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"Have you been cheating on me?" whispered Satoru, his face adorned with a mischievous expression, though inside he concealed deadly jealousy. The dimly lit room intensified the tension between them.
Satoru could no longer ignore the nagging feeling that had haunted him for weeks. He knew that if he didn't address the situation at that precise moment, he might regret it later.
Yes, you and Suguru had shared moments together while he was away. You had visited that charming cat cafe and ventured through the streets downtown in search of late-night snacks. Each of those shared experiences between you and Suguru felt like a thorn piercing Satoru's heart. Although you always told him with a smile about what you had done with Suguru and assured him that you would also do those activities together, a bitter feeling began to nest deep in his stomach. The shadow of doubt and insecurity darkened his thoughts.
Of course, Satoru had confronted Geto about it. He had cornered the brunette in the classroom and threatened him to confess if he felt anything more than friendship for you. However, Geto's contemptuous laughter echoed in the air, making it clear that he saw you only as a little sister.
"Cheating on you?" you laughed, causing a wave of anguish in Satoru. His narrowed eyes reflected a mixture of pain and longing.
"Yes, cheating on me. Suguru told me that you had a lot of fun this week while I was on that mission that practically endangered my life," Satoru added, pouting his lips, his voice filled with mixed emotions.
Silence engulfed the room, only interrupted by the faint flickering of a candle on the table.
The atmosphere grew even heavier, leaving room for unspoken words to float in the air, finally revealing the truth.
She let out a light laugh, a glimmer of amusement in her eyes, as she shook her head gently
"What? No, Satoru," she replied, her voice tinged with amusement. "You can't let jealousy consume you. What you're thinking is simply not true. Besides, you're talking about Suguru, your friend, my friend, our friend. There's more chance of him dating Shoko,"
Satoru furrowed his brow, his doubts lingering in his gaze. He needed more than a simple denial to calm the insecurities that tormented him.
He knew that there was still nothing between them and that doing this was simply pathetic, but something inside him told him that soon they would officially start a romantic relationship.
"Oh."
"Yeah, oh. You know what? Come here, we haven't spent time together in a while," you said with flushed cheeks, encouraging him to rest his head on your thighs. You knew that pampering his hair would put him in a good mood.
The atmosphere softened with your invitation, and Satoru accepted with a mix of resignation and curiosity.
He settled on the floor, resting his head on her thighs, feeling the comforting warmth of her presence.
The room was illuminated by strategically scattered candles, creating an intimate and cozy ambiance. The gentle scent of incense floated in the air, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
As your fingers glided through Satoru's hair, caressing it tenderly as he lost himself in his own thoughts, the gentle touch of your hands and the whisper of your words reminded Satoru that he was there, present, in that moment.
The heartbeats of both synchronized, leaving aside the doubts and jealousy that had disturbed their connection. In that instant, there were only the two of them, immersed in an oasis of calm and complicity.
"I'm sorry," Satoru whispered, releasing a sigh of relief. "I should have trusted you from the beginning. Sometimes I let my insecurities control me."
You smiled, leaning in to plant a soft kiss on Satoru's forehead. "I understand your fears, Satoru. We all have them," you whispered. "The important thing is that we're together and can overcome any obstacle that comes our way."
Time stood still in that intimate space, and both lost themselves in the comforting silence, enjoying each other's company as the candles continued to dance with their faint flames. In that atmosphere of love and forgiveness, they vowed to continue building their relationship on the foundation of trust and sincere communication.