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by lovejjong

by lovejjong

Soraru wakes, disoriented. The first thing that registered was the absence of Rib, which made him anxious and scared. He curled into himself, dragging the blankets up to his head and he counted up to thirty in his head. He doesn't want to be left alone, and his body shakes from anxiety. He reached for his phone with trembling fingers. He tapped on Rib's name and pressed it to his ear.

"R-Rib?" his voice came out pitifully weak, but he paid no attention to that as he shot up in his bed. "Rib?" he calls out again, hands curling into fists in panic. He waddles through the bed that smells of Rib, resisting the urge to fall back into the sheets. He steps out of the bed hesitantly, and his shoulders fall slightly with relief when he sees the said male, watching TV in a comfortable tee and shorts.

"I thought you're gone, Rib," he sighs, and sinks into the spot next to him. Rib just smiles, running a gentle hand through his hair. "Sora, I've got something to discuss with you." "what?" Soraru asks immediately, sitting up properly. "your opinion. If I'm going to go away for a while, do you mind if Mafu comes over to check on you from time to time?" Soraru's eyes widens. "what?" he stammered, shaking his head a little too wildly.

"babe, c'mon." Rib says, his tone pleading. "why can't, you know, get Hashi?" Soraru knows he is whining now, but he can't help himself. A pout forms on his lips, and he frowns. "you know how i feel about him!" he says in the end, scandalized, when Rib pouts as well.

"just for a few days, three at most. I don't want to leave you alone, and Hashi is busy with Naruse- they just made up." Soraru sucks in a breath, before letting it out in one short burst. "you know I don't want to see him," he says, and Rib smiled weakly. "he wants to smooth things over, say sorry and everything," he runs a gentle hand over Soraru's hand, lacing their fingers together. "try? for me?"

A slow pause. Then Soraru was nodding, his eyes trained on Rib's as he whispered out an 'okay'. Rib smiled, visibly relaxed, and kissed his forehead. "sit here, I'll make some breakfast for you," he murmurs, and walks to the kitchen, leaving Soraru to stare blankly at the wall.

Hate and confusion filled his heart, causing him to feel disoriented. He drums his fingers anxiously on his lap, before he closes his eyes. He had done horrible things, yes, but he would never regret them. not even if the man he loves threw them in his face, no matter whether he is filled with spite or not.

He clenches his fist, and sighs. The door reopens, and Rib comes in, a small smile on his face. "breakfast is done, come on." he comes over and let Soraru hold onto his hand, both of them walking hand in hand to the kitchen and they sat down, hot waffles and cut fruits with whipped cream. A small pitcher filled with honey is placed at the middle, and Soraru smiled.

Halfway through with their food, Rib reaches over and entangled their hands together. "Sora, remember this," he murmurs, tone low and serious and the other male looks up, eyes wide and taking in the expression he is sporting. "yeah?" he asks, squeezing his hand softly. "if he did anything, anything at all, don't hesitate to call me," he paused, before continuing, "I won't think for a second to run back to you. I've been excluded from your life for so long just because I was studying somewhere else, and I want to make it up to you. Tell me, keep me updated, okay?"

Soraru nods, tears filling his eyes. It was, after all, one of the very few times that someone genuinely cared about him. "thank you," he said in a hushed whisper, and Rib grins. "anytime."

a/n : this had been sitting in my drafts for a while, waiting for me to finish it. first off, guys, I'm sorry I'm so late! i am aware that my updating schedules are really messed up and I apologize. second, I'm sorry for this rather shitty chapter. not my best work. I've been trying to make it better but apparently i am unable to.. anyways, I will try my best to update the next chapter faster!
-aru