Okay my lovely's. Here is a new chapter. I hope you all still like this even though it's been dead for quite sometime. It's sort of long, not really but I will try to update as soon as I can. Again thank you for everyone who has supported me throughout this. Love you guys and can't wait to continue this really cute story!
If Leon was going to say that he was nowhere near nervous, that would be a complete lie. But just looking at him from the outside, you would never think he was nervous. But he knew better, his palms were sweating, his leg shaking at a rapid pace, his earphones were on full blast to distract him from his racing heart that sounded like it was going to explode out of his chest. He knew he was nervous, and yet, he wasn't even out of the house.
It was pouring outside; the thunderstorm overhead seemed to puking up all the rain it had saved up. And to be quite frank, it annoyed the hell out of Leon who was looking forward to this day very much. Besides that, it didn't look like it was going to let up anytime soon. He ran his sweaty hand through his ebony hair, and looked as Yao finally came back in. He was soaking wet having just pulled up into the driveway and running to the front door. About time, Leon thought, but something was off. He could see it, Yao was mumbling to himself and his ponytail was loose and slightly messy. His eyes were puffy and his nose red, he looked like he had just been sobbing. Leon pulled out his earphones, "Yao?" Leon said quietly as Yao jumped at his voice. "Are you alright?"
Yao quickly wiped his eyes and nodded, "I'm fine, sorry I took so long," he looked outside as the raindrops pounded against the window. "Are you sure you still want to go out today?" he asked with a worried expression.
Leon shrugged, of course he wanted to, but Yao looked terrible. "You don't have to take me if you don't want to," he said with his voice full of concern for his brother.
Yao was quiet looking outside the window for a few more seconds before he shook his head. "No it's fine, I can take you." He started to remove the red ribbon in his hair to redo his ponytail. "Where did you say you were going again?"
"To the movies," Leon replied, Yao still having no idea he was going to go with Emil.
"All by yourself...?" Yao asked glancing at him as he pushed strands of his black hair into a tight ponytail.
Leon nodded, "I really want to see the movie," he replied as if it was the most normal thing in the world.
"I don't mind staying with you," Yao offered.
Leon froze for a second, "No," he said a bit too quickly then cleared his throat. Yao looked at him with a raised eyebrow. "No, its fine, you look tired."
Yao just gave a small gentle smile and nodded, "Alright go get a hoodie, its pouring out there."
Leon nodded and went to go do as he was told. But something was definitely wrong.
Hours Earlier
"How could you not tell me this?" Lukas asked frowning having the phone against his ear.
"It's really not that big of a deal," Tino said on the other end and sighed as he was chopping up some carrots on a cutting board.
"It kind of is a big deal. He's my little brother," Lukas argued and laid on his bed putting him on speaker. He pulled out his laptop.
"Well the point is, he's going on a date, and I think it would be best if you just let him go."
"Let him go? With that slut's little brother? Hell no."
He could hear Tino sigh, "Seriously you two need to talk, that happened like four years ago. I thought you would be over this by now."
"He tried getting with Mathias, like hell I would be over it. I don't fucking share." He could hear Tino sigh again. "All I'm saying is he isn't going, no matter how badly he wants to go."
"You're going to make him hate you. He really does like him, Lukas. You have to let him go, at least give him chance." Tino heard the door opened and he turned to see Berwald walking in. He smiled at him warmly as Berwald set down some plastic bags and went over giving him a light peck on the cheek.
"No, he won't hate me. He'll thank me later," Lukas pouted.
"Lukas, you can't possibly think he'll thank you after you tell him he can't go out with a guy he likes, do you? For pete's sakes Lukas, he's old enough to know right from wrong, and at least he's not going after Sadiq." He could hear Lukas make a noise on the other end at the mention of his name. "All I'm saying is let him go out, because if you don't he's going to do it anyway, just behind your back."
Lukas sighed looking at his Tumblr, he knew Tino was right, right in every way. He let out a long, irritated sigh, falling back on his bed, "Fine…I guess…I'll let him go…"
Tino smiled, "Good."
"Berwald just got there didn't he?" he asked already hearing Tino giggle.
"How could you tell?" Tino asked glancing behind him seeing Berwald start to put away groceries.
"I swear you two should just get married." Lukas turned on his stomach and sighed.
Lukas was honking his horn glaring in front of him at the cars. "Some people just don't know how to drive in the rain." He said bitterly as he honked the horn loudly again, "COME ON!" Emil glanced at him, slightly amused, but stared out the window again. Even at this pace he would still be early to the movies. All he could see was the rain hitting the window harshly, and wondered why his brother had even allowed him to go on this date.
Of course he knew that Lukas didn't like Leon for certain reasons he couldn't possible fathom, but it still made no sense. When Lukas has made his mind up, it was usually set, and there was no way he was going to change it. This is why it surprised him more that Lukas offered to take him, even after he told him about the date? Although, Lukas did seem less pissed about it then he thought he would have been.
