I Thought It Was You -Chapter 5-
Title: I Thought It Was You
Pairing: YutoYama
Genre: Romance, Fluff
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Yuto was walking down the street under the pouring rain. He didn't bring an Intel's so he was drenched but he didn't care about it. The thought of Yuri lying to him was still lingering in his mind. Yuto kept on walking until he reached such a familiar place. It was the pastry shop him and Ryosuke would always have dates. He brought Yuri here too but it felt different when he was with Ryosuke. Yuto stared at the insides of the shop then suddenly he was spotted by the owner. They know each other because Yuto was one of his loyal costumers. Yuto saw him walking towards him, exiting his cafe.
"Nakajima-kun! It has been a long time since you've been here. College life is hard, isn't it?" He gave a hearty laugh right after. The owner was very nice and very welcoming to others. He had this Santa Claus aura surrounding him. He has a huge belly and a white beard that makes him look like a Santa.
"College life is quite hard." Yuto couldn't avoid not giving back a smile.
"Why don't you come in for a cup of hot chocolate? The wife just whipped up a fresh batch of Brownies too." The owner offered Yuto. He couldn't say no so he just nodded his head and they entered the cafe. The owner, Kirisaki-san, also gave Yuto a towel to dry him up and a warm blanket right after.
"Mama, Nakajima-kun is here." He called out to his wife who was busily making some pastries. Mrs. Kirisaki was the head baker of the cafe so she was always inside the kitchen.
"Yuto-kun? It has been a long time since you came here." There was a small window on the wall that separates the kitchen and the dining area of the cafe. Mrs. Kirisaki's head peeked out of it to see Yuto who gave her a wave.
"Wait a minute I'll just finish putting this in the oven. Papa, get some hot chocolate for Yuto-kun please. " Mr. Kirisaki replied with a 'yes' and poured some hot chocolate in to a mug and placed it in front of Yuto. He was sitting on the counter facing the kitchen. Yuto rested his cold palms on the sides of the mug to spread some heat on it. He then lifted the cup up propping his elbows on the counter top and took a small sip of the drink. It was really delicious and very warming to the body.
"Nakajima-kun, what were doing under the rain with no umbrella actually?" Mr. Kirisaki started to ask him.
"I was going back to my dorm when the rain started pouring and I forgot yo bring my umbrella." He said a smooth lie but Mr. Kirisaki was not dense or dumb. He was already in his 60s and he's wise enough to know something's different about his valued costumer.
"Hmm.. is that so. You should always bring an umbrella every time you go out. Weather is unpredictable nowadays." Mr. Kirisaki just played along. A little while later Mrs. Kirisaki entered with a plate full of brownies.
"Thank you for waiting. Here you are Yuto-kun, some delicious chocolate brownies." She set in front of Yuto and he said a Thank you as gratitude. Yuto took one brownie and took a bite. The taste felt like home; like it was made with such love in it.
"How is it?" She asked Yuto. "Delicious as always. " Yuto replied with a smile on his face and Mrs. Kirisaki was happy to hear it.
"Glad to hear it. I have to go back to the kitchen now. A lot of costumers have shown up today." Mrs. Kirisaki then disappeared into the kitchen and Mr. Kirisaki excused himself to wait some tables because of the number of costumers they have today, there weren't enough waiters. Yuto kept on eating his brownies and drinking his hot choco while he looked at the place. It had such a happy ambiance. Yuto could stay here forever. The staff are very nice too; especially the owners of the cafe. The couple look like they are always having a happy time in managing the cafe. Yuto has been coming in here for 3 years already and he hasn't seen the two of them fight or even have a small argument. Mr. Kirisaki would always make sure that his wife is the one to be followed decision. When she's right, she's right; when she's wrong, she's still right.
Yuto really admired their relationship. It was always fun to watch the two of them goofing off sometimes. It just showed how an amazing pair they are. The way Yuto looks at it, this is also the life he wants to have someday. He wants to spend everyday with the one he loves and have happy fun times together. Suddenly, Ryosuke's face showed up in Yuto's mind. He then had a sullen expression.
"Is something wrong Nakajima-kun?" Mr. Kirisaki was washing some mugs and saw Yuto's sullen face.
