As soon as the to were back in their tent Aguma put Bao down and stared at him. "Is it true?" Bao just stared at him, slight panic rising.
"What's true?" Aguma gave him a glare. "What he said about you liking me, was it true?" Bao swallowed hard, a sweat drop sliding down his face.
"Y-Yes," He chocked. "It w-was true..." Aguma was stunned, then his expression softened.
"Why didn't you tell me, you now I'd never make fun of you." Bao looked down with a hurt gaze. "I-I know it's just I... My heart isn't ready for a relationship." Aguma put a hand on the red head's shoulder. "Not even with me?"
Bao hugged himself, trying to hold back stinging tears. "Especially with you," He said choking on his sobs. "I guess I'm just afraid of losing you." Aguma looked at him with soft eyes then hugged him gently.
"Bao," He spoke making the smaller sob. Aguma then lifted the redhead's chin to look at him, still holding him in his chest. "I-I'm sorry Aguma!" Bao sobbed clutching Aguma's shirt, shaking with his crys.
"Why are you apologizing?" He asked petting Bao's hair softly. "Because all I've done is push you away. Why do you even care about me." That hurt Aguma's heart. He looked down with a gaze made up of pain and care.
"Bao," He said gently kissing Bao's crown. "I will always be there for you. Whether for protection or for love, I'll be at your side. Bao I need you, I love you." Bao looked up with teary eyes. "Aguma..." He swallowed and looked away. "How can you say that... D-Doesn't it hurt?"
Aguma shook his head lightly. "It's fine if it's you." He tilted Bao's head up again and pressed his lips with Bao's. The Crown blader was completely stunned by the sensation that Aguma's lips gave him, it felt amazing.
Aguma pulled away and starred into those golden pools he loved so much. "Aguma," Bao said nuzzling into Aguma's neck. "Thank you, I-I love you too."
So very much...
