Yuuto can feel his cheeks heating up as Feodora tells him what he really wants with Shouta is for him to be a mate. His heart is beating so hard in his chest because for years Yuuto did feel a deeper connection to Shouta. He always thought it was just the friendship he wanted. It may very well be more than that. If Yuuto had to put into words he loves Shouta. How can he love someone that much after many years? He doesn’t even know who Shouta is. In many ways he is the same and not all in one. Yuuto runs his hands over his face as he listens to his sister describe how he was empty after he was forced to end his friendship with Shouta. He was. He can't deny it. A part of him died that day. He was never the same.
Yuuto knows nothing about having a true friendship outside of Shouta. Shouta was the one true friend he has. Yuuto talks to Hana who his father wanted him to date. They like being friends. Ryouichi was only his mating partner when he needed it, which wasn’t often. How can he even begin to be a good mate? It’s times like this Yuuto finds his inner alpha stepping forward. Willing to protect Shouta at all costs. Despite them just meeting he can see Shouta is very much a desired omega. So many other alphas want to claim him. It’s not about just claiming Shouta but loving him, protecting him, giving him everything he couldn’t before. Yuuto runs his hand through his hair not knowing where to start. Sticking with friendship is the best choice. He needs to forget about his deep rooted love for his curly hair friend. He must tread lightly.
“I planned to take my time,” Yuuto says after a moment.
“I know I probably sound crazy for wanting more but….it’s hard. I feel comfortable about Sho. It’s hard to explain the kind of peace I feel when he is around. Thank you for being receptive of me. It’s nice to be understood. Shouta has shown to be emotionally unable. I need to take my time with him regardless of where things go.” Yuuto is almost tempted to ask his sister for liquor but decides against it. He can partake once he is back in the safety of his home. He knows for a fact Sarada will be there to confront him as he nurses his drink. It takes everything in Yuuto to not flinch hearing his stepparents brought up. Yuuto nods glad to know that Feodora was never tainted by that environment. She stayed true to who she is. Yuuto is deeply grateful for that. Otherwise he would have no one.
“I won't allow them to interfere. They have done more than enough damage. I wish I had known that earlier. That they would never be happy with anything I do. Any sacrifices I made. I would have never given Shouta up.” Yuuto begins to eat, almost forgetting about the tasty meal in front of him. Feodora smiles seemingly happy that he revealed his emotions or maybe enjoying the meal she worked so hard on. Yuuto is more than pleased when he finishes the meal.
“I haven’t eaten that good in a while,” he chuckles.
“Any dessert big sis?” He smiles. Yuuto is not one for sweets often. Something tells him Feodora would put her foot into dessert as well.