Uncrowned King Masterpost

Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Final


yoroshiku ne <3

Uncrowned King Final

Final

Pi was standing in the entrance, panting. He didn't know if this was the right thing to do, or if he would succeed. All he knew was that he wanted that man in the front who looked so utterly beautiful in that white suit. Once again Pi thought that Toma looked like an angel... no, he didn't just look like one. Toma WAS his angel. And Toma belonged to him and no one else.

Pain struck his body when he heard that voice. It was so beautiful and cruel at the same time. Toma turned around, slowly, afraid to face him. What was he doing here? Hadn't he hurt him enough already? Did he have to destroy his last hope that he had in life?
Then he heard his words.

“Toma! Please... don't marry her.”, Pi said, his voice shaking in discomposure.

“I know I've done so many things so terribly wrong, but... I can't live without you. I've realized that long before THAT night. You know... what we did... it wasn't just fun as I made you believe. This was so much more... I know it's hard to believe after all I've done to you but... please believe in me...”

Pi was watching Toma closely. But there was no movement in his expression. Nothing that made Pi believe that he would get Toma back.

The prince couldn't believe his ears. Everything he said sounded just like what he wanted to hear. As wonderful as in his dreams... 'I must be hallucinating', he thought and watched Pi still, his face numb.
'It must be a dream', he thought once again. And he wished that he could dream that dream forever, until eternity. He didn't want to wake up into the cruel reality.
If only THIS was reality...

Eventually the guests' voices raised, but Pi didn't listen. His whole self was focused on Toma.

“You know...”, he started again, his voice louder that before. “You know, I... couldn't stop thinking about you the whole time. I started crying when you left and I was so disappointed... in myself, my whole actions ever since I met you. But there's one thing I will NEVER regret... I love you. Falling in love with you was the best thing that has ever happened to me before, and I will not give up on you that easily!”

Toma's eyes widened at Pi's words. Each and every word cried out to him. He couldn't say a thing, couldn't move. Did he really mean it? Was his confession sincere? Then he remembered that Pi never said those 3 words to him, not when he had confessed. So maybe, maybe he was allowed to believe it? To get lulled by those words and the sound of his voice?

In the background, somewhere which seemed far away from him. Toma heard his father shout something. The next thing he saw were the royal guards, which were capturing Yamapi. It felt like a bubble that burst and suddenly Toma saw everything clearly.

He could see how Pi got captured by the guards and how he struggled against them, how his eyes were on him the whole time. And then he knew it was the right thing to do. If Pi fought, he would fight, too.

“Stop. This is a command. Let him go.”

Pi didn't recognize the king yelling or the guards approaching him. His mind was fixed at Toma. He stared into his eyes, which looked so terribly confused and unsure. But Pi was searching for hope in his eyes. And when he just thought he'd found it, the guards grabbed him and wanted to push him outside. Hard metal beat against Pi's head and stomach, but still Pi fought to stay inside, to not lose his focus on Toma. All his hope would die if he gave up now.

But then he heard that voice again. It was loud and harsh, but he had longed for it so badly. And the guards did as they were told. Pi still stood in the entrance, his eyes fixed on Toma, and he waited. Waited because he wanted to hear Toma's voice again. Even if he told him to go, Pi would be grateful for every word that was meant for him alone.

The guards did as they were told, luckily and although he hadn't expected them to. He looked at Yamashita, and even through the wide hall he could clearly see his eyes. Eyes full of hope. His heart began to beat faster again, god, how had he missed that beat.

As he was just about to say something, the king rose and went over to him. “What are you doing son? What is his all about?”, he said, his voice shaking with rage. But Toma just looked at him and smiled. Then he took the first step and another and another.

He wanted to be right in front of Yamashita and hear him say these words again.

But then: “Toma-sama!”

This time it was Maki. He turned around slowly and found her gazing at him. He knew how much he would have to hurt her, but he couldn't help it. “Maki-san, I...”, he began, but was interrupted. “Go.”, she said, tears in her eyes, but she still smiled.

Pi was watching the whole scene. He wanted to approach Toma, wanted to be by his side when he made his decision but the guards wouldn't let him.

