Yuuto is gathering his items as his art class just ended.  From time to time he will participate in a few drawing or painting lessons.  He is very determined to increase his artistic skills.  He tends to enjoy these classes as it is outside work.  That adds to the fun.  Yuuto sighs standing up from his desk.  The classroom was empty with many opting to not sign up.  This is due to Thanksgiving approaching fast.  Yuuto must admit he struggle to focus during class, that is rare.  His mind kept wandering to his old friend Shouta Akimoto.

Yuuto ensures his messenger is properly packed before leaving the classroom dressed casually.  Not having to see his family or go to work today allowed him to be in his comfort zone.  Comfy tee shirt with a hoodie in the event the weather drops.  Medium tint denim with black and white vans.  They are sturdier for the long strolls he has to take on campus.  As Yuuto walks his mind goes back to his run in with Shouta.  He swallows down the familiar lump he feels every time he thinks of him.  Yuuto knows how he ended things was wrong.  If only he was half the man, he is now back then.  Maybe Shouta would still be his friend.

He frowns remembering how Tatsuya made Shouta so uncomfortable.  He could see the visual tension in his old friend's body.  He is glad Sadie was able to step in.  Sadie's aggression was well felt before he even reached the room.  Tatsuya is known for being aggressive believing he can have any omega he wants.  Shouta is still a person.  He should be treated with respect.  His curly green hair friend is the nicest most thoughtful person in the world.  The first person who truly opened Yuuto eyes in a sense.  He smiles on the inside until he remembers how distant Shouta was.

Can he blame him?  He cut him off for the sake of his own future.  It seemed like a good idea at the time.  His step parents promised to support him but he saw that was nothing but lies.  Unfortunately, it was too late.  He already lost touch with Shouta.  Yuuto threw himself into his work and school promising to live his dream.  Not just for him but for his bio father as well.  Yuuto blinks back the emotions he refuses to feel heading outside.  A light breeze tosses his white and red locks.  He adjusts his hoodie realizing it is warm outside despite winter being around the corner.  Walking at a steady pace he decides to cut across the courtyard. Usually, Yuuto parked on the other side but he had to make another stop deciding to park on the other end.  A few extra steps in his day wouldn’t hurt.  He slows down when he notices that familiar patch of curly green strands.

Shouta….  Yuuto stares at Shouta going through some folders appearing so seriously.  Yuuto feels his heart begin to beat harder.  Should I approach him?  Does he still hate me?  Yuuto takes a deep breath calming down his nerves.  I didn’t buy this limited edition X-Men First Class collection for nothing.  Yuuto came across this limited edition collection in full on eBay.  Cost him a pretty penny as he did buy the 8 issue collection.  He knows for a fact that Shouta would enjoy this.  Yuuto pushes back any fear he has approaching Shouta.