"Say, Sasuke, What'll you do if I'm actually gay?", I asked nervously.

"Nothing obviously, you'll still be the same idiot, gay or not, anyway", he shrugged, looking kind of confused about why I even asked something so obvious.

"Hey! don't just casually diss me every chance you get!!", I yelled miserably. But in actuality, I couldn't have been more relieved to know he'd be okay with it.

"Just saying, an idiot will always be an idiot", he laughed.

What a beautiful laugh, I'll never get tired of seeing him laugh.

"You're so rude...", I sighed trailing off and asked in a serious tone, "Then, what if there's a guy I'm seriously in love with..?"

"I'd do a thorough background check on him to see through he's a proper guy, cause idiots like you are the easiest targets for cunning people", he said in all seriousness.

Really, just saying, 'I'll go see if that guy is good enough for you cause I'm worried', would've sufficed.

I pouted annoyedly, "You're way too freaking rude.. Just so you know, the guy I love is the most amazing wonderful man ever!", I exclaimed confidently.

"Do enlighten me with his name, class, section and seat number", he ordered with a smile that didn't reach his eyes.

"Uchiha Sasuke, class 2 - D, seat number 24", I said with a casual smile. But felt my heart speed up in my chest.

He blinked and laughed, "And here I thought you were serious about liking a guy, you're really such an idiot"

"I mean it though...", I meekly persisted.

"sure you do", he chuckled.

"Sasuke.. I love you more than as a  friend.. I'm serious..", I said feeling nervous enough to throw up my heart.

"...What..? ..You really mean that?", he questioned seriously.

I took a deep breath and nodded.

"...Naruto... I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have laughed, that was very rude of me", he apologized, looking genuinely guiltily.

"That's okay! It's not your fault!! I always said it jokingly all the time so it's understandable that you didn't believe me right away", I tried to smile but couldn't do it well, I was just too scared about not knowing what'll happen next.

"You really are serious, huh...", he sighed, almost looking helpless. I flinched.

"I don't think I can see you that way... I don't think I've ever seen anyone in that way, so I honestly can't picture myself dating someone or getting married for that matter, I just never thought about it... I'm extremely sorry", he bowed politely.

"Please stop being so formal..! Geez, I knew I'd get rejected so honestly I was prepared for it, so really don't worry about it, I'm perfectly happy being friends with you, nothing needs to change", I wanted to smile confidently but my tear glands betrayed me. I guess, I wasn't as prepared as I thought I was. Shit..!

Sasuke hugged me without a second thought, looking a little teary eyed himself.

"I'm seriously alright, Sasuke", I persisted but my tears flowed nonstop. So annoying. Why can't I stop crying..!

"You're not.. Don't you dare lie to me, you're not alright at all.. Cause I hurt you..", I felt warm droplets on my shoulder and hurriedly pulled back to look at him.

"You didn't..! Geez.. Why're you crying? I'm the rejected one, you know", I hesitantly wiped his tears, "Don't cry, Sasuke..."

"You too... I'm really sorry", he just cried even more.

"Who's the idiot now..? Really, don't apologize, you didn't hurt me and I'm completely alright now, for real. The shock of seeing you cry made me stop crying too, see!", I exclaimed with a grin, actually feeling quite alright already. How could I not be though? When the one I love cares about me enough to cry for me. Even though it's not the same kind of love, why do I still feel so loved?

"...Are you really alright?", he asked hesitantly.

"Yeah! Cause you even cried for me! I'm so touched!", I grinned happily, genuinely feeling happy.

"I can't help it.. I hate the thought of hurting you!", he said seriously.

I blushed a little and chuckled to cover it up quickly, "You're too nice"

"I'm not this nice to just anyone, you know. You're special to me too,  you're my best friend after all", he smiled sadly.

"Shouldn't you look happier when calling me you're best friend?", I teased.

"Should I..? I still feel guilty that I can't be anything more...", he was really being too hard on himself.

"It can't be helped if you don't see me in that way so stop beating yourself up over it, especially because I'm more than happy just being friends with you, so really I was ecstatic to hear you call me your best friend, you really mean that?", I grinned playfully.

"Of course I do, it's too cheesy so I just never said it before, but I thought I made it obvious already, did I not..?", he said seriously.

"You did.. You totally did!", I meant that, he's always made me feel so special. Just like now.

"Good...", he said sounding relieved and smiled. So beautiful.

I really do love him so much...