Earth's expression shifted to one of realization, Mix watched him closely, waiting for his response.
"Are you talking about... the kiss, Mix?" Earth's voice was tentative as he broached the subject, his eyes searching Mix's face for confirmation.
Mix looked up at Earth, surprised that he actually remembered the incident from his drunken state. With a solemn nod, Mix confirmed Earth's suspicions.
Earth took a deep breath before continuing, his tone gentle yet filled with sincerity. "Mix, I apologize to you if I made you uncomfortable," he said, his words weighed with genuine regret.
Mix listened intently as Earth spoke, his confusion evident in his expression. "Mix, even though I was in a drunken state, I still recognized you," Earth explained, his gaze unwavering. "I kissed you because I like you."
Mix's expression turned even more puzzled at Earth's confession, his mind struggling to process the revelation. "You... you like me?" Mix stuttered, his voice barely above a whisper.
Earth nodded in response, his eyes reflecting the depth of his feelings. "Yes, Mix. I like you," he admitted, his voice filled with honesty and vulnerability.
Mix listened intently, his cheeks flushing with emotion as he absorbed Earth's heartfelt confession. He had never expected his boss to harbor such deep feelings for him, and the realization left him feeling overwhelmed yet strangely elated.
Unable to find the right words to respond, Mix simply stared at Earth, his heart racing with a mixture of shock and uncertainty.
As Earth further confessed, he poured out his heart to Mix, revealing how he had gradually fallen in love with him. Earth apologized for not discussing his feelings sooner, explaining that he had intended to talk to Mix about it, but he had been caught up in an urgent case that required his immediate attention. And every time he had wanted to call Mix, it had already been late at night.
As Earth paused, allowing his words to sink in, Mix found the courage to speak up.
"Sir, I... I like you too," Mix admitted, his voice barely above a whisper as he confessed his own feelings.
Earth's eyes widened in surprise at Mix's admission, his heart skipping a beat at the unexpected revelation.
"Really?" Earth's voice was filled with disbelief and joy as he sought confirmation from Mix.
Mix nodded his head, a shy smile playing on his lips, confirming his feelings for Earth.
Overwhelmed with happiness, Earth couldn't contain his emotions any longer. With a burst of affection, he leaned forward and planted a gentle kiss on Mix's cheek, his heart brimming with warmth.
Mix's cheeks flushed with a rosy hue at the unexpected gesture, surprised yet deeply touched by Earth's display of affection.
"Sir..." Mix's voice trailed off, his thoughts swirling as he tried to comprehend the sudden turn of events.
"I'm sorry, Mix... I..." Earth's voice faltered slightly as he lifted Mix's chin, his gaze intense as he speaks with a raspy voice filled with emotion, Earth spoke softly, his words laden with longing.
"May I...?" Earth's voice trailed off, leaving the question hanging in the air between them.
Mix's heart skipped a beat as he returned Earth's gaze, his own emotions mirrored in his eyes as he silently gave his consent.
With a sense of reverence, Earth closed the distance between them, his lips meeting Mix's in a tender kiss, sealing their newfound connection with a promise of love and devotion.
