It was winter time... There was a fresh coat of glittering snow on the ground, an icy breeze, and glistening snowflakes that fall from the sky. It was such a beautiful sight to see. Even the trees, that bore no leaves, looked magnificent.
Alan and Eric walked down a small path, kicking snow, laughing and talking with one another. But after a brief moment Alan stopped in his tracks, thinking as he watched as the snowflakes fell from the gray sky. Eric kept walking for a few more paces before he noticed that Alan had stopped. He turned to face Alan.
"Hey Alan…you alright?' Eric asked a little concerned.
Alan on the other hand was only paying attention to his thoughts and one thought in particular. I am going to have to tell him sooner or later. If I don't then I won't have another chance. Eric walked back over to Alan and grasped his shoulders, "Alan, are you having another attack?" Alan shook his head as well as the thought running through his mind.
"No, I'm fine." Alan denied Eric's question.
"Well you don't exactly look fine."
Alan shuffled his feet around a little. "Well I mean there is something that is bothering me, but I don't think that it's that important."
Eric frowned and raised one eyebrow, "Not important? Alan whenever you say something like that you mean the exact opposite."
Alan stared into the blonde shinigami's eyes, and started to confess, "W-Well you see…" Alan hesitated then continued, "I have always admired you… liked you… and even, and even…" he clenched his fists, "and even loved you!"
Eric looked at his friend with shock. He released his grip from Alan and stepped back. Eric was speechless. He had no idea what to say at this point.
"Please Eric, I told you how I feel towards you. Can you say the same about me?"
"Um, I don't know how to respond." Eric replied.
"Eric-" Alan moved closer to Eric but he stumbled and fell.
When Eric saw Alan fall he quickly tried to catch him but instead ended up falling backwards with Alan against him. Eric wrapped his arms around Alan and held him tight against him. Eric struck the ground. Pain shot up his spine. Moaning in pain Eric looked at Alan to see if he was hurt. Alan looked fine which came to Eric as a relief. Alan sat up and exclaimed, "Ah! I'm so sorry Eric! I really didn't mean to fall on you. I'm so sorry!" Alan covered his face with his hands and started crying. Tears started to stream through his fingers and rolled down his cheeks. But the blonde shinigami smiled and even let out a small laugh, "I'm just glad that you aren't injured." Alan removed his hands from his face and stopped crying.
Eric sat up and chuckled. He looked at the brunette and smiled, "Alan-" and without warning Eric grabbed Alan's arm and pulled him into a hug. Eric rested one hand on Alan's mid-back and the other one was on the back of his head. The two shinigamis rested upon each other, then Eric put his lips to Alan's ear and said, "The answer is yes. I love you too!" Eric then gave Alan a kiss on the lips. In both of their minds one thought was ran through their heads, This was the perfect time and perfect place. I never want this to end… ever.
The End