BL ONESHOTS No.5

²¹⁰Leo x Fiat

On a rainy evening, Leo and Fiat sat in their favorite café, a cozy little spot tucked away in the heart of the city. The sound of rain tapping against the window mingled with the mellow hum of conversations around them. Leo stirred his coffee absentmindedly, glancing out at the dreary weather. Fiat, sitting across from him, looked deep in thought.

"Isn't it sad?" Leo began, breaking the silence. "How we pretend to believe that one day someone will come to love us the way we deserve to be loved?"

Fiat looked up, his brow furrowed. "I guess so. It's like every time we let our hearts be broken, we just tell ourselves, 'It's okay. We'll be alright'," he replied, shrugging slightly. "But do we really believe that?"

"Sometimes, I wonder if anyone can actually find us when we're lost," Leo continued, his voice almost a whisper. He leaned back in his chair, searching for the right words. "Can somebody love us even when we're too broken to love again?"

Fiat sighed heavily, understanding the weight of the moment. "It's scary, you know? Believing in love. But still, we keep waiting. We keep looking for that one right person everyone talks about." His gaze drifted to the window, watching raindrops race down the glass.

"You're right," Leo agreed, his eyes shimmering with the reflection of the café lights. "We hate believing in love, but a part of us... a part of us still wants to be loved. Wants to be taken care of. It's like an itch we can't scratch."

Fiat nodded, a ghost of a smile teasing his lips. "And we want to feel valued, don't we? To meet someone who would never try to break our hearts." His expression grew somber as he leaned forward. "It's a cruel twist of fate, really. After all the heartbreaks, we still wish for someone who can return the kind of love we are willing to give."

"Exactly!" Leo exclaimed, his voice rising with conviction. "Sometimes, it feels hopeless, but we still hold onto that dream. A little part of us clings to the possibility, despite everything we've been through."

Fiat chuckled softly, shaking his head. "Maybe that's what makes us human. In a world full of chaos and hurt, we still strive for connection. We still long for that genuine affection."

The two friends fell into a contemplative silence, each lost in their thoughts. The aroma of coffee filled the air as they sat in the heart of the storm outside — both literally and metaphorically.

"You know," Fiat said finally, "while it's sad that we feel this way, it's also a testament to our resilience. We're not giving up, right?"

"Right," Leo agreed, a renewed spark in his eyes. "Even if we're broken, even if we feel lost, we're still here. We still believe in love, and maybe, just maybe, one day we'll find that person who sees us for who we truly are."

"Here's to hope then," Fiat said, raising his cup for a toast. "To the journey ahead, and to love that might just surprise us when we least expect it."

Leo lifted his cup, a smile breaking through. "To love, and to still believing in it!"

They clinked their cups together, the warmth spreading between them, while outside, the rain continued to fall, a gentle reminder of the beauty and heartbreak of life itself.

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Fiat and Leo had been navigating their feelings for each other for some time, often coupled with playful banter and subtle glances that lingered a little too long. Friends since childhood, they had always shared a bond that felt unique, yet the depth of their emotions had started to evolve as they grew older.

One evening, under a starlit sky, they found themselves at their favorite spot—a secluded hill overlooking their town. The air was crisp, and the world seemed to fade away, leaving just the two of them enveloped in the quiet sounds of nature. As they sat side by side, an unspoken tension filled the space between them.

"I've been thinking," Fiat said, breaking the silence. "Do you ever wonder if there's something more between us?"

Leo turned to him, surprise flickering in his eyes. "What do you mean?" he asked, feigning casualness, though his heart raced.

"I mean... we know each other better than anyone else. We laugh, we understand each other's quirks, and... I don't know, it just feels different lately."

Leo smiled softly, a warmth blooming in his chest. "Yeah, I've felt it too. Before, it was always just fun and comfort, but now... sometimes, when I look at you, it's like I see a different person."

The honesty in Leo's words made Fiat's heart skip a beat. "Exactly!" Fiat exclaimed, his pulse quickening. "I'm scared to admit it, but it feels like we're more than just friends—we could be something incredible together."

Leo's gaze dropped to the ground, a shy smile spreading across his face. "I thought I was the only one feeling that way. I mean, I never wanted to ruin what we have, but the thought of you not being in my life scares me."

The weight of his confession hung in the air, and Fiat could see the sincerity in Leo's eyes. He reached out, gently placing a hand on Leo's. "Then let's not ruin it. Let's explore whatever this is together."

Leo looked up, excitement and fear mingling in his expression. "You really feel that way? You're not just saying it?"

"I'm saying that I see you, Leo. All of you. The good and the bad, and I wouldn't want anyone else by my side."

A rush of emotions surged between them, a culmination of years of friendship morphing into something deeper. Leo squeezed Fiat's hand, his heart swelling with affection. "I love you, you know. I've been trying to deny it for so long, afraid of what it might mean, but I love you."

The air around them crackled with unvoiced emotions, and Fiat leaned closer, their foreheads touching. "I love you too. I always have."

In that electric moment, surrounded by the vastness of the universe, everything felt right. They shared a kiss, a sweet melding of longing and reassurance, realizing that they had finally embraced the truth of their hearts.

Their love story had begun to unfold in a beautiful, unexpected way, yet it felt as if it had always been written in the stars. From that night on, Fiat and Leo committed to exploring the depths of their love, hand in hand, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead together.

[No.21. Bye now.]