I've settled down with one decision! And that is: to give this chapter 7 main chapters and a few (fluffier than I've ever done before, I guess) epilogues (that is, if you guys want it, tell me if you vote for that plan or give me some ideas, thank you :D)

And also, if I'm up for it, I'll start writing Haikyuu fics, yaoi only. I'm also trying out shoujo in the past few days, ehehhe... It's not as easy as I thought it would be...ahahhaha—–-

Anyways, I hope you enjoy thi~s!

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Oh how beautiful the morning light was whenever it pours in and lights up the whole room, especially when it shines at a certain brunet's hair and makes him look brighter and more stunning.

What more could bring you happiness?

Takano thought.

Little did he know that he was absolutely blessed with all kinds of things. Love, happiness, a wonderful life, an adorable little subordinate, and many supporting friends around him.

"Ah, I truly am blessed, huh?", he muttered to himself, looking at the bright glass door which caught the view of the most beautiful sunrise he has ever seen yet. He smiled only a little bit before he got out of bed and walked to the door, leaving Onodera, who was peacefully sleeping, in the bed, as he got ready to make breakfast.

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Takano finished up in the kitchen and placed two plates, one plate full of scrambled eggs, and another plate of two french toasts. Also some utensils.

He took off his navy blue apron and hung it on a nearby chair, as he walked over to the door leading to the bedroom. Only to find a (still) sleeping Onodera snoring softly, you could see his chest rising and falling due to his breathing, and the soft, sleeping (and cute) look he had.

"Who knew you were this much of a heavy sleeper?", he sighed a bit before chuckling and picking up his subordinate from the bed. He honestly wished that heavy sleepers wouldn't be stirred awake as easily as a tickle of a feather, but this heavy sleeper could in fact be awoken from even the slightest touch of a finger.

Onodera's eyelids fluttered open slightly, until he realized he was facing Takano's chest, that was when his lids flew open wide. "Wh-wh-wh-wh-wha— T-Takano?", he stuttered, feeling the latter's strong arms on his back, carrying him so gently, so sweetly.

"That really is an odd way of greeting a person first thing in the morning, you know."

"I-I don't care! I-if you just, please let me go already!"

"Nuh-uh, I helped you yesterday so it's only fair that you repay me now."

A bright red blush crept on Onodera's cheeks, till he honestly and hesitantly gave up and just dug his face on Takano's chest, mumbling inaudible sounds which seemed to be "g", "good", "mo", and "morning."

"I heard that, sweetheart.", Takano teased as he plopped Onodera down on a chair that was placed one side of the dining table. He sat down on the other side of the table as well.

No matter what calming music, relaxing exercise, or whatever could relieve Onodera from the embarrassment he was feeling right now, and nothing could get rid of his obvious blush, which eventually reached the tip of his ears. "So,", Takano started. "Ah- y-yes?!", as usual, he jumped from his seat, saying a slightly audible "im sorry" right after.

"As I was saying," Takano took his chopsticks and began eating his meal and continuing what he was saying, "I was going to ask you out on a date today, since you've been working yourself too hard lately. I wanted to at least give you some time for relaxation."

"Ah, y-you really don't need to..."

"Yeah, you may say that I don't need to, but I can say that I want to."

"...", Onodera was utterly fighting a losing battle, so he decided to just nod and accept Takano's invitation. "Great, let's go to that new café that Kisa's been talking so much about. He says they have extremely delicious jelly." Takano had a small smirk on his lips, remembering how much Onodera loved jellies with ice cream just as much as he loved reading books.

He watched Onodera as his eyes practically screamed "i want jelly."

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Their date started after lunch, which the younger one of the two enjoyed lots but wouldn't admit it. Sure, Takano was obviously good at cooking but seriously? Just how annoyingly good is he?! It annoyed him to no extent.

"Ah, we're here.", both of them looked at the large sign hanging on the medium-sized building.

They went in and was met with a friendly waitress who led them to a free table almost near the windows. The place was surely packed and was already a bit famous despite the number of days that passed since they opened just recently. The waitress gave them each a menu and introduced them to the café's recent specials, "our specials here are the Strawberry Jelly with Vanilla Ice Cream, Vanilla Ice cream with Coffee Jelly, Crepe Cake, the fillings are: chocolate, strawberry, blueberry, and mango, and lastly, we have our all-round specialty, our Chocolate Volcano. Welcome to our Café.", she said before going back to the counter.

"What are you getting, Onodera?"

"Um...I'm going with the Strawberry Jelly.", his shy smile appeared again and it shook the hearts of those who have just witnessed it (namely the ones who were near their table).

"Then I'm going with the ice cream with coffee jelly.", Takano said to particularly no one before he called one of the waiters.

One waiter noticed his call and quickly went over to their table and got their orders.

Takano secretly stared at Onodera for God knows how long, and left the latter clueless of it.

"Hey, what do you really think of me?"

He said as he added, "answer me honestly."

Onodera was at loss for words, this wasn't good, what if he said something bad and it caused him and Takano to separate ways again? What should he do? God help him, he'd do anything just to muster up some courage to tell him the truth!

Just as his mind became clouded with messy thoughts, he remembered last night. When he remembered every single memory of him having actual fun with Takano, and whenever he felt a tinge of jealousy when Takano wouldn't mind him but would mind other people.

"Ah...um...I..."

"Excuse me, here are your orders!", the waitress from earlier placed the tray on the table and placed each dessert on the right placements.

Onodera felt extremely relieved and yet also extremely disappointed that he couldn't give an answer yet again. Seriously, when was life gonna be easy on him? Uh...possibly in the future.

Once the waitress disappeared from sight, Takano took that as a chance to talk, "you know, I expected for this to happen. It always happens, though, me trying to get you to confess and you stuttering and barely unable to speak, and then someone barges in and causes your confession to be a total wreck. I'm used to it, and I really don't like seeing that confused and a little bit scared look on your face when this happens. So I'm not going to force you. I'll wait with you, remember what I said back then? I'll wait even if it takes months, years, or even another 10 years, as long as I get to be with you always. It's more than enough for me. So please, don't force yourself, Ritsu.", this time, he held Onodera's hand gently as he caressed the back of said person's palm softly with his thumb.

Onodera reluctantly nodded as a bright blush appeared on his cheeks again as they continued on with their date.

Nonetheless, this was unacceptable to him, yes it may have been acceptable to Takano, but not to him. He wasn't going back to being his old self anymore, his old self who was always afraid of getting hurt again. Hurt? He has seen and heard enough and is already, absolutely convinced that he was never going to experience the same hurt he experienced 10 years ago. This, this wasn't just some normal love to the both of them, it was a special kind of love, the kind that gets you on the edge of your seat when you feel it, the kind that brings brightness in your life.

Nothing could make Onodera happier than all of that, but he was just pushing away all his chances, so he himself was unacceptable.

His mind said something to him before the night came by; Once the morning light pours in, I, with courage, will tell you "I love you."

"I will. I definitely will."

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I'm sorry this is a bit short, well, one more chapter left! But I'll make sure to write a longer chapter next time.

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Ahem- thank you again for the readers who have supported me till now, thank you to those who favorited and followed this story of mine, it makes me really happy knowing this story is somewhat successful, and also forgive me for the cheesiness and lameness of this, (well to me it is a bit, honestly idk what you guys really think so um) anyway, i love you all, I'm glad to know that I've made some people smile through this story.

-•Momoya An•-