It had been a while since they were sticking together quite often. Everyday, he was waiting for Haseo's messages.
He was never the one initiating discussions or missions: it was very clear for him, he would answer his needs. He would be the one Haseo can rely on the most, the last one standing by his side in the worst moments, the one that would put his life at risk for him without hesitation.
This last thought had made him realize how deep had grown his feelings for Haseo. He no longer had control over it and no idea of how far it would go. He blushed, deeply embarrassed.
He never really had cared about relationships because his link with people was severed long ago and put to rest for almost a decade. That was scary, very new, embarrassing and exciting. His changes were surprising himself a lot, his cold emptiness was warmed up by Haseo's hot temper. He knew himself as a young man locked in silence and he got surprised to enjoy being along with such boiling person.
He deeply wanted Haseo to look at him.
He wanted Haseo to recognize him, his deeds, his emotions.
Kaoru covered his face with his hands.
"I want you to look at me... Not just Endrance... Also Kaoru."
He was often claiming to his savior how much he cared about him but never really had the opportunity to stand out.
That was how he had crossed the line recently.
He did more than anyone could expect, he even surprised Haseo.
Sakaki, one of the leaders of Moon Tree, had organized a PK tournament mainly targeting Haseo and made to destroy him. Kaoru was not speaking that much usually but of course he was always listening. Sakaki was powerful and well organized, acting as a group to bring him down was impossible.
So it came to his mind: pretend to betray his friends and stab Sakaki in the back when he was expecting it the least. It worked. Incredibly well.
Haseo's disappointed face had hurt him a lot when he first revealed his fake betrayal but he knew that was necessary.
Finally, he was able to save Haseo.
He had noticed the difference since that day; Haseo was coming to him much more often, talking more, relying on him in a way he never did before. He felt it, he had become special.
He had been the one who had dared everything, who took risk the most for him.
Haseo was now taking him alone with him for missions, getting closer to him day by day.
From next part, the fiction will really start! :) Needed to set a bit the context so now we can focus on their growing relationship.
I hope you will enjoy!