ʜᴇᴀᴠᴇɴ - ᴊᴜᴊᴜᴛꜱᴜ ᴋᴀɪꜱᴇɴ

Chapter 40

The morning sun's gentle rays spilled into the room, casting a warm, golden glow on the intertwined figures on the bed. Akira, Satoru, and Suguru lay there, their bodies still entangled, a testament to the passion and love they had shared throughout the night.

Satoru, ever the early riser, was the first to stir. His fingers traced lazy patterns on Akira's back, sending shivers down his spine. Leaning in, he placed a soft kiss on Akira's temple. "Good morning," he whispered, his voice filled with tenderness.

Akira, his eyes slowly fluttering open, was greeted by Satoru's warm smile. "Good morning," he replied, his voice carrying the afterglow of their passionate night.

Suguru, who had been watching them with a fond expression, couldn't help but join in. His fingers softly caressed Akira's side as he leaned closer. "I hope you slept well," he said, his eyes sparkling.

Akira's heart swelled with love as he gazed at the two men who had brought so much joy into his life. "I slept better than I ever have," he confessed, his voice laced with gratitude.

As they slowly disentangled themselves from each other, a comfortable silence enveloped them, and they lay there basking in the intimacy they had shared throughout the night.

But as Akira made a move to get out of bed, Satoru gently tugged him back, his touch carrying a sense of urgency. Akira looked at Satoru with a mix of curiosity and concern.

Satoru took a deep breath, his eyes filled with emotion. "Akira," he began, "there's something important that Suguru and I want to tell you."

Suguru nodded in agreement, his expression equally serious. "It's about our commitment to each other and to you," he added.

With those words, Satoru retrieved a small velvet box from the nightstand. It held not one, but two rings. He opened the box to reveal them, their shine catching the morning light.

Akira's eyes widened in surprise, and a lump formed in his throat. "What... what's this?" he stammered.

Satoru and Suguru exchanged a knowing glance, and Satoru spoke softly, "Akira, you've brought us love, joy, and a connection that we've never felt with anyone else. We want to make a promise to you, a promise of love, commitment, and a future together."

Suguru's voice quivered with emotion as he continued, "So, Akira, we're asking if you'll accept these promise rings as a symbol of the love and devotion we feel for you. They represent our commitment to one another and to you, the third essential piece of our hearts."

Akira couldn't hold back the tears that welled up in his eyes. He was overwhelmed by the depth of emotion and love in the room. With trembling hands, he reached for the rings in the velvet box, his fingers barely able to hold them.

As he gazed at the two promise rings, each unique but designed to fit together perfectly, he cried tears of joy. "Yes," he whispered, his voice quivering with love. "Yes, I accept with all my heart."

Tears welled up in Satoru and Suguru's eyes as they each took one of the rings and gently placed it on Akira's finger. The rings were a symbol of their commitment, their love, and their future together.

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"Are you three ready?" Akira asked, a hint of excitement in his voice, as he watched Megumi and the twins inspect their freshly pressed uniforms.

"Yeah," they responded in unison, their faces lit with anticipation.

"Okay, let's go before you're all late," Akira said with a gentle push, guiding them toward the car waiting outside.