Boys

Chapter 11. That is the Truth

I had been standing alone on the cliff crying my eyes out without really registering that the tears were streaming down my face. I had no reason to cry... After all, it was my fault I was in this mess. I mean I shouldn't have been so forward with him especially in front of all of his closest friends, but I had the confidence right then and there. Now I was just empty... Depleted of all human feeling.

"Nathan?! Oh god Nathan there you are..." a soft voice sighed out in relief upon finding me in my vulnerable state.

I looked up hoping I could fake a smile, but when my brown orbs met with emerald green ones I couldn't help but to quickly turn my head away. It currently hurt to look at him, but then he had stood next to me so the pain of his presence was inevitable.

"Nathan... Do you like me?"

-Wow Tachibana... So straightforward this evening. I guess you are ready to break my heart.- I thought bitterly, nodding my head slowly in response.

"I thought so..." he muttered trailing off.

"Look Makoto-Kun... I understand okay? I'm sorry I even brought it up..."

"Nathan-"

"I shouldn't have said anything to you about my feelings. I knew you wouldn't return them, but I just had-"

My eyes widened in shock feeling soft gentle lips pressed firmly against mine in a desperate kiss. I felt my face heat up into a dark blush, tasting the caramel from the candy apples he had been eating and quickly kissed him back. The kiss was just like I had dreamed it to be, but it was much more needing than I ever thought it could be. I savored the wonderful moment and wrapped my arms around his neck to pull him closer. A soft groan emitted from the gentle giant and it was taking every ounce of my being not to take him right here. He seemed to understand my want for more and cupped my cheek, nibbling on my lower lip in an attempt to ask for permission... This I granted him since something in my core told me that denying him the access would be a huge mistake. I grunted softly into our kiss when his tongue brushed mine softly and before I knew it we were both parting for air.

"Nathan... I loved you as a girl, and I will love you now."

"Even if you get called gay?"

"Even then I will love you."

"Even if you are called a queer?"

"Yes, even then."

"Even if you are called a fag? Or-"

I was cut off once more by his soft lips and a deep grunt of what I assumed was annoyance. He smiled when I gave in to his affection and pulled me close to his well built body. I slipped my hands into his hair to tug on it lightly before he pressed me back into the rail. I groaned softly feeling the wood on my lower back and slightly louder when Makotos' hands rubbed my stomach in a slow sensual motion. He finally pulled away from me again, resting his hands on my waist and smiled lovingly at me.

"You talk too much so just listen. I don't care what anyone calls me. I don't care if you are a boy or a girl. As long as I'm with you I will always be happy no matter what."

I stared at him for a moment in shock before I felt more tears in my eyes. That was the best thing I had ever heard so I couldn't help the wide smile I gave him as my arms tightened around his and neck in a hug. I was actually accepted as Nathan Young making this the happiest moment of my life. I felt my heart swell with joy and I knew that from now on I could be me and me only...

And that is the truth.