Shuichi was getting impatient.

He was both nervous and eager to see Rantaro's answer. Even if Rantaro also said yes, they still had many topics to discuss. Like, if they would be in a relationship too or just stay as friends while only dating Kokichi?

Honestly, Shuichi wouldn't mind trying to date Rantaro too.

Taking some time to think, Shuichi realized, The Ultimate Adventurer was literally perfect. He was handsome, his scent was unique, heavenly and not to mention his wonderful personality. So if he agreed, Shuichi would gladly try things out with him too. Perhaps it could also help with his jealousy!.... or make it x2.

Putting his thoughts aside for a while, the detective checked the clock in the classroom again to see only 10 minutes has passed since his talk with Rantaro.

It was going to be long 2 hours.

//

The Ultimate Adventurer was standing in front of a vending machine, in the process of getting a drink.

He was already on his way to fountain just about 20 minutes earlier than the promised time. He could as well as take a drink with him while waiting for Shuichi to arrive, right?

He took a can of soda and walked through the path leading the fountain, hoping Chiaki-senpai wasn't sitting there today to play her games.

As Rantaro got closer, he could see a figure sitting on the bench. His first guess was the person being Chiaki-senpai but the soft-looking navy hair and the golden eyes directed at the ground proved him otherwise.

So he was early too, huh. Chuckling, Rantaro sat down next to him but there was no reaction from the other Alpha. How much in deep thought was he? To make him realize he was here, Rantaro took his cold soda can and pressed it on Shuichi's exposed neck.

"Ah!" Shouted Shuichi, putting a hand on his cold neck. "Who would- Rantaro?"

"Haha I guess you didn't realize I was here."

"Yeah.. Sorry. But why are you here so early?"

"Probably the same reason as you." answered Rantaro with a knowing smile.

After sitting in silence for a while, Shuichi spoke up. "Oh.. Umm... I'll go first then."

Rantaro didn't answer as he opened his soda can.

"I.. I want to try it out. I mean, if you agree too of course!... I just feel like I'll regret if I don't at least give it a shot. I have been crushing on Kokichi for a long time so if it means there is a chance we can date I don't want to miss it... Also I am sorry for what I did a few days ago. I really didn't intend to be like that. What about you?" asked Shuichi, feeling hopeful.

Rantaro gave a big, relieved sigh. "I am glad you think so, because I agree with you. Even though I wasn't crushing on him as long as you, I like him too. And I also apologize to you about what happened. I should've tried to hold myself back like you did. After all that, I was worried you would refuse. I guess now we have an answer to give Kokichi tomorrow." said Rantaro with a genuine smile on his face.

Shuichi was also smiling before his thoughts from earlier came to his mind which made him blush.

"S-So Um-umm...................." mumbled Shuichi.

"Shuichi? I can't hear you if you keep whispering like that."

"I-I said, wouldwebedatingtoo?" said Shuichi quickly and blushing more.

Rantaro made a thoughtful face before he realized what Shuichi said. There was no doubt he heard it right.

"I.." Rantaro cutted his words in half and cleared his throat "I wouldn't mind that. if that's what you want."

"I guess.. I wouldn't mind too... But let's take it slow, okay? I need some time to get used to all these."

"Okay okay, so for starters we could try holding hands right?"

Shuichi thought for a second before he nodded. Blushing once more when Rantaro's hand made contact with his.

Looking side ways, Shuichi could see the pink tips of Rantaro's ear. They sat like that for a while. Holding hands, but too embarrassed to look at each others eyes.

They were happy.