English isn't my first language, so please excuse any mistakes!
The night was clear, and the moonlight filtering through the curtain. A young boy was sleeping while his master was looking at him.
He was sleeping, like a "perfect doll", Zabuza thought. Haku's breath was a delicate melody, it was so relaxing…
The young ninja couldn't stop looking at his companion, what was wrong? He was hypnotized, and for some strange reason, in peace.
Zabuza touched the cheek of the boy, with care, he didn´t want to interrupt his dream. It was so soft, so warm… Then, he said it.
"I love you."
He just said only three words, but with a special meaning. Haku didn´t hear them, of course, and Zabuza knew it. He wanted to have courage, like when they were on a fight, but with no results. These three words were a nightmare.
"Uhm… what? " murmured Haku.
Did he hear it? Haku moved on the bed, and continued sleeping. Again, he was a perfect doll.
Sometimes, he imagined Haku saying "I love you not", and it was scary. For that, he prefers to express his feelings like that, on a safe way. If Haku could not hear it, he could not response.
"I will lie on your side. " He said, like a petition.
He was soon asleep, and he began to dream. He dreamt about a happy morning, with Haku at his side, and he grabbed the hand of his beloved, Haku. His hand was little and gentle, and Zakuza only wanted to don't awake. Such a beautiful dream, only three words would change everything.
Now, Haku was awake, looking at him. He was wondered about his relationship, because he heard Zabuza´s words perfectly.
"I'm afraid." Haku said, softly. "I´m afraid too, why don´t you see that? I'm hoping these words."
No response. He sighed; it seems that he will continue waiting. Slowly, Zabuza opened his eyes, and a smile appeared on his lips. Haku is startled.
"I love you."
"Were you awake?" Haku couldn't believe it. " Why did you do that?"
The man laughed, very happy. Finally, he pretended to be asleep and it was a great idea.
"Only this way one of us could express his feelings. " Zabuza kissed Haku's forehead. " Don't you think?"
"Yeah… maybe…"
The man hugged the little boy, with a kind smile. Now, he couldn't stop smiling, feeling very lucky.
"There's no turning back. Now we know each other's feelings, do you know what this means?"
Blushing, Haku nodded. But Zabuza wanted to hear it.
"Now we are a pairing. It's strange, isn't it? We were close friends until now. Suddenly, it changed, in one second."
"Yes, and with only three words."
The young ninja kissed Zabuza, he kissed him on the lips. Being loved, with that thought they began to dream.
