I woke up to find myself on a stone floor. I noticed that there were a lot of people around me. I suddenly came back to reality, and started frantically looking around for Takumi. He wasn't next to me. I quickly got up when I realised...

This was my school.

I was truly back, but where was Takumi? I wanted to walk away from the crowd, but suddenly, I heard a familiar voice behind me.

''Dexter! Dexter!''

I turned around, and there she was.

Julia.

''I... I can't believe it. I thought you were dead! After that kid had stabbed you, you were sick, and the next morning, you were gone...''

''I'm sorry I worried you, but I'm still here. I'll explain everything to you later, it's a very long story. Right now, I need to find a boy with long hair in a ponytail, with very light brown hair. Has anyone like that popped up as far as you know?''

''Well, yes, but what about him?''

''I'll explain that later too. Can you tell me where he is?''

''Well, he was in classroom 17, all the way upstairs.''

''Thank you, I have to run now!''

''Wait, Dexter!''

Julia came running after me, but in my better physical condition, I sped up the stairs like never before, and within a minute, I was all the way upstairs. I ran down the hall, all the way to classroom 17 at the end. I looked inside, and a lot of people looked to be gathering around something. I pushed my way through, until I could see clearly and... there he was.

He was talking to the school principal, but I jumped onto him regardless.

''Takumi! I'm so glad you're okay! When I didn't see you, I thought you didn't make it...''

''Of course I made it! I'd never leave you alone.''

I smiled and we kissed in front of the crowd. Well, I guess the school knew I was gay now, and with the best boyfriend ever.

The principal recognised me and wanted to assess the situation.

''Dexter! What a shock to see you. I thought you were never coming back to us. I'm so glad to see you're okay. Although you do have some... interesting clothes on.''

I noticed that both me and Takumi still had out battle armor on, and we really stood out. It kind of embarassed me at first, but once I realised what it stood for, what it truly meant, I'd rather never take it off.

''Principal King, I will explain everything. But please, give us time to rest. I will be back at school tomorrow to tell everyone about what I've been through.''

Without waiting for an answer, I walked away from the crowd, with Takumi and Julia following me.

''So, are you Dexter's boyfriend...?''

''My name is Takumi. It's nice to meet you.''

''What a nice name! I guess I really should leave you two. You're probably going home now, right Dexter?''

''Of course! I'll talk to you very soon Julia, I promise.''

I took Takumi by the hand and we ran down the stairs. We walked out of the school and ran to my house, which was pretty close by. Takumi was all amazed about the world around him. Cars, the way our houses looked, everything was new to him.

''I haven't been here for long, yet there are all the strange, mysterious things around. This world truly is something special.''

I smiled at Takumi, and we arrived at my house shortly after.

''Well, it's no castle, but this is my house Takumi. I live here with my mom and my sister. ...I think I should go in first, alone. Can you wait outside for a brief moment?''

''Of course. Take your time.''

I walked to the door, and after a few seconds, my mom opened up the door.

''Hi mom.''

She broke down in tears when she saw me. She took me inside immediately and gave me hugs 'till I couldn't take any more.

''Dex, what happened? I thought you were dead, but we never found your body... I wasn't ready to let you go, I knew you had to be somewhere...''

My mom was beyond emotional, and I tried to comfort her. When my mom had calmed down, my sister came downstairs, with the same reaction. She broke down in tears and the three of us shared a hug. I then told them all about my story, from beginning to end, but I left one important detail out. It was clearly a lot for them to take in, and I was pretty sure they didn't believe me at first, but even they realised that this was too crazy to make up.

''With all that said, mom, sis, I want you to meet someone.''

I went outside, and I found Takumi sitting on the ground. I reached out to him, and he took my hand. Together, we walked inside.

''I... want to introduce you to Takumi. I... purposefully didn't tell you something before. I fell in love... with him. He's my boyfriend.''

Takumi was clearly nervous. I could feel him shaking, but I pinched his hand, and he regained his composure.

''Hello, my name is Takumi, like Dexter said. It's truly a pleasure to meet you.''

My mom and my sister looked at each other in complete disbelief, but my mom quickly recovered.

''Welcome Takumi. I really like your hair! I hope you'll feel welcome here. I'm sure you two still have a lot of things to explain. Sit down, and I'll get something to drink for you.''

While Takumi started explaining his side of the story, we all sat down together, as a family. We explained that Takumi had chosen to come with me, and that there was no way for him to return to his homeland, so he'd have to stay here.

''Well, I guess things with the government are going to get complicated, and we also need to order a bigger bed, but you can stay here for as long as you want.''

''Thank you so much, miss.''

The rest of the afternoon was spent unwinding, recovering from the sudden shocks, but I could feel it. Takumi being with me, my sister and mother being so supportive, I knew. I knew that this was destiny. I now knew, that this was the start of something amazing, and I could not wait to see what was in store for me and Takumi.

-END-

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