Then suddenly Toma came down the long gangway slowly. Pi's heart beat louder and and louder with every step Toma took. Toma came closer, but it still wasn't close enough for Pi. As Toma took his last step towards Pi, the little princess shouted his name. And for the first time Pi didn't only look at Toma. He saw the small lady cry and he was so sorry, but as he told the prince to go Pi knew they had her blessing.

And so Pi didn't wait any longer.

He took Toma's hand, bumped some of the guards out of his way and dragged his prince outside. They ran and ran until the voices behind them eventually faded. They didn't look back, afraid to be captured if they slowed down.

Panting, the two men stopped at the place where Pi's tent was set up.

They stood there for a long time, just watching each other, catching their breath again.

Then again Pi spoke up.

“I... actually wanted to bring you to the place where we kissed first... But to me this place seems more real. And I... want to explain everything in whole. If you let me.”

Pi was looking at Toma, unease shaking his whole body.

Toma couldn't even react. It happened so fast. Suddenly he felt a warm hand clutching his own and in the next moment he was out of the church. They ran and ran until they reached Pi's tent. Everything felt so weird and yet so right as Toma looked at Pi who looked at him also.

Then Pi told him that he wanted to explain everything.

But did he even want that Pi explained everything?

It was the second when Yamapi touched him that he had already forgotten about the pain, and everything bad he had caused him.

“I don't want to hear it.”, said Toma after a long time. He could see Yamapi's face hardening and turning away slowly. “I don't need to hear it.”, Toma said again.

Pi turned around again and looked at him, confusion all over his face. And Toma decided that they had waited enough, suffered enough. They'd already lost enough time.

So he took the last step forward, raised Pi's chin and kissed the young man softly.

Pi just wanted to start explaining as Toma said he didn't want to hear.

Pi'd been afraid of just that reaction. He'd better not come here. He looked down to the ground, didn't want Toma to see his face.

“I don't need to hear it,”, Toma said then.

Pi looked up again. What did he mean? Hadn't he just told him he didn't want to make up with him? Pi was searching for an answer in Toma's eyes but he was too puzzled to even drink a glass of water without spilling it all over the table.

Then Toma approached him, Pi could feel Toma's finger touching his chin and finally Toma kissed him.

Pi didn't know what to do at first. Too long had his heart missed this very kiss.

He raised his hands slowly, touched Toma's cheeks, pulled his prince closer and suddenly started crying. Now all the fear and loneliness was gone and they were one again.

Pi broke their connection and whispered “I love you, I love you” over and over again against Toma's lips.

Toma pulled a bit apart, but just so that he could wipe away Yamashita's tears. It sounded so good to hear him say these words. Tears began to tickle in his eyes, too, but he didn't care.

All he wanted was to hold Pi forever. He kissed his forehead, then his eyelids and then his lips again. How he had missed him!

Then he hugged him tightly and nuzzled against his neck. Now the tears were running down his cheeks as well. “I love you, too, I love you so much! I always did.”, he whispered.

Pi could feel Toma's hands wiping away his tears and as he looked at Toma's face, he saw Toma's eyes turning red and watery as well.

“Don't... don't cry... From now on everything's gonna be alright, right? We're together now and we will be forever.”, Pi said, hugging Toma tightly.

As Toma whispered those most perfect words again and again, it was causing showers running through Pi's whole body. And Pi was enjoying them to the fullest.

“Toma, I... want you to go with me... to my mother's grave. I told her about you. She'll be very happy to finally meet you in person.” Pi smiled.

Toma looked up. “I'd love to.”, he answered and smiled as well, kissing Pi again.

“But first... let's sit down for a while...”, Pi said and dragged Toma to the tree where they had kissed once.

Pi sat on the ground, pulling Toma down and into a tight embrace.

“I've been running all night and day to tell you that I love you... and there's no need to worry anymore.”

“You're right.”, Toma said, huddling up against Pi.

“Oh, and I forgot something!”, Pi suddenly remembered while watching the most beautiful sunset in his life.

“Hm?”, Toma looked up.

“Close your eyes, please.”

