An Alpha's Love // Otayuri

Chapter 10

--Otabek POV--

"There is something I need to tell you," I stared deeply into Yuri's Caribbean eyes. I don't normally act like this, I could tell how confused he was. I was going through my brain, figuring out what words would be best for this situation, I felt my ears twitch. If I messed this up it could make Yuri awkward around me, that's one of the worst things that could happen. Happiness isn't something he shows often, it's actually quite rare for him, he tends to hide his emotions. Faking emotions comes really easily for him, so it's difficult for most people to tell the difference between genuine and fake emotions. Because of how long I've known him, I have more of an advantage than other people, I can tell when his personality shifts, even if it's super subtle. I can tell when there's a shift in his sent as well.

I am glaring at the floor so hard I could almost put a hole through it. My emotions are all over the place, I'm getting so mad at myself because I can't put my feelings into words.

"Otabek?" Yuri says my name in a questioning tone. The worry in his voice becomes apparent. My eyes find his deep ones again. I took one of his hands into my own, taking a second to notice the size difference. His hand was so small and cute in my larger hand. As I looked him straight in the eye, I let out a breath I hadn't realized I was holding in. My mouth opened to start speaking.

"I've been debating on telling you this for a while. I was and am still terrified of how you will react." I say trying to not let my voice waver. "I like you, and I have for a while. To be honest I have liked you since we were kids. I didn't want to tell you because I'm scared that it will make our friendship awkward."

My eyes find their way to the floor near my feet. Something warm grazed my cheek, realizing it was Yuri's hand, I looked up at his now softened expression. I felt him envelop me in a warm hug. I did not expect that. My body tensed for a second before engaging in the embrace. I hid my face in the crook of his neck. He started letting out a calming scent for me, I was probably letting out a distressing scent. I can't smell it, myself, but I'm assuming he understood how stressed I was due to confessing to him.

My body was melting under his warm touch. As he pulled away from me he stated, "I like you too, Beka," An enormous wave of relief washed over me, tears started welling my eyes. A few started to run down my cheeks, my heart rate was continually increasing, my pheromones were most likely overwhelming both of us. Even as clouded as my vision was from the tears, I could see the shocked look on his face. He took the soft pad of his thumb and wiped the tears off from under my eyes. Our eyes locked, and we exchanged a spark between our gaze. I placed my hand behind his ear and started to lean in towards him. Soon enough, our lips met I instinctively closed my eyes. I felt his soft lips meet mine as I enjoyed the moment.

The kiss was far too short for my liking, however, I was rewarded by Yuri's beautiful face, tinted a light shade of pink. It brought a smile to my face, and I hugged his small body, trying to remember the feeling of protecting him, it was a feeling I never wanted to let go. Without hesitation, he hugs back and made the cutest cooing sound I've ever heard. Now I definitely was not expecting that.

Letting go of each other, we walked into the living room, holding each other's hands. I felt his tiny, soft hand in my own. We sat on the couch together and I reached for the television remote, I put on his favorite show. It's not really my cup of tea, but it's tolerable. We only made it through half an episode, which was about half an hour, when I felt some sort of weight being put on my shoulder. I glance to my left and observe Yuri sleeping on my arm. In order to make him feel a little more comfortable, I wrap my arm around him and allow his head to rest near my broad chest. I changed the show to something a little more interesting, and I watched it for a short amount of time.