Itona feels a mixture of surprise and gratitude at terasakas words. He's not used to someone staying with him despite his problems*

he looks up at him, his eyes searching for any signs of doubt or hesitation, but all he finds is sincerity. He lets out a small sigh, feeling a weight lifted off his shoulders*

" you're ... a real idiot... *he mumbles softly, a small smile creeping on his face , their faces are really close, they got a small moment where they just...stare at each other's lips...itona comes closer to Terasakas lips , about to kiss him but Terasaka breaks the moment by wiping the drool of itonas chin and lips , looking away*

Itona feels a small surge of disappointment as terasaka breaks the moment and wipes the drool off his chin. He was so close to kissing him, and he could tell that terasaka was also tempted but he pulled away*

"what... "

He mutters, still feeling a bit flustered. Their faces were really close just a moment ago, and itona can't help but feel a pang of curiosity. He wants to ask terasaka why he pulled away, but he's not sure how*

Terasaka's heart is beating faster*

he feels the moment , the tension in the air ,and when itona starts to come closer , he wants it but he forces himself to pull away , wiping the drool from Itonas' mouth*

"... you had drool on your chin... "

he said weakly ,looking anywhere but at itonas face , he's fighting the urge to just kiss him but refused to give in*

Itona feels a mixture of disappointment and confusion at terasakas' words. He knows that there was more to it than just wiping the drool*

"oh... Right... "

he mumbles, feeling a bit flustered and embarrassed, he looks at the older boy still avoiding his eyes

"... Thank you "

He says softly, still looking at him. The moment still hangs in the room , awkward feeling , their faces still close and he can feel the older boys breath on his skin, as terasaka still refuse to look into his eyes*

the tension is thick in the room*

Terasakas' heart is pounding in his chest, his mind is in turmoil, he's fighting the urge to just say "fuck it" and kiss him...*

"y...yeah of course..."

He stutters , still avoiding eye contact*

Itona can sense the tension between them, it's almost palpable. He knows that there are unspoken words and feelings in the air, and his heart is racing*

He watches terasaka struggle to maintain composure, noticing the flush on his cheeks and the way his voice trembles.*

Terasakas' mind is racing a million miles, his thoughts clouded by the intense desire to just bridge the distance and kiss him... but he holds back, his hands shaking slightly as he tries to compose himself*

"you... should rest..you had a headache..."

He said weakly, still avoiding Itonas gaze*

Itona heart is pounding in his chest, each beat feeling like a silent beg to give in. He sees the conflicting feelings on terasakas' face, the battle between the desire and the hesitation. But he can't help but feel a sense of frustration at terasakas' words, despite the concern, he doesn't wanna leave this moment*

" I don't want to sleep... " *he whispers, his words come out so softly , it almost sounds like a plead*

Terasakas' heart skips a beat at the sound of itonas' soft words. He looks into Itonas' eyes, unable to resist the pleading tone in his voice. but he just coughs and gets a more strict tone*

" But you need to rest , get your ass up and go into bed "

He says strictly*

Itona's eyes widen at terasakas' words, his heart beating even faster at the authoritative tone. He hates to admit it, but the commanding voice does something to him. But he stubborn as always*

"I don't want to "

He responds , refusing to budge. He wants and needs attention from the older boy , and he's not gonna give up so easily*

Terasaka rolls his eyes at Itona's stubbornness*

"you stubborn little goblin"

He say under his breath , annoyed , he stands up , and grabs Itonas' hands , pulling him up*

" come on ,I said go to bed "

Itona stands up, his body so close to Terasaka's chest. He feels a shiver run down his spine at the command, and he's unable to stop his heart from beating so fast... He can deny it all he wants, but deep down he kind of likes it when Terasaka bosses him around*

"make me"

he gives him a little grin, trying to be provocate him , he lives to annoy Terasaka , it's his favourite hobby besides robotic*

Terasaka can't help but smirk at Itonas' words, he knows that the smaller boy is baiting him, he's trying to get a reaction out of him...*

"you really like to push my buttons, don't you?"

