Wings Of Fire (Mostly JW) as Humans

Chapter 9 - Public Popularity

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Winter's POV

"Oh, Winter. Why would you do such a thing to yourself? You're not only hurting yourself, but you're hurting me, and the rest of our friends," Qibli cupped his hands around Winter's face and wiped his tears away.

"You're right, I am a horrible person. I should've never let you down," Winter couldn't bear to look Qibli in the eye.

"Hey, hey, shh. You're amazing, Winter. How do you think I fell for you?" Qibli asked.

Winter looked up, confused, but then realized what he meant. As soon as he realized, Qibli cupped one hand around Winter's face and kissed him. After a second of shock, Winter kissed back. The kiss was so passionate, so desperate that Winter felt like all his worries were gone. He didn't want to stop.

Qibli's POV

Qibli didn't want to stop. He felt so happy and carefree. Winter's fingers winded through Qibli's dirty blonde hair. It was like the Earth had stopped turning.

But, unfortunately for the couple, there was something called oxygen that they needed for survival. They kept their foreheads together and smiled at each other.

There's that smile I've been looking for.

"Will-" Qibli and WInter started at the same time.

"You go first," Winter said.

"After you my lord," Qibli gestured.

Winter chuckled, "Will you go to the formal with me?"

"I thought you'd never ask," Qibli grinned, "Are you comfortable about this being in public?"

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Moon's POV

Yes! Kinks' plan worked.

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Qibli's POV

(next day at lunch)

"EEEEEEEEE!!!" Kinkajou squealed, "OMG OMG OMGGG THAT'S ADORABLE!"

Winter turned crimson and looked like he wanted to hide under the table. He grabbed Qibli's hand.

"I thought you said we weren't making it public until the formal?" He frowned at Qibli.

"Correction. You said that. I said we're telling our friends," Qibli pointed a finger at him.

Winter looked unamused and slumped onto the cafeteria table, resting his head on his arms. Qibli ruffled Winter's hair a bit and laughed.

Qibli had been helping Winter get better. Sometimes, Winter stayed over at Qibli's house when his parents were being horrible.

"Congrats," Turtle smiled.

Moon wasn't paying attention. She was looking at someone across the cafeteria.

Qibli made eye contact with Turtle and gestured at Kinkajou. Turtle nodded and gave him a thumbs up.

"Sooo, Kinks, haven't told us about how amazing your new boyfriend is, haven't you?" Qibli grinned.

"Oh yeah!" Kinkajou blushed a little, but hid it well with her food, "I'm going to the formal with Turtle."

"Nice!" Moon was back in the conversation.

"What, you're too busy looking at her?" Kinkajou raised an eyebrow, "QINTER IS OFFICIAL YOU SHOULD BE PAYING ATTENTION!"

"Shut up!" Moon whisper-yelled.

Winter wrinkled up his nose and said "Ew, that's our ship name? Bleh," and stuck his tongue out.

"Who's her?" Qibli asked, curious. At that exact moment, the bell rang, which drowned his voice out.