Authors note: fun fact for the story: the Japanese song Judai sings in Bonds part 1 is actually the theme song to anohana the flower we saw that day. I liked the meaning and the feel of the song and it felt light hearted enough to be something Judai could sing.

Second fun fact is that I don't title a chapter till I finished writing it that way I'm not writing the chapter around the title but the title is what you can expect from the chapter

3rd fun fact is aster's confession and how he done it is taken from my real life experience of how my own boyfriend confessed to me, tho it was less in rl and more in a very busy group chat between his friends and my friends, tho Judai's reaction is more comical than how my best friend reacted. And yes by aster leaving the cafeteria is how my boyfriend left the group chat dramatically after confessing. It was a sight to see hahaha

Respond to Mariam Johan Jim and Kenzan are still stuck with their packmates, I skipped ahead to the next day cause it would've just been padding between Jim taking the group home and them heading to bed that and I wanted to do from Aster's semi perspective only cause he's gonna play a big part later.

Chazz walked the halls looking around for the silverette but couldn't find him by the time class had begun again. "Damn…" The ebony male cursed under his breath as he went on ahead to class, his own Gym class which he shared with Syrus Judai and would've been the three werewolves had they been at school that day.

"Couldn't find him Chazz?" Syrus piped up looking at the male walk into the locker room. Chazz just huffed his response opening the locker and shoving his bag into it and pulling out his matching black gym clothes. Judai was already wearing his gym clothes which were a red and white set and Syrus who wore dark blue shorts with a yellow top.

"Don't worry pal, I can talk to him in drama class!" Judai mused patting Chazz on the back after the male got his shirt on a stupid smile on his face, which hid his real intentions. He knew Aster but not very well, so his trust in the male was slim to none.

He was gonna interrogate the silverette before telling him about Chazz having looked for him. He thought Chazz deserved someone wonderful and if Aster's intentions weren't genuine he wasnt gonna let the male off easy. He wouldn't let him be near Chazz.

But being one of Chazz's best friends, he wasn't gonna tell Chazz he was doing this, because he loved his friend and he knew Chazz would make him step down and not interrogate the silverette.

Chazz had pink dusting his cheeks. "That left some impression, ya know..?" He didn't look at his friends to see they were staring at him with surprise. They never seen him so frazzled, Chazz not being the impressionable kind of person. He mostly left the impression himself. Especially with his quick temper and no kiss ass personality.

"Wow, Chazz I don't think I've ever seen you like this! Aniki, are you just as shocked as I am?" The light blue haired friend looked to his brunette bestie who broke out of his daze expression having stared at Chazz's reaction. "Yea… Very.." Judai grimaced his lips in unsurance.

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Judai waited in the Drama room for Aster to arrive. He was kinda antsy and Blair could tell by the male's leg jumping up and down as he sat in his seat with his arms folded across his chest. "Judai-kun, calm down… I'm sure Aster will be here soon to explain everything…" the navy haired girl sweated at her male friend's reaction.

Just then before the teacher emerged from her work room Aster ran in gasping and panting. Blair looked at him and noticed that the male's tie was loosen and he was sweating bullets. "Aster you alright?" Before she could approach the Silverette the impatient brunette rushed the male pinning him against the wall catching everyone's surprise. "Judai-kun!" Blair cried out.

Aster's eyes widen at Judai's facial expression. It was almost threatening, but reserved. As if he was restraining himself from punching Aster. "Care to explain what happened at lunch?" Judai's eyes narrowed almost glaring at the surprised blue eyed male. He took a calm hand and gripped Judai's hand that had his shirt and jacket collar and covered it.

"If you let me go we can talk about this rationally rather than get detention for almost fighting." He noticed the looks he was getting from the worried classmates, Yusuke's sister about to knock on the teacher's door for help. Judai thought for a second his eyes gazing down at the ground before finally releasing Aster's shirt and jacket and taking two steps back.

Blair ran over to check the two out, mostly to get in between the too in case Judai sprung back on the rich boy. "Aster, are you okay?? Judai-kun what were you thinking??" She turns from one male to the other as she asked her questions, her concern rising. Judai let's put a heavy puff of exasperated air before meeting Blair's worry filled brown eyes.

"Sorry, Blair-Chan.. I got a little defensive.." Judai rubbed his neck awkwardly, he himself unsure where the sudden rage came from that made him want to strangle the Silver haired male in front of him. "Sorry, Aster." He throw an apologetic glance at him which Aster nods at in acknowledgment.

"I understand fully, Judai." The three day back down as the teacher gave them their duties for the day which was to finish the banner for the talent show which was nearly completed. The drama teacher sent students out to hang up the fliers to try out for the talent show. Judai and Aster weee chosen which gave the two an opportunity to talk about a certain black haired male.

Aster carried the fliers as Judai looked at the half empty bulletin boards in the hallway as he takes one from the stack and staples it. "So, how long have you been crushing on Chazz?" Judai might as well have punched Aster in the gut with his question making the male make a choked noise. "Ah… um… M-middle school…" Aster suddenly felt very self conscious as he looked everywhere but at the brunette in front of him.