He says, his tone a mix of annoyance and affection*

"you're really asking for it"

Itona can't help but smile wider at Terasaka's response. He knows he's getting to him, and that just makes him more excited*

he let's out a soft laugh*

"yeah, I do. Cuz I know it pisses you off "

He says teasingly , getting even closer to the older boy*

Terasaka's heart rate speeds up at Itonas' words, his hands itch to grab the annoying little goblin and make him shut up.. but a part of him actually enjoys the banter*

"Oh, you think you're so smart, don't you?

he picks itona up , throwing him over his shoulder, if he doesn't want to go to rest by himself, then Terasaka gotta force him*

Itona can't help but let out a surprised little scream when he gets picked up and thrown over terasakas' shoulder so suddenly. His heart is racing, and his cheeks are flushed, but he's determined to keep up the act and not admitting that he kind of loves this*

"hey ! put me down ! "

He yells loudly, trying to wiggle out of the older boys' grasp*

Terasaka can't help but chuckle at Itonas' protests, he knows he secretly enjoys this , he's just too stubborn and proud to admit it*

"I'm not putting you down until you're in bed, so stop squirming "

he says, walking towards their room, still holding him tightly over his shoulder*

Itona huffs , still struggling*

" put me down you big idiot !! "

he says, his voice getting a little bit desperate , but there's also excitement mixed in with it. he loves the way Terasaka manhandling him, the way the older boy is handling him like he has total control over him is surprisingly enjoyable*

Terasaka keeps walking, ignoring Itonas' protest*

" shut up, you little goblin. I said I'm not putting you down , you're going to bed whether you like it or not"

He said , giving Itona a smack on the butt*

"ah ! "

Itona lets out a small gasp when he felt the smack on his butt and his cheeks flushed*

"pervert.."

he mumbles, his voice filled with a mixture of annoyance and a hint of excitement*

Terasaka can notice the hint of excitement in itonas' voice , and it makes him smirk*

" shut up , you're the one who loves it"

He says, giving itonas' butt another smack before walking into their room*

Itona let's out another gasp as another smack lands on his butt. He can't deny the little shiver that runs down his spine because of it, his face flushed and heart racing. It's hard to keep up the act , it's getting more and more challenging for him to deny that he actually enjoys*

"ah.. shut up...you are just a pervert "

He mutters*

Terasaka chuckles amused , he knows that itona can't hide the fact that he's actually enjoying it , the way his body is reacting is a dead give away*

"And you're a tease "

he says, carrying him to the bed , he dumps the little goblin down onto the sheets*

Itona lands on the bed with a soft "oomph "*

He sits up on the bed, still with a flushed face. He looks up at Terasaka, the older boy towering over him, the expression on his face stern , but there's something gentle in his eyes.*

" you're a big idiot.. "

he mutters, still acting defiant, but his heart is pounding*

Terasaka looks at itona, amused by his still defiant act. He leans down, hovering over him, and gently but firmly pushes him back onto the bed. his arms on either side of itona's head , trapping him in place, holding his arms*

" I told you to go to bed! "

He says, his voice a low warning tone*

Itona can feel his heart beating faster , the proximity is overwhelming , and the way terasaka's strong hands hold his wrist , pinning him down ...there's something about it that makes him shiver. He tries to fight it, to stay defiant, but it's starting to get difficult*

"I'm not tired..."

He mumbles softly, a little bit breathlessly*

Terasaka lets out a low chuckle , he's loving the effect he has on the little goblin, he can tell that Itonas' getting flustered and trying to hide it.*

"That's too bad, cause you're staying here."

He says, his voice still stern , he lays down besides itona, holding him close while itona is struggling a little like a squirming cat until he just stops and cuddles into Terasaka's arms , soon asleep*

Terasaka smiles softly, feeling the weight of Itonas' body in his arms ,he ruffles Itonas' hair softly as he holds him protectively, watching him sleep*

He lets out a sigh, his mind wandered to the headaches again. He feels a pang of guilt...knowing that he can't do anything about it. He pulls itona a bit closer to his chest, nuzzling his face into Itonas' hair, inhaling his sweet smell*

He closes his eyes and let's out a deep breath.the sound of itonas' even breaths calming him*

he feels the familiar guilt creeping up again*

" I'm sorry Itona..."

