We are opposite ends of a ruler. Every time I reach and seek out for you, we are destined to never be together. The torturous part is your right in front of me, so close and so near, almost as though Cupid is laughing at our state. I beg the Gods to seal our string of fate and let us be, however, the only response we both get is Cupid's arrows will not work on us. He tells us "Balance is Key". After all, in the end, if we were to meet, how beautiful and unrealistic it would be... as I sadly would know our ending is death...

If love is all you seek,

Heed my words of warning,

Trouble will be coming...

Previously...

Haru and I are going on a date together. He won't tell me where we are going, but I'm just relieved the tension between us is gone and that my feelings for him are still true, honest and mutual...

Ren's POV
He drove in silence and I gazed mindlessly at the passing of buildings. I turned to look at him and smiled faintly. Did I mention it was 5th December? The time of festive fun and Christmas holidays.

Haru turned on the radio and a strange song I never heard before began playing..."It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas". I became startled when Haru absentmindedly starting singing in a low and quiet voice. He then began drumming on the car wheel, which took every ounce of willpower for me not to laugh.

"Toys in ev'ry store,". I'm trying to recall whether I know this song, but I don't think I ever have."But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be". Haru looked so calm and happy, singing along to the song. It's a sight I have never seen before, a side to Haru I'm glad I get to see in person. It makes my feelings of love towards him grow outwardly and create the setting just so beautiful. I always felt different, for not being able to smile and laugh as freely as Haru. But now... I can't help but feel a warm light inside of me. He truly is remarkable. "On your own front door".

I faked coughed and pulled Haru out of his trance. He looked at me and quickly tried turning off the radio, fiddling around trying to locate the off button. I sighed in exasperation and switched it off myself.

"T-Thank You," He said nervously, purposefully avoiding my gaze and focusing on the road. His tight grip on the wheel made his knuckles go white. I looked out the window and traced my fingers on the window. "You have a pretty voice," I said silently.

"You think so?" He laughed relieved at the tension broken.

"Yeah, I was struggling not to laugh" I murmured to myself

"Hmm... what was that?" Haru asked looking confused. "Huh, I didn't say anything?" I turned my gaze back to the window and wondered once again where we were going. I'm still surprised I am even going on a date with Haru. I have never been on a date before, which makes me a little bit nervous not knowing what to expect. Do couples kiss on a date? Wait, does that make us lovers on a date?

"Ren," Haru said. "Yes," I answered my eyelids slowly closing, dreaming about what my date with Haru will be like. "Are you happy living with me?"

I hesitated..."Of course, I am". He didn't look too convinced.

"Then why did you pause?" His tone of voice sounding almost hurt. I leaned my body right up close to him, my head resting on his shoulders. Haru's breathing hitched as he watched me slowly close my eyes shut curling up next to him. "I love you Haru," I whispered these words as I drifted off to a deep sleep.

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Haru's POV

"I love you Haru"

Four words...

Four words that will be plastered and engraved in my mind forever. Ren loves me! I watched as he aimlessly falls asleep on my shoulder. His long thick eyelashes making him look so cute and adorable, it was a challenge not being able to stroke his brown hair, or kiss his forehead.

I was so nervous about this date and tried to play it cool, hoping Ren didn't pick up on it, but already I had let my guard down by singing a Christmas song. Great what luck.

But I don't care anymore. Ren told me he loves me. Unless... what if he meant it in a brotherly way? Wait, do I want to be in a relationship with Ren? No no no, of course, I don't. Ren probably just meant something else. He's never open about his feelings, so it's likely nothing to worry about.

Yet, I am still startled and shocked by what he just had said, but I promised myself not to do this to him. I love Ren, but it should be nothing more than a one-sided love. It wouldn't feel right doing this to him. Even now, I am breaking all the boundaries. However, how is it my fault Ren wanted to go on a date? I never said, "let's go on a date". I said "Let's go out", implying that it would be nice to do something together.

But then why was I nervous?