"Can I ask you a question?" Yuto spoke out. Mr. Kirisaki nodded his head and Yuto continued on.
"Did you and your wife ever had a fight before?" Yuto asked him. Yuto wanted to know if the couple fought before because it was just an unusual sight for couples not to fight. Yuto then heard Mr. Kirisaki giving out a hearty laugh.
"Of course we have. What couple doesn't?" Mr. Kirisaki replied. "Why'd you ask about that Nakajima-kun?" He added.
"Well, I don't see you and Mrs. Kirisaki fight or have cold wars so I was wondering about it."
"We don't fight in the cafe. We promised to always have a happy ambiance in here so before we enter the place, I always make sure I apologize to her even if it's sometimes her fault." He said the last part in a whisper but Mrs. Kirisaki heard him because she entered the dining area just in time.
"Who's always at fault?" She stood beside her husband who always jumped off his place and gave him a rather suspicious smile.
"I'm always at fault mama. I'm always doing foolish things." Mr. Kirisaki stuttered there quite a bit. Mrs. Kirisaki nodded her head then handed her husband a fresh tray of cookies and returned back to the kitchen. He offered one to Yuto and placed in the cookie jar on top of the desserts counter.
"That was one example. You just have to say sorry even if you're not the one at fault." Mr. Kirisaki went back to Yuto.
"But what if you're the one at fault and you really messed it up?" Yuto asked another question. Mr. Kirisaki.heard the bell of the door ringing meaning a costumer has arrived then he gave him a soft smile.
"Before I answer that question, I have a question for you Nakajima-kun." Yuto nodded his head.
"Do you love this person?"
"With all my heart."
"Do you care for him?"
"More than my life."
"Would you do everything just for this person to forgive you?"
"I'd beg for it."
"Last question, who is this person you're referring to?"
"Ryosuke."
Mr. Kirisaki smiled at him. He then pointed behind Yuto and he slowly turned around to see a surprised Ryosuke. Yuto was totally speechless. He didn't know what to say.
"I'm just gonna come back later." Ryosuke dashed out the cafe and ran away. Yuto also stood up and tried catching him but before he could leave Mr. Kirisaki called out to him.
"No matter how many times you've screwed up as long as he knows you love him he'll always accept you again." Yuto nodded his head and thanked the old man. He then ran out the cafe and looked for Ryosuke on the busy streets of Tokyo. He was thankful for his height so he could easily see from above. He stretched his neck and scanned the area. After some time he spotted Ryosuke walking 3 stores away from where he was.
Yuto ran towards his direction and in a matter of seconds he could see Ryosuke's back.
"Ryosuke! Wait up!" Ryosuke heard Yuto so he started running again. Yuto was also thankful for his long legs that he could run with bigger steps but he couldn't get a hold of Ryosuke yet because of the number of people walking in tne opposite direction, it was slowing down his pace.
"Ryosuke! I need to talk to you!" Yuto called out again but Ryosuke still kept on running. He was almost out of breath and his asthma started to act up again. Ryosuke was getting tired but he didn't want Yuto to catch up to him but he doesn't know why also. When he entered the cafe earlier, he was surprised to see Yuto there. He wanted to leave but Mr. Kirisaki's question perked up Ryosuke's interest. After hearing all of Yuto's responses he doesn't know what to say or what to do and when Yuto turned around and saw him, Ryosuke didn't know what to do so he ran away.
"Ryosuke!" He heard Yuto calling his name again. He didn't looked back and just kept on running. He was already tired and he had a hard time breathing but he wants to get away from Yuto for the mean time. He hears his name again and it was louder that before. Ryosuke looked back and saw Yuto was closing in on him. He tried running as fast as he could and lengthen their gap but he didn't realize a busy street was in front of him.
"Ryosuke!!! Look out!" Yuto was warning him but Ryosuke didn't hear it or rather he was blocking Yuto's voice in his mind. Ryosuke just kept on running and running until he heard a loud beep. He turned to the side and saw a car fast approaching. Ryosuke was glued on the street and he didn't know what to do. He closed his eyes and just prayed for lesser impact. The car was honking very loud now and it was closing in to Ryosuke.
