Yoo~ here's another update :D a small thing: the chapters from now on will be more episodic (I think). I have some more ideas left to type out, but if you have any suggestions, feel free to mention them to me one way or another :3

For now, please enjoy ^^

Morning came quickly and on his way to school, just before he was supposed to meet up with Daichi and Suga, Asahi was attacked by a shadow.

"I'm happy for you." The shadow said in Noya's voice.

Asahi's heart started beating again, after a near heart attack, now that he knew it was Noya and not some stranger that wanted to kill him.

"Hi to you too." His voice was still a little shaky.

They remained like that for a moment, Asahi trying not to move as Noya clung to him tightly, his arms wrapped one of Asahi's shoulders and his neck and his legs clinging to Asahi's hips. As Asahi took his first step towards the other two third years who were waiting for him, Noya spoke.

"They've already gone to school. Told them I'd pick you up, so they could go on without you."

Asahi frowned, but didn't say anything about it. He started walking again, not wanting to be late for school. He had to walk near the end of the next street until Noya finally let go of him.

To exaggerate how hard it had been for him, Asahi bent his back backwards and stretched.

Instead of being offended (Noya knew Asahi could easily manage his weight) he ogled the petite line of skin appearing between Asahi's jacket and pants.

"I see someone got up too late to dress properly, huh?"

Asahi quickly stopped mid-stretch and tucked his shirt in his pants. A blush crept up. It was true that he had almost overslept, but he had hoped to have concealed that completely. Apparently not.

Noya gestured to walk next to him and in silence, they arrived at school. During their walk, Noya yawned multiple times and Asahi couldn't help but join.

Noya noticed Tanaka somewhere in the large crowd of students. Like magic, his face, previously only looking tired, beamed, a bright smile appearing on his face. He yelled and Tanaka responded in the same action.

It made Asahi smile. As Noya walked off after a quick 'see you later!', Asahi caught himself smiling about the character Noya had showed towards him and towards Tanaka. It wasn't that special, Noya wasn't always so energetic, but it still felt nice.

But he couldn't say he was sad to see Noya go. One confrontation less today.

Together with Suga and Daichi, who were waiting for him near the entrance of the school building, he walked to an English literature test he had barely studied for.

With much effort, Asahi dragged himself to the clubroom. From the moment he was reminded he had a test to make, his energy levels had dropped to nearly zero. The rest of the day had been a huge blur, until the last drop of sweat was cleaned off the floor.

Noya hadn't spoken with him since that morning and Asahi was kind of grateful for that. It meant he had times during breaks to look up more information, which he had neglected the night before.

He looked up more about asexuality, learned about even more definitions and a part of the ace spectrum. Asahi felt good for not breaking his promise to Noya and was certain he wouldn't disappoint him for one reason or another.

While they were changing back into their school uniforms, Noya ran off to somewhere, chasing Tanaka.

Asahi, who didn't know whether to wait for Noya to come back or go home, did what he thought was the right thing. He asked Daichi for the key, promising that he'd be the one to open the clubroom and gym the next morning.

Luckily it didn't take long for the two to return. Tanaka had a muddy spot on his face and Noya had a few leaves in his hair.

Asahi made sure not to question their appearances.

Tanaka left Asahi and Noya alone after he had finished changing. Not wanting to lose to Tanaka, but already having lost, Noya hurried too.

While closing up, Asahi suggested to grab a bite somewhere and Noya's stomach agreed loudly.

The place they picked out had one of the best burgers according to Noya. To prove his claim, Noya ordered three burgers, claiming that he was so hungry he could eat them all.

Asahi was somewhat more moderate and ordered two.

It was busy in the restaurant and Asahi didn't feel like talking about himself with that. Noya seemed to understand as he happily chatted about something stupid he and Tanaka had done last weekend.

Asahi listened, eventually not paying attention anymore to his surroundings. They sat there for quite some time, chatting about unimportant things, casually waiting until it would get quieter around them.

When that finally happened, Asahi let Noya decide when to start talking.

Noya had not even swallowed his last bite yet (three burgers!) or he opened his mouth to talk.

"So asexual, huh?" He chewed. "Wanna talk about it?"

Asahi had expected the question, but shrugged anyway. "What is there to talk about? It sounds pretty straightforward."

Noya tilted his head. "I dunno, is there?"

Asahi shrugged again. He made a mental note to stop doing that all the time. "It's weird." He said with a tiny smile.

Noya's smile was bigger than his. "Do you accept it?"

"Accept?"

"Do you accept the fact that you maybe, probably or surely are asexual?" Noya elaborated.

