Something more (Soramafu & Urasaka)

Chapter 25

The guys were talking about what they were doing during the festival on their way back home. They were all happy, smiling, and chatting about the night. Teasings were heard here and there as they all were still full of energy from the festival.

"Wwww it was so much fun." Amatsuki grinned as Kashitarou smiled at his cheerful boyfriend.

"Yeah, the fireworks looked really pretty this year." Senra commented as he was still in awe about how the colors swirled and danced with each other in the sky.

At the mention of fireworks, Sakata slowed down walking and turned his attention towards his brother, tugging on his yukata. Soraru looked at the younger to see what he wanted when Sakata whispered quietly to him.

"Were you able to confess?"

Soraru shook his head at the question as Sakata looked at his brother, shock covering his face.

"Eh?! WHY NOT?"

The redhead's sudden shouting caused the others to stop and turn to look at them confused.

"Is something wrong you guys?" Urata asked the two siblings as Sakata blushed when he realized that he was a bit too loud. He looked at his boyfriend and smiled.

"Ah~ nothing Urata~ Just wondering why niichan is a big idiot."

"Oi."

Soraru glared at his brother who stuck his tongue out. The raven-haired male just sighed and looked away as Sakata went back to conversing with them.

They parted their ways and said goodbye to each other. Sakata hugged Urata, who reluctantly hugged back, obviously still embarrassed at small gestures like this. Mafu smiled at Soraru and waved goodbye to the two brothers.

They made it back, and as soon as they entered the house Sakata turned to look at his brother with a questioning look.

"Why didn't you confess? I thought you'd do it by now."

"Fireworks," was all the raven-haired said as Sakata was able to understand what he meant.

"Wwww, instead of helping the mood, the fireworks ruined your chance."

"Quit it."

"Wwww. Are you going to try again some other time?"

"Who knows."

"Eh?"

Sakata looked at his brother confusingly, he wasn't sure what Soraru meant by that.

"I might confess, I might not confess."

"But why wouldn't you confess."

"His feelings for me could go away at any given moment."

"Eh? W-Well that's true, but—"

"I'm tired so I'm going to change and go to bed. Good night Sakata."

Soraru went towards the stairs and headed to his room as the younger stood there.

Sakata looked at his brother's disappearing body and began to wonder if Soraru was upset that he wasn't able to confess or if he didn't care at all. Well it's like niichan to not care about failing. I guess he still isn't able to fully trust his feelings.

Sakata could tell that his brother was insecure when it came to things relating to his emotions, like caring for another. He never knew why but Soraru had always been afraid of the idea that if he listens to his feelings, he'll end up hurt. I thought being around the others would get rid of that, guess niichan still needs some time. I wonder if Mafu could tell what niichan was trying to say.