Because I'm scared to say the truth - Landoscar

·Chapter 25·

   The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of crimson and gold. Lando's villa stood bathed in the warm glow of the sunset, just as it had the first time he brought Oscar here. But today felt different. It felt like a culmination of every emotion, every secret glance, and every unspoken word that had passed between them over these past months.

   As they entered the villa, Lando's heart raced in anticipation. The air buzzed with excitement and nervousness, and he couldn't keep his eyes off Oscar. There was something about the way Oscar's eyes sparkled with curiosity and trust that made Lando want to draw him closer, to hold him and never let go.

"Are you sure you want this? To be here?" Lando whispered, his voice soft and gentle, afraid that if he spoke any louder, the moment would shatter. They stood in the middle of the living room, bathed in the dim light that filtered through the windows.

Oscar didn't hesitate. He stepped closer, resting his forehead against Lando's, his breath mingling with Lando's own. "I've never been more sure about anything " he replied, his voice barely more than a whisper, but filled with a certainty that sent a shiver down Lando's spine.

Lando's fingers brushed against Oscar's cheek, tracing the soft lines of his face, memorizing every detail. "I love you," he murmured, his thumb gently caressing Oscar's lips. "More than words could ever say."

Oscar's eyes softened, and he leaned into Lando's touch. "I love you too," he said, and the way he said it made Lando's heart skip a beat, like it was the first time he'd ever heard those words. "I've always loved you."

   The words were all it took for Lando to close the distance between them, capturing Oscar's lips in a kiss that was gentle but deepened with every second. It felt like every emotion, every struggle they had faced, was poured into that kiss. Lando's hands moved to Oscar's waist, pulling him closer, feeling the warmth of his body against his own.

   They stumbled backward, never breaking the kiss, until they reached the couch. Lando gently lowered Oscar onto it, hovering above him, their lips still locked in a dance that neither of them wanted to end. His fingers moved up to Oscar's hair, threading through the soft strands, and he could feel Oscar shiver beneath him, responding to every touch.

   Oscar's hands roamed Lando's back, pulling him even closer, as if he couldn't stand even an inch of distance between them. When they finally broke apart for air, they were both breathless, their foreheads still touching, their chests rising and falling in unison.

"You're so beautiful," Lando murmured, his eyes locked onto Oscar's. "Every time I look at you, I feel like I'm falling in love all over again."

Oscar's cheeks flushed, and he laughed softly, a sound that made Lando's heart swell. "You're such a crazier," Oscar teased, but his voice was full of affection, and the way he gazed at Lando told him that he felt the same.

"Your  crazy," Lando corrected, leaning down to kiss the tip of Oscar's nose, eliciting a giggle. "Always yours."

Oscar's smile faded slightly, replaced with a look of longing. "Promise me you'll never leave," he whispered, his voice barely audible.

"I promise," Lando said, his voice filled with conviction. "I'm not going anywhere."

   The sincerity in Lando's voice was all Oscar needed to hear, and he pulled him down into another kiss, this one even more intense, more desperate, as if trying to convey everything he felt in that one moment.

   Time seemed to stand still as they lost themselves in each other, their hands exploring, their lips never parting for long. The room around them faded away until there was nothing but the two of them, tangled together, hearts beating in sync.

After what felt like hours, they finally pulled away, both of them breathless and smiling. Lando looked down at Oscar, his eyes shining with love and admiration. "You're everything to me," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "I hope you know that."

"I do," Oscar replied, his voice equally soft. "Because you're everything to me too."

   They stayed there for a while, just holding each other, basking in the warmth and comfort of being so close. Eventually, Lando pulled Oscar up, grinning as he grabbed a blanket and wrapped it around both of them. "Come on," he said, pressing a soft kiss to Oscar's temple. "I have one more surprise for you."

Oscar looked up at him, curiosity lighting up his eyes. "Another surprise?"

"You'll see," Lando said, and he took Oscar's hand, leading him out of the villa and toward the lake.

   The moon had risen now, casting a silvery light over the water, and as they reached the edge of the lake, Lando turned to Oscar, his heart pounding in his chest. "I wanted to bring you back here because this is where everything started for us," he said. "Where I first realized that you were the one I wanted."

Oscar's eyes softened, and he squeezed Lando's hand. "I remember," he said, his voice filled with emotion. "It feels like a lifetime ago."

"Yeah," Lando agreed, smiling. "But I wanted to bring you back here for another reason too."

   He scooped Oscar up into his arms, carrying him into the shallow water, the coolness wrapping around their ankles. Oscar let out a laugh, wrapping his legs around Lando's waist, his arms around his neck, bringing their faces close together.

"I love you," Oscar whispered, his breath ghosting across Lando's lips.

Lando leaned in, pressing his forehead against Oscar's. "I love you more," he murmured. He paused for a moment, the words he'd been holding back finally bubbling to the surface. "Oscar... I know I've never asked you this officially, but..."

Oscar blinked, tilting his head in confusion. "What do you mean?"

"I want to make this real," Lando said, his voice trembling with emotion. "I want to know, for certain... Will you be my boyfriend?"

   Oscar stared at him, his eyes widening in surprise, and for a moment, Lando felt his heart stop. But then, a smile broke across Oscar's face, one so bright and beautiful that it took Lando's breath away.

"Are you kidding?" Oscar laughed, his eyes sparkling with unshed tears. "I've been waiting for you to ask me that for months!"

Lando's heart skipped a beat, and he felt a surge of warmth and happiness like nothing he'd ever experienced before. "So, that's a yes?" he asked, a teasing smile tugging at his lips.

Oscar rolled his eyes, but his smile never faded. "Of course, it's a yes, you idiot," he said, and he leaned in, capturing Lando's lips in a kiss that was slow, tender, and filled with all the love and passion they had shared since the beginning.

   As they stood there, wrapped in each other's arms, the water lapping gently around them, Lando felt a sense of peace wash over him. Everything they had been through, every challenge, every heartache, had led them to this moment. And as he held Oscar close, feeling the steady rhythm of his heartbeat against his own, he knew without a doubt that he would never let this go.

"I love you," he whispered against Oscar's lips, his voice barely audible over the sound of the water. "Forever."

"Forever," Oscar echoed, his smile soft and full of promise.

   And as they stood there, lost in each other, they knew that no matter what the future held, they would face it together.

   The sun set behind them, casting the last rays of golden light over the water, and in that moment, everything was perfect.

THE END!