Asahi thought about it, Noya patiently waited. His staring eyes felt like laser beams, but Asahi managed to ignore it.

"Surely, I think." He concluded.

"You think? Didn't you get a revelation last night, with angels singing and everything?"

Asahi grinned. "I didn't hear you last night so nope, no singing angels."

Noya burst out laughing. He had been surprised by Asahi's comment and now a waitress was watching them with a worried look on her face.

Asahi shifted in his seat uncomfortably, yet he couldn't stop smiling too. It was always fun to make Noya laugh. He waited until Noya was finished and wiped a few stray tears from his cheeks.

"Oh my god, Asahi-san, I can't believe you sometimes!" The laugh wasn't completely gone from his voice yet.

"Thank you." Asahi bowed his head slightly.

Noya breathed out loudly. "So our ace is ace. What a coincidence."

Asahi, hearing the word he had only learned about a few hours earlier, nodded. "Yeah, I guess that's true."

Noya nodded too. "Sounds awesome."

Asahi's smile died down completely. "No it's not. It's weird."

"Why would it be weird?" Noya frowned.

"It's different." Asahi looked away. "I'm different."

Noya stood abruptly from his seat and dropped himself next to Asahi on the seat.

"Asahi-san." Noya said while grabbing the bearded face.

Asahi refused to look Noya in the eye.

"Asahi-san, you're not weird at all. You're not the only one, remember?"

Asahi's eyes carefully moved closer to Noya's.

"And even if you were the only one or wouldn't have found out about all of this at all, that's not a reason to be weird. And it wouldn't make me like you less, that's for sure." Noya smiled, in an attempt to cheer up Asahi.

Finally, Asahi dared to look into the big honest eyes that Noya showed close to his face. He didn't hold it for too long and quickly looked away again. "I'm not… you can't know if you'd still like me then."

Noya brought their faces even closer. "I've liked you up till now, so what's the difference?"

Asahi had no way to respond to that. Instead, he simply let Noya hold his face for a few more seconds, who voluntarily let go and let himself fall against Asahi's arm.

Without his piercing gaze, Asahi felt more relaxed and had less trouble to formulate the right words. "You're not… angry, are you?" He sounded careful.

Noya shook his head, Asahi could feel it. "There's no reason for me to be angry. Quite the opposite actually, I'm happy that you know more about yourself than you did a week ago." Noya looked up. "Is that weird?"

Asahi shrugged with his free shoulder. He knew that Noya would deny it if he said yes to it, so he remained silent.

Noya snuggled a little closer, embracing Asahi's arm with both of his arms. "Aah, you're warm. If we're gonna sit here for much longer I think I'm gonna fall asleep." Just as he closed his eyes, Asahi moved. It made Noya almost fall in Asahi's lap.

"Why are we moving? I was so comfy." Noya pouted.

Asahi smiled. "I don't know about you, but I prefer a bed to lie on." He pushed Noya away, forcing him to stand, and followed swiftly. He took a moment to say something and Noya waited patiently.

"What I mean is, that you can stay at my place. But only if you want!" Asahi added quickly.

Noya grinned. "If I didn't know you any better I'd think you were already backing out."

Asahi opened his mouth to say something, but Noya continued.

"Of course I'm coming with you. If I ever refuse it's because I've died or something."

They both laughed, both knowing how true that was and they left the restaurant.

"I'm guessing your mom isn't home?" Noya asked when they were almost halfway. He had just texted his own parents and was now holding Asahi's hand.

"Yeah she's out. The whole weekend actually. Grandpa is sick and he needed someone to take care of him."

Noya made a noise of acknowledgement.

They walked in silence another part of the way.

"Cuddling is fine though?" Noya asked suddenly, his hand squeezing Asahi's.

Asahi returned the squeeze. "Definitely. Why wouldn't it be?"

"I dunno, maybe you didn't like that either."

"We've done that before, remember?"

"Of course I do! But that doesn't mean you couldn't hate it."

Asahi laughed. "Don't worry, I like it. Really like it actually." He let go of Noya's hand to ruffle his hair.

Noya send an offended glare in his direction, while trying to protect his spikes.

Asahi stopped, acting like he was scared.

Noya dropped his hands, his hair safe from the danger that was called Asahi.

"Come on." Asahi reached out a hand. "I have snacks too."

Noya, who heard the magic word, was unable to refuse the offer. He took Asahi's hand, looking forward to spending some quality time with his ace ace.

If you like this small fic, feel free to comment on it or leave kudos :D I also have a tumblr page for this, which is genderfluidasahi.

See you next time~