AN: Heeyyy, another confession short requested by Sister of the Pharaoh. Okay, so, the reason why this one took a while is 'cause I had one idea for it...and then decided to drop it and do a different route 'cause this one seemed to flow a bit better. I'll post up the early draft version, too (actually, it's not entirely the 'first' version, but it's the one I could write on, I guess).
DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's. That goes to the respective owner. I only own my OC(s).
A Way With Words:
(Yusei's POV)
I rubbed the sleep out of my eyes, sitting up. It was still early yet, but I doubt Ren would appreciate being woke up this early. Speaking of... Ren was currently fast asleep, and funnily enough he had rolled to almost being on the edge of the bed, his leg dangling off the edge. Okay, I know he tends to like living on the edge, but I would prefer he didn't hurt himself again. I pulled him further onto the bed, hearing him let out a small noise but not waking up.
Once he was out of danger of falling off, I laid back down, reaching up and lightly tracing one of the two scars at his right eye. We've been dating for several months now, but to be honest, I wasn't sure he would say yes to us dating. Especially considering before I asked the question he started avoiding me. I didn't know what was wrong which led to thinking worst case scenarios of what could be wrong. Of course, that was thrown out the window soon enough.
(Scene Shift- Months Ago)
I lifted my head from my work when I heard the door open to see Ren coming in. "Hey, Ren. What brings you here?" I asked.
"AJ kicked me out," he replied with a groan.
"Again? What'd you do this time?"
"I don't know! She just grabbed me by the back of my shirt, dragged me out, and drove me here. I tried asking her what she was doing, but she replied with, 'It's called you aren't coming back until you've got everything resolved.' I have no clue what she means by that."
"Hm. Well, you can keep me company while I work, then."
"You sure? I'm not well versed in anything to do with machines."
"Well it's not like I'm asking you to help me work."
"That's true." He pulled up a chair and sat across from me.
We spent quite a bit of time talking, the subjects changing each time when either of us couldn't continue the current one. It felt nice to talk with him again, especially since recently he had been avoiding me. Even though he's been saying he's just been busy with his band along with his older sister being in town, but I had a feeling he wasn't being fully truthful with me. I had checked with Eric, Jazz, and AJ about it, and even they said it was strange behavior for him. I don't recall saying or doing anything that would have been offensive to him. Any time I thought about it, I could only think of the worst reason I could imagine of why he would stop talking with me.
And...well, it hadn't helped that I found that I had developed feelings for him. It was a bit unexpected, even Jack and Crow were surprised to hear me say that considering how Ren seemed to be my total opposite. Though, since the battle against the Dark Signers, Ren and I got to know each other a bit more. Sure, most of the time getting to know each other was usually talking like this, but it must have been enough for the feelings to develop. Even with Ren's brashness and course language, he was easy to get along with. When it was just the two of us, he acted much calmer than he usually did around others for the most part. I've been happy he had gotten comfortable enough to let that side of him show.
But is he really? I thought. Lately, it sure hasn't seemed like it. It always seemed like he found every excuse not to answer a call or text or invite over. If I did or say something wrong, he'd let me know...right? Damn it. I can't stay in the dark about this. I've got to find out why he's been avoiding me. "Hey, Ren?"
"Yeah?"
"Tell me seriously. Why have you been keeping your distance?"
He froze, eyes going wide before he looked away. "Oh, you know...I-I've just been busy with the band and all. And Chelsea always needs a babysitter when all the others are unavailable."
"Ren, that doesn't sound like the truth. And adding in that you looked away hints at that as well. Please, if I had done anything wrong, I'd like to know."
"It's...It's not that..."
"Then what? If there's something wrong, you can tell me."
"Th-There's nothing wrong. At least, I hope it isn't..."
"What? Ren, you're not making any sense. Can you explain a bit more?"
"I-I...No, I can't. I'm sorry." He started getting up.
I stopped him before he could head out. "Ren, hold on. Why can't you explain what's the matter?"
"I-It's too complicated...I don't know how you'd react."
"What do you mean? Ren, I promise I won't get upset about it if it concerns me."
That did it, and I certainly wasn't expecting what came out of his mouth. "Would you be upset if I told you I've developed feelings for you, 'cause you're obviously not interested?!"
After that shout, everything fell silent. Ren, his eyes wide when he realized what he just said, started apologizing. "I-I'm sorry. I didn't mean to...I mean, I just assumed since you spend quite a bit of time with Akiza, so I thought you both were dating...or if not, you have someone else as your girlfriend, or..."
Akiza? Ohh, now I see. I hadn't told Ren, Eric, Jazz, or AJ anything yet. I had just told Akiza recently and she was accepting. I was relieved, too. I didn't want to lose a friend that soon. I should calm him down before he has a panic attack. "Ren," I intervened in his talking.
"Wha—mmph!" I cut him off before he could (possibly) go into another ramble with a kiss, shocking him into silence.
I pulled away, smiling at his flushed face. "As I said before, I wouldn't be upset. Besides, I'm attracted to guys. Or more specifically...I'm attracted to you."
A/N: Welp, hope that was enjoyable. ^^ I haven't really thought how these two would confess. I'll have to think about it before I post up the big story, won't I? XD Considering they get together during the six month gap between seasons. Of course, it'll be different depending on the story (heck, in some of the Pokémon X-overs, they've known each other roughly three years). Anyway, be seeing you guys in the next installments!
