Arukōru (Alcohol) Bar (BL)

Shukishi (part 5/6)

I nodded. I grabbed his hand and refused to let go when we went to bed. He didn't hesitate to pull me into his embrace when we got settled. I laid against his big chest, feeling so happy and loved. It didn't matter what bad things had happened in the past. The moment right now made everything so much better.

By the next morning, I was more shocked as I remembered what happened last night. Thankfully Anzai wasn't in the room so I could sit stupidly and stare into space. It couldn't have been a dream, right? No, we really kissed... Or should I say he kissed me? First he lets me move in with him which I never thought he'd let me do, and then he also kisses me... I'm now the most confused I've ever been about our relationship...

Anzai was making breakfast when I finally left the bedroom. Every part of him was gorgeous, even that broad back of his... I wanted to rub my face against it... Wait, stop! Get rid of those thoughts! It wasn't like we were dating yet! Could it be possible though? Could we really start dating now? Was he going to say something to me about it? As I fidgeted, he seemed to notice I was there.

He glanced back. "Good morning. I'm almost done, have a seat."

I carefully took my seat at the table, expecting him to say something, anything, else. I kept glancing at him while I waited. He eventually turned around and put a plate of pancakes and bacon in front of me before sitting across from me with his own plate.

He began eating while I was still waiting. He noticed and tilted his head, looking confused. So cute...

"Is something wrong?" He asked.

"No... Um..."

"Are you not hungry?"

"No, I am!"

"Then go ahead and eat up. I could make all of it with the groceries you bought." He took another bite of his pancakes.

No way... He wasn't going to say anything about it... I really didn't dream yesterday, did I?! I silently resigned myself to eating. It was still so good despite my confusion...

After breakfast, we did chores around the house as usual. It really felt like a normal day... Then once it was later in the day, we headed to the bar to get things ready there. Atsutane and Rikiya eventually filtered in with Shukishi coming in last. I hurried over to block his entrance. He blinked at me in surprise.

"Did you apologize?" I asked as I folded my arms.

"Ah... I'm afraid I haven't yet. I'll do it soon, I promise–"

When he tried to step past me, I moved in front of him again. He obediently stopped in his tracks. "You should apologize now. Before it's too late."

His face twitched slightly. "You're right... But I'll do it later, I have work today and so does she. Of course I should apologize in person, right? Our schedules don't line up very well for a while–"

"Are you really going to let that stop you? She deserves a heartfelt apology immediately after the way you acted. If you can't do that much, you're going to lose her."

He lowered his head, avoiding eye contact. His body became more rigid. "What if...I lose her anyway...?"

"If that's the case... Then that's her decision. But you must apologize! Now let me see how sincere you can look!"

He looked confused. "You want me to demonstrate...?"

"Obviously! Practice makes perfect! And if you look sincere enough to me, I know she'll accept your apology! Now get on your knees!" I pointed at the floor.

He was flabbergasted. I heard someone behind me and glanced back. Anzai stood there, glaring at Shukishi.

"It's only right to apologize when you've hurt someone," he said.