Mornings still felt the same, despicable. Really, Yi hated having to wake up so early, just because he didn't leave that close of highschool. Also because in his year, they had so many classes and work to do, especially in the morning, not once he started later than 9 am. Life was unfair sometimes.

Yet this morning he had a new reason to be happy. Cutting the alarm, he found a few texts from Yasuo, earlier in the night.

What was he doing awake ? This seemed a bit unhealthy to be up at such late – or early – hour, maybe he had a reason for this. Thinking again, Yi could guess he didn't find sleep easily. And he understood him.

We're together now.

A mere thought and his heart made a happy loop. What a great day it was. Not once he would have bet on a confession, even less from Yasuo. And now they were in couple, leaving him blushing alone as he made his way in the house. It made morning more bearable.

Because otherwise, this wasn't a fun time. Always the same routine, being the first to wake up in this house. It was so early, too dark in there. Time to take breakfast alone in the kitchen until any of his parents got up too.

In that quiet time, he texted back Yasuo though he doubted he would be awake yet. He started a bit later that day, which involved not meeting him before classes. Sad thought, Yi would survive but he didn't like this much.

Boyfriends… He couldn't get over that fact. What a nice word. After making sure to remain correct in his interactions with Yasuo, now he was free to do whatever he wanted. Oh right now he would really love a kiss. Last day's were enough to make him crave forever. Yasuo's cute eagerness, always holding him close as if someone would separate them. He smiled fondly, definitely not blushing.

No time to idle, he had to move. At least this soft mood stayed with him as he dressed for the day. They would see each other at lunch, nothing could stop that. Yi's heart fluttered gently at this good news.

Starting early wasn't fun, especially because there was no one there except the few unlucky like him and his classmates. No Yasuo for now. He knew it but it was still a bit depressing not to see him jumping into conversation in front of highschool. Not yet.

This wasn't even the worst time of the year. In winter, it was still pitch black night when they made it there. Nothing better to be on a good mood. Teachers didn't like that neither.

At least by the time his first class started, Yasuo was awake and replied happily. Yi couldn't help but look discreetly at his phone, just to read the message. In no way he could reply now, so it would have to wait the end of the hour.

[hiiiiiiii !]

[glad to hear that!]

[i miss u…]

Another text arrived a bit later though Yi didn't dare to check. Sometimes it was important to be serious. Innerly, he wondered what Yasuo was doing at the moment. Surely he was getting ready to leave.

When at last that class was over, Yi got some time to answer something equally sweet while he moved to next classroom.

[I miss you too, Yasuo. How are you doing this morning?]

Maybe too focused on the text he was typing, because Yi didn't hear loud steps from behind. Before he knew it, he was embraced tightly, even if his bag was in the way.

Impossible to mistaken.

« Oh. Hello ! » Really what a nice surprise to find Yasuo here, looking in a similar state of joy.

« Hey hey hey ! Gotcha ! » All this said in a breath, before he gave a long peck to Yi's cheek. « Sorry, gotta go or I'll be late. See you during the break ! »

Barely the time to understand everything and already Yasuo let go of him. Before he truly left, he took him into a short kiss then ran in the corridor, waving cheerfully as he risked to run into someone.

Dear moment indeed. Yi realized he was stopped in the middle of a corridor, a few students walking by but not so many at that time. He could tell he was blushing, his face felt too hot to be normal. A hand over his cheek, gaze cast down, he quickly made his way to his own classroom.

Short time together but he got to see Yasuo in a moment he didn't expect him. Sweet intention. The building was big though, no doubt the latter had to be at the opposite aisle given how fast he went. Yi cherished this instant nonetheless.

Just before going for next class, he sent a message, unable to stop that affectionate urge.

[Thank you for stopping by. I hope you made it in time. See you later, love.]

So unsure about pet names. It was what ? Less than a day since they got together ? Already he wished to give his affection how he yearned for, including soft words. In the end, Yi still sent this even though he feared it was too much to send.

Now back to being serious and disciplined, at least for the time of class. His classmates didn't need to know how sentimental he was getting since last day.

Quickly he received a text from Yasuo but again, he prefered to check that later. A test to see how desperate he was.

Soon.

If just the morning seemed so slow, how was he going to survive from now ? Already he longed for the latter, between his attention to the class ingoing. It was important to work though, he couldn't stay too distracted.

Silently he wished he would get to see Yasuo once more before lunch break. Usually there was a very short break around 10, enough for some to take a smoke outside. For them it would have another use, equally welcome. Counting minutes wasn't a good idea but Yi couldn't stop himself until he was free.

Miracle or not, he found the latter quickly enough, loved face in the crowd of the corridors. Wonderful, to see such expression when he found Yi too, immediately sneaking his way between students.

Hand taken and intertwined with his, it felt like a held breath left out. At last. They still had to follow the movement and go to the hall but now they had each other.

The second he could, Yasuo pulled him in a more quiet place. Instead of the kiss Yi had been waiting for, the latter came closer and hugged him tightly, face burried in his coat. Deep sigh from him, almost nuzzling like a baby animal. Safe.

Each time would offer a new thing to crave.

Precious…