emotions, but I wasn't that dumb. I knew a crush when I felt one.

But the problem was, Henry loved me. His love was strong enough to last through the difficulties he faced because of me. but I had only a crush on him. I don't know if it would last like his feelings. so I turned to him for advice.

"Henry, would you like to be my boyfriend?" I asked.

Henry turned to me with wide eyes. I explained,

"I know you love me, and I want to give us a chance, but I don't know if I love you. I mean, I like you, and I would be really happy if you were my boyfriend, but I don't know if I love you. but I think that if I give it some time, my like would definitely turn into love, but I don't want to hurt you. Not after I've hurt you so much."

Henry smiled,

"Thank you for not wanting to hurt me. As for your question, I would love to be your boyfriend. And don't worry, I'm sure you will come to love me. I'm irresistible, after all." He replied with a smirk. I rolled my eyes but replied seriously,

"I'm serious. I don't want to hurt you. I'm sure that my crush would grow into love over time, but I'm still doubtful as to when it would change into love."

"I know. And I still want to be your boyfriend. Because I know that you won't hurt me. And I must say, my love started as a crush as well. Give it some time, I'm sure it'll grow into love." Henry replied with a smile.

"So...if we're boyfriends, shouldn't we...kiss?" I asked hesitantly. Henry smiled shrewdly.

"Do you want to?" He asked slyly.

"Yes..."

"Then do it."

So I did. Our first kiss was hesitant and full of uncertainty. But as we got used, our kisses turned deeper in meaning, and longer in time. We separated only when we were breathless. Henry smiled, face full of giddiness. I'm sure he would have squealed if I had let him.

"You have no idea how long I've wanted to do that." He said.

"You're right. I have no idea. Guess we'll have to make up for the lost time then."

Henry's face glowed as he leant in again.

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We kept talking happily after we'd 'made up for lost time'. At some point, the electricity had come back up, and we'd cheered. That meant our parents would be back soon. And we were right. Our parents were back an hour after the electricity had come back.

"Oh my god, we were so worried about you! Are you both okay?" My mom fussed.

"We're both fine Mom," I replied.

Then Henry and I had our proper meal in days. Our mothers had bought food from a nearby hotel that was miraculously still functioning. We decided to let our parents know about our recent development later since all of us were tired.

I climbed onto Henry's bed, and he climbed in after me. We snuggled close to each other, and I whispered,

"I really, really like you, Henry. I hope one day, I'll be able to say that I love you without having any doubts."

Henry laughed softly and replied,

"I love you too, Zack."

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A few days later, at school...

It was a regular day for everyone. After the snow from the storm was cleared out, the school resumed as usual. The boys' locker room was bustling with students, laughing and chatting as they went on with their day. Zack entered the room, high-fived his best friend and went to his locker. After taking out a few necessary books, he went and stood beside Henry's locker.

The hustle and bustle of the locker room came to a halt. Zack standing near Henry's locker was never good news since it meant only one thing: a fight was about to break out. A few people crowded around the place, waiting to see what would happen.

Henry came around, collected his books from his locker and turned to Zack. A few expected Zack to hurl insults at the other, but it never occurred.

"Ready to go?" Zack asked in a voice so soft people started doubting if he was the real Zack. Henry nodded, and the two held each other's hands as they started walking out.

Everyone in the room was stunned.

"Dude, what the fuck?! I thought you both were enemies!" Someone from the crowd said.

"Nope. We're boyfriends now." Zack smirked and swooped in for a kiss. Henry, who had gotten used to Zack's sudden kisses, simply kissed back. They pulled back after a minute and started walking out, leaving everyone to comprehend what had just happened.

Zack and Henry walked hand in hand to their next class. On both their ring fingers were rings, the clover-shaped promise rings they'd made with their initials on them. Zack leant forward to whisper into Henry's ear,

"I'm so glad I got stuck with you, Henry."

Henry simply giggled and replied,

"Me too, Zack. Me too."

The End