Lost in his own thoughts he didn't realize they had made it to the movie theater a short while later. "Hey, I said we're here." Emil blinked and could see the blurry theater from the window.
"Oh, thanks," he said and unbuckled himself. He made sure he had his phone and wallet when he suddenly froze. He was there; he was going to go see a movie with Leon. They were going to be alone. In a dark room. Side by side. He swallowed a bit, and now the nervousness was setting in. The butterflies taking over his stomach as he checked everything over again, his own hand shaking. But he couldn't tell if it was from the nerves or just excitement.
"Hey," Lukas said suddenly breaking Emil out of his nervous fit. Lukas looked at him for a moment in silence before speaking, "Be careful," is all he said and turned away.
Emil was still and then just nodded, "I will." He opened the car door and walked out into the pouring rain pulling his hood over him. He closed the car door quickly and ran across the street, of course looking both ways first, before he made it to the sidewalk and into the building. He sighed at the warmth of the building, really was comforting. He walked in a bit realizing his shoes were very squeaky, but so were everyone else's. He pulled out his phone and wondered where Leon was, the butterflies were still there and seemed to get stronger with every moment.
But he checked the time; he still had twenty minutes until the movie started. Great. He sighed and found a bench to sit, and he thought there would be no point in texting him right now. But his face heated up, was he really that excited that he got there twenty minutes early? He only shook his head and pulled out his earphones from his pocket. "Emil?"
He looked up, the slight color to his face suddenly got darker. "L-Leon..." he said feeling like his throat was closing quickly. "Y...You're early..." he said as if trying to brush it off.
"You are too," Leon said looking at him. They both stared at each other for a second, and the longer they stared the more each realized the color on their faces. Leon cleared his throat, "Well...we should um, get going then." He said looking away.
"Right," Emil said stuffing his earphones away quickly and getting up as they went to go in line and get their tickets.
From the outside, it looked like two very awkward teenage boys were attempting to hang out, and failing miserably. It was like they didn't know how to just relax, and both seemed very tense at the moment. They showed no sign of emotion either, which only made it stranger for the spectators. And when they talked, they only seemed to speak low enough for the other to hear. Not to mention the very obvious blush that dusked both their faces.
But both boys knew exactly what was going on. They may look emotionless, and almost like a robot, but inside it was the exact opposite. It's like a giant EDM festival was taking place right inside their bodies, they were hyper, nervous, excited, and scared all at the same time. It was like being high and sober all at the same time.
They managed to get their tickets and snacks and were heading toward the theater. And maybe it wasn't ideal to watch a scary movie on the first date, but it made both boys a bit more comfortable. As they took their seats they noticed the movie theater was almost empty. Just two other couples and a group of friends were scattered in the seats. They took their seat somewhere near the top and in the middle. Something they both thought was the best seats.
They sat down, side by side, hardly have spoken a word to one anther other than small talk. It wasn't awkward; well...that was a lie.
Now Emil sat staring at the blank screen and listening to some music it played in the meantime. His palms were still sweaty and he could feel the butterflies in his stomach flying everywhere. He wasn't calming down at all. He was rather annoyed with it all and glanced over at Leon, who sat there just staring at the screen. This wasn't going exactly like he thought it would be. He sighed and cleared his throat hoping to clear the heavy and awkward atmosphere between them. Leon looked over at him, "I...I um haven't had a dream in a while..." he said quietly. Great, way to go Emil, just bring up the most awkward topic of conversation why don't you, he thought.
Leon was quiet but nodded, "Neither have I... Why do you think?"
Now Emil was quiet and his eyebrows furrowed a bit in thought. "Well...where did we leave off in the dream?" he asked.
"We were on the balcony...talking about the flowers. Some sort of summer festival was going on." He said looking at the tub of popcorn neither had touched.
Emil nodded and sighed, of course they both figured what happened next. It was a bit too obvious. "Do you think we need to...?" he didn't know if he wanted to finish the sentence with the way his face was.
Leon leg was now bouncing a bit nervously, "We...could try," he said softly.
Neither of them moved for a second, then both just turned to look at one another, "We...um...could wait until it gets dark, if you want." Emil said quietly when the lights suddenly dimmed. The screen displaying the first set of previews and Emil just chuckled nervously.
Leon cleared his throat and looked down at his own hands. One was comfortably on the arm rest while Emil had his hands in his lap. He shifted a bit, "We could...hold hands...?" It sounded way more like a question than a statement.
