Dictating Fate

Chapter twenty-three

When Gellert kissed his lips, Albus' eyes widened. He definitely didn't expect it, but when he was able to prosses what was going on, he closed his eyes before kissing back. Albus' hands made his way to Gellert's face, cupping it lightly before they both pulled away. Albus looked at him for a moment, searching his eyes as if he wanted an answer to a question none of them asked. This was Albus' first kiss and he was able to have it with this person who seemed different from everyone else in more ways than one.

Their gaze was kept on each other before Gellert spoke. "Hello," He said before leaning in, trying to give him another kiss, though, Albus leaned away.

"Gellert." He said. "What are we?"

"Do we have to label what we have?" He asked in a soft mutter, not breaking focus from the other as Albus pulled his hands away.

"Well, please don't take this the wrong way, but I'd rather you not show the same type of affection you show me to anyone else," As this was said, Albus was hoping that didn't sound possessive or clingy.

"I'm not, and I promise I won't." He answered before leaning away so he could position himself to sit in front of him. His legs were now crossed, and he watched as Albus did the same.

"Yeah, But...okay," He said before holding his hands out, waiting a moment before Gellert got the message, and held his hands out as well before he ended up holding them. Now hand in hand, Albus' thumbs slowly massaged the back of his palm. Now relaxed, he continued. "I..." He started but stopped once more, though, Gellert looked patient. "I want to show you love, but only if you let me." He was finally able to get out. "If you allow me in, I want to give you what I have to offer." he finished, hoping that he didn't lay too much down at once.

Gellert looked at him, trying to proses what he said since to be fair, that was a lot. He has only ever met someone who liked him romantically one other time in his life, and that was the male he grabbed in the second task. The difference between him and Albus was that the other was too needy and constantly tried to be around him. Though he seemed loyal, he liked Albus more. Something in the way he chose to stay around him, and wanting to be around him even if they were competing against each other was something he didn't want to ignore.

"Of course I'll allow you in," Gellert answered before letting go of his hands so he would be able to lightly cup his face. He felt how cold his cheeks were, though that didn't make him pull his hands away. "The only problem is when the tournament ends, I'll have to go back."

"We can work our way around it...I know there are ways. But let's focus on right now and enjoy the time we have, and not worry about something we don't need to just yet." He said, not wanting to move since he didn't want Gellert to pull his hands away. Though, after a few moments, he felt as Gellert's hands left his face. Albus fought back a frown, not wanting to seem like that was something he still wanted. "We don't have to put a direct label on it, but, can we at least say that we're more than friends, and agree that we won't give this romantic affection to anyone else?" He asked, raising an eyebrow as he did so.

Gellert didn't have to think twice about the questions being asked. "Absolutely." He said before leaning in closer, closing his eyes before giving him the kiss on the lips he had wanted to give him ever since they pulled away from the first one.

The other male's eyes shut the second after he felt Gellert's lips on his. This time, since he was less in shock, he let himself analyze what this felt like. The movement of their lips was almost like a slow dance, carefully moving so one of them wouldn't mess up. For someone who never kissed before, Albus made sure to go gently.

This continued for a handful of seconds, though Gellert ended the exchange, pulling away before opening his eyes. It took Albus a moment to see that it ended before he opened his eyes as well. They looked at each other before looking away in a sea of emotions. Quite a few questions lingered in the air, but they knew one thing though, they both liked each other, and having it confirmed was such an amazing feeling.