Mondo hummed as he went alongside Chihiro. It seemed something was going to be said. Eventually they stopped in the empty halls.

The gang leader was all ears, and smiling at his crush awkwardly.

Eventually the big eyes looked strongly into the other's, "I'm a man, Mondo."

That took him by shock, but regardless he was impressed. He had to respond with something good, but there was no way he could truly give a good response. So he laughed slightly.

Chihiro's face fell a bit, "What...? Why is that so-"

He knew all along, but he gave a smooth lie, "Because I didn't think you had it in you, kid."

The shorter boy's eyes started watering up, making Mondo quickly try and come to his aid. He was waved off though, lightly getting a smack on his arm.

Chihiro smiled up widely, as if he was done carrying a giant burden. That was such a deal. He spoke up softly, "At least I can know I can finally like a guy without worrying he'd hate me…"

Mondo rolled his eyes slightly, then again tried to wrap his arm around the lithe body. This time it was allowed.

They began to move down the halls slowly, trying to enjoy the surroundings. All the steel plating ruined it more or less, but they could pretend they could see a beautiful view. A beautiful future, all for them even.

"Mondo…" The smaller boy turned to his crush, once again a bit jittery, "W-What does this make us?"

"Whatever you want, babe," said Mondo gently, looking over the younger with unusually soft eyes.

He threw his arms around the bigger, hugging with almost a vice grip. Something flashed in his eyes, "I want to be stronger, Mondo!" Quickly shying up again, he merely muttered, "If that's okay with you..."

Mondo gave a hearty laugh, "Sounds like a plan, kid." The younger hung his head slightly, earning a blink of shock, "What'd I do?!"

There was a slightly pouty voice, "You called me 'kid' this time..."

Could someone get upset over something so- Oh? "I'm sorry, Chihiro! Look, I call dudes that all the time, but you aren't just any guy- you're mine."

Here came the tears once more, but this time he cracked a grin at them.

Chihiro tilted his head slightly, "Can we work out together in the gym?" He truly did want to test himself, and get rid of this disguise. Even though crossdressing was usually for fun, this was because he was ashamed of how weak he saw himself.

It took a bit, but finally the bigger male just gave in to nod, "Yo, I got some track suits we can use. I know where they are."

"Really? You'd let me wear that kind of stuff?" He shouldn't be so shocked. Of course he'd have to wear that stuff.

Mondo just sighed, and then drew him closer. This was something good for him, but something else ate at him. He just blew it off, trying to act normal, "Yeah, and maybe a little bit of arm strength first. The gym has great dumbbells."

Before he said too much, he motioned Mondo to come closer. Each inch was finally met with a sweet kiss. They both ended up a bit shocked, despite that was what they wanted.

It made the brunet's heart flutter, but Mondo's felt condensed. He did what he had to so he could keep Chihiro safe from his secret spilling. Not even this crush kept the deed from happening. Man's code was never truly fair.

How he hated himself. Though he'd soon join Chihiro, so maybe it wouldn't be so bad during their time apart.