Chasing Our Lost Stars [Completed]

day five and a confession - part 1

The morning sun filtered through the large windows of the hotel restaurant, casting a warm glow on the breakfast table where Krit and Vel sat. The clinking of cutlery and the low hum of other guests' conversations filled the air as they enjoyed their meal. Krit took a sip of his coffee and smiled at Vel, who was absently pushing a piece of croissant around his plate.

"This breakfast is really nice," Krit remarked, trying to break the silence between them.

Vel looked up, his eyes thoughtful. "Yeah, it is. I've always liked French breakfasts. Simple, but good."

Krit nodded, savoring the comfort of the moment. "So, do you know more places in Paris? We've pretty much covered everything I knew."

Vel hesitated, then set his fork down, meeting Krit's eyes with a serious expression. "Actually... I was thinking we should stay at the hotel today. There's something I want to talk to you about. It's about my life, my past."

Krit paused, his expression softening as he realized the weight of Vel's words. "Are you going to open up to me about your past?"

Vel nodded, his voice steady but laced with vulnerability. "Yeah, I am. I think you deserve to know more about me. I know so much about you, but you know almost nothing about me. I've been holding back, but I think I'm finally ready to tell you everything. Every part of me, even the darkest sides. You deserve to know it all because you're ready to love me. And if I keep hiding,maybe I don't deserve you."

Krit's heart ached for Vel. He could see the fear in his eyes, the fear of rejection, of not being enough. He reached across the table and took Vel's hand, squeezing it gently. "Vel, let me tell you something. I love you. And I will love you regardless-regardless of whether you want to be my boyfriend or not, regardless of whether you think you can love me back, regardless of your past, your present, or your future. I love you, now and forever. So don't stress about telling me your story. I want to know everything, and I want you to feel safetelling me. You don't have to be anything but yourself with me. Just be like a clear glass, no secrets, no hiding. Because one day, you and I-we'll be so close that it won't matter where one of us ends and the other begins. You'll be a part of me, and I'll be a part of you. So, don't worry, okay?"

Vel's eyes softened, the tension in his shoulders easing as he listened to Krit's words. The sincerity in Krit's voice, the unwavering love in his gaze-it was everything Vel needed to hear. He felt a warmth spread through him, melting away the fear that had been gnawing at him.

"Alright," Vel whispered, his voice barely above a breath, but filled with a new sense of calm. "I'll tell you everything."Krit smiled, his thumb gently caressing the back of Vel's hand. "Good. We'll talk when we're back in the room. But for now, let's just enjoy this breakfast, okay?"

Vel nodded, a small smile tugging at his lips. "Okay."

And as they sat there, the weight of what was to come seemed a little less heavy. They had each other, and that was enough for now.