Extra long chapter for my favourite viewers :) I'm actually sick now so I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to write it on time but I felt better so here it is. Enjoy :D
Chapter V
Renekton was preparing dinner. He wasn't sure if Nasus was coming back, so he decided to make more. He put the casserole into the oven, proud of his new invention. Then he heard the door opening, he peeked from the kitchen, still holding a plate.
"Oh, hi Nasus! You came ba-", Renekton said, but the sight of his brother covered in blood made him drop his jaw. The plate dropped from his hands, shattering in many pieces on a floor. "Nasus?!", he yelled and ran to him without any hesitation. "What the fuck happened?!".
"Calm down, I'm not gonna die, just...give me a moment.", Nasus tried to calm him down, but Renekton was still shocked and scared.
"What? But you look like a death itself!", Renekton shouted again. Nasus sighed, he told him that he wanted to change his clothes and then he would return to him. After a moment Nasus joined Renekton who was still confused.
"So what happened?! Don't keep me waiting, I'm freaking terrified!", he spoke.
"Okay, okay.", Nasus said. He cleared his throat and started talking. "I had a nosebleed and Warwick smelled it. I sneezed and probably broke already weakened vessels.", he explained. Renekton's eyes widened.
"So you're telling me...that you might have died?", he asked, worried like hell. Nasus chuckled nervously and scratched his head.
"Well...kind of…", he shrugged. Renekton frowned.
"Kind of? Kind of?!", he repeated and stood up from his chair. "Do you think it's funny or something?", Renekton asked him. Nasus looked upset, he knew he wouldn't be happy, but he didn't know he would be so furious.
"Of course not! I just…", Nasus said in defence. Renekton pushed harder.
"You just what?! For real sometimes I feel like I am the older one here!", Nasus got scolded and the worst part was that it was reasonable. He just endured his lecture in shameful silence.
"I'm sorry brother, I know I was careless. But…", Nasus spoke quietly, but stopped. Renekton sighed, he knew that Nasus was having a difficult time recently and he wasn't judging him for that. He was just scared of his life.
"I know, you like him. You always were that kind of person. You would always delay our missions back there in Shurima when you saw someone in troubles.", Renekton chuckled. Those were one of those memories he liked to recall. Nasus smiled when he reminded him about it.
"Yeah, I guess you're right.".
"But when we add a pinch of love, you appear to lose sense of responsibility.", he added. Nasus looked at him, he wanted to deny it, but he might have been right. He realised that he seldom put others above himself, often ending as the one that got hurt the most.
"But...what about Warwick?", Renekton asked Nasus.
"He…", he started, but then his little smile that he managed to put on his face vanished. "He doesn't want to see me. And it's totally understandable.", Nasus replied while looking at the table.
"Yeah...but WHAT HAPPENED? Like, you know, I doubt you killed him. How did you manage to...well, survive?" Renekton repeated his question from the very beginning.
"I don't really know what happened exactly, but I do know that I managed to somehow calm him down. I spoke through the beast, straight to Warwick.", Nasus explained in a best way he could. Renekton scratched his jaw, a little bit of concern on his face. He sighed nervously.
"What now then?", Renekton asked.
"I...don't know…", Nasus replied in defeat. He felt powerless and ashamed. He promised Warwick, a promise that he couldn't keep.
"Sadly I don't know either.", Renekton said, sad for Nasus. They both were sitting in silence, trying to figure something out, but to no avail. Suddenly the chime rang behind them, dinner was ready to serve. "Let's worry about it later, right now I have prepared something delicious!", Renekton spoke cheerfully in order to improve their moods.
"I'm not hungry, I'll-".
"Nonsense! Don't you dare return to your previous state! I want you the way you are now. Well, maybe less depressed and boring.", he snickered. This time Nasus gave up. He smiled slightly and helped him. This time Renekton made spicy chicken nuggets with exotic sauces and salsa.
"That was great, as always. Thank you Renekton for being such a good chef.", Nasus spoke, truly thankful.
"Hehe, it's nothing. It's an improved version of what I made when Rengar visited us with Kha'Zix for the first-", Renekton said, but then he realised something. He stood up said in excitement.
"That's right! You have to ask them for an advice!".
"But how would they help me?", Nasus asked.
"Well, first, they know how to treat another male. Second, they had a REALLY long break from each other, so they definitely know how to get along once again.", Renekton explained to Nasus. When he put it that way, it sounded better that he assumed. Nasus already thought about it himself, but now when Renekton suggested it, after a reconsideration he decided to give it a try. After washing off remaining blood from his fur, Nasus went to Rengar and Kha'Zix for help. He knocked and after a moment Kha'Zix opened the door.
