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“Shisho....” a boy came in a secret room with a shaky voice. The other person in the room immediately stopped mixing the random chemicals and looked at the blond boy with concern. Seeing the tears streaming down from its delicate face, the red-haired boy immediately hugged him.
“Sora... there, there, I'm heRE. Tell me what happenED.” the other boy said as he rubs Sora's back, hoping that it would calm down.
“Shisho... Sora doesn't know what to do. He just felt tears coming out from his eyes but Sora doesn't know why.” the blond boy explained while still sobbing. As on cue, the red-haired boy named Natsume held Sora's cheeks gently and took a closer look at the latter's face.
“Hmm... there are traces of glittER. I think i read it somewhere, let me just recALL it.” Natsume broke the hug and held his chin thinking about the possible reason why Sora is experiencing that. His eyes grew larger as he stare at Sora, cannot believe on what he just found out.
“Sora.” the other hummed quietly. “Is there anyone with you when you cried?” Sora felt chills, Natsume's voice was stern as if he's interrogating a suspect.
“Yes...” he said in a low voice, afraid that he might say something wrong. “It was Tsuka-chan. While Sora was cleaning the classroom, he noticed Tsuka-chan finishing some notes so Sora approached him to say that he's gonna close the door soon, but when Sora met Tsuka-chan's eyes he suddenly feel some tears coming out from his eyes that's why Sora immediately went here to tell Shisho.”
“This Tsuka-chan... is it Tsukasa-kun from KnighTS?” the blond nods. Natsume holds Sora's hands and stare at him directly. “Is this the first time you experienced it while looking at his eyes?” Sora disagrees.
Natsume takes a deep breath before he continues what he's saying. “Like hanahaKI, there is also this condition where you'll cry when you gaze on the eyes of the person you loVE. But you will be fine if you look at anything except those.”
“Sora can still talk to Tsuka-chan without crying as long as he doesn't look at his eyes?” Sora repeated nonchalantly.
“Yes, but knowing Sora you wouldn't want to be seen rude by anyoNE, don't yOU?” the other boy nods again as a reply. “Sora, you can't avoid him forevER. Why don't you just tell him what you really feEL.” Natsume asked the other with a gentle voice.
“Actually, Shiho, Sora was thinking about that...” Sora said in a hushed voice as Natsume gestured him to continue. “But... Sora is afraid on what will be Tsuka-chan's reaction... and also he is scared that he might ruin their friendship.”
“I sEE. Tell him when you're ready, don't worry just take your tiME. If he rejects you then I will personally curse hIM.”
“Shisho!”
“Just kiddiNG.”
*****
It's been three days since that incident happened and Sora is still fighting his inner demons whether he should tell Tsukasa his feelings. He decided that today is the right time to he's currently heading to class 3-B's classroom to find someone he's particularly close to.
“HiHi~ Senpai are you here?” Sora singsongs as he scanned the classroom to find a blue-haired person with glasses.
“Sora-kun I'm here!” He answered back as he approached the blond boy. “Switch doesn't have practice today so what brings you here?”
“Actually, Sora has a selfish request to Senpai.” He started fidgeting his hands as the other just smiles signaling him to continue what he's saying. “Sora wants Senpai's help to make apple pie since the one you cooked on the other day was so delicious!”
“Thank you very much Sora-kun for the compliment. Sure, I would love to help you but can I ask what it is for?”
“It's a secret~ Sora wants to give it to someone special and he's so happy Senpai agreed to help him!” Sora said joyously that almost made Tsumugi's heart melt. He's like the sun itself that shines so brightly. Whoever this special someone is must be so lucky.
“Now, shall we head to the kitchen?” Tsumugi asked as he lead the way to their destination while Sora follows him behind.
*****
“Wooh! Sora didn't know it was this hard to make apple pies.” Sora said exhaustingly as they put the pies in the oven.
“Haha, don't worry Sora-kun you did really great for someone doing this for the first time. Once you get used to it then it will be no sweat.” Tsumugi replied while tidying up the things they used while they're waiting for the pies to be cooked.
After a while they heard a bell ring indicating that the pies are cooked. Tsumugi carefully took it out from the oven and packed the pies in a box looking like a gift.
