His Race (YiZhan Fanfiction)

Chapter 12: Since When?

I'm already home, Yibo went home first. He said he's going to change first then go here.

I heave a sigh. I don't know what I'm already thinking, I ruffled my hair in annoyance and laid on my bed.

I stared blankly at the ceiling, the real question is. Why am I feeling this way? I'm confused.

No! It's because we've been best of friends since childhood.

But do you feel uneasy when your friend is not around? Like you want to see him badly?

Or do you feel your heart beating whenever he's around and your cheeks are burning like it's about to be caught on fire?

I sighed again, I don't know anymore. My brain feels tired after thinking so deeply about this thing.

I closed my eyes, after being caught up in my thoughts my eyes felt droopy before I realize, I drifted to sleep.

I am awakened by a soft voice calling me.

"Zhan ge~" He called.

I immediately sat up when I realized it was Yibo. I looked at him with surprise.

He chuckled, I didn't realize that he has this deep voice that's soothing in the ears. Am I that numb that I didn't saw the physical changes in him. I just realized it now. I'm always by his side but I'm too clueless.

I rubbed my temples, now I feel like I'm having a headache.

"Did I surprise you?" He smiled and stood from his crouching position.

"N-no." I stuttered and ran to my bathroom.

"I'm going to wash up first. I-I didn't change yet when I came from school." I said and closed the door of the bathroom.

That was close, I hope he didn't saw my cheeks burning.

I looked at myself in the mirror, My cheeks are red. I sighed for the hundredth time, I should wash up now.

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After I finish washing, I tried reaching for my towel. To my surprise, I forgot to get it.

I facepalmed, that's what I get from running away from him.

I leave no choice, I need to ask him a favor to get my towel.

I slightly opened the door and peeked outside, Yibo is busy scrolling on his phone.

"Uhm, D-didi?" I called out, Yibo immediately averted his gaze at me and smiled.

"What is it, Zhan ge?" He asked and put down his phone.

"C-can you get my towel?" I stuttered, Why am I even flustered???

"Oh sure." He stood up and went on my cabinet, taking my towel. Then he went in front of the bathroom door.

He chuckled, "It's not like I didn't saw you naked Zhan ge, We bath together when we're kids remember?" He teased and smirked at me.

My cheeks burned at his utterance, "Shut up!" I exclaimed and grabbed the towel from him and slam the door on his face. I heard him laugh from the outside.

I felt conscious all of a sudden after he confessed his feelings for me.

I shook my head and wiped myself dry. thank goodness that I have spare clothes in my bathroom.

I immediately dress and went out of the bathroom. I looked at Yibo and his mouth is gaped open.

My brows met, "What?" I asked and eyed him weirdly.

He shook his head and chuckled, "Nothing" He said. "Sit here Zhan ge and I'm going to answer your question earlier." He said and patted the space beside him.

I rolled my eyes and sat beside him.

"Speak." I tried composing myself, I'm older and I should be mature about this matter. I should not get carried away.

My face might be composed but my heart can't lie. It's beating fast, I feel like he can hear every thump on my chest. I gulped. Must stay calm, I reminded myself.

"Since high school." He uttered, my eyes went wide. So he's been in love with me since he was in high school. My soul died from that sudden confession. What have I done that made him love me in a romantic way?

"H-how?" I stuttered and looked at him.

"Well, I thought at first, it was because you were so good to me and you cared so much for me that I feel strangely happy about it." He paused. I listened intently to him.

"Then there's this one time, I was reading a book that a friend let me borrow. It was a book about how to get a girlfriend and how to figure out you're in love." He continued.

"I borrowed the book because everyone in my class is talking about the one they love, my friend figured out that I'm the only person who doesn't talk about that kind of stuff and he's worried about me. I don't really care about having a girlfriend or what, I'm just not attracted to anyone. But the strangest thing I figured out is that whenever I'm with you, my heart beats so fast. I became strangely happy deep inside me." He leaned his back on the headboard and smiled as he stares at the ceiling.

I just watch him, he looks so handsome in this angle. The way his Adam's apple move as he talks, it's attractive.

"Girls in my school confessed to me their feelings but I can't seem to feel the happiness and comfortableness when I'm with you. The book explained all those questions that keep on running in my mind. There I figured out that I already fell in love with you." He smiled as he averts his gaze at me.

My eyes didn't blink for a second. My mouth gaped open at his utterance. WHAT?! I can't figure out a thing!

"Aren't you just confused?" I asked, my brows are squint.

"Nope, It's been years and nothing changed. I still love you." He smiled widely.

I still can't believe what I heard. As I stare blankly at him, he stole a kiss and immediately covered his face with the blanket.

I was absent-minded at that moment, surprised at that sudden gesture.

What did he just do? I touched my lips, his lips feel soft. My heart is beating like crazy.

Why are you making me like this Wang Yibo?!

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