"Oh hi Nasus.", he greeted him. Nasus rarely was visiting them, most of the time they were the ones to visit him and his brother.
"Hi Kha'Zix. Is Rengar with you? I could use...an advice from both of you.", Nasus explained the reason of his visit. Kha'Zix nodded.
"Yeah, he is, but he's slightly-", suddenly extremely loud sneeze interrupted their conversation. Nasus even jumped in place, startled a little.
"...sick.", Kha'Zix ended.
"Don't worry, Renekton and I are immune.", Nasus explained.
"Is it because of your ascension? Hell, you're lucky.", Kha'Zix said while closing the door behind Nasus.
"Yeah, it's pretty useful I must say.", he replied. They both went to the living room. Rengar was lying down on a couch, covered in blankets and surrounded by medicines.
"Welcome Nasus.", Rengar spoke. His voice was slightly changed, probably because of his sickness.
"Hi. Maybe I should come later?", Nasus suggested, but Rengar shook his head.
"No, it's okay. I feel decent enough to find some time to talk.", Rengar said. He was coughing occasionally, so Nasus didn't quite believe him, but he was glad that he decided to talk with him anyways. "So, what is the reason of your visit?", he asked. Nasus sat down on a chair and Kha'Zix started boiling water for another tea for Rengar.
"I need your help, like, you know, with my problem.", Nasus explained. Rengar nodded and after blowing his nose, he spoke.
"Sure. What exactly do you want to know?". Kha'Zix then turned around to them.
"Is something wrong?", he asked them.
"Ah right, you don't know.", Nasus spoke, realising his mistake. "The thing is that I think that I might be gay and I have no idea what to do.", he spoke. Kha'Zix nodded.
"Ah okay.", but then he shook his head and frowned. "Wait what?". Rengar chuckled.
"My reaction was similar.", he spoke. "But returning to you,", Rengar turned to Nasus, "what do you want to know?". Nasus was thinking for a moment about what to say. Then he told them what happened earlier this day, but this time omitting the fact that he almost died. Renekton being worried was enough, he didn't want to upset everyone.
"And I need to know...how should I even attempt it? I broke my promise and I exposed him to stress and memories he definitely wanted to forget.", Nasus sighed. He truly cared about Warwick.
"Slowly.", Kha'Zix cut in. Their eyes wandered to him.
"Could you explain?", Nasus asked.
"Sure.", Kha'Zix started. "You have to give him space. From what you told us, definitely at least a week. Believe me, you're not the only one that feels bad, he is upset, too. I know it myself.". The last sentence Kha'Zix said slightly quieter, he looked at Rengar and smiled slightly. He smiled, too. Kha'Zix snapped out and returned to Nasus.
"So yeah, uhh, don't force anything, let him get used to the situation and then try to reunite, nice and slowly, unlike someone…", Kha'Zix added. Rengar looked at him suspicious.
"I feel that it's somehow related to me…", he spoke.
"Well, obviously.", Kha'Zix chuckled. "Oh, and if you don't succeed, it's not the end of the world, don't kill yourself.", he spoke to Nasus. Rengar frowned and tilted his head in disbelief.
"How many times will you bring that up?", he asked.
"A lot.", Kha'Zix replied. "Let's be honest, that was stupid! Who kills himself over something like that?".
"Romeo and Juliet?", Nasus spoke, trying to remind them that he still hasn't left. Kha'Zix looked at him confused.
"Who?".
"Those two lovers from the book with the same title.", Rengar explained.
"Well I don't care about imagined lovers that killed themselves, I care about...you.", Kha'Zix said. Rengar's expression changed from slightly annoyed to surprised and happy. Kha'Zix doesn't like to express his feelings in words, but sometimes he would say something very heartwarming and moving without even realising it.
"I think that's all I needed to know.", Nasus said and stood up. "I'll leave now.". He didn't want to interrupt their moment and he actually got enough informations. Kha'Zix lead him to exit and after bidding their farewell, Nasus headed to his room. He decided to follow their instruction and gave Warwick some time, but the fate wanted them to meet again on the Rift.
Four days later, around 4 pm, Sion has been replaced and Nasus took his place. His enemy was Irelia, so all he wanted was to farm, but she was giving him a hard time.
"Sorry Nasus, but I will not allow you to stack.", she spoke after another positive trade for her. Thanks to the magic within her blade, she was almost full, while on the other hand Nasus slightly below half.
