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---Ryuu's POV---
Quitting the club?! Io must be out of his mind! He can't leave me---us!
I jumped out my seat and ran after him in anger! I was pissed!
He can't be serious! And for the student council just because they're paying him?!?! Why does he care more about money then his friends? I have to stop this!
When I got to the bottom of the stairs, I opened the door, looking for him. Io was in the corner of my eye, I knew what I had to do!
(Fight they had in the episode here)
I wanted to chase after him, but the others were standing behind me. What would we do now? We just got over the final's problem, and now, if Io quits, the club would have to disband because we would only have four members!
---Io's POV---
Why must Ryuu be so stubborn? He just doesn't understand.
I'm undecided if I'm going to join the student council. Being a treasurer would help me strengthen my skills, to help grow my side business. I'm set for when I graduate high school, so I will be able to set up my business right away! But at the same time, the Earth Defense Club is where my friends are - where Ryuu is! I don't know if I could ever leave them! I better calculate which club would give me a better profit.
---Ryuu's POV---
I want this day to be over. I got into a huge fight with my best friend and he might be leaving the club!
Just then, we heard screams, a monster appeared!
Yumoto wanted to go get Io, but I knew we just had to do it! I was mad and needed to get my anger out!
(They transform)
Without thinking, I ran up to the monster to try and defeat it with one blow. All my rage had built up, and this just got in the way. Just then, a net appeared and trapped me! The screw monster then grabbed me and started tickling me. Damnit! I'm super ticklish! I tried to free myself, but nothing worked.
I started to get a flashback to a few weeks ago. This was when different monster turned us all into children. When we were all in the club room, we all started to tickle each other. We couldn't control our selves! I realized something that day. Io had fallen on top of me, and we just tickled each other. I never wanted it to stop. He was on top of me, happy. I was happy to. After that, I noticed that I was starting to really have deep feelings for Io. He's the one I wanna be with, not a girl. I had never realized it until then. He has stood up for me, and helped me whenever I was hurt. I only thought of him as a friend, but everything had changed that day.
This wasn't the same. I was crying. The first reason being that I'm ticklish, but the other being that I only want Io ticking me, ever! I knew I had to break free!
---Io's POV---
My calculations conclude that the student council would be more profitable because they offered to pay me, but I have to refuse for one more important reason: Ryuu.
Ever since we first met, I knew there was something special about him. We've been best friends since as long as I can remember! Ryuu's helped me, and I've helped him. Around 8th grade, he started to become interested in girls, and a part of me felt empty. Every day, he would have a different girl wanting to date him! I thought it wouldn't last for long, but it still goes on, even to this very day! I've started to develop feelings for him, but I've always denied it so I could focus on my side business. But because of this fight, I feel like I could end up losing him if I join the student council.
I started to go look for him. I have to tell him that I plan to stay with the Earth Defense Club!
Right as turned the corner, I spotted a monster! It had Ryuu in his arms! Why must he be so ticklish? I know I have to become Battle Lover Sulfur to save him.
I whispered to my self, Ryuu, I love you. I then transformed.
---Ryuu's POV---
This monster never wants to stop! Why can't I be free?!
Just then I heard a voice.
"Take your filthy hands off him. I will not tolerate you touching Vesta!" It was Io! I thought he left to go join the student council! What made him come back?
---Io's POV---
I didn't think, I just acted. With everything I had, I jolted up to the monster and gave it one huge blow! The thing slammed against the wall, freeing Ryuu.
---Ryuu's POV---
Io saved my ass from that monster. I covered my face, making it look like I was wiping away the tears. I really did not want to show my face. I felt embarrassed.
A hand came down to me, it was Io. He helped me up and we just stood there, staring into each other's eyes. This was a mysterious feeling, but I knew what it was: love.
---Third Person---
The monster was questioning why they were able to free Ryuu. Yumoto was talking to it to show it what love is.
"Did you see that? Even if Vesta fails, Sulfur will cover for him! When the two of them are together, they're unbeatable!"
The two boys stared deep into each other's eyes. They were both positive that it was meant to be!
---Io's POV---
I felt something flowing thought me, a feeling that no amount of money could give me. This is love.
---Ryuu's POV---
This feeling going through me right now has to be true love. No girl has given me this feeling before, only Io can give me this feeling.
(They fight ends and they heal the monster)
Everything from here on is after the episode!
---Third Person---
After everything was over, Yumoto suggested that everyone should go to the bath house to clean up from that fight. Ryuu said that him and Io would catch up with them later.
(Both of them changed back into their normal selves)
---Io's POV---
I have a feeling I know what Ryuu wants to talk about. I have to tell him that I'm staying in the club, I can not lose our friendship to the student council.
"Io, I have to talk to you. It's kinda important."
"Okay, what's on your mind?"
---Ryuu's POV---
Many feeling were flowing throughout me. I told myself I would tell Io how I feel. I grabbed his hand and held it tight.
"Io, I'm very sorry for everything that happened. My feelings got the best of me, and I was scared that I would end up losing you to Gero and those other idiots. You're my best friend, and I never wanna lose you!"
---Io's POV---
My face turned red real fast. I've never seen this side of Ryuu before!
"No, I'm the one who has to apologize. Ryuu, I was only thinking about the money, not about you and the others. I'm gonna stay with the club, this is where I'm meant to be!"
Just then it started to rain. It felt like one of those romance movies.
"Hey Io, wanna move under a tree or something?"
"No." Without realizing it, I wrapped my arms around him. It only felt natural to do.
---Ryuu's POV---
Io had suddenly wrapped his arms around my waist. Something about it just felt special. I put my arms around him. This moment felt eternal.
"Io, thank you for always being there for me. No one has ever been this nice to me before, you're way to special to me! Nothing could top you, not even any girl in this world."
"I feel the same, Ryuu. I may be a multi billionaire, but money just becomes random numbers whenever I'm with you." He whispered under his breath, "Ryuu, I love you!"
He had finally said it! I have been dreaming of this moment. I pulled him closer.
"I love you too!"
---Io's POV---
Ryuu loves me! I've been so nervous that he wouldn't feel the same.
We both stared into each other's eyes, both drenched because of the rain. One second we were staring at each other, and before we knew it, it turned into a kiss. I never wanted time to change, this was the best moment of my life!
---Ryuu's POV---
Our special kiss lasted for a while. We were both so in love!
When we pulled away, we stared at each other. Io put his head on my shoulder, he looked so happy! I held him close, I never wanted this to end.
---Both---
It's magic when the two of us are together!