Emil was still for a second looking at him, and he hated, but loved, to be around him. It was always so hard to breathe and he just nodded. His hand slowly going up to his, they both seemed to hesitate not knowing what feeling would rush through them once they did. Emil swallowed a bit and their hands locked together, a warm, familiar family filling both their chest. The rush of it seemingly making them high within less of a second and he found it slightly easier to breathe. It was unlike all the other times they accidentally touched, this time it seemed much more relaxed and comforting. He couldn't explain but other than wanting to enjoy and stay in that state for as long as he could.
Meanwhile on the screen a preview played of a cheesy new love comedy coming out. Although neither of them seemed to be paying any attention as their fingers intertwined and both sat in what seemed like a comfortable haze that only included one another. Emil kept his eyes on Leon as he did the same and they slowly they both started to lean in.
Leon's heart was racing like crazy, his heart beating against his chest he though he forgot how to breathe. He couldn't hear anything but the sound of Emil seat slightly squeaking as he leaned in. He couldn't see anything but Emil's lips getting closer to his. He couldn't feel anything but their hands intertwined. Everything seemed to be so concentrated in that one moment as the theater screen suddenly shut off and there was a blackout.
Their lips connected.
It was unlike anything they had felt before.
And suddenly a flood of what seemed to be a mixture of memories and dreams flooded their minds, clouding their thoughts.
The cool summer air surrounded them as they were looking at one another on the balcony. Emil blinked, he felt like he had zoned out for a second then just scoffed. "I don't think anything of the sort could happen."
Leon shrugged, "You never know, there are many strange things that happen in this world. Not everything has been explained, and maybe not everything will be explained."
Emil kept staring at him, the sound of children laughing and beautiful music filling the air. "I suppose," he whispered and cleared his throat standing up a bit straighter now. "Now tell me the real reason why you were sent to find me."
Leon looked away at the flowers, seeing a small white butterfly land right in between them. He watched it and silently sighed, "I was sent by my brother. I'm supposed to make your acquaintance," he paused looking up at Emil. He hadn't changed his expressionless expression. "Although I would like to be more than just an acquaintance."
Something flickered in Emil's eyes as he suddenly turned away from him, his cheeks tinted ever so slightly. "We really should be friends first."
"Of course, what else would we be?" Leon chuckled as the butterfly fluttered up from his spot. "Unless you wanted to be something else?"
Emil hated how he was so straightforward and turned away facing the door where inside he could see a traditional dace going on, his arms crossed. "I never said such a thing."
"But it's what you meant, is it not?" Leon said with a small smirk pulling at his lips.
There was a small breeze that blew through and Emil felt his heart begin to flutter. He didn't even know the boy in front of him, and yet this was happening. He did and didn't like it, if that made any sense. "That is only something you assumed."
"Then I suppose friends it is?" Leon said as he leaned a bit more on the balcony, turning his body to look directly at Emil.
"Friends," Emil said softly, hesitance in his voice as he glanced over at Leon who seemed to be staring at him intently. "Will you stop that...it makes me uncomfortable."
"Stop what? Staring?" Leon said with a quiet low chuckle. "You know I don't often talk to people in such a relaxed way. You're actually one of the few people I'm able to talk to in this way."
Emil face heated up even more and he let out a frustrated sigh now turning to fully face him. His hands to his sides clutching his clothing, "Oh for God's sakes, what do you want from me?! A kiss?!"
There was silence between the two for a couple of moments, Emil's face heating up even more. Leon's smirk no longer there as his own face heated up, he seemed to have fallen silent to the statement. Least to say Emil was more than embarrassed for himself, how could he have said that? He covered his mouth quickly and turned quickly trying to get away from the horribly awkward and embarrassing scene.
But he was stopped by a sudden pull on his wrist.
He was pulled back and for a few seconds, their lips were just centimeters apart. Their bodies pressed together and a slight shiver ran down both their backs.
And perhaps it was just in the moment of things, or maybe Emil really wanted it. He didn't know.
But his hand dropped from his mouth.
And within seconds, their lips had connected. Their eyes slowly closing as the warmth of the others lips could be felt on theirs. It was something Emil never wanted to end, and found his hand slowly resting on Emil's shoulder. And Leon's hand moving from his wrist, to his waist and in one smooth motion he had gotten Emil pressed against the balcony railing.
Their lips parted for a second and Leon slowly opened his eyes, their eyes met, both faces flushed and Emil bit his lip. "I...I hope y-you realize...t-that was my first..." he trailed off.
"Kiss." Leon finished for him, and Emil nodded slightly. Leon smiled a bit, but barely noticeable. "I'm glad I was the first..." he said before their lips connected once again.
A light flashed on them and Leon quickly pulled away, he inhaled a bit, startled. He looked over covering his hand slightly. "Hi, the movie theater is experiencing some problems...so just go outside to get your rain checks." The attendant said feeling a bit awkward. Leon nodded and looked back at Emil who just had no expression. They got up and filed out of the movie theater.
But in the temporary darkness that they were in, Leon had slipped his hand into Emil's as they intertwined their fingers.
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