"That's what I expected. But did you expect that?", Nasus asked her, smiling. She didn't need a lot of time to realise what was happening, because suddenly a huge dragon, covered in flames, pushed her from behind towards Nasus. He quickly followed Shyvana's engage and he slowed her down and also covered in armor-shredding flames. Thanks to her aggression he was able to save a lot of mana. Irelia noticed that she ganked her with lower health, so that she couldn't stun her. But then Irelia smiled. Nasus didn't know what that change in her expression was supposed to mean, but then he shouted.
"Watch out! She's about to get 6th level!". After hearing that, Shyvana spat flames towards her and she jumped back, making quite a distance between them. Irelia bit her lip, Nasus successfully prevented her plan. At this point it was a one again one combat.
They were blocking each other's attacks with ease, but Irelia's blades were occasionally cutting Nasus, slowly decreasing his life. Shyvana couldn't just stand there and watch, eventually she would win and then she would join Nasus. She charged at Irelia, spitting more flames around, but Irelia was expecting it. She kicked Nasus, making him lose his balance and then she jumped at one of minions, killing him and finally getting that 6th level.
Then she jumped again, her blades ready to strike. Shyvana blocked her blow with her hand, but then she rolled to the side and started slashing her legs and back. She roared in anger. She hit her with her tail, sending Irelia in the air. She dealt quite a lot of damage to her. Shyvana then turned back to her human form. She was trying to run away, but Irelia activated her ultimate ability. Small blades surrounded her, covering all of her sides. Then she pointed her hand towards Shyvana. Then, as if they were listening to her will, couple of blades were sent. Shyvana turned around and then closed her eyes. But then she heard someone flash. She opened her eyes and saw Nasus in front of her.
"Run! I can handle it!", he commanded her. She quickly nodded and ran towards safety. Nasus managed to deflect some of her blades, but two of them got stuck in his leg and arm.
"That's what I always liked about you. Protecting your team, even at the cost of your life.", Irelia complimented him. Nasus chuckled slightly, she didn't know that he had an ace up his sleeve, too. When she charged at him, he summoned another explosion of flames, but to her surprise, behind him. Then she realised her mistake. Nasus finished off a wave of her minions, making him level up as well. He ulted instantly. Irelia wasn't a threat anymore. She wanted to escape, but his Wither was too strong.
"Okay, but I won't give up easily!", she shouted with joy on her face and attacked Nasus.
"Oh you better don't!", he spoke.
Thanks to his advantage in mana, Nasus was victorious. He was pretty low, though. Shyvana came closer to him.
"That was awesome! And thank you for the save!", she spoke in excitement.
"No problem, but we should get going. Her TP is up, it would be irresponsible to stay.".
"Yeah, let's go.", Shyvana said and started walking alongside Nasus. But suddenly, Nasus stopped. His ears moved slightly, as if he heard something.
"Shyv, watch ou-", Nasus shouted, but it was too late. Warwick literally flew across the lane and pinned her to the wall, killing her instantly. Nasus cursed under his nose. He saved her so heroically, yet she got killed anyway. Warwick turned around to face Nasus. Their eyes met for a moment. Despite being under his rage, Warwick seemed to recognise Nasus. He looked aside, just to stop looking at him for a moment, but then he shook his head and his focus returned to him. Nasus grabbed his axe tighter, ready to fight.
"Well, hello War-", Nasus wanted to greet him, but he charged at him the moment he opened his mouth. He started attacking him, not allowing him to rest even for a moment. Blow after blow, Warwick just wanted to finish it quickly.
"It's rude to attack mid conversation, you know?", Nasus spoke while blocking and deflecting his attacks. Eventually the pain was too overwhelming and Nasus collapsed under his pressure. Warwick kicked his axe, leaving him completely vulnerable. Nasus just sighed and gave up.
"Okay, you got me.", he chuckled. Warwick got closer and bared his blades. Suddenly this scenario started reminding Warwick about what happened recently. When he was about to attack him, he gasped quietly. He was struggling to attack, but just couldn't bring himself to do it. Nasus wasn't entirely sure what was happening, but before he could even question himself, Warwick ran off. Nasus blinked a couple of times, he was confused.
Nasus' team was victorious, but he wasn't particularly happy about it, because his encounter with Warwick from the beginning of the match was too distracting to be celebrating. When they reappeared at the teleportation platform, Warwick was already on his way to his room. Nasus quickly apologised to Shyvana and followed him.
"Warwick wait!", Nasus shouted through the hall. Nasus, who was already on the stairs, looked at him for a moment, but then decided to vanish from his sight. Nasus caught up to him and a second floor.
"Leave me alone, Nasus…", Warwick said when he heard footsteps behind him.
"But we need to talk!", he replied. If something was going on with Warwick, he might be able to help him.
