TEARS OF THE MOON

Part 7

Forth's P.O.V

While waiting for Yo, I became very nervous and began pacing like a wild animal in a cage; so much so that I jumped in surprise when I heard knocking at the door. I rush to open it, "Come in Yo," this is the first time he's stepping into my personal space, "Thanks Phi."

"Yo, I wanted to talk to you about something."

"So do I Phi. May I go first, before I lose my nerve." I nod my consent. I indicate we should sit down. He seems a bit anxious, I give him time to gather his thoughts. " I want to tell you what happened last night." My heart is beating so fast yet I don't understand why.

"Before you found me I'd been talking to P' Pha, he and I went to the same high school and I use to have a crush on him." My heart drops, Yo already has someone in his heart, there is no chance for me. "Last night I had the opportunity to confess and I did, it didn't turn out quite the way I'd imagined. He refused me, he said he was not interested in guys and that he already had a love interest."

I was conflicted, on the one hand, I was happy that Pha turned him down, on the other, I was angry that Yo had been hurt. In my eyes, Yo is so much better than his cheating girlfriend. " When you found me I was despairing," he looks about ready to cry, "I don't know how to say this next part." He exhales and stares at the floor. I reach out for his hand, "You can tell me anything Yo, I'm here for you." Even as my heart is breaking I can't leave him alone.

"As you held me, I became aware that I had not been in love with P' Phana for a while now. I had become so used to saying that I loved him, that I did not notice when that stopped being true." Thank heaven, my Yo was no longer in love with Pha which meant I still stood a chance.

"At that moment, P' Forth I came to understand that I'd been In love with you for a while, all the signs were there, but I just could not see them." I held my breath, did he just say what I think he did, "Can you say that again," I choked out, my eyes were searching his face.

"Please don't be mad at me P' Forth."

"I can never be mad at you Yo, just repeat what you just said," I softly said.

"I am in love with you P' Forth." I release the breath that's been constricting my lungs, I heard him right he loves me. He continued, " I wished that I'd caught on before I confessed to someone I no longer had feelings for." The smile on my face must be so wide, but Yo's not looking at me despite the fact that I told him I'd never be mad at him, he must think that I don't return his feelings.

I place my hands on his cheeks, " Yo, look at me." He raises his head slowly his eyes are anguished, and tears shine in them. "Yo, the truth is this is why I wanted to speak to you. I've had feelings for you from the moment we met, but I wanted to be sure before I said anything," the tears began to flow from his eyes, "I'm in love with you Yo."

After my confession I coaxed his chin up then lowered my lips to his, they were soft and yielding, and sparks flared as I gently suck on his bottom lip, I've waited so long for this moment, it feels like a lifetime. I was like a teenager having his first kiss. I slip my hungry tongue into his mouth and explore him, his arms slip around my neck, and I can hear him moaning into the kiss, if we keep this up I won't be able to control myself, gently I pull away from him and end the kiss with a peck on his lips. I lay my forehead against his, my breaths are shallow so are his, "Yo, thank you for loving me."

"I should be the one saying thank you Phi, I was foolish not to notice that I loved you and did something asinine."

"If doing that helped you to realize that you loved me, then I don't think it's 'asinine'. I only wish I could have shielded you from the pain." Once again I kiss his tempting lips.