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“I’m not going to confess!”
You slammed your cup down, sulking. Your friends, Erato and Thalia, shot each other a look, rolling their eyes.
“You’ve known Hobie for like, what? Ten years?” Erato started.
“Fifteen.” You interrupted.
“Yeah, exactly. You two know each other so well, why are you scared of telling him your true feelings? What’s the worst that could happen?”
“Oh, I don’t know? He says no, and our friendship is ruined forever? I can’t even be his friend if he says no!” You groan, leaning back into your chair.
You don’t remember exactly when you fell in love with hobie brown. Sure, you two were childhood friends, but it wasn’t until one night, he stumbled into your house, his outfit dirtied with blood. He chuckled, seeing you scramble to grab your first aid kit. “I don’t know what I’ll do without you. “
Those eight words sent your heart into a frenzy, blood rushing up to your cheeks as you turned away in embarrassment. Despite that, you still managed out a reply.
“Probably patching up your own wounds at your own house.”
He laughed at that.
“I rather have you patch up my wounds here.”
Nothing was the same between you and him after that night. Well, nothing changed for him exactly, but just the smallest touches, subtle smiles between you shared with him, sent butterflies into your stomach. You found yourself looking into the mirror for way too long before going out, wanting to look your best for him. God, you felt a teenage girl, giggling at silly things like a crush.
But you weren’t stupid. He looked good, he was charming, he was brave and courageous, and you knew it. But others knew it as well. Too often, you would see him laughing, having good times with people who very obviously also had crushes on him. He had options if he wanted a partner, and you didn’t even know if you could be considered one of them. So you kept your feelings to yourself, not wanting to risk your current relationship for a love that wasn’t guaranteed.
“Are you actually planning to hide your feelings forever? “ Thalia’s voice interrupted your thoughts.
You sighed. “Maybe. He doesn’t have to know. Maybe he’s better off not knowing. I don’t want to burden hobie with my feelings.”
“What feelings?” A voice came from the window. You froze. That voice was all too familiar to you, the deep smooth voice that could only belong to one person.
“Hobie! Hi!“ You turned around, laughing nervously, watching as he climbed in through your open window. “Didn’t expect you tonight.”
He just shrugged. “I’m unpredictive like that, you know me. So? What’s those feelings you’re talking about?”
Thalia and Erato stared at you, as to say “Go on, tell him. “.
Hobie laughed, noticing their intense stares. “Must be something big then, if they stare any harder, they might dry their eyes out.”
“Oh it is something big, trust me.” Erato said. “We better go, wouldn’t wanna disturb the both of you.” She grinned, before the both of them rushed out the door.
“Well… alright then. What’s the big fuss about?” His jet black eyes met yours.
“Uhm..Uhm…” You couldn’t look him in the eye, turning your head away. “I’m…I’m..getting a dog. Yeah, That’s it.”
He chuckled, his hands gently cupping your face, bringing your gaze back to him.
“You’re not getting a dog. Wanna tell me what’s actually going on?” His voice turned soft, and so did his smile.
“I-I-” You squeezed your eyes shut. “I’m in love with you!”
Time seemed to stop at that second, your hands clenched into fists as you waited for his reply.
“Is that it?” You hear his laughter. You open your eyes, only to be pulled into Hobie’s arms.
“I’ve loved you since we were kids.” He whispered in your ear. “I never said anything cuz I always thought you were too good for me. But since you confessed…” He kissed you on the cheek. “I guess that makes you my girl now, huh?”
You hugged him back, hiding your face in his chest. “If I’m yours, will you be mine?”
“I’ve been yours this entire time, luv. “