"No! You need to let me be! I'm dangerous and you know it!", Warwick shouted and opened the door to his room. He entered and wanted to swing them, but Nasus placed his foot, stopping them from closing.
"I insist.", Nasus spoke. Warwick looked at him in disbelief. He growled and invited him with a hand gesture. Nasus came in and closed the door. He followed Warwick to the living room. It was clean, almost as if nothing has ever happened there.
"So, what did you want to talk about?!", Warwick asked impatiently.
"What was that weird behaviour earlier? I was a free kill but you escaped.", Nasus asked him calmly. He thought that if he remained calm, then Warwick would be, too.
"That's...none of your concern.", he replied.
"What? It definitely is my concern! Is it because of what happened here?", he asked. Warwick's hands trembled in split second. Nasus was correct. "It is, right?".
"STOP!", Warwick yelled at him, but he quickly tried to calm down. Nasus, even though he knew not to anger him, wanted to know the answers.
"How can I stop when I see that you're troubled?! You're my friend, I can't just look and ignore it!", he said, his calmness vanished somewhere in between his words.
"Do you have any idea how hard it is for me to stay sane in this isolation, huh?!", Warwick shouted. "You don't even know what pain I have to go through just to keep everyone safe!". Nasus was understanding him, but he was sure there was another way.
"That's what I am trying to change! This accident happened because of me overlooking that possibility. We can prevent it in the future!", Nasus insisted. Warwick clenched his fists and bared his teeth.
"No! We can't prevent shit! Just leave me!".
"No, I won't!", Nasus refused. Warwick growled in annoyance.
"Fuuuck! Why are you so attached to me?!", he shouted once again.
"Because I love yo-", Nasus yelled back, but then he realised that maybe it was a bad idea to let his emotions take the lead. He quickly covered his mouth, hoping that Warwick didn't understand him. But he did. His anger got entirely replaced by surprise and shock. His mouth half opened, ready to talk back, but he wasn't expecting that kind of response.
"I...I…", Nasus tried to say anything, but the fear and other unbearable emotions were too strong. He immediately bolted out of his room. Warwick was left there, highly confused by what just happened.
Nasus was glad that the floor was almost empty, he has a straight run towards his room. He quickly entered and then rested his back against the door. Then he slid down to the sitting position. Nasus was panting nervously and out of exhaustion caused by his sudden sprint. Renekton left his room, confused by his loud entrance. He sighed slightly.
"What now, brother?", he asked Nasus. Nasus opened his mouth, but remained silent. Small tears started appearing in corners of his eyes.
"I...I told him...A-And I freaked out…", Nasus replied with slight cracking voice. Renekton came closer and sat beside his brother.
"You always played the tough one to keep me from danger, but in reality you were as scared and sensitive as I used to be.", Renekton started. He placed his hand on Nasus' shoulder. He was trying to control his breath, but it was impossible for now.
"I...I fucked up, Renekton…", Nasus said, trembling slightly from this overwhelming mix of emotions. "They told me to go slow, but I forced it…". Nasus was weeping quietly. Renekton hugged him tightly in order to calm him down. Nasus rested his head against his shoulder. He was glad that Renekton was there for him. After something like 10 minutes, they got up. Nasus was still slightly red on his face from crying, but he was okay.
"What...what do I do now?", Nasus asked him.
"Well now you go get some rest. I'll go talk to him.", Renekton replied. Nasus immediately stopped him.
"No! You can't!", he shouted.
"Why?", Renekton asked.
"It'll look...bad…", Nasus explained.
"Not worse than you running away.", he chuckled. Nasus frowned. "Sorry, that was inappropriate.".
"Please, don't go there…", Nasus begged. Renekton just sighed.
"Okay, okay, I won't. But you sir go now to bed and try to clear your mind!", he ordered him. Nasus forced a little smile on his face.
"Alright. Thank you.", he replied and entered his room. After less than 10 minutes he was already sleeping like a log. Renekton reconsidered going to Warwick, but decided not to in the end. After a half an hour nap Nasus went under the shower to refresh. Renekton was watching TV and eating popcorn, waiting for Nasus to talk about what he should do. As he was sitting there, someone knocked to their home. Renekton rolled his eyes and stood up. He lazily made his way to the door.
"How can I hel- oh…", Renekton spoke but then he became silent.
"Okay, I'm done.", Nasus spoke as he left the bathroom. He needed that shower. When he entered the living room, he almost froze. He realised that Renekton was talking with Warwick. They both looked at him. Renekton was the one to break the silence.
"He came when you were washing yourself.", he spoke to his brother. Nasus didn't know how to react. He couldn't just run away again, he didn't even have where to. He bit his lip.
