A little bit of love (boy x boy)

Chap 29. Forever embedded in our memory

  ' I have no idea what you're talking about. ' Aaron was clearly avoiding Luke's eyesight as he stares at his laps. 

  ' Aaron...... Please..... ' Luke pleaded. Both of them were uncomfortable with the subject but knew it will come to them sooner or later. 

  Aaron remains quite. ' Aaron.... I know I'm selfish. I know I always dismiss the feelings you have for me. I.... won't be surprise if you hate me now. ' Luke mutters out the last part barely louder than a whisper. 

  Aaron's head immediately shot up. ' I could never hate you! I... I like you too much. ' Luke can't help but feel as his heart swelled with happiness at the meaningful words. 

  ' Do you actually mean it? When you say you're gay for me. ' Luke still feels insecure and wants a confirmation though. 

  ' Shouldn't I be the one asking you that? ' Aaron retorted, not at all harsh. 

  Luke almost flinch at the question. He nervously gulp down his saliva and stares back into Aaron's eyes whose eyes look..... confuse. And Aaron was indeed confuse. In fact, all the mix feelings Luke had given him is making the poor boy to lose his trust in the other. 

  ' I mean it. I really do. And I was a total idiot for not realizing that earlier. ' It sounds real. It sounds sincere. 

  It is real. It is sincere. 

  Aaron couldn't stop as the tears started to flood in his eyes. He was shaking a little and uses his hands to cover his face. 

  ' Aaron..... ' Luke calls out softly. 

  What did I do wrong? What did I do to make him cry? What should I do now!!??  Luke is panicking as he watches the boy cry , feeling helpless for not being able to do anything. 

  Finally, he decides to man up. He stands up from his seat and walk towards Aaron's. Helping him up, he ushers them to the back exit. They are still in a public restaurant where many eyes were on them after all. 

  Lucky enough for the pair, they managed to exit into the mall's garden. 

  The place was undeniable breathtaking. Trees that were cut in various shapes are placed neatly in rows, different kinds of colorful flowers were planted in small white pots and lined up in the middle. Short and long benches were also provided for the customers to rest on. 

  By now, it was already in the evening so the sun was fierce and the breeze was just fine. Luke seated themselves on a long brown bench with Aaron on his lap. Honestly, he has no idea why he naturally pulls the boy onto his lap. But I guess..... it's just an instinct. 

  He shushes and smooth sweet things into Aaron's ears to coo down the crying boy. It really did seem to work as the crying effectively change into soft whimpers not long after. 

  They didn't speak at all. Luke has his hands wrap around Aaron's waist and the boy's head on his firm chest. Aaron is unusually small for his age but it just makes it better as he can cosily snuggle into Luke's warm embrace. 

  Yes, they were many people sending them weird and disgust looks. But do they care? Nah! Why would they? 

  Would you care about other's opinions on you while you have your crush or lover in your arms? Or maybe the other around where you're the one in their arms?

  Nope! There's only one word for the audience. 

  Screw them. 

  ' Luke..... ' Aaron's voice was scratchy because of the lack of water. He notices the restraint in his voice himself and pulls out his tumbler to get a drink.