Walking slowly side by side with your hands intertwined with the person whom you love is an incredible feeling. The cold breeze gently brushed through our bodies, the chilly atmosphere lingered around... it bottled up a warm heat inside my heart. I wondered whether he was feeling the same way or not.
Aside from that thought, a part of my mind was secretly worried about my childhood rival. I wanted to thank him for taking care of me, I haven't done that yet. But could I really do so?
"Gusion" I called.
"Hm?"
"Don't you think... we should at least treat Haya's wound before leaving?"
He shot me a cold glare. "May I remind you again that he was the reason we parted in the first place? He took you away from me, he wants us to collapse"
I'll take that as a big no.
"He's a tough guy. He'll be fine on his own so quit thinking about him. I hate it when you're thinking about someone other than me" he continued.
"Someone's being possessive today, huh?" I snickered.
"Is that a bad thing?" He asked.
"I don't know" was my reply. "It's kind of cute yet selfish"
He suddenly swooped his arms behind my back and lifted me up bridal style again.
"What is it?"
"I want to take you somewhere before returning home" he said then ran in a faster pace.
Although the way he moved was beyond dangerous, I still trusted him. I felt safe as long as I was in his grip. I wrapped my arms around his neck and clinched onto it. I could see the bright round shaped moon shining upon us from the dark night sky. Bathed in the light of the full moon, Gusion's handsome features became more attractive as it reflected before my eyes. My heart thumped faster making my chest felt so tight. "I need to let it out" I thought. "I need to tell him how I feel"
Gusion came to a stop after a couple of seconds. He put me down and smiled. "Remember this place?"
I looked around my surroundings. It seemed familiar but had nothing special in particular.
"It's just another one of the rooftops. Why?" I replied.
"No, idiot. It's where I saved you from the SABERs. And where I offered you to join our squad"
"Oh..." my mouth formed an O shape as I nodded. "I remember now"
A flashback appeared in my head. I remembered Gusion offering me his hand, and I took it. My mind was possessed with anger, hatred and vengeance. I would have done anything to have revenge and avenge my little brother. That was the only reason back then. Little did I know, I was getting myself involved into a more complicated mess, further into the depths of romance, ones I have never thought I'd experience.
But I didn't regret it. At least, not yet. Being in love feels so right even if it might be wrong. Especially when it comes to loving someone as rotten as my captain.
I stole a glance at him and smiled to myself. Sometimes, I feel so stupid to have such feelings.
"You seem lost in thoughts" he said.
"Oh. Sorry, I was just... thinking about some useless things" I replied.
"Tell me" He said. "I wanna know what sort of stuffs your pretty little head thinks about"
"I..."
It's time, I thought. I've made up my mind. If I don't tell him now, I might not be able to say it again. Who knows what could happen. It's now or never.
"I have something to tell you" I said. Excitement rushed in my belly.
"Sure. I'm listening"
"Gusion, I.... I think I" I paused. "I think I'm in love with you" that came out as quiet whisper but I was pretty sure he heard it.
"You think?" He asked in a serious tone.
I looked up at him. He was staring at me with the emotions I couldn't read.
"No, I...I'm sure I feel that way" I replied
"Then say it again. Properly this time" he said.
I could feel my face burning up and growing bright red.
"I love you, Gusion"
Damn it, I've never felt more embarrassed in my life. Gusion placed a hand on my cheek. He was smiling. An actual genuine smile and not like any other smirks I've seen from him before. Before I could ask him why he was being like that, he crashed his lips to mine.
I was startled but refused to pull away. He kissed me so passionately I could cry. His kisses has always been forceful and dominant. But this time, somehow, it felt different.
"I love you, too" he whispered in my ears. I felt my heart jumping and screaming inside. "I wanted to tell you, but the right moment didn't come"
"You mean it?" I asked. "Like, really really mean it?"
He chuckled softly. "I really really mean it, Hanabi. I love you"
I blushed and hugged him, swaying his body from side to side to not feel awkward.
"Why do you love me, though?" He asked.
"It was never in the plan. But...I guess all the harassments made me drawn to you" I replied.
"What harassments?" He asked innocently. I pouted and glared at him. "You sexually harassed me all the time, you sicko"
He faked a surprised expression "Oh really? Like when?"
"Like that time when you said you'll rape me and started kissing and sucking. And then there's that time in the kitchen, also that time when you used handcuffs on me. And that time when you were so mad you left hickeys all over my body. And that one morning when I woke up and you were squeezing my breasts and don't get me started on when-"
"Alright alright" he cut me off there. "I get the idea"
"You should be grateful I haven't called the cops on you just because they're our enemies. Otherwise you would be rotting in jail"
"Jail can't possibly keep me locked up, sweetie. You should know that"
"Whatever" I avoided his gaze.
"It's not sexual harassment if you were enjoying it, though?" He smirked. "I remember you moaning my name and begging me"
"Gahh!! Shut up! I was begging you to stop it's not like I was enjoying it"
"Does that mean I shouldn't do it anymore?"
"Well....No..."
"I thought so" he laughed and ruffed my hair.
"You didn't do anything with that bastard, did you?" He asked, referring to Haya.
"Of course not. How did you even find me, anyway?"
"I have my ways" he said. "Come on let's go home. So we can...you know?"
I playfully hit his chest. "Is that all you think about?"
"Do you blame me? It's hard to stay sane when you're making me insane" he was really skilled at flirting. No wonder how he got so many girls falling on their knees for him in the past. But I didn't want to think about that right now.
"Are you sure it's really the best decision for me to go?"
"Why are you still being hesitant about it after all of this? I assure you, it's going to be okay. If you don't come, I'll just have to force you" Gusion replied.
"Alright, fine...I'll come" I groaned lazily and walked after him.
That night was one of the most important chapters of my life. It was the first time I made a love confession. And also the first time someone told me they loved me, in a romantic way. Now that we've confessed our feelings, what would become of us now? What should I even expect?
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