Damn this kid, the way his eyes lit up and his face smiled at the fact of us going on a date, made it impossible for me to say "no" and correct him. I had to play along. He always beats me to it, toying with my affections and making me go crazy with lust.

I turn the steering wheel left and stop the car abruptly. Turning off the engine and taking out the key. I take two deep breaths...Inhale...Exhale...Inhale...Exhale... Ok whatever happens next, I will not do anything reckless in front of Ren.

I reached my hand to caress Ren's cheeks and silently wished time would stop and let me hold him like this forever. If I am going to make this pact for myself, I should seal it with a kiss to validate it.

I leaned down and kissed Ren's soft lips, it was short but sweet. With the lingering feeling of love now traced on his lips. I broke away with both our faces centimeters apart. He was still asleep, whereas I was wondering on what to do next. I moved my face away from his and quietly shook him.

"Ren," I said softly.

"Hmm..." He gently stirred in his sleep.

"We're here, you can wake up now"

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Ren's POV

I dreamt of a tunnel, a bright white light so far away in the distance. I ran towards it, as I knew that was the only way out, being surrounded by darkness. Although as I kept running towards the light, it kept moving further and further away from my grasp. Until I heard a soft-spoken voice reaching out and calling my name. I woke up.

"Hmm... Haru" I said rubbing my eyes and yawning.

"Come on, let's go," Haru said unlocking my seatbelt and half supporting me, by lifting me up.

"Haru, I can get out of the car on my own." I snapped annoyed and half embarrassed with his hands touching me.

"Wait, one second," Haru said quickly, opening his car door and half jogging towards the passenger door. He opens the car door and swiftly puts his right hand on his chest, and does a little bow.

What the actual heck? I thought.

"Haru what are you doing?" I looked at him utterly confuzzled and baffled.

"My Lord," He answered.

Oh, God, Haru thinks he is a Butler!

"Haru, what's with the polite etiquette, we're not anime characters?"

"Please My Lord follow me, I will take you someplace special," He grinned.

I guess I should play along. He helps me out of the car and as I place my hand on his, I felt a slight chill and flushed with the sudden interaction between me and Haru. I have no words to describe the feelings and emotions my body was doing to me.

We walked out of the carpark and as our hands were interlocked, we strolled through a narrow pathway. Haru's body was squished right next to mine making it difficult to walk together. He takes the initiative to walk first in front of me and holds onto my hand tightly as I walked behind him. It was still daylight, but I didn't know where we were going or what was ahead.

"So, are you going to tell me where we are going now?" I asked Haru, with a hint of impatience in my voice.

"Yes." He said. "Where?" I replied nervously.

"Just a...little further," He said uncertainly.

We kept walking on for what felt like hours. The Sun was beating down on us, but gradually, tall trees and bushes hid the power of the Sun. Nature surrounded us and beautiful flowers were blossoming and blooming with their exotic coloured petals attracting butterflies. Haru finally stops and we come across a big apple tree.

It was absolutely beautiful, with delicious, juicy ripe red apples hanging on the branches. There were bird nests and so many branches, making it look easy to climb.

"Haru, I don't understand?" I said looking at the apple tree, then turning back to look at him.

Haru touched the tree and murmured a few words. I couldn't decipher what he had said, but the ground below us started to shake and rumble, I almost fell back if it wasn't for Haru rescuing me from behind. "What's happening?" I yelled panicking and screaming in fear.

Haru held onto me and whispered soothing and calming words. He rubbed my back and said to me in a hushed tone in my ear. "Something Special".

The rumbling stopped and I didn't realise it, but I had my eyes shut. I open my eyes and gasp at how wonderful and beautiful everything was.

"What do you think?" Haru laughs smiling at my reaction.

"It's like a chapter from a fairytale..." I said mesmerised.
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AN:
Hope you enjoyed this chapter!

I had many different ideas on how the date scene would have played out, however, all my aims were too cliche, therefore I wanted to change and shake it up a little bit adding a few fantasy scenes.

Yeah, my exams are still ongoing and out of 13 tests, I have already done 4. So I am trying to regularly update, although it's all too much for me to handle.

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-WiseGalaxy