He whispers softly in Itonas' hair, he wishes that itona could live without this pain*

He thinks about all the times he

helped itona through headaches..holding him close , comforting him, rubbing his back until the pain passes*

He feels a surge of protective emotions wash over him. Despite Itonas' sarcastic and bitchy attitude, he knows deep down that the little goblin just wants to feel love...he knows that itona craves affection*

he looks down at itonas' peaceful face , his expression so soft , so vulnerable...so beautiful*

After a while , they both are back asleep even though they literally just got up not long ago*

Terasaka's still holding onto itona protectively, his arm curled around the smaller boy.*

weeks go by with both of them having a weird tension between them , unspoken words and feelings*

Both boys try to ignore the tension, but it's like a silent presence that's always there...*

Every little physical contact makes the tension more palpable , it's hard to ignore*

Even the small touches and simple gestures...like a pat on the head... a hand brushing against the other... a look that lingers a little too long...*

It's driving them both crazy, they're at the point where they can't ignore or deny their feelings anymore*

One day, they're sitting in class , the teacher is rambling on and on, but neither of them are really paying attention*

Itona fidgets with his pen, tapping it against the edge of the desk , lost in his thoughts , occasionally stealing glances at terasaka who's sitting next to him*

Terasaka can feel Itonas' gaze on him, he tries to ignore it, focusing on his notes, but he can't help stealing glances at itona , his mind drifting back to that moment when he almost kissed him*

He tries to focus on the teacher's voice, but his mind keeps going to that moment...*

how soft itonas' lips would've felt on his..*

He can still remember the flush on itonas' face, the sound of his quickened breath...*

Terasaka shifts uncomfortably in his seat, trying to shake away the thought...just to glance at itona again, his gaze lingering this time, taking in the smaller boys' features*

His eyes travel from his soft hair.. to his beautiful golden eyes, to his small nose, and his pretty pink lips...*

His breath catches in his throat and he quickly looks away, his face feels hot, embarrassed by his own thoughts.*

He tries to focus back on the class, but he can't concentrate on anything else. He feels hyperaware of Itonas' presense next to him, like there's a magnetic pull between them that he can't ignore*

Itona can feel the tension in the air, it's almost like electricity, crackling between them*

He can sense how his eyes keep lingering on him ...every time the older boys gaze falls on him, his heart speeds up, almost jumping out of his chest..*

He has been so hyper aware of every little thing...the sound of the boys breathing...the way his body tenses..his eyes roaming over him...he feels so sensitive to every single movement around him..*

After class, itona and Terasaka go on a walk together in the forest , alone , which is unusual since they normally always walk together with the rest of their group*

The air feels heavy with tension between them*

Terasaka shoves his hands deep in his pockets, trying to resist the urge to touch the other boy..*

Itona walks silently by his side , the urge to grab his hand almost unbearable*

Terasaka can feel the tension growing between them, like a balloon slowly filling with air...getting ready to burst*

He steals glances at itonas from the corner of his eye, noticing the way his fingers twitch slightly, as if he's fighting the urge to reach out and touch him*

Itona can feel terasakas gaze on him, and all he wants to do is look back at him, but he forces himself to keep looking forward*

He desperately wants to reach out and touch him , touch his face, his hair..his hand..he wants him to pull him close and be in his arms..he takes a deep breath to try to keep his cool..*

Terasaka ends up slowly wrapping his arm around itona's waist, pulling him closer*

Itona's eyes widen at the sudden touch,he can feel his heart racing as terasaka pulls him closer*

He looks up at him, surprised by the intimacy, but not complaining, he likes being this close to him, he feels safe and secure ...feeling Terasaka's big hand on his slim/snatched waist*

a moment of silence passes by, each of them enjoying the others presence , until Itona suddenly speaks up breaking the silence*

" hey Terasaka.."

he looks up at the tall boy, hes not sure why, but he has this strong urge to ask something that's bugging him since a few days* "can I ask you something.."

"Hm?"

Terasaka looks down at itona curious, he hears the nervousness in his tone*

"Yeah ,what is it..?"

Itona bites his lip, hesitating for a moment before asking the question that's been bothering him* " it may sound stupid but ..." *he takes another deep breath , his heart beating fast*

" do you ..."

