@Toga-Uchiha

Valt was sitting on the rooftop of Beigoma Academy, the sun setting and a light breeze flowing. He gazed at the sky as he thought of all the years which flew by in a mere instant. First came his adventure, then Aiger's, Dante's, Hyuga and Hikaru's, as well as Bel's.He released a slow breath of air. From his twelve year old self, now rolling onto eighteen just tomorrow...

It felt so long since the days the BeyClub would fool around. So long since he and Shu would hang like they were each other's other half...

Sure, they were best friends, they called and attempted to meet up on a semi-regular basis. But, with him with BC Soln in Spain and Shu busy running the Raging Bulls in America, it was difficult to agree on a fixed date and time.

The nostalgia eventually caught up to him and he decided to spend a week in Japan, in a pathetically futile hope to quench his yearning for what had passed. Unfortunately, not only did it serve no purpose, but it was worse as in this familiar setting, the absence of his best friend was far more potent.

Best friend... He never had gotten to confessing his feelings to the stunning blader. Tell him how much he loved his silky hair, or the passion in his crimson eyes, or his dedicated spirit, his soft smiles and, and so much more.

It would be weird now, anyways. He wasn't the young, reckless kid who charged into his every thought without deliberation. All this time apart and then an abrupt confession? No way, he could be lucky if Shu even believed him, much less reciprocate his feelings.

"Been a while, hasn't it, Valt?"

Aah, Shu's smooth, deep voice. As lovely and sweet as the lips which voice them. Delusional already? It was so needy he could laugh.

Valt raised his head to see him.

Shu.

Valt gaped, utterly dumbfounded. There in all his beautiful glory stood Shu. Smiling at him, a hand on his hip, the other limply laying at his side.

Valt immediately stood up and stepped into Shu's personal space, close enough to count the other's long lashes as he blinked in surprise.

"S-shu?!" Valt exclaimed, his great shock clear in the breathless sound of his voice. "Why? How? What are you doing here?!"

"Hey, nice to see you too," Shu chimed teasingly, as though head seen Valt just yesterday. "I couldn't miss my best friend's birthday, could I?"

"But, how'd you find me? And what about the Bulls? Why not a call like any other year?" Valt fired all his queries in rapid succion, brows furrowed.

Shu exhaled, seemingly exasperated.

"It sounds like you don't want to see me or something," Shu commented, was it self-consciously or jokingly? Valt couldn't determine.

"OF COURSE I DID!" Valt shouted, alarming Shu as his hands instinctively raised to cover his ears.

"Haha, you're as loud as ever," Shu observed but he appeared relieved- why he even doubted Valt's desire to see him, Valt would never know.

"Well, I asked Rantaro where you would be, didn't want to ruin the surprise once you saw me." Shu winked and Valt was so mesmerised by the motion, it took a moment to realise he was answering his question. "I dealt with the important business of the Bulls, so the senior advisors can do without me for the week."

"A whole week?" Valt repeated, excitement bubbling within him.

"You know it," Shu confirmed.

"And?" Valt pressed, wondering what was so special about this birthday.

"Uh," Shu hesitated, a pink flush settling on his cheeks and coating the top of his ears, it took all of Valt's restraint to not kiss those areas. "I wanted to see you. All this time, all that distance... I guess I found myself- well, missing you."

The admission made his eyes stray to a vacant area near the ground and his blush deepened and his fingers grasped the black material of the pants near his thigh.

And with that Valt surged forward.

He didn't care if it was weird or sudden. All that mattered was Shu. He needed him right now. The consequences could be dealt with later.

Valt captured Shu's lips as the latter's eyes widened and his mouth opened in surprise. He was still from shock, no rejection or acceptance. Valt slipped his tongue and let his own chocolate brown eye flutter shut. He felt Shu's tongue and tasted his sweet mouth, roaming viciously as if he were a starved man and Shu was ripe fruit.

A couple minutes later, Valt dislodged their mouths. Both males panting heavily from the hot kiss. Shu still appeared bewildered as Valt offered a sheepish look, red painting both their faces.

"Val-" shu began before Valt's scream intervened.

"Sorry! I've always liked you and, and I know it's weird, but i couldn't help it! You looked so cute and said those sweet words and aahhh!" Valt finished with a overwhelmed sigh.

Shu was taken aback at the information. Taking a calming breath, he steadied his heart and thought clearly.

"Since when?" He asked, his tone tentative.

"Uhhh," Valt backtracked dumbly. "Well I think like forever! But I only realised it three years ago."

"I feel the same." Shu stated, awfully happy and slightly embarrassed, but calm and soothing in his delivery.

"SERIOUSLY?!"

"Of course," Shu assured confidently, because what wasn't there to love?

"So like, I can take you to dates and stuff?!" Valt questioned gleefully.

"Yeah sure, but it's your birthday tomorrow, so I'll take you out." Shu said, endeared.

"Sure!" Valt agreed easily, then meekly added. "And, can I have another kiss?"

Shu blushed lightly at the question before smiling gently.

"As many as you want."