Beeeeepppp!!!!
Ryosuke felt a warm presence embracing him. He felt a fast beating behind him. He opened his eyes and saw the busy street. He blinked once, twice and then again.
"Don't do something stupid like that again." Ryosuke turned his head to the side and saw Yuto hugging him from behind. They were on the ground and Ryosuke was sitting in between Yuto's legs. They must have fallen from when Yuto pulled him off the street. Yuto was resting his head on Ryosuke's shoulder and he could feel Yuto's heart beating fast behind him and he could hear Yuto's hard pants from running.
"Don't scare me like that." Yuto held him closer and tighter. Ryosuke was blushing. He doesn't know why but he was. It was very comfortable inside Yuto's embrace. He felt safe and secure to be with him.
"I don't know what would happen to me if you'd leave me like that." Ryosuke was truly touched by his words. Ryosuke missed how caring Yuto would be of him, how protective he would get and how loving he would be towards him. Ryosuke held on Yuto's arms that were hugging him and placed a small kiss on it.
Right now, Yuto was carrying Ryosuke on his back because he sprained his foot when he was pulled by Yuto off the street earlier. They were having a very silent trip back to their house but Ryosuke knew why Yuto was quiet. It wasn't because he didn't want to make things awkward or anything but Yuto was quiet because he was mad. He is mad because Ryosuke did something reckless again.
When they were going out before, something like this happened too. Ryosuke was walking on the outside of the sidewalk when Yuto told him to always walk on the inside part but he insisted it and nothing would happen to him. But in the end he was almost hit by a bike and he sprained his ankle too. While Yuto was piggybacking him home he knows Yuto was mad so he kissed his cheek to melt it away.
But this time it's different. They aren't going out anymore so Ryosuke can't just casually kiss him on the cheek and say sorry; Yuto was at fault too but Ryosuke has still sudden urge to make up with Yuto and he doesn't know why. Ryosuke leaned down and kissed Yuto's cheek. Yuto was surprised by the sudden action of Ryosuke.
"I'm sorry for doing something reckless again." Ryosuke apologized with an annoyed tone. He was annoyed at himself for doing something like that. I mean, this was mostly Yuto's fault so he should be the one to apologize for all the pain he has caused but why does Ryosuke feel it's okay now. That's he's heart has been healed already.
Was it because Yuri told him everything? When he Yuri woke up he kept on asking for Ryosuke's forgiveness about the matter and of course Ryosuke forgave him.
Ryosuke felt Yuto stopping and setting him down on the ground. Yuto turned to face him and Ryosuke was blushing.
"Ryosuke, I know I'very given you so much pain and confusion but Ryosuke I just want you to know that I still love you." Yuto started off. Ryosuke's tears were beaming on the base of his eyes.
"And I also know this won't be the last time I'll make a mistake but just know I'll always love you and I'll beg for your forgiveness if you want me too. I just can't live without you. I don't know what to do if-"
Yuto was interrupted with a kiss on the lips. Ryosuke wrapped his arms around his neck and tiptoed to reach Yuto. He was very shocked with Ryosuke's sudden action but he gave in and kissed him back. Yuto wrapped his arms around Ryosuke's waist and -messed their bodies together.
Ryosuke really missed Yuto's kisses. It always melts him away every time he does. He could feel his heart beating Super fast. The two of them parted for air and Yuto rested his forehead against Ryosuke's.
"I don't know why but I just can't hate you." Ryosuke said against his breath. Yuto then chuckled.
"Is it wrong for me to think that I'm happy you can't hate me." Yuto replied to him. Ryosuke playfully hit his chest and smiled. The two of them werenreally happy to be in each other's embrace. They felt such a nostalgic and happy feelings. Yuto felt like he was in the cafe in their special place, talking non-stop all day long.
"I'm also happy that I don't hate you. " Ryosuke looked up to meet Yuto's eyes and started into them. He lived staring into them because they shows his love for Ryosuke.
"I love you Yuto." He said then pressed a chaste kiss on Yuto's lips. He was blushing mad and it was a cute sight for Yuto. He hasn't seen this expression in a year so he really did miss it and made his heart beat fast.
"I love you too Ryosuke."
To be continued...