Hey Guys!
I'm sorry you haven't hear of me in so long! I had an incredibly stressful semester and somehow just didn't get to write anything.
The first part of this story was carefully edited by 76Tromboners,
the second part was written at 2.30am in a train in the middle of nowhere and not edited at all. There's a lot in there and I really hope you like it.
Looking forward to your comments and remarks!
Love, Yami
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"Alex, I'm sorry. I don't know if I can do this."
Matt looked so small and lost. I took his hand. He pulled back but this time I didn't let go.
"Tell me everything that scares you. Tell me everything that makes you think this will end up badly. I can't promise to find a solution but I will listen and I will try to understand. Okay?"
He gave me a little nod.
"There are many things that scare me." he whispered. "Most of all I don't want to lose my best friend. You have always been there, no matter if anyone else was. I want you as my boyfriend but I need you as my friend. You are my family. If I came out, my parents would turn their back on me; that much I know for sure. What if I risk it and it doesn't work out? What if we break up? I would lose everything. No more friends, no home, no support and nowhere to go."
Matt had tears in his eyes and his voice was trembling. "Yesterday everything was fine. Sure, I did have to supress my feelings for you but I was used to that and it was alright. I had my best friend and a home that actually made me feel home. Now everything has changed and I'm so afraid."
"Matt, do you trust me?" I asked.
Another small nod.
"As your best friend I promise to be there for you, no matter what happens. Whatever any of us might do or feel on the boyfriend level it will not affect this promise. You will always have a home here and a place to stay. You will never be on your own as long as you don't want to. Do you believe me?"
No nod this time. "How can you promise something like that?"
Guess he had a point. "I think it's because since we became friends I always wanted to protect you. And I'm not giving up on this."
My words were rewarded with a little smile.
"I want this so, so much. I want you so much. Please give me a chance to prove it." I begged.
He hesitated. The smile disappeared from his face as another thought came to his mind. "What if things like today keep happening? I feel so broken inside. I know I will have doubts again. Do something stupid, run away, cut myself, hurt you. How can I do this to you? How long will you take it?"
"What happened today was difficult to take because I had no idea what was happening. I believe we can solve every problem, if we talk to each other. Don't keep anything from me. As long as I know what's going on, I will be alright."
As if to squeeze out every last doubt he might have I hugged him tightly, whispering "I love you so fucking much and I will not give up on you."
He returned the hug and eventually gave me the answer I had hoped for. "I love you, too, Alex. I will give us a chance and I will try the best I can to make this work. But..."
"But what?"
"I think you're breaking my ribs."
Oh. "Sorry." I let go of him.
He chuckled, gently put his hand on my cheek and looked at me. I closed my eyes when he leaned in for a kiss. Slowly his lips came closer, I could feel his breath on my skin and it sent a chill down my spine.
Suddenly my stomach rumbled loudly. Matt started laughing and took his hand away.
"Sorry. Was too worried to eat," I apologized again with a bright red face.
"That's so you," he teased and poked my stomach.
"Hey!" I poked back.
He winced. "Carful, Alex, remember..." he nodded his head to his desk and the things still laying there.
How could I forget something like this? Damn stupid me.
"I'm sorry!" I exclaimed for the third time in about two minutes. New record, even for me.
"Don't worry." he smiled and lay his arm around me. "I know how clumsy you are and I love that as well."
Before I could protest he kissed me. I pulled him close to me, ran my fingers through his hair and caressed his neck. Matt shivered and his kiss got more intense. He bit my lip playfully and gave it a quick lick, his tongue found mine and my brain descended in chaos. There was nothing more but him and his touch. I was left breathless and with a sheepish grin when he broke the kiss. Matt had his eyes closed as if he wanted to savour the moment. I had mine open, because I didn't want to miss a single second of this.
Again the moment was broken by a growling stomach. "Yours, this time!" I stated and grinned.
Matt nodded. "Pizza?" he asked.