“Here, Sora-kun. Be careful because it's still hot.” He gently gave the box to the younger.
“I will, Senpai! Thank you for helping Sora to make this!”
“You're always welcome Sora-kun. Now hurry up and give it to that special person you've been saying before it gets cold.” After he said that, Sora immediately ran while still bidding his goodbye to Tsumugi.
*****
As Sora arrived at the rooftop he immediately saw a red-haired boy that he's been avoiding for days sitting on a bench while staring at the sky. His heart started to beat so fast as he carefully approached him afraid to make a noise so that the other won't notice his presence. He made a mental note to capture this scene on his mind as the other is so effortlessly beautiful with a carefree smile plastered on his face despite being so busy. As much as he wants to keep staring he doesn't want the other boy to keep waiting.
“Tsuka-chan...” he said quietly that made the other look at his direction. Tsukasa immediately stood up and went to Sora's direction.
“Harukawa-kun, may I ask why did you ask me to come here?” the red-head politely said while looking at Sora gently.
“Uhm actually, Sora wants to give you something.” The blond replied back handling the gift that he made without looking directly at his eyes. “It's an apology gift because Sora feels so terrible for avoiding Tsuka-chan without any valid reason.”
Tsukasa chuckled as he accepted the box containing the apple pies. “Thank you for this, Harukawa-kun. I am very grateful to receive something from you but I also know that you have a valid reason for you to avoid me so I am not mad at all. Although instead, I would like to ask what's bothering you, if that will ease your mind.”
“Ah yes, also about that, Tsuka-chan. Sora have come here not only to apologize. I... ” He already feel his hand sweating afraid to continue the next thing he's about to say. With a deep breath he gathered his courage to look at Tsukasa's eyes. He immediately regretted doing that as the other widen his eyes putting down the box on the bench asking if he's feeling something wrong but the younger didn't hear that, instead, all he hear was his mind telling him to continue so he can get over it already.
“Tsuka-chan...” he started again. The other looked at him intently even though he felt that he is also getting nervous for whatever Sora will about to say. “Sora thinks he's inlove with you.” There, he finally said it. The thing that has been bugging him for days.
Tsukasa freezed on his spot, still staring at Sora. The latter felt the awkward breeze surrounding them so he tried to break the silence. “Tsuka-chan, please say something.” Sora said pleadingly.
Tsukasa still didn't reply anything, instead, he felt like his body move instinctively and hugged the blond boy making him cry even more. He gently stoke the other boy's hair attempting to make it calm down.
“Harukawa-kun I'm so sorry for being so oblivious. I'm sorry for making you shed tears for someone as stupid as me.”
The other just cried harder at Tsukasa's statement. “Is Sora being rejected?” he said while still sniffing.
Tsukasa shook his head immediately and hugged Sora tighter. “No, of course not, I will never.” he felt the blond boy hugged him back.
“I'm very glad to hear that from you, Harukawa-kun. I'm very happy that you love me even though I feel that I didn't deserve it. I'm such a lucky man to have you.” Tsukasa said wholeheartedly while preventing to let out his tears. Sora burried his head on Tsukasa's chest while still crying, now with a smile plastered on his face.
“Tsuka-chan, don't say that you're not deserving, please don't say that you're not worth it because there are many people who cares for you, not just me. I love you because you are you please remember that.”
Tsukasa feels like his heart will explode any moment because of so much happiness. He broke the hug and stare at Sora for awhile, after that he kissed his temple which made the other one blush.
“HaHa~ Tsuka-chan why don't we eat the apple pies before it gets cold?” Sora tried to change the topic which Tsukasa agreed. They sat down on the bench and stared at the sunset from afar.
“Marvelous~ this apple pie is so delicious who made this?” Tsukasa commented which made Sora let out a victorious smile.
“Sora made it with the help of Senpai! Sora is more than happy that Tsuka-chan find it delicious.”
“Really? Maybe I should ask you to teach me how to make this.”
“Sora will gladly help! Sora may be a beginner but he will try his best to teach Tsuka-chan and they will make the best apple pies in the world!”
“I will look forward on that.”