I was headed home when Satoshi caught up with me. This made me happy, considering I had a crush on the guy. But no. I couldn't have a crush on Satoshi. It just wasn't proper for a man to like another man.

"Daisuke! I need to ask you something!" Satoshi exclaimed, rather out of breath as he caught up with me.

"What's up, Hiwatari-kun?" I grinned at the boy. He was handsome, with sweat glistening of his face, he looked like a god. But I really must stop having these thoughts about Satoshi. They weren't right for me to be having.

"I have... a kind of request." Satoshi looked nervous. I wanted to turn that nervous frown into a happy smile. I would promise him the world just to see him grin at me. But that was a bad thought, too. why cant I control this?

"Sure. Anything." I smiled. And there was the line that went with my horrible thoughts. This situation was deteriorating the longer Satoshi and I spoke.

"Well, Daisuke, to put it bluntly, I like you. I like you a lot." Satoshi said.

My heart skipped a beat. Satoshi liked me? This was better than my wildest dreams! But no, this was bad. Men just don't like other men. Didn't Satoshi know this? But apparently he didn't because he was tempting me with this statement.

"And Daisuke, I was wondering if you'd date me?" Satoshi looked at me with that handsome face, and I wanted to scream 'Yes, yes, and always yes!' But i didn't. i remained silent, staring at the gorgeous boy in front of me.

When I didnt say anything, Satoshi got discouraged. "You know what, Daisuke? We can just be friends, forget I said anything, okay?"

I jumped slightly as he began walking away. Despite everything I had been thinking, I didnt want to forget Satoshi's words. They had meant a lot to me, or at least to the very small part of me who wasnt scared of the idea.

"Hiwatari-kun!" I squeaked.

He turned around. His face was hopeful, and i so wanted to make his day, but I knew I couldnt. I couldnt make him happy.

"Daisuke? I'm sorry, I know I was very forward, but I dont know another way to say this to you." Satoshi gave me a slight, yet fake smile.

I frowned. Why were his smiles always fake? It bothered me. What was so awful in his like that he could smile for real at me? Wait. WHY am I worried about this now? This was not the major issue at hand.

"Hiwatari-kun. This is a big shock to me. Could you give me a couple of days to think this over?" I smiled. that's what i needed to get this notion out of my head. Time.

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It's been days, and i have yet to reach a decision. I dont really know what I want. On one hand, I like Satoshi a lot. On the other hand IT'S TOTALLY AGAINST MY MORALS! To make matters worse, Satoshi keeps looking at me. And when I catch him staring, he gives me a little smile. Always a fake smile, one that doesnt reach is eyes unfortunately. Maybe if I agree to go out with him, he'll smile at me for real. I want to see his eyes light up when he sees me. Not always a blank expression.

"Daisuke!" Ah, the object of my desires. But no, I musnt call him that. He was Hiwatari-kun and over all male.

"Hello Hiwatari -kun." I smiled.

"I dont meant to pressure you, but have you made up your mind yet?" Satoshi looked sincere.

"Well... I... you see... I just can never see us going out." Seeing his crestfallen face, i qiuckly amended "It's got nothing to do with you. It's just... well, we're both guys."

Satoshi made a small, strangled, laugh-like noise. "You're a homo-phobe?"

"No!" I exclaimed. Or was I?

"Or maybe you're just really, extremely straight." Satoshi gave me a pinched smile.

"No, Hiwatari-kun. I like you. I do!" I cried.

"Then make up your mind. I've been running in circles here, and all I want is for you to say yes!"

I hesitated...