Natural Days | YuIto ✅

Chapter 13

Kaito awoke before dawn. He needed to leave but he didn't want to wake Yuma. He quietly sneaked out and hurried home.

Yuma awoke to sound of his alarm, telling him it's time to get up. He rubbed his eyes then looked over to not see Kaito. He didn't know how to feel about it but he knew he wasn't happy. He felt his forehead and noticed he was feeling better. Delighted, he had more pep in his steps this morning.

Kaito plopped down into his bed, shaking and delighted. His heart felt like it could jump out of his chest. He knew for sure he wanted to see Yuma again, and not just for the job.

Things seemed to simmer down a bit between Tori and Yuma. They still bickered from time to time, but always ended on an ok note. During lunch, the duo sat in their usual seats with Bronk and Tori. The group managed to talk about everything they wanted, without the ex couple making comments at one another.

After school, Yuma decided to treat Shark to some ice cream to make up for last time. They got their usual flavors, mint chocolate chip and cookies n cream. "So, I heard someone stayed over at your place." Shark said teasingly while raising his eyebrows. Yuma playfully punched his arm then said, "Well, yea. It was unexpected, seeing as how he doesn't have a key to my place. But, I was really happy..." Shark noticed Yuma's face grow dark as if something was bugging him. He poked Yuma's arm as if to say to tell him. Yuma sighed then said, "I had this dream. It's been twice now. The first time, I was in the rain with Kaito and I was crying but I couldn't hear anything. The second time, I was crying and heard myself whisper 'Why?'..." Shark started at him blankly, unable to understand.

The duo walked home in silence, thinking about Yuma's strange dream. They eventually parted, leaving Yuma to his own thoughts. As he reached his home, he noticed someone standing there. Yuma's heart jumped and the next thing he knew, he was hugging Kaito.

Kaito didn't expect such a hug from him, thus making him blush a deep red. He didn't know how much he missed Yuma until he actually saw him. He followed Yuma inside, inhaling the familiar scents. He subconsciously reached for Yuma's arm before he could go anywhere. Yuma looked up at him, waiting. He embraced Yuma tightly, wanting nothing but to stay like that forever.

"He's being so affectionate...It's scary but I like it.." Yuma thought. He leaned into his embrace, not noticing Kaito's moving hand. He felt something on his back then looked up at Kaito. "He's blushing just as much as I am. That's so cute.." Yuma thought, smiling. He decided not to wait and kissed Kaito. He felt their tongues intertwine and it becoming more passionate. They break apart eventually, with a small line of saliva between them.

They sat down on the couch in silence, but Kaito started up a conversation. Yuma would often space out just from staring at Kaito too long. He's definitely sure now that he's into Kaito. He starts to panic thinking of all the things that could happen. Kaito noticed his change in facial expression and held Yuma's hand. "Whatever it is you're worried about, I know things will turn out fine. I'll always be here for you." said Kaito then kissed the back of Yuma's hand.

Shark was flipping through pages of a book then stopped on a certain page. "...if this is happening, this is foreshadowing an event." he says as he finishes the sentence. He wasn't sure if any of this is even true so he decided not to bring it up. He put the book back on the shelf then went back to browsing the web.

Yuma wasn't sure if he should tell Kaito or keep it to himself. "Maybe I should wait and see if the feelings are real..." he thought while looking down. He wondered if Kaito felt the same and what they'd do if he did. He felt Kaito nudge his arm then snapped back to reality. Kaito told him he should go and that he might take him out again sometime. Yuma nodded and saw Kaito to the door.

Kaito was walking home with some pep in his step. "I think I'm getting closer to the end goal here. Just a little more and..." he trailed off in his thoughts. What would he do afterwards? Did he really want to leave things the way they would be? He lost his pep and thought long and hard the rest of the way.