"I'll…go wear something…", Nasus said after a moment and he disappeared in his room. When he entered his room, he felt slightly betrayed. Even though Renekton knew Nasus didn't want to see Warwick, he let him in. Nasus wore the first trousers and shirt he grabbed and left his room. He hesitantly joined his brother and Warwick.
"I guess I'll leave you…", Renekton spoke when Nasus sat down. He stood up and after sending a smile towards Nasus, he left them. Suddenly the painfully awkward silence filled the room. They both didn't know how to start.
"I'm so sorry…", Nasus suddenly spoke. Warwick looked at him, Nasus was trying to hold back tears.
"For what?", Warwick asked him. Nasus looked at him again. He wanted to say something but abandoned this idea. After another long moment of silence, Warwick spoke.
"Look, I'm not upset. I'm just…confused.". Nasus was looking at the floor, not wanting to meet his eyes. He knew it was rude and childish, but he didn't have the courage to look at him.
"You hate me, don't you?", Nasus asked him, still looking down.
"No, why would I?", Warwick replied. He had no idea why he would think that way.
"Because I confessed to you! To a straight guy!", Nasus raised his eyes and almost shouted at Warwick. He just smiled.
"Well, I actually never told you that I'm straight…", he admitted. Nasus then looked up, surprised by his words.
"Wha…", Nasus tried to say something, but his confusion interrupted him. He needed an additional moment to analyse what he just heard.
"I mean, you probably assumed that from my story, and you are right.", Warwick spoke. At that point Nasus didn't know what to think anymore. "Wait, that's why you were so off before?", he asked.
"Well…actually yeah, that's the reason.", Nasus admitted. He was slightly embarrassed to admit it, but there was no point in lying. "I was so terrified by the thought that you would accidentally find out and then hate me. And also because…what I felt. The truth is that you're the first male that I have ever felt something towards…", Nasus explained. Warwick nodded slowly.
"Does it feel like something forbidden, yet something you really want?", Warwick asked him after a moment.
"Well, yeah. You're right. How do you know?", Nasus asked him. His example was defining his thoughts perfectly.
"That's because…", Warwick chuckled nervously. "That's because it's what I'm starting to feel…", he said. Nasus looked at him in disbelief.
"Are you…trying to say…", he said slowly. Warwick nodded again.
"Yeah, I guess.", he spoke and shrugged. "But I could use a "confirmation". I think that would make you sure, too.", he added. Nasus raised his brow in confusion.
"Confirmation? What do you mean?", he asked. Warwick stood up and Nasus joined him.
"I mean, like a way to confirm our thoughts.", Warwick spoke but Nasus still couldn't understand.
"And how do you want to achieve it?", he asked.
"I dunno. I can think of only way actually.", Warwick chuckled.
"Which is…?", Nasus asked again.
"You're asking too many questions…", Warwick replied and pressed his muzzle against Nasus', resulting in a kiss. Nasus couldn't hide his blush and confusion. His eyes widened but then after the moment he closed them. It actually felt nice, he thought. They remained like that for a moment and then they disconnected their lips. Warwick coughed slightly, it was an uneasy situation.
"Well…that…wasn't so bad actually.", Nasus spoke. Warwick looked at him and smiled.
"I know, right?", he said. "I was expecting something else, but it turned out quite alright.", Warwick admitted. The remained silent for a moment.
"So…what will be happening now?", Nasus asked. Warwick thought about it. He had no idea.
"I…don't know. Any ideas?", he asked. Nasus managed to gather some courage in him.
"Actually, I have one.", he spoke. He came closer and placed his hands on Warwick's shoulders. "Will you be my boyfriend?", Nasus asked him the question he always was too afraid to ask. Warwick opened his mouth, surprised by this question. He thought about his safety. He already almost killed Nasus, but he knew he wouldn't give up on him. He sighed, he made up his mind.
"Yes…", Warwick replied and kissed Nasus.
Been delaying it for soooo long. I feel that you would have killed me if I didn't make them kiss in this chapter xD Anyways, I'm pretty satisfied with the direction this is going. Also, I had an idea. I was thinking about REWRITING Best Enemy, and I don't mean grammatical mistakes or things like that. Think of it as of a rework. The moment I was writing it I thought that it was perfect, but now when I read it, it feels slightly forced and the time pacing is horrible (who goes 0-100 from hate to love in two days? XD). I have a lot of ideas and I think it would work, but I don't have time for that now. I need to know if you want it, because doing it for nothing would be quite upsetting. So I encourage you to leave a comment, even if you don't usually leave them, to let me know how you feel about it. Both positive and negative reviews are welcome. That's all for now, see you guys :)
