Fate

Prologue

Red thread of fate - when someone is born, there is a red thread that is tied to them, an invisible red thread that connects them to the people they are destined to meet and be connected to in their lives, most commonly, their soulmate. Sometimes, when a couple passes away due to unfortunate circumstances, the family will tie a red sting on each of the couples pinky to make sure they meet in their next life.

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Aaron and Ryan walked home together every day. They grew up together, neighbors since the age of 2. When they got older, they started questioning things about themselves. Ryan had a strong force that was driving him to Aaron but he always thought it was just because they were friends but Aaron knew he was different.

Trigger warning

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December 29th, 1999

Aaron woke up to the sound of Ryan moving around in his bed. Aaron yawns and rubbed his eyes as he sat up and looked at Ryan to see him tossing and turning. Aaron put his hand on Ryan's hand and rubbed it softly.

"Shh, it's okay. It's just a dream."

Ryan stopped moving and his breathing got softer. He then muttered something that Aaron barely picked up.

"Sleep with me..?"

Aaron couldn't tell if Ryan was being serious so he stayed put until Ryan held onto Aaron's hand tightly and whined.

"Hurry...it cold.."

Aarons heart pounds in his chest as he climbed in bed with Ryan. He lays down and hold Ryan's hand tightly as he cuddles with him.

"Ryan..?"

Ryan hums and looks up at Aaron, this time, his chocolate eyes were open. Aaron smiles with his icy ice squinting as he smiled.

"I want to tell you something..is that okay?"

Aaron felt like his heart was going to explode. He was going to confess. He didn't know what would happen, Ryan's birthday was literally the next morning which is the whole reason he's sleeping over at Ryan's house that night.

"Yeah...that's..okay." Ryan's muttered out, still trying to stay awake but Aaron could tell he was going to fall asleep any moment.

"I like you.."

Ryan's eyes widen as he sits up. He looks at Aaron and shakes his head.

"What?!" He whispers and looks at Aaron scared.

"Hey, hey. Calm down. I don't expect you to reciprocate these feelings...trust me, I know it's hard to come to terms with this...our parents would kill us but-"

Aaron was caught off guard when Ryan kissed him. Aaron melted into the kiss and pulled Ryan on top of him. They made out for a good 10 minutes before they pulled away from each other and smiled.

"Is that your answer to my confession?"

Ryan blushes and nods. "I...I think I like you too.."

Aaron smiled. Even if he didn't know if he likes him back, Aaron was still happy. Ryan kissed Aaron again before getting off of him and laying down next to him again.