Yuuto continues to hold Shouta in his arms.  He is more than glad his old friend allowed him to comfort him.  Yuuto can’t help but wonder what is Shouta thinking?  He really doesn’t know Shouta at the end of the day, but it feels like he still does.  He will always be that adorable lively Shouta from his childhood.  Yuuto sighs inwardly realizing holding Shouta is bringing more peace than he thought it would.  Back when they were younger, still friends, still close before his step parents ruined it he always felt the need to touch Shouta.  He never crossed any lines knowing this must be the alpha in him.  Shouta wasn’t just an omega but his friend. 

A part of Yuuto began to wonder why didn’t Shouta just let him walk away.  He is already alone for the most part.  It shouldn’t matter if he continues to move through his life without him.  Shouta could go back to living his life as he had without him.  Yuuto could do the same but he can’t.  Yuuto squeezes Shouta slightly as he realizes he wants Shouta in life.  He doesn’t care if it is in passing, occasionally, or often.  He doesn’t want to have to be without Shouta in his world.  He had for so long but can’t let him go.  Yuuto's heart thumps hard inside his chest.  He closes his eyes willing himself to calm down.

“You can’t force him to do anything he doesn’t want to,” he thinks to himself.  “Why does he mean so much to me?”  Yuuto is quickly reminded how much they both had in common back in the day.  How Shouta helped him develop into the person he is today.  How long would he have been unhappy if he didn’t meet Shouta at all?  He didn’t want to know the answer to that question.  He knew he didn’t want to relive that.  If Shouta decides to give him a second chance he would never betray him as he did before.  Yuuto would die before he let that happen.  He wants nothing more than Shouta in his life once more.  Yuuto finds his head dropping before Shouta says his name in the most emotional softest tone he ever heard.  Yuuto blinks wildly shifting his head where he and Shouta can make proper eye contact.

“Relax,” Yuuto thinks as he views Shouta flustered cheeks.  “Yes, Shouta…..”