Love Blooms Now - A Hanahaki Olix Fanfic

Chapter 16 - Below the Moon

"Something wrong..?" Oli questioned.

"I didn't like how fWhip had yelled at you." Pix muttered, "He should be nicer to you..."

"It's fine, Pix. I understand why he doesn't like- no, I understand why he hates me." Oli stated, "I did loot the deep dark..."

"You were just trying to survive..." Pix placed his head onto Oli's shoulder.

"You... Are you really defending me for 'stealing historical property'?" Oli chuckled.

"Reasons..."

Oh, I could forgive you for anything...

Oli giggled, "You're kinda confusing! Not in a bad way- like... it's cute!" Oli paused, his face going pink, realizing what he said.

Stars sat overhead. A full moon was held at the edge of the sky.

"Oli..."

Those shining brown eyes glanced to the other. "Hm?"

"C-can I tell you something..?"

"Of course! You can tell me anything!" A smile sat on the bard's face.

They took a few breaths... "So... T-this hanahaki thing... Well, I don't know if Shelby stated it to the whole group, but hanahaki makes the person cough up the favourite flower -or an important flower- of the person they fell in love with..."

Oli nodded slowly, "Yeah, they hadn't mentioned it. The type of flowers you've been coughing up are... Alliums?"

"I've tried being honest to you... I've kept a few things secret... And I need to say this now..." Pix mumbled, his face red, "Before I die..."

Oli tilted his head, his face illuminated by the moonlight. There was a clear light dusting of pink over the bard's cheeks.

"I... I fell in love with you, Oli... I fell in love with everything about you, without even noticing. From the small things, such as the way you smile. Or- or, that adorable 'hm' and head tilt that you always do! Your musical talent, your beautiful singing voice, your persistence... How you've always cared about me... I've never understood love- Even without that understanding, I fell in love with you..." Pix took a breath, before continuing in a slightly panicky voice, "I doubt you reciprocate these feelings- I don't expect you to... Do not feel obligated to lie to me, to say you return these feelings. I don't want this to mess up any friendship- I really hope this doesn't mess anything up... Just please... Tell me the truth..."

"Love... You love me?"

No... No, it's like that dream...

"I- I'm sorry, I'll just go... I ruined-" Pix was ready to get up, Oli placing a hand over Pix's.

"Please don't leave... You- You didn't let me continue..." Oli's face had heated up, a clear red to it, "Pix- Pix, do you really love me? This isn't a dream, right...? I love you too- Oh, god, I love you so much..."

Oli was leaned over Pix slightly, one hand on Pix's, the one behind the archaeologist a bit. "Oli... Oli, can I kiss you...?" Their voice was soft, barely noticeable.

"Yes... yes..."

The gap was closed for a short kiss...

It wasn't long, but it was as long as it needed to be. It was perfect...

"You really... You really love me back..?" Pix questioned.

"Of course! I just allowed you to kiss me! Plus, if you didn't ask, I was going to." Oli chuckled, "Pix, did I not make it at all obvious before? I accidentally called you pretty and cute. My face went pink or red around you all the time. I had literally said, 'who wouldn't love you?' Did I need to make it more obvious?"

"I think we are both just oblivious..?" Pix suggested with a small chuckle.

"Ah, good point." Oli sighed, before wrapping his arms around Pix. Oli's arms were the only try keeping him from falling forward. That along with Pix being fairly weak from dealing with that disease, the two of them flopped backwards, Oli cuddling into the other's chest.

"What are we...?" Pix quietly asked.

"Whatever you are comfortable with... We can just say friends with romantic feelings, or romantic friends. We could leave it up in the air -not defining it for now. We could also call ourselves boyfriends, or lovers, or romantic partners, or significant others..." Oli leaned up slightly to glance to Pix's face, "Whatever you are comfortable with."

"I like the sound of romantic partners..." Pix mumbled, Oli leaning back down into Pix.

"Alright. Romantic partners it is..."

The waves could be heard over the now comfortable silence. The moon was high in the sky. Stars glistened above them. Slight wind moved leaves from near trees and bushes, along with the fabric of the tent.

Out in the peaceful night, they fell asleep on the beach.

(1240 words)

This is not actually the end! There will be one more chapter wrapping everything up :)

I'm really glad you guys have been enjoying this story. I sometimes had the times that I just can't bring myself to write a certian story -which has happened a few times with this story- but I'm so glad I was able to bring myself to continue it.

Hopefully you won't have to wait too long for the next chapter :]

Also, I might redo the cover art for it at some point... Probably draw an picture with Pix or Oli actually in it.

Anyways, I'm done with my ranting! Be prepared for the last chapter soon!