Judai nods as the two continue to walk down the hall going to the next bulletin. "Did you confess because Bruce wasn't here anymore to ridicule you like he was doing me?" Aster was taken aback by his words. 'H-how could he..?' His blue eyes searched Judai apprehensively.

Judai looked at Aster. "It's easy to tell. Aster your a special case, you don't have a label yet your a loner or a stand-off dude who doesn't want attention. Bruce.. he loved hurting those who either wanted to be left alone, or those he felt threatened by." Aster looked at Judai and suddenly realized, he was learning about the brunette in this moment that he hasn't learned the last 3 years they been in school together.

"And… he felt threatened by you..?" Aster mutters out astonished as the two continued to walk, the fliers being momentarily forgotten. Judai nodded looking at the male. "I knew he was in the closet." Aster's jaw dropped heavily neatly covered his mouth with his hand, sharply inhaling in surprise. "Your shiting me." The brunette cracked a stupid grin at Aster's reaction shaking his head.

"Nope! He was in the closet and when he found out I figured it out, he bullied relentlessly me Chazz and Syrus. I took most of the abuse tho." Aster didnt need to give Judai his sympathy, the two went through the same violence that Bruce gave. The only difference was Bruce was a threat to his father's job. One bad word against him and Bruce could've made sure his dad fired Aster's.

"My father doesn't know…" Judai did a touble take at Aster as he was hanging one of the fliers. His eyebrows scrunched up looking at him in concern. "You mean.. your still..?" Aster nodded not looking at the brunette. "Bruce could've sold me out to my dad… had I came forward and tried to befriend.. let alone ask Chazz out. Now that he's not here anymore, I can finally be the version of me I've kept hidden the last couple years…" Judai smiled warmly at the male and patted his arm supportively.

"If you hurt him, I will publicly kick your ass." He says the threat with a smile on his face making the silverette sweat bullets once more. "N-no trouble here…"

The two eventually return to class having hanged up the fliers around school just as classes were let out. Blair Judai Aster and Yusuke's sister Aki were staying behind for Drama club as the group did inprove of movies. It lasted only about ten minutes when Chazz and Syrus walked in. Chazz glanced in Aster's direction and nearly bolted back out the door his face enflamed.

Syrus knowing fully well what his buddy would do, grabbed the male by his jacket and was nearly dragged out the door. "YOU CAN'T AVOID HIM!" Syrus blurred out in a yell at Chazz who was struggling to run as Aster made his way over and took over for Syrus taking the black haired male and walking with him down the hall, the grip on his wrist tight and unyielding.

As soon as the two were far enough away Aster planted the black haired boy in front of him and looked at him, his eyes gleaming and a smile itching to cross his face as he looked at how bashful Chazz was being, not even meeting his gaze.

"So?" The word popped out of the well dressed male looking at his black dressed counterpart. Chazz doesn't look at him his face still flushed. "I.. have to.. think about it. Ya know? Cause.. I never dated anyone before.." Chazz said soft spokenly as he rubbed the back of his neck his face still slightly flushed.

Aster let out a soft chuckle a smile spread more across his face as he saw the nervous and anxious behavior Chazz was exuding. "We can start with this." Aster took his hand gently in his making his eyes go wide eyed at the contact as Chazz looks quickly down the hall trying to hide his sudden embarrassment.

"K-Kay.. Fine with me.." Chazz murmured quietly making the not as bold Silverette chuckle more. "Where's the hot head that I developed a crush on?" Aster teased resting his arm on his his waist making the male in front of him get defensive.

"I'M NOT A HOT HEAD!" Chazz spatted out annoyed as Aster held his hand to his stomach laughing at Chazz's attempt to yell at him. "Grrr…" this made the black haired male pout in annoyance as he looked away for the 4th time. This made Aster smirk as he playfully planted a kiss on the male's exposed cheek. Chazz looked hell of surprised as he stared back at the male in front of him.

Aster winked at him cutely as he ran down the hall calling back. "Chazz is a Hot Head!~" Chazz finally unfrozen from his surprise ran after the silverette crying out. "I AM NOT! WHO GAVE YOU PERMISSION TO KISS ME!?!" Aster's boastful laughter could be heard from the Drama room.

"Young love is so cute~" Aki spoke up hearing the laughter. The rest of the Drama club nodded their heads chuckling as the two ran inside Chazz knocking the Silverette into the ground front first.

"Say cheese!" Judai cried out taking a picture of the two sprawled on the ground making both boys get flustered while Chazz got pissed. "Yuki! Give me that phone!" He got up and chased his bestie who whooped and laughed as he got chased around the room by his pissed off black haired friend.

"Welcome to the Outcasts, Aster. I think your gonna like it!" Syrus said proudly watching the two continue to bicker and run around. Aster nodded from his spot on the floor as he hugged his knees to his chest watching the boy he love fight with the cheerful brunette.

"No doubt about it!" He grinned.