He can't get the words he wants to say out , and he looks away, not being able to keep eye contact with the taller boy*

Terasaka notices the hesitation in itonas' voice. His heart starts to beat faster*

"What? Just say it..."

He looks down at him, a mixture of curiosity and concern in his eyes*

Itona takes a deep breath , his heart is pounding in his chest*

" do you...like me .."

He tries to keep his tone calm but there is a hint of desperation in his voice, He knows he's being incredibly obvious about it, but he can't seem to hide it, he's tired of hiding and denying his feelings. he looks up at him , he stops walking, his expression full of determination*

" do you like me ?? like really like me ! like really really like me , like romantic? "

Terasaka stops in his tracks suddenly, his eyes meeting Itonas.*

his mind is racing. He feels a mix of emotions, but mostly surprise. He hadn't expected Itona to just ask him directly like that...*

he takes a deep breath and finally replies*

"Yeah , I do... I really like you ,a lot..."

Itona's heart skips a beat when he hears those words , his mind still processing them. He feels his heart swelling with something, and it feels as if a weight has lifted off his chest*

"you...you do..?"

He stares at the older boy, his expression filled with excitement but also uncertainty. He wants to believe him, but he's afraid that he might be dreaming...this isn't real right..it can't be ..*

Terasaka can see the mix of emotions in itonas' eyes..hope.. disbelief...and excitement*

He takes a step closer to itona, his expression honest and genuine*

"yes , I really do...I like you a lot, not just as a friend, but romantically... "

the words still sound strange to his own ears, but he means every single one of them, he picks itona up , holding him at his thighs , itona wrapping his legs around Terasakas waist*

Itona can't help but let out a small gasp when he gets picked up and wrapped his legs around terasakas waist, his heart skipping another beat from that*

he looks into terasakas eyes, his own eyes searching for any sign of doubt or uncertainty, but he finds nothing but sincerity*

"really? you're not just messing with me.. You're not joking with me right? You're being for real .."

He can't help but asking, not really believing the truth of the words ..*

Terasaka shakes his head*

" I'm not messing with you or joking, I mean it. Every word. I like you romantically, I'm not lying."

He says, his voice firm but gentle...but there still remains some doubts in itonas' eyes, He gently puts his hand on Itonas' cheek*

" hey... I'm not lying. I like you , I'm as serious as I've ever been .."

Itona feels a sense of relief at terasakas' words, his heart racing even faster. He wants to believe it , he really does but...he finds himself unable to fully do so...*

he leans into terasakas' touch, feeling the warmth and comfort it provides but he still finds himself unable to fully trust the words, his insecurities and past traumas creeping up on him , making it hard for him to accept the truth. Even though deep down, he knows Terasaka is being sincere*

"But... How can I be sure..?"

Terasaka smirks and grabs tge back of Itona's hand with one hand , holding itona up with the other*

" like this ..."

he kisses him passionately, showing itona just how long he has been holding back*

Itona's eyes widen in surprise at the sudden kiss. He can feel the urgency and desperation behind it, the intensity of Terasakas feelings pouring into the kiss. It's as if all the pent-up emotions are finally being released , all of the things they couldn't say out loud... The desire , the want, the need, the feelings, the passion..*

Itona's heart races, his body and mind overwhelmed by a flurry of emotions . His thoughts become a mess when he feels his lips start to move against terasakas, in sync*

Terasaka moans softly against Itonas' lips, letting his tongue slide against Itonas' lips, seeking entrance. The taste of him, the feel of him it's all so new , but yet feels so natural, as if they had been doing this for ages*

he gently pulls away, panting slightly. His eyes locked with itonas*

" do you believe me now .."

he moves back into the kiss , penetrating Itona's mouth with his tongue, exploring his mouth*

Itona felt his mind go blank at that point, his brain overwhelmed from both the intense kiss and the feeling of terasakas' tongue. He felt out of breath, he wanted to take a moment to reply but at that moment, the kiss was too good to let go of .. he feels like there was no words to reply .. just actions*

He gripped the front of terasakas' shirt, his hands clenching the fabric in a tight grip ..his eyes flutter shut as their tongues meet, he can't think of anything else*