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 Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2021 8:00 pm
Nelson grew quiet, Truly not sure if he had heard correctly, and then cleared his throat. Twice.
“That...that’s it? It...it was that...that easy to um. To ask you out?” It didn’t feel real, this had to be a dream, or a trick...or...or…
Or Xander really did like him. And he wasn’t doomed to quietly love his best friend for the rest of forever…
...Now he could love his best friend for the rest of forever, and maybe be loved back.
“...Y-you realize I mean I...I like you. And w-want to kiss you...and hold your hand...more than we already do!” Nelson was quick to clarify, waving his hands in concern, not wanting Xander to...to what?
To get the wrong idea? There…really wasn’t a wrong idea, was there?
“...You’re...seriously...serious?”
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Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2021 8:09 pm
“yyyyes?” He said carefully. “Unless you’re like, joining with me just to see what I do… in which case uh… yeah I knew it all along cause I am secretly super smart and not an idiot at all.” He gave two thumbs up like that somehow made his statement more true. “Uh…I was trying to say I liked you last time we talked, I am just like…really bad at it apparently.” He admitted. “I’m also going to suck at this because I haven’t done this before. But as long as you’re okay with that. And uhh…I can get Boba, to make it sweeter while uhh…we figure that out?”
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Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2021 8:37 pm
Nelson flushed at that, at the knowledge that Xander really had been flirting with him that day...that he had gotten all worked up...all...all sad...for nothing.
Nothing but a misunderstanding.
“...I really wanted to kiss you...but I thought I was just...projecting my wants and you were just joking or...or play flirting I...I was so scared of ruining our friendship...That thought scares me, Xan…”
He drew in a breath and shifted slightly, resting his head on Xander’s shoulder. “...You were my first ever friend, you know? Besides my sister...I treasure you...more than I treasure anyone...more than...more than I think I realize...or...or think you realize so...um...thank you. For always being there...and I...I want to always be there for you too! I want...I want to stay by your side and see your beautiful smile!”
With that, Nelson drew the rabbit into his arms, petting it gently, wanting--needing to give his hands something to do.
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Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2021 8:42 pm
“I mean…. I guess I do sort of flirt, but I don’t mean it for most people.” HE admitted. “And nah…you’re stuck with me as a buddy regardless. Okay? Like… you’d have to be the one running and I’ll be that horror movie monster that somehow catches up even if it looks like I did nothing but walk. Secretly I just run when you’re not looking mind you, but it’s all about appearances.” He rambled. “Part of me really wants to say you need to get out more, cause mine is absolutely a goofy smile, But you staying close means I got a chance so… lets not go changing the status quo alright?” He grinned.
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Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2021 9:00 pm
Xander was talking so much. Babbling, really. It was cute, and endearing but…
But Nelson’s head had started spinning, so without really thinking about what he was doing he turned his head and pressed his lips to Xander’s, hoping that the action would cause him to stop talking for a minute or two, and just...relax.
And..
Oh…
Oh he was kissing Xander.
For a moment the world grew fuzzy, and then Nelson closed his eyes, pressing just a little bit closer.
Maybe...this was a dream. Or he had been killed by that cinnamon guy after all...
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Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2021 9:09 pm
Sometimes, Xander couldn’t shut up. This time, he had help. It was rather nice help all things considered- soft and warm and he was honestly surprised given his own involvement- that no one (read, Nelson) ended up with a nose in their eye. He probably wouldn’t have even been surprised if he had suddenly manifested braces and accidentally hurt Nelson. But it was nice, no it was good even, that glorious glum king awkwardly done first kiss that is the subject of so many teen movies and never as perfectly scripted but - if you were lucky, and for once he was, it was somehow better for it. He didn’t know what to do with his hands, so he just sort of reached till he found Nelson and held on like he could make this last forever- because for a brief and magical moment his life, and his first kiss were a freaking Hallmark movie. “I mean....” he said when they finally broke for air. “That was... way better than ‘shut up Xander
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Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2021 8:57 pm
Nelson gave a shiver, and then laughed softly, looking up at Xander with big, happy eyes. He looked, or felt like he looked like one of those mildly creepy stuffed animals with the large sparkle eyes. The ones that he owned almost a dozen of.
“I...have never once told you to shut up...I...I do v-very much like the things that you say, Xander I just...thought that maybe you were working yourself up to...to some kind of a panic attack and it was the only thing I could think of doing...n-not to mention I’ve wanted to do it for years so…”
Now Nelson was the one rambling, and his heart was pounding a hundred miles an hour.
He had kissed Xander. His lips and Xanders had met and…
Oh. It was so wonderful. “...Thank you for um...not pushing me away. I...would love to do that again sometime…”
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Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2021 9:07 pm
“I mean you could have, maybe should have a few times.” He leaned in, almost brushing Nelson’s lips again. “You’re running on a bit now though.” He teased, before leaning in to steal another kiss. “Was that too soon?”
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Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2021 9:57 pm
Nelson squeaked, his cheeks turning pink, and after a moment, it just felt like he was floating, moving to cuddle into Xander’s arms. “...Not too soon at all. I kind of like that...m-maybe I’ll try to run on a lot more if that’s how you’re going to handle it.”
He hadn’t even noticed that the rabbits seemed to have gotten bored with them until the movement of them hopping away caused him to glance over. Oh well...They. Well. They weren’t really needed anymore.
Turning back to look at Xander, Nelson hesitated. “Do you want to head back to my place now then? It’s a little chilly and...I’m getting hungry. We could stop for hot chocolate first if you want or just...handle everything at home?”
They could cuddle at home. And maybe even kiss more.
...Definitely even kiss more. Gosh, he couldn’t wait to tell Yu!
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