Natural Days | YuIto ✅

Chapter 16

Kaito was reading a book in his room when his phone vibrated. "Sigh, another message from Yuma..When I look at the notifications my heart twists, turns, etc..." He placed a hand over his heart, feeling the painful beat. He couldn't decide if he should respond or not, whether he was ready to talk about it.

Yuma stared at his phone screen, scrolling through his chat with Kaito. "It's been too long..I really miss him. I want to hug and be hugged by him, to kiss and be kissed as well.." He sighed heavily then placed his phone to the side. His phone buzzed and he rushed to check it. It was just a text telling him about his data plan. He decided to go out and get some fresh air and to go to his favorite spot.

Shark was nearing Yuma's when he saw him exiting his home. "Hey, Yuma!" he shouted then waved. He tagged along with Yuma then said, "I can see it on your face that something isn't right? More trouble with Kaito?" Yuma's face became more somber at the mentioning of Kaito's name. Shark decided to change the subject and dragged Yuma to a fair in town.

They arrived at fair, a little winded from walking. "Why are we here..." Yuma asked unexcitedly. "For you to have a good time and forget about your worries for now." Yuma looked at Shark then gave a half-hearted smile. He appreciated his gesture and then they entered. There wasn't too many things to do but there was enough, from classic ring toss to balloon popping. There were a few rides, as well as a bouncy castle for the youngsters.

"Come on, give it up already Shark. You won't win..." Yuma said. Shark shrugged off his words and went at the balloon pop once more. He eventually popped enough to win the prize he wanted. He stuck his tongue out at Yuma in which Yuma replied with a grunt. They left the fair with high spirits and stopped a park on the way back. It was nearing dusk when they sat on the swings. "You see, about Kaito..." Yuma started then trailed off. Shark motioned for him to go on. Yuma explained how he's been feeling and what he's been doing. "Well, like I said, you should've told him before. Just give him time. If he really cares, he'll come back." Shark said. Yuma looked at the ground and wondered if that was true. "But, I don't even know how he feels towards me.." he thought while some tears welled up in his eyes.

They walked back to Yuma's and from there Shark departed. As Yuma entered his home, his phone vibrated. He looked at his screen and it was a message. "Kaito..." he whispered.

Kaito had sent the message and anxiously awaited Yuma's reply. He reread the message which said, "We should talk about it, about what happened the other day.." He heard his phone ding and read the reply, "Sure, however, we should do it face-to-face. Meet me at Shixan Park in an hour." Kaito knew the park was a half way point between his place and Yuma's. He got himself ready and walked out.

Kaito arrived a few minutes early so he sat on a swing and waited. "Maybe I should confess..Then again, maybe not.." he thought. He felt a tap on his shoulder and looked up. He was now face to face with Yuma. Yuma sat on the adjacent swing then said, "I apologize for not telling you before. I'm the one at fault.." Kaito accepted his apology then said, "I shouldn't have ignored you for this long and just talked it out. I don't know about you but I feel better now that we're talking about it. Why didn't you tell me before?" Yuma shrugged then sighed as he hung his head low. "I guess I was scared.." Kaito just shook his head then patted Yuma on the head.

They sat in silence for a moment then Yuma said, "I'm sure now, that I have feelings for you. Romantic feelings to be exact.." Yuma immediately wished he could take those words back. He looked at Kaito and noticed him smiling. "I'm sure I have them too. As much as I wanted to deny it before, I can't anymore. It's pretty painful..." Kaito said merrily. He got up from the swing then hugged Yuma from behind. Yuma could feel Kaito's heart beat, but faintly.

Kaito walked Yuma home and waited til he opened the door. Kaito went in and dragged Yuma in as well. Yuma looked at him puzzled by his sudden actions. Kaito pulled him in close then whispered in his ear, "I've missed your lips." Yuma felt a shiver go down his spine then a warm feeling rising in his body. They kissed each other lightly then passionately as they moved towards the couch.