The Most Precious Of All [ Pre-Game SaiOuma ]

Uncertainty

"I love you!"

Shuichi had to force them out of himself, that was how terrified he was. Terrified of the reality that Kokichi likely didn't like him back the same way.

Kokichi had never had a friend before Shuichi. So, he might not wish for them to be more. But he wanted this so badly! He was so crazy in love with the weak boy, that he couldn't live in a lie, about this only being a friendship. Not anymore.

"Saihara-kun..." Was all he heard from the boy he just had confessed to. Having leaned half forever, he was facing the ground. Like, taking it completely head-on was too dangerous. But that meant he now couldn't see his expression. Was it good? Was it bad? God! He had no idea at all and feared the worst.

Actually, he was expecting the worst. Kokichi had never shown any true affectionate signs back to Shuichi.

Sure, they have cuddled, but that because he had taken advantage of their friendship, stating that it was common between closer friends.

"I... Uhm... I..." He started hearing more from Kokichi, hesitantly trying to reply.

This was bad, it didn't sound good! So, he clenched his eyelids together, like that would help anything! His mind was going absolutely crazy at this point. Negative thoughts racing in his mind. He knew it would end bad...

Slowly, he straightened his back, feeling tears pressing on, threatening to leave the comfort of his eyes. That certain he was that Kokichi didn't return the feelings.

"I... I think I like you too."

It was like that reply took him off-guard since he hadn't expected a positive answer from the boy.

Absolutely speechless, he fast looked at Kokichi, whose face was covered in a blush.

Did he truly mean it? It felt like it couldn't be true. Like it was too good to be true. So, he shouldn't get his hopes too high up, before being sure that it wasn't just his mind playing tricks on him "Do you meant it?" His voice, incredibly desperate. And sad to say he was clinging onto the little hope anyway.

"Well... I think so... I don't really know what it means to like someone like that..."

Of course, Shuichi should have expected that. But at least it meant he wouldn't be abandoned by this. And his confession hadn't caused some big, crazy disaster.

"What if we go on a date then? It might help you figure it out." He then suggested. It could reveal Kokichi's true feelings.
Of course, it wouldn't be too different from the trips they had taken to town. Now it could just be called an actual date. And, he might get to do stuff more similar to what couples would do.

That thought really made a wave of happiness rush through him.

Would he perhaps even get the chance to... Kiss, Kokichi?

God! Just the thought of it got him all flustered. And the real deal was always better than his imagination. What if he got a heart attack from kissing the boy, simply out from getting too overjoyed.

Even if that was the case, it would definitely be worth it. Dying experiencing Kokichi's love.

Shaking himself out of his thoughts about his own death, he returned his attention to Kokichi, who was about to answer "I don't see why not... It might help me figure out what I truly think of you..." Of course, the weak boy sounded shy about it, which was expected. First, they hadn't talked in about a week and now they were talking about a romantic relationship. It would be fine though, he was sure.

Sending back a smile to him, he was happy his suggestion was accepted.

And of course, his confession as well. Kind of.