New things- Monoshin

Thinking

Monoma's POV

I woke up in the morning, and got dressed as usual. I stared into the bathroom mirror thinking about what Kendo said yesterday. I really do want to tell him, but do I risk loosing what we have? What do we even have? Is this a friendship? Or is this more than that? What would he say? What would he think? I started panicking while thinking of various ways this possible scenario could go.

"MONOMA! WHAT THE HECK GET DOWN HERE!"

Was that? Kendo? Ugh I'm not in the mood for her shit today. I grabbed my backpack and slowly walked down the stairs. Before my foot could even touch the last step, Kendo was already grabbing me by my shirt, and pulling me over to the table.

"What took so long? We were all waiting for you" Kendo said scowling at me.

"I never asked you guys to do that though, plus I was...thinking."

"About?"

"Uhm-"

"Hey." Shinsou waved at me while walking down the stairs.

Oh great, I really don't wanna talk to him until I've figured out if I wanna tell him or not. I just stared blankly at him, and nodded awkwardly. He looked back at me confused, and I grabbed my stuff and took off running. I could hear Kendo screaming at me to wait for her. I turned back one more time, and the last thing I saw was Shinsou's blank stare. His usual unbothered look was shaken, and he actually looked interested in something for once in his life.

When I got to school I went straight to class, and sat down. When all the students started flooding in, nobody really gave me a second glance which was good. For once I didn't want any attention. It seems like even Kendo is tired of chasing after me. I mean who wouldn't be? When the bell rang for lunch, instead of going to the cafeteria, I headed toward a new destination. The bathroom. I would've gone to the roof, but I didn't want anyone to find me so I decided to skip lunch altogether. I walked into the bathroom, and sat down against the wall. I think I've successfully avoided Shinsou for the day. Finally I can think.

Shinsou's POV

I hadn't seen Monoma all day, and even in class he was silent, so I just assumed I would see him at lunch. I hate the cafeteria, because it's so crowded but I absolutely needed to find him. It's not like I have anyone else I actually want to talk to. When I walked into the cafeteria I scanned the room, and surprise surprise...no Monoma. I asked Kendo but she said she hadn't seen him since class. I went up to the rooftop, because that's the only other place I could think of, but there was no one up there. What the hell? Where is he? Is he avoiding me or- is this just a coincidence?

Ok to find Monoma, I have to think like Monoma. He clearly doesn't want to be found because he's been laying low all day. So if I was Monoma and I didn't want to be noticed or around anyone where would I go? Uhhh...the bathroom maybe? I mean no one is at the bathroom that's near the classrooms during lunch, because everyone's eating somewhere.

I headed to the bathroom and opened the door slowly.

Nobody's POV

Monoma looked up at Shinsou in shock.

"Wha- how did you find me?!"

"So you have been avoiding me."

"Yeah bu-"

Suddenly Shinsou grabbed Monoma's wrist and pulled him to his feet. He moved closer, and with every step he took forward Monoma took two steps back.

"I- Shinsou what are you-"

Monoma looked back and realized he was up against the wall. Nowhere to go. Shinsou stared back at him unfazed, and unbothered. He stared deep into Monoma's soul.

"Neito. Tell me why you've been ignoring me all day. Now."

"I- well uhm, the reason-"

Monoma was panicking. He didn't know what to do. This was not at all what he planned. Out of all the scenarios racing through his head this morning, this one never crossed his mind. Everything was fuzzy. His heart was racing a mile a minute. The only clear thought in his head was how cute Shinsou looked at that very moment. His eyes glanced down to Shinsou's lips for a split second, then right back to his eyes. Shinsou of course noticed this interaction, and smiled softly.

"Is that what you want Monoma?"

"Oh- uh you think I- no, I mean yes, well I don-"

Cutting him off, Shinsou linked them together, softly connecting his lips to Monoma's.

Monoma's POV

I'm kissing Shinsou. I'm kissing Shinsou. I don't know what we are, but I know that this feels right. His warm breath tickles my face every time his leans deeper. I melt into the kiss, and feel Shinsou's tongue swipe my bottom lip, seemingly asking for access. I part my lips slightly, and feel Shinsou's tongue. I pull away and Shinsou backs off me. He smiles, and looks me in the eye. We make eye contact for a while, before I remember what just happened, and choose to look off to the side instead. We stand there for a few more minutes until we hear the bell.

"Uh we should go huh.." I said still blushing

"Oh yeah that's probably a good idea" he laughed

I stared at myself in the mirror slightly touching the same lips that Shinsou just kissed. They were mine, but they felt new and somewhat foreign to me. I looked down at my watch, and saw that we were already late for class. Great. How am I gonna get out of this one? I'm already on thin ice with most of my teachers. And Kendo, yeah Kendo won't let this slide. She always wants to know where I am 24/7. What if Kendo asks questions..?

"Oh sorry, I didn't mean to." He said staring at my watch. He walked up behind me, and peeked over my shoulder. "Did I make you late?"

"Nah, it's fine, If my teacher asks I'll just say I had something to do for another class first"

"Oh ok." He wrapped his arms around my waist from behind and placed his head on my shoulder.

"Shinsou- we have to go, people are gonna wonder where we went, and someone might walk in."

"Fine, but who cares really"

We walked out of the bathroom, and I walked into my next class. Unfortunately that one's with Kendo. Dang it I can't get anything past her. I guess I'll just have to tell her, and try not to die in the process.

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