And when Toma did as he was told, Pi got the ring once again and put the tiny metal on Toma's finger.

“Happy Birthday, my angel.”

The End.

Uncrowned King 18

Chapter 18

Everyone stared at the man in the open gates. Toma's eyes widened when he saw him.

He was breathing heavily and looked to the ground.

Toma wanted to say something but then the young man spoke up.

„I... Please don't... don't marry.”

Pi looked at the couple in front of him. They were quite far away, but Pi was sure they heard him since everyone was staring at him quietly.

“I... I love you, so please don't. She's the wrong one, and you know it.”

As Toma heard his words he was speechless. Soon enough tears were tingling in his eyes. Could it really be...? He looked at Maki and back to the panting man in the door.

“You know, it was hard for me... to let you go. And now, to see you with her like that, is even harder. Please... forgive me for what I did to you. I'll make it up to you... if you'll let me.”

Pi was desperate. There was so much he wanted to say but his brain was a total mess and so the words came out, totally uncoordinated.

Tears were flowing down Toma's cheeks already. How could he make him feel all that? His words were so ... sincere. Was he really telling the truth? Toma wanted to believe in them... if it really was what he wanted, how could he not agree?

Pi moved towards the groom and suddenly there were people trying to hinder him from getting closer. But Pi didn't look at them. He looked at the young man in he front and tried to fight his way through the crowd. “Please!”, he cried out. “Please don't! I love you!”

Suddenly the guards came from the sides and tried to capture the young man. He tried to fight them but they were stronger. Toma stepped away from the altar.

“STOP. Let him free, that's a command!”, he shouted and stepped closer.

Pi's body froze as the young man ran towards him. The crowd had stopped their attack already and Pi was watching closely at the young man in the black suit.

Toma faced the young man and lay his hands on his shoulders. “If you really mean it...”, he said. “Then how could I be the one who's against it? Do you love Maki that much?”

The man looked at him confused. “Maki? I don't want Maki!”, he answered furiously.

Pi couldn't believe his eyes. Who was this guy standing right in front of him?

“Who are you?”, the man asked.

“I... actually wanted to ask the same.” Pi was so confused.

The man still looked at the prince confused. “I... I wanted to stop someone else... I want Keiko! Damn it!”

And so he rushed out of the church without another word. Toma stood there wordlessly for some seconds. Then remembered what he was about to do when the wedding was disturbed,

He got back at his place in front of the altar and looked at Maki.

Then finally they proceeded with the marriage.

“Isn't this... the wedding of the prince?”

“No, it's not. Now get out of here!”

Pi was so shocked that he couldn't move. The people around him pushed him outside and closed the gates again.

And so he stood outside until the bell rang and then he went to his tent crying, packed his things up and went away without ever returning again.

And so Toma and Maki got married and lived quite happily ever after.

The End.

[fake end desu xD]

Uncrowned King 17

Chapter 17

Later that day Toma went to his fathers room, he knocked and was called in immediately. He stepped in front of the table the king was sitting at and cleared his throat. "Was is it, son?", asked his father, rather annoyed.

Toma had to collect all his courage to say the following words, even it was hard for him, he knew he had to do it. "I... I don't want to wait any longer... with your agreement I ....would like to...marry Maki-san as soon as possible.", he mumbled. His father stared at him in disbelief, then he smiled. "I already thought you wouldn't like her!", he said jubilantly and smiled. "Good choice, my son, of course you have my agreement. I'll let them prepare the wedding for tomorrow since it's also your birthday. It's a bit fast but we had already prepared some things." Toma sighed. His birthday, huh? He already forgot about it, but he couldn't care less now. He knew he was doing the right thing, and his father was overly pleased as well. But why did he feel like he would betray Yamashita? "Thanks, Otou-sama.", Toma said, bowed and left the room.

Once back in his room, he leaned his back against the door and slid down, burying his head in his hands. Everything within him was a total mess. His heart said it was wrong what he was doing, and was complaining with all the pain it could come up with. And his mind said it was the best solution for him, his only way left.

He wished he could stop the pain in his chest. He wished his mind could tell his heart that the battle was already lost, that it didn't have to fight anymore.

