As days turned into weeks and weeks into months, Xander found himself falling deeper and deeper for Damien. With each passing moment spent in his company, Xander's heart swelled with affection, his thoughts consumed by the mere sight of Damien's smile and the sound of his laughter.
Yet, the words remained trapped within him, tangled in a web of fear and uncertainty. How could he, a boy who struggled to make sense of the world, confess his feelings to someone as intelligent and composed as Damien?
But as fate would have it, an opportunity presented itself one sunny afternoon as they sat together in Damien's room, the soft glow of the computer screen casting shadows across their faces.
"Hey, Damien," Xander began, his voice tentative yet determined. "I've been thinking... about us."
Damien turned to him, curiosity flickering in his eyes. "What about us?"
Xander took a deep breath, summoning every ounce of courage he had within him. "I... I really like you, Damien. More than just as a friend. I've been trying to find the right words to say it, but... I'm not very good at this kind of stuff."
His heart raced as he waited for Damien's response, his palms clammy with nerves. Would Damien feel the same way, or had he misinterpreted their connection entirely?
For a moment, Damien was silent, his expression unreadable. Xander's heart sank, his fears threatening to overwhelm him. Had he ruined everything with his confession?
But then, to Xander's surprise and delight, Damien's lips curved into a smile—a smile that reached all the way to his eyes, filling them with warmth and affection.
"You know what, Xander?" Damien said softly, reaching out to take Xander's hand in his own. "I really like you too. More than you'll ever know."
Relief flooded through Xander like a tidal wave, washing away his doubts and insecurities. In Damien's embrace, he found acceptance and understanding, a love that transcended words and defied logic.
And as they sat together, bathed in the soft glow of the computer screen, Xander knew that no matter what challenges they may face in the future, as long as they had each other, they could conquer anything that came their way.
For in the complex language of love, their hearts spoke the same code—a code that bound them together in a bond stronger than any algorithm or equation could ever hope to express.
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Binary Hearts || Damien • Xander || Fanfic
Romance"Damien" Who is a computer nerd who enjoys playing games, damien recently transferred from his old school "Ateneo high school" and transferred to a new school named "Sacred Heart high school" and meets a boy in his class named "Xander" who is a play...
