The Gossip of BL [E-book on MEB]

CHAPTER 57 : Opening Up

After Book and Kan talked and agreed to begin a relationship beyond brotherhood, the atmosphere around them changed completely. Everything seemed to be full of joy, as evidenced by the smiles on both of their faces.

They walked side by side in the public park in the evening after finishing work on a cooking show that had been filming since the morning. Because it was in the city center and easily accessible, this park was a popular destination for young couples looking to unwind after work or on vacation. The park provided a variety of recreational activities and stunning scenery.

The park was filled with large trees that provided shade, and colorful flowers bloomed around every corner. Bird songs chirped melodiously at regular intervals. The sound of wind and fountains created a soothing atmosphere. Kan and Book paused their walk and took a seat on a bench beneath a large tree. They both felt strangely comfortable as the leaves swayed in the gentle breeze. Book turned to look at Kan sitting next to him, his face filled with curiosity and expectation, which the smaller person sitting there noticed and could not help but inquire about.

"Why do you look at me like that?"

"I had..."

"Hmm?"

"I am happy.

Slap!

Kan raised his hand, lightly hitting the arm of the taller person sitting beside him, to relieve his embarrassment. He had no idea how to react when he said something like that in front of someone.

"Why do you hit me, little one?"

Gasp!!!

Kan held his breath for a moment as Book changed the pronoun he used to address him from "you" to "little one." Hearing that, he immediately knew that his face and ears must be visibly flushed. A feeling of heat spread throughout. He did not understand how a single word could have such a devastating effect on his heart.

"You're teasing me."

"I haven't done anything yet."

"You like making me embarrassed."

"I'm not teasing at all. I'm just being honest about my feelings."

"You crazy..."

"I don't want to be 'P' (older brother) anymore. Can you stop calling me that?" Book raised both hands to hold the other's shoulders and inquired earnestly.

"Then what should I call you?"

"Darling..."

"No way. That's too embarrassing." The smaller one refused. He didn't dare call Book that way; it would be too awkward.

"Then what will you call me?" The taller one asked back with expectant eyes.

"How about just 'you'?"

"And how will you refer to yourself?"

"Well, Kan, of course." Both of Kan's cheeks began to turn a rosy red.

"Hmm?" Book narrowed his eyes.

"Th-then what do you want to call me?"

"Little one..."

"No way, that's too cute. It doesn't suit me." The smaller one promptly refused. It gave him goosebumps. Who would want to call themselves "little one"?

"..." Book went silent and did not continue the conversation. He made a sullen face and turned away.

"O-okay P', fine. I'll be 'little one'."