But he knew it wouldn't work. His heart was still beating for that man, the one who had betrayed him.

Why couldn't it just stop beating? It would be better if it did. It would save him from a life of pain. And the tears came again. He jammed his hands together and pressed the fist at his forehead.

Tears running down his cheek, he cried: "Yamashita..."

After all there was just one thing he wanted more than anything else: To hold him again, to kiss him again, to be with him again. He wanted him back so badly...

But it was impossible. He might have been in some other country already. It was useless to think about it, but Toma just couldn't stop thinking about the young man.

Suddenly a knock on the door, Toma got up hurriedly and wiped away his tears. Then he answered: "Come in."

It was Maki.

"Good day, Toma-sama", she said shy. "I heard... you decided... to marry me?", she asked, blushing. "Yes...", he said, avoiding her gaze. "… if you still want to...", he added. "Of course!", she answered happily. "But there is one thing I want to tell you beforehand. You probably wonder... why I changed my mind, right?" He didn't wait for an answer, he had to tell her, he wanted to tell her. Maybe deep within he wanted her to be disgusted, maybe he wanted her understanding, he didn't know.

He just felt like he had to tell her. And so he did. Everything.

And she listened carefully. When he had finished she looked at him with an unreadable expression. Then she hugged him shyly. "What a cruel story... it must be so hard for you...", she said, stroking his back gently.

Suddenly he remembered Yamapi's touches, he couldn't hold it anymore and pushed her away. "I'm sorry...", he said.

She stepped away. "It's okay." But Toma could hear that she was totally not okay. "I'll leave you alone now." He wanted to say something, but she already stepped out and closed the door behind her.

The rest of the day went past as he was coached in all kind of things for the marriage the

next day. The whole castle seemed to be in a hurry.

In the evening he was exhausted and he lay down on his bed, waiting for sleep to come... But somehow it wouldn't so he just lay there in the pitch dark room and thought about everything.

Some hours later he finally found sleep.

Had he ever run that fast? Pi didn't know for how long he had been running now. He was exhausted. And he was thinking all the time.

What was he supposed to say to Toma? Would Toma really give him a second chance? Did Toma still love him? All Pi knew was that he did love Toma and he always would. And if Toma didn't want him, he would leave and never come back. He would promise to him to leave him alone if he wanted him to. Oh, why had everything to be so difficult? Maybe Toma was already in love with the little princess. Maybe not.

It didn't matter what could or could not be. Pi had to try. He had to try hard to get back the love of his life. Now that he thought of it... He'd never told Toma that he loved him. He'd told him that he wanted to stay with him forever or that he would defend him from anything, but never had he said those three little words, which did mean so much. At least they did to him. He'd felt like his heart had stopped pumping as he'd heard Toma say it.

Just thinking of Toma's voice made Pi endure the long run. He only stopped when he was close to breaking down, and continued running when he was able to stand on his feet again. When he sat down he thought of Toma, when he got up he thought of Toma, and also while running the only thing he could think of was Toma. His prince. The person he wanted to be with the most. And the only person he wanted to be with until eternity.

When he reached the city early in the morning, he wondered if he should enter the castle through the secret entrance he had taken last time. No, this time he would do it properly. Go through the front gates, in clean clothes and he would his way to the prince. Even if he got caught by the guards. He would and could not find peace without telling Toma how he really felt. And most of all he wanted to know Toma's answer, his heart.

Toma woke up early that morning. He hadn't slept much that night. He felt awful and he knew the day wouldn't get any better... but he wanted it that way, right?

He got dressed and walked to the great hall to eat breakfast. The wedding was supposed to be at noon... Just his father was on the table in the great hall. Of course Maki wasn't there, since the groom mustn't see the bride on the wedding day till she shows up in the church.

“Today is your great day. Are you ready, my son?”, asked the king, gazing at Toma. “... yes, I am.. I guess I'm a bit nervous”, he answered slowly and he felt the big lump in his throat. Suddenly it hit him. He would really marry Maki.

