Chapter one:
Mello's P.O.V.
I've been sitting for quite awhile just staring at Near. I can't help it even though I should be paying attention since we are in class.
Throughout the years I've slowly come to realize my feelings for Near and slowly after that I came to accept my feelings.
I want to tell him. I really do.
It's just… It's just…. I'm not sure how he will take it…
I don't want him to look at me in disgust then push me away. I close my eyes and take a deep breath.
Enough of this!
Enough of being a coward!
I'll tell him after class!
The bell ringing makes me open my eyes to half way.
I get up and I gather my stuff before heading over to Near just before he can leave the classroom. "Hey."
He pauses and turns to me. "Hey."
"Say can we talk in the playroom?" I ask knowing that usually no one is there right after classes.
"Sure." He agrees.
"Great." I lead him to the playroom.
We make it and I close the door behind us.
He turns to me. "What is it you wanted to talk about?" He asks me.
I turn and I look into those beautiful stormy grey eyes almost letting myself get lost in them when I am reminded of what I came here to do. "There is something important that I want to do." I tell him moving closer to him.
"What is it?" He tilts his head slightly as he watches me.
I stop to stand in front of him. "Listen Near. I actually love you." I say a little quicker than I intended. I almost hold my breath as I wait for him to answer.
He blinks bringing his head to it's rightful angle. He watches me for a few seconds.
My heart pounds in my ears as the seconds tick by.
Then….. He moves closer to my only to lean up placing his hands against my shoulders for support.
I blink in surprise watching him.
He closes his eyes softly and kisses my cheek gently making both of us blush softly. He pulls away enough to no longer stand on his toes and he looks at my face. "That is the only move that I know." He admits. "But I hope it got my message across."
I smile. "It did." I lean closer to him to kiss him but he stops me putting a finger on my lips making me open my eyes.
"I was serious when I told you that was the only move I know." He says blushing a little more as he glances down as if slightly ashamed.
I smile and begin to raise one of my hands to his hand. "It's ok." I assure him then I gently take his hand shifting it till I can kiss his fingers in a loving manner and I can feel his gaze on me. "I can show how to do it." I say with my breath ghosting over his fingers.
He watches me still blushing and he leans closer to me as I open my eyes to watch him.
I lower our hands down to be by our sides as I watch him.
"Yes. Please." He says.
Our eyes slip to half way as I let go of his hand to gently put my hands on his jaw and cheek area.
"Show me. Show me how."
Our eyes are closed when our lips meet each others.
I raise my hand more onto his cheeks as pleasant tingles shoot through my body letting me truly enjoy this kiss.
We pull away a little after and look into each others eyes with happiness and love.
"Ok?" I ask.
He nods and leans in pecking my lips before responding almost against my lips. "Ok. It might take a few tries before I can master it."
I almost chuckle at this. "Don't worry. I'm sure you will be able to master it. We'll be doing it many more times."
This makes him smile more.
I wrap my arms around his waist pulling him to against me.
He snuggles against me.
We hear some kids approaching making us turn to the door.
I turn back to Near. "Come. Let's go to my room."
He nods an ok and we break apart regathering our composer only to leave as a group of kids enter.
I shift and link our hands as we walk away to get to my room.
We reach my room without incident and I open the door letting us in.
I notice Matt is sitting on my bed playing on his DS before looking up. I kick the door closed.
Matt smiles seeing both me and Near.
"You should get used to Near being around me." I tell him since he's my best friend. "We're together now."
Matt smiles more. "So you finally admitted it? Good for you."
I smile glad that Matt is already accepting of all of this.
The three of us hung out in my room talking all together about anything that comes to mind.
Near leans against me and we both smile.
A little later there is a knock making us turn to it.
"What?" I ask.
Rodger opens the door and looks inside only to be surprised at what he sees.
Me and Near sitting side by side on the floor with Near leaning against me and Matt sitting on the bed.
"So it's true." Rodger says.
"Yup. Finally decided it was time to say something." I hum and put an arm around Near. "I think things will be a little different now that me and Near are together."
Rodger smiles. "Good for you." He says. "L will be glad to hear this." He then leaves.
Sure sometimes Rodger doesn't like kids but he is quite an accepting person to relationships as long as the ages aren't something stupid like eleven year olds or a ten year old with a seventeen year old.
Also as long as they don't interrupt your studies.
I am glad about this.
Near and Matt ended up sleeping over in my room.
Me and Near are laying side by side on the bed as we were reading a book together till we fell asleep and Matt had moved to the floor to play games until he fell asleep as well.
Near was the first to fall asleep in which I put the book on the nightstand then I settle back down next to Near falling asleep as well.
Matt passed out at some point after that.
I am the first to awaken and I find the light is turned off meaning that when Rodger did room checks he let us be just shutting off my room light. I look to Near who is cuddling against me making me smile. I run my fingers through his soft hair.
Matt groans making me glance to him. He awakens and sits up stretching. "Man what a night." He says in a normal indoor voice.
"Shush." I hiss at him.
He blinks then sees Near still sleeping. He smiles and nods an ok. "Sorry." He says quieter.
I continue running my fingers through Near's hair for a little bit longer.
Matt gets to his feet and stretches a little. "Well I need to go get dressed." He says still being quiet. "I'll see you two later." He leaves with that.
I remove my hand from Near's hair and watch Matt. "Ok see you." I say also quietly.
Near awakens a little later blinking his eyes open to halfway.
"Morning." I greet with a smile.
He looks up to meet my eyes opening his eyes fully this time. "Morning." He greets with a smile.
I lean down and kiss him on his lips quickly. "Go ahead and go change." I tell him. "You should get some breakfast before class."
"I don't eat in front of others." He informs him.
"What about in front of me?" I ask.
"I don't see why not." He responds.
I kiss the edge of his mouth. "Ok. Wait in your room and I'll bring you some breakfast."
He smiles. "Thank you."
"No problem." I get up and so does Near.
Near heads to his room and I change my own clothes before heading down to get me and Near food.
As I walk I get glances but these glances feel a little different.
I meet Matt at the cafeteria. "What's with everyone?" I ask.
Matt turns to me. "Oh you haven't heard?"
I raise my eyebrow at Matt. "Heard what?"
