Ch. 8: Confession (SUN)
The next day as the sun was climbing and the sky was clear…-
Invited by Vairy, I once again went to the forest.
The gentle sunlight filtered through the trees, embracing me, but my heart wouldn't stop pounding.
Being alone with him makes me really nervous…
Vairy: "What's up, your face looks weird."
Vairy said as much then flicked my forehead.
OO: "…! Geez…that hurt you know!"
Vairy: "Haha…you know, things are better when you're full of energy."
What do I do…when I see Vairy smile, my chest aches…
Going a little further, we arrived in an area where the sunlight beat down even more intensely.
This place is…
Vairy: "We're where the curse broke. Though it was night then. Hey…I still haven't said something to you."
Vairy turned to me and spoke with a strong voice.
Vairy: "Thanks, for breaking the curse."
He looked straight at me, and my heart began to pound even harder.
OO: "I…didn't do anything."
Vairy: "True love can break the curse…"
OO: "Vairy, you knew about that…?"
Vairy: "Yeah…but I didn't believe in fairy tales like that. But, there's one thing I wanna ask you. Um, the thing you were trying to say before…"
OO: "…!"
OO: "Vairy…I…"
OO: "U-um…"
Vairy: "…man, I'm pathetic. I 'm trying to tell you something."
He looked at me as I hesitated, and gave an embarrassed smile.
Eh…?
Vairy: "Sorry, I can't seem to say it."
After a short pause, Vairy said his words clearly.
Vairy: "OO, I like you."
OO: "…!"
Vairy likes me…?
Vairy: "…I'd given up. I'd decided that when I turned into a beast, I'd live alone. But…when I was in that light and heard your voice, I couldn't help thinking I wanted us to be together."
OO: "…"
Vairy: "I wanna do stuff like take you around the world. And if I can't see you…I get worried."
Vairy awkwardly scratched his head.
OO: "Vairy…"
…I'm happy.
Vairy: "OO…what do you think of me?"
I…
I recalled the words I had been trying to say before.
I had already chosen my answer.
I moved closer to the embarrassed-looking Vairy.
OO: "…me too. I like you too Vairy."
A gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the trees.
Vairy: "…thank goodness. I was super nervous about what I'd do if you said no. I may be kinda pathetic…but are you ok with that?"
OO: "…yes."
Vairy looked at me and lovingly placed his hand on my cheek.
Then…slowly, he kissed me.
OO: "…nn."
A moan escaped me, and my face started to burn up.
Vairy: "…no backing out now, right?"
Vairy traced my lips with his fingers and smiled playfully.
OO: "Vairy…"
Vairy: "…you can be a little more casual."
OO: "Yeah…"
We kissed over and over, again and again.
Vairy gave no indication of letting me go from the embrace of his arms.
OO: "…is this feeling what they call 'true love'?"
Vairy: "Dunno. But…I don't want to ever let you go."
It's hot…
Vairy gently stroked my head, and the heat from his hand was comforting.
…I like Vairy.
Wrapped up in those strong, warm arms that would protect me countless times, I completely lost track of time.
The forest was even brighter and more beautiful, as if giving us its blessing.
END