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"For a while now, I've been meaning to ask..." Nakamura’s eyes were screwed tightly shut. Even with his head ducked, Hirose could spot the blush on his face.
"Would you like to maybe..." Once again, Nakamura’s voice faltered, and Hirose was struck with the sharp realization of what was happening.
He was getting confessed to!
It all made so much sense. The way Nakamura acted around him was vastly different compared to everyone else. The way he blushed so easily, stammering something incoherent, before bolting out of the room. Hirose always thought it had something to do with him, or maybe it was simply a Nakamura thing. Was stepping on his handkerchief a weird way of flirting? Or did he do it so he had an excuse to talk to him? Wait, has Nakamura liked him since then??
The thought made Hirose feel warm and bubbly.
Nakamura liked him, as in a crush way, and as the silence stretched, the more it became a confirmation of what Hirose knew to be the truth. His heart beat against his chest, and his face warmed to a concerning degree. He’s never been confessed to, and he never really considered dating until now. Out of everyone, he would have never thought Nakamura would have feelings for him. The more he thought about it, the more he wanted to know why. What did Nakamura see in him? What did he like about him? He was plain ol’ Aiki Hirose, nothing to offer, no main character vibes, and he was nowhere close to looking as cool and mysterious as Nakamura.
Why him?
There was no denying the pool of happiness at the pit of his stomach despite his relentless questions and curiosity. Nakamura went out of his way to get them to a secluded spot, choosing to confess now just as the sun was setting, and giving him a crab keychain based on an off-handed comment he made. He was so attentive and thoughtful. He was a shy person, yet he was going to such great lengths to make sure his confession was perfect.
He must really like him, huh?
Hirose broke out in a wide smile. He wanted to try. He wanted to get to know Nakamura as a boyfriend. In a way, he was also grateful it was Nakamura who confessed to him first. If he had to choose anyone to be himself around, it would absolutely be Nakamura.
He shot up to his feet and pulled him into a tight hug.
"Yes!!!" He placed his head on his shoulder, nearly jumping on the heels of his feet from excitement. "Yeah, of course!!"
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Nakamura's eyes widened. He was going to ask, “Would you like to maybe be friends?” but the words got stuck in his throat from the nerves. Somehow, though, Hirose must have understood because he just agreed!!!!
And they were hugging too??? Bonus!!!
He quickly hugged him back. He closed his eyes, relishing in the tight hold, and his soul sang in bliss. He couldn’t believe this was happening!!!
Yes, finally!!!
Hirose said yes!!!!
They were finally friends!!!