Moonlit Gold | Sphintus x Titus

Chapter 12

The fit young man whipped his head around, he looked as if he was a deer caught in headlights. Contempt flooded over Sphintus as his punches ceased, in return he was pushed backwards by Connie, tumbling onto the tiled floor as he let out a faint yelp. Connie quickly stood up, blood and tears ran down his face, unavoidable bruises were fated to plaster his face. He grabbed his friend's arm and ran off, screaming nonsense back at Sphintus, but the shirtless man didn't care.

Sphintus sat up while he rubbed his temple, letting out a breathy grown as he looked up at the blonde who stood shocked before him.

Titus rushed over to the other boy, his face full of worry as his hands reached out to cup the other's face. It was obvious Titus didn't mean anything by touching Sphintus' face, but that moment was filled with tension that the snowy haired boy wanted to close. Titus' hands were soft and slim, Sphintus wanted to hold them forever.

"Why are you shirtless?! And why were you punching Connie?!" Titus yelled at the other.

"Did you hear what was said...?" Sphintus replied, his voice quiet and low as he stared into the blonde's eyes intensely yet so casually. Their eyes were locked.

"Yeah but I-" Titus mustered before he was interrupted with an unexpected action. Sphintus closed the distance between the two so swiftly and calmly, causing Titus to have a slow reaction, still needing to process what had just happened, Their lips collided, but without passion, to make up for the energy, the kiss was sweet and wholesome.

It was like something erupted inside of the silver haired boy as he wrapped his arms around the boy kneeling in front of him. Titus' face flushed and his eyes expanded, he felt the other boy's arms creep around his torso which resulted in Titus blushing even harder. He suspended his movements and tried to process what had just happened. Sphintus kept his eyes closed, his lips were soft and sweet like cotton candy, but had a bitterness to them. It felt wonderful, but in uncertainty Titus pushed the other away. The sudden look of realization filled the unpigmented haired boy's face, his arms loosened around Titus as the blonde pushed himself backwards, attempting to escape Sphintus' grasp. Titus stood up, his face redder than a beet. His hands covered his mouth, he was in obvious disarray as he took a few shaky steps away.

Sphintus swiftly got up, reaching out a hand,

"Titus wait- I'm sorry, I don't know what-"

"That was my first kiss, idiot!" Titus shouted before turning on his heel, running off into the direction of his room, leaving Sphintus standing there.

Titus ran full speed down the hallway, bumping into his fellow schoolmates as he scurried.

"Watch where you're going!" a student yelled,

"Screw off!" Titus yelled back at the stranger, continuing to run down the hall. He had finally returned to his dorm, his heart was racing, so much so that he swore it would beat out of his chest at any moment.

Titus entered his dorm, slamming the door shut behind him as she slumped to the floor, gripping his mouth as he inhaled and exhaled heavily. His thoughts had begun to swim around once again, even more rapidly.

"Stupid Carmen.. Who does he think he is... what was he thinking..." Titus whispered to himself, he felt happy but so confused. It truly felt like Sphintus was playing with him! Titus didn't even know how he felt himself. He rubbed his arm, motioning up and down to simulate comfort. He looked down at his room's floor, sighing deeply. He undressed and changed into a pair of more casual clothing before sitting down at his desk. Titus picked up a feather pen, bringing it to a page, writing down a list. He would write his feelings away, attempting to drown his thoughts away with the reminder that he'd be seeing his future adoptive daughter soon enough.