Chapter 29: Assurance

Murasakibara and I met up at Sweets Paradise. We went to the corner seat where there weren't many people. After ordering the desserts, Atsushi sat next to me. I placed my head onto his left shoulders. I didn't feel like talking about what had happened.

When the desserts came, Atsushi started eating and tried to not move his left arm too much. Feeling like a burden to him, I got up and sat up straight and started to eat my melted chocolate sundae. None of us said any word throughout the meal.

As we left the desserts place, Atsushi held my hand. I was walking aimlessly, leaving Murasakibara in charge of directions. My mind is still thinking about not wanting to go to the States. I felt very sad even thinking about this. There really is nothing wrong if I just study in Tokyo. It wasn't like I didn't want to study anymore.

"Let's sit here." Murasakibara brought me to a bench in a park. We sat down. There were still no words exchanged except that I was clutching his arms and laying on his shoulders.

"You don't want to tell me what happened?"

Sighing heavily, I told Atsushi everything that had just happened and my insecurities and fears. I ended up sobbing.

"I see… I have no regrets proposing to you at this early age because I know we will make it through, love."

"Atsushi?"

Murasakibara held my hands and placed his forehead's against mine. His eyes closed and I follow suit.

"We will still be together even if you go to the States. I'll visit you. And you can text me all day all night, video call, whatever. Long distance won't separate us, like chocolate and vanilla."

I grinned when he said 'chocolate and vanilla'. His food analogy comes in handy sometimes. I wiped my tears away.

"I was so scared, Atsushi. But thank you for reassuring me things will be fine."

Atsushi gave me a brief kiss on my lips and hugged me. I didn't want to let go of his hug.

"Let's go back to your house. I don't want your dad to be worried."

"Okay."