My Sweet Romance
-By PenWars
Kazuki Akita groaned as he stumbled from the building behind him. He hiccupped and leaned against the building for support. Grimacing as he tried to focus on his new, blurry and turning path, he muttered, "Damn…" The man took another step forward and nearly fell onto his face. However, he was able to sturdy himself and continue wobbling back to his apartment building.
Kazuki had arrived at the bar around eight o'clock. He had drank to his heart's content, until he could no longer feel what he felt inside. He could no longer feel…confused or furious.
It had been two weeks now since he had last seen Haru, but he couldn't seem to take his mind off him. He thought of him constantly and sometimes, he would think about spying on the café. However, his conscience always got the best of him as he reminded himself that he was busy. Very busy.
Stopping for a minute, Kazuki leaned on another building. He put a hand over his mouth as he grumbled, "I think I'm gonna be sick…" He closed his eyes slightly and began to regret every last drink he had had.
"Kazuki? Is that you?"
Opening his eyes, Kazuki turned to the voice. Grimacing, he grumbled, "Geez…why…why you always gotta…st-stalk me? Huh? You freakin' weirdo."
Haru couldn't help but chuckle from where he stood. He shrugged his shoulders and replied gently, "Dunno. Guess I just find you really attractive."
Kazuki rolled his eyes and started moving again. "Leave me alone." He snapped, waving a flimsy hand at the man. The blue haired man simply replied, "Alright. But don't come crying to me when you need someone." Kazuki simply rolled his eyes and continued walking. He walked on for what felt like hours, taking a right turn at the corner, and stumbled to the side sharply. He swore under his breath and prepared himself for impact. However, he was incredibly shocked as his head hit something soft and warm. He blinked and slowly looked up at what had caught him. Or rather, who had caught him.
"Haru?" He mumbled, groaning. "What…what did I just…say?"
Haru only chuckled as he threw the man's arm around his shoulders. He stood up slowly and asked, "Where are you headed, hm?"
"Some…stupid apartment building. By the ocean." Kazuki slurred, hiccupping again.
"Right, right. What room number?" Haru questioned as he began to walk.
"One-O-Four…" Kazuki trailed off as he groaned again. "My head is spinning," he mumbled sourly.
"I know. It'll be even worse in the morning, trust me." Haru replied, smiling. However, he stopped smiling as Kazuki turned to the side suddenly and vomited all over the sidewalk. The man panted heavily afterwards and mumbled something under his breath. He turned back to Haru to say something, but ended up vomiting on the man instead.
Haru cringed as he clenched his teeth together. Swallowing, he said gently, "O…kay. Let's just…hurry and get you home, alright?" Kazuki only nodded as he allowed the man to drag him off to his apartment building.
Once inside the apartment building, Haru sighed heavily. He looked down at Kazuki, who lay sprawled out on his bed, before chuckling softly. He ran a hand through his hair and turned around. Searching the room, he heard the other man mumble, "Why don't you…change your clothes? M'sure you'll fit in…i-in mine."
Haru turned to the man and raised an eyebrow. He had his eyes closed and as he lay like he did, he truly looked peaceful. Frowning, the blue haired man replied, "Sure." He pulled off his puke covered shirt and asked, "Do you have something I can put this in, Kazuki?"
The man didn't reply and Haru simply shook his head. He balled the shirt into a ball and walked out into the kitchen. He searched for a plastic bag, opening and closing cupboard doors, before finally finding a couple. He double bagged both his shirt and his pants, and tossed the bag by the front door. Walking back into Kazuki's room, he looked at the man and cocked an eyebrow.
"Kazuki…you okay?" He questioned.
Kazuki looked up at Haru from where he sat. He had his back pressed against the wall and his feet stretched out in front of him. He was staring down at his hands until Haru re-entered. He nodded his head and replied, "Yeah. Just…thinking." He groaned as he dragged his body forward, pulling it off the bed.
"Kazuki, hey, lay down!" Haru said quickly, rushing over to the man. However, the man simply smacked him away.
"I just…n-need to get dressed. I'm disgusting." Kazuki grumbled, stumbling over to his dresser. He pulled one of the drawers open and pulled out a white, button-up shirt, and a pair of grey pajama pants. He stumbled backwards and sat on the edge of his bed. Looking up at Haru, he smirked before saying, "You look nice…without the uniform and stuff."
Haru blushed, realizing that he was standing in nothing but his boxers. He cleared his throat and walked over to the dresser. He listened to Kazuki get dressed behind him as he pulled open the drawer. Rummaging through the clothing, he finally settled on a loose, black shirt and a pair of white sweatpants. Turning back to the drunken man, he chuckled and asked, "Tired?"
Kazuki chuckled as he rolled onto his side and hiccupped. His clothes were lying on the floor as he now attempted to kick of his socks. He chuckled again and said, "Not really."
Haru nodded and walked over to the man. He grabbed his left ankle and helped him slip off his sock. Grabbing his other ankle, he repeated the process and looked up at Kazuki. Releasing a gentle sigh, he sat down beside the man. He stayed quiet, simply staring at the wall. He didn't want to bother Kazuki, especially when he barely knew the man.
"I really…hate myself."
Haru flinched and turned to look at Kazuki. The man had his eyes half shut as he stared off into the distance. Putting a hand on his shoulder, Haru said gently, "Kazuki, don't say such things. You don't have any reason to-!"
"But," Kazuki said suddenly, grabbing onto Haru's sleeve. He stayed quiet, mulling over his thoughts. Haru fidgeted slightly and opened his mouth to speak, but Kazuki finished with, "I think…I think I might…really love you."
Haru gasped and stared at the man with wide eyes. Kazuki looked up at the man, locking eyes with him for a split second. He instantly blushed and buried his face into his bed, grumbling, "At least…I think I do."
The blue haired man was at a loss for words. He simply stared at Kazuki and wracked his brain for something, anything to say back to this man. Kazuki had just openly admitted his feelings to him, but were they lies? Were they simply alcohol-induced tales?
"I…I love you too, Kazuki." Haru replied, clearing his throat and scratching at his nose. "I-I think…"
It was silent in the room for a minute. Neither one of the men spoke, as they simply thought of what they had just said. Finally, Kazuki broke the silence with a soft laugh. He turned to look at Haru and sat up quickly. The blue haired man flinched and felt himself gasp as Kazuki moved.
In an instant, their lips locked. Kazuki put a gentle hand on Haru's thigh, leaning close to the man. They stayed connected for several minutes, neither one of them moving. Haru finally closed his eyes and leaned in to the feeling. They parted for a split second, before quickly trapping one another in a second kiss. The kiss grew more passionate and heated as their tongues battled with one another. Releasing again, the men stared at each other. Haru swallowed and panted softly. Suddenly, he gasped again and shook his head.
"K-Kazuki, I…I can't do this! You're drunk, so it wouldn't be-!" Haru protested.
"It's okay." Kazuki murmured, grabbed the collar of his shirt. He grinned as he pulled Haru closer to him and whispered softly, "I want you to show me what it feels like…to love another man."