𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐝 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 ↬ a queer love story

♮ 𝖍𝖚𝖌 𝖒𝖊 ♮

After having guided Emory's unstable figure through the front door , I gently sat him down onto the davenport posing in the middle of my modest living room.

As this was my first occasion taking care of a drunk person , I wondered if it was safe to leave them on their own. But since Emory kept refusing to leave my sight , I decided to let him stay the night. 

- "형" , a cry-like voice called as I was storing my stuff away. 

My feet pivoting into the call's direction , I observed as a fully developed adult opened up his arms for me to pick him up. 

- "I'm not picking you up Em" , I sent his way. 

Shaking his head in a peaceful manner , he pronounced , "안아줘*".

A calm waterfall split open through my heart and I froze. As Emerald eyes approached slowly , putting his arms around my neck , I was immobile. His body melting into mine gently , I finally responded. 

My hand stroking his soft brown hair , I embraced his entire frame as my eyes became teary. 

We might have hugged in the past , we might have stood in this exact position before , but the meaning behind , the hoped for intention we wanted to say wasn't the same.

It wasn't friendly affection anymore , it was a confession. 

Emory pulled away first , mutely starting to dry my cheeks with his fingers. I was still holding onto his waist and so was he holding onto mine. We wouldn't let go. 

- "I know , I know... I'm sorry for making you wait 형" , he smiled apologetically as I persistently began crying.

This time , I was the one to close the gap between us , burying my face into his warm neck as if it had been a snug pillow. 

Frankly speaking , those few minutes might have been the happiest of my life. 

- "I knew this would be an emotional moment for both of us but I didn't expect you to start balling" , Emory chuckled as we separated again. His joke making me smile , I finally opened my eyes. I was at last free from my long-kept wounding secret.

Instantaneously tasting the alcohol , I captured his lips , Emory replying gently. 

The entire time I hoped my actions had translated the unconditional care and tremendous admiration I felt towards Emerald eyes. I wanted him to feel the relief and freedom my entire being was shaking with. 

We parted with one last peck , breathing out loud. 

- "Thank you for making my heart drum Emerald eyes" 

- "Thank you for loving me 형" 

♮ 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖊𝖓𝖉 ♮

𝖍𝖚𝖌 𝖒𝖊 ; 안아줘 ; means 'hug me' or 'hold me'