Harinu & Ryuka

Confession

Ryu's POV

What. The. Fuck.

Something to say? What can he possibly say at a time like this?! What have I just done?! WhathaveIjustdone?!

Calm down Ryu. You're overreacting. 'Just take deep breaths and you'll be fine.' I told myself repeatedly, but it didn't seem to work the longer Haru gazed at me.

It's not like Harinu isn't sexy, he definitely is without a doubt, but did I really have to blurt it out in a threat like that? I didn't want him to know my thoughts at all!

Haru was still staring at me intently with a sudden serious look on his features, his eyes lowered ever so slightly. My eyes never left his no matter how hard I tried to look away, his gaze mesmerizing me in the oddest of ways. It was as if he was studying me, trying to pick something out. After a few seconds of intense staring, Harinu slid off of his couch to the floor, his beautiful tan arms flexing beautifully as he did so catching my eye almost instantly.

"It's been on my chest for a while now and this seems like the perfect moment to let it out." Haru said softly as he eyed me up and down.

What was that look for?! You checking me out, Haru-pervert?!

He crawled over to me making me blush even more. Damn, he's hot on his hands and knees! I wish I could- wait. No, no, Ryuka. Calm. Your. Self! I mentally yelled at myself. Now was not the time to fantasize about Haru's sexy positions, or how his lovely muscles were revealed because he was shirtless, his beautiful body...

Dammit! Stupid thoughts!

"Ryu."

I snapped out of my mental rants and focused on his movements again. Haru sat before me on his knees and dropped his hands in his lap, even on his ass he still towered over me.

He sighed and ran a hand through his midnight hair, his cheeks slightly flushed and his eyes finally averting from mine. His one hand fidgeting with the carpet and his dodging eyes proved to me that he was nervous and my curiosity began to kick in full force.

Could it be...that he also had feelings for me? Was I not the only one that was lovestruck? My heart began to thump in my chest and I bit my lip in anticipation.

Haru then put on a small smile and looked me in the eye.

"I'm gay."

"..."

"..."

My body froze and I stared in shock. Haru stared back, his smile slipping from his face as his brows furrowed up and he flushed red. His fingers dug into the carpet clutching it until his knuckles became white.

"I-I..." He stuttered nervously, looking down.

Sudden happiness burst within me in realization and I grinned giggling out of shear joy. It wasn't what I was expecting, but it did prove my suspicions correct. It kinda explains why he'd seem like he was flirting with me or why he always calls me cute at least five times a day.

The taller man looked up surprised at my sudden joyful outburst and held a face of confusion, which I found very cute and it made me giggle more.

"Ryu-"

"About time you confess your damn sexuality, you bastard!" I yelled. Haru still looked confused.

"Wha- You knew?" He asked softly, raising a dark brow in question. I nodded.

"Being gay and hiding it isn't always easy." I hinted shaking my head at the other with a smile. Haru seemed to be thinking over my words as his eyes lowered and looked me over. I could almost see the lightbulb click on over his head.

"Wait. You're-"

"Ya, genius. I'm gay." I smirked at his adorable confusion and crossed my arms. Finally, the damn cat is out of the bag! It felt as if boulders were lifted from my shoulders.

"Oh." Haru mumbled lowly, his finger running along his lip as his eyes looked down in thought. I wondered what he could possibly be thinking, his focus no longer on me as he pondered and pondered. "Oh..." He murmured again in a lower voice.

My smile fell off my face. Was he...not happy about it? He definitely wasn't showing any signs of it. Instead, he seemed like he was in regret, or something was bothering him.

I frowned. "Rinu?" I called, my voice full of worry as my hope began to slip away each passing second.

Haru looked at me and blushed crimson suddenly, his mouth a crooked smile. "I also..." He blushed more and fell quiet. I think if he blushes anymore he'd pass out.

"I also really like you."

My body froze, his words repeating over and over in my head. Was this a dream? Did he really just admit that he had feelings for me? I felt my hands begin to shake and a grin was slapped onto my face. I could cry right now.

"Really?" I asked dumbly as if not believing his words. My mind was squealing in happiness but I kept up the surprised look.

Haru nervously walked his fingers across the carpet, his cheeks still rosy. He glanced at me before looking down again embarrassed. "I-I know it sounds really weird but I've been keeping it hidden for a while." He said lowly. "I was scared to reveal my feelings to you because I thought I'd be rejected."

Haru's blush diminished and he looked me in the eye. "The reason for me not speaking to you for the past week was because I couldn't bring myself to properly start a conversation after what I said last time we spoke."

Last week flashed before my eyes as I remembered the very odd text he sent me late one night.

*Flashback*

Bestie: If I were to ever give my love to someone, I would trust you with it.

Me: Huh? What's up?

Bestie: Nothing. I was just saying.

Me: Saying what?

Bestie: Will you take my heart?

Me: Uh... Why?

Bestie: Because I love you.

Me: Oh. O-O

Bestie: I'm joking!

Bestie: I mean, I still love you.

Me: O-O

Bestie: Um.. Gtg

Me: Rinu?

*End of Flashback*

It all makes sense now. All of his jokes were actually what he wanted to say but after saying it he was too embarrassed and played it off? After years of shrugging it off and going along with it I'm just
realizing all of this?! I wanna slap myself. How could I have been so blind?

I smiled at him sweetly and leaned forward a bit as I looked up into his dark eyes. The sparkle disappeared from them and they were dull compared to their usual glow.

"I wouldn't reject you, Haru. I like you too, ya know." I softly admitted, honest to my word. I really do like this man.

Haru lit up instantly and launched forward hugging me warmly, giving me no time to react. After realizing what was going on, I smiled and hugged him back by wrapping my arms around him and snuggling into his shoulder, the taller man sighing at the action.

I know I made him happy and he definitely made me happy too.

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And DONE with this chapter! Sorry about the late update for those who are reading. My phone has been off and I wasn't able to publish it. Also, I got a bit lazy and forgot about it for a day or two, but honestly, I do apologize and I will try to update as soon as possible. That's all for now. See ya later. :3

PS. If you wondering, Harinu's nicknames are Haru and Rinu and Ryuka's nickname is Ryu, so in the chapters they may be referred as those names instead, so try not to get confused. ^.^