When he reached his small tent and saw that it was still untouched by burglars and such, he took off his dirty clothes, placed them near his small home and got into the river to wash all the mud off. The water was cold as ice but he didn't want to look like a beggar when he stepped in front of Toma. As he saw his reflection in the water there were still some scratches from when he had hurt himself that night. And he would not hide them. He would tell Toma the truth, everything that would make him understand Pi better – and maybe make him forgive.

When he thought he was clean enough he got out of the river, got himself dry and dressed himself in clean clothes. By each second passing he got more nervous and wished everything was over already. He thought back of when he had met the prince for the first time. He'd seen him in the crowd of people that had gathered around him that day, and still his whole eye focus lay on Toma. He'd seen how the prince had looked at him and he's recognized the craving deep inside these eyes. The longing for something the prince didn't have and that he possessed. And he'd seen the admiration. Both had made him look like a lost child that wanted to be saved by a shining hero. And Pi still didn't know why, but he'd wanted to be his hero from the very second their eyes met. And he wanted to stay his hero, rescue him from this golden cage and lead him into another shining future, a free future that was predetermined for the two of them.

As they finished breakfast Toma got back to his room and was awaited from his teacher. “Happy birthday, Toma-sama!”, he said and smiled. Toma managed to fake a small smile and thanked him. Could his birthday become even worse? Wasn't it supposed to be the best day of his life? His birthday and his wedding day? He just couldn't get himself to be happy about it.

Then everything went very fast, he got dressed and instructed again and some hours later he already found himself in the church, dressed in a fancy white suit. He felt like he was in trance. Like his mind was turned off...

He stood in front of the altar, waiting for his bride-to-be. The whole church was filled with people, nobles, family and god knew who else. Toma didn't really care.

As the music started the lord and Maki came in. She wore a wonderful dress and looked very beautiful...

Soon she was next to him, looking at him shyly. He tried to smile.

Then he realized it. It was the end of his first love right?

So, while Pi headed towards the castle he heard the people talk about important happenings in the castle. They were talking about the prince's birthday, which was today, and that a big party would be held inside the castle with lots of guests and food and wine.

“And did you get the news?”, he heard an old man say.

“What news?”, another asked curiously.

“Rumor has it that the prince will marry the little princess by now. Seems like the prince wants to hurry things up a little. Can't stand just watching any longer, huh?” The old man laughed.

But Pi's body froze. Wedding? What was all of this about? Was it really just a rumor? Or did the old man speak the truth?

But there wasn't any time left for Pi. If the rumor was true, he had to hurry up and stop the wedding. But where should he seek for Toma? Well, since this was a wedding, they would be in a church of course. And that was on the other side of the city.

So he started to run. He didn't care if the old men stared at him or if he dripped and fell. He had to hurry or else Toma would do the wrong thing.

The pastor began with his speech. “...will you, Maki Horikita, take Toma Ikuta as your husband, in good as in bad times and love and care for him with everything you have?”, asked the priest.

Maki looked at Toma and smiled. “I will”, she said.

Pi ran across the big market place, where he had met Toma for the first time and prayed. Prayed that it wasn't too late already and that all his hope was lost.

Toma's chest felt like there was something inside of it, holding the air away.

“And will you, Toma Ikuta, take Maki Horikita as your wife, in good as in bad times and love and care for her with everything you have?”, asked the priest.

Toma gulped, the lump in his throat felt so big...

He took a deep breath and looked at Maki, who smiled lovingly. This was the moment everything would end and would start anew....

And so Pi opened the gates.

Toma opened his mouth and said: “ I-”

“STOP!”

Dare You To Move

Author: Sareru
Pairing: TomaPi [but since there aren't any names in the fic, it could be anyone *lol*]
Genre: Romance, Yaoi
Rating: PG-13
Soundtrack: Switchfoot - Dare You To Move
Disclaimer: Neither the song or the characters are mine [i wish they were *bwaha*]
Notes: I was writing this after watching the movie "A Walk to Remember" starring Mandy Moore, and I highly recommend this awesome film <3
and as always: comments are love <3



Welcome to the planet
Welcome to existence
Everyone's here
Everyone's here
Everybody's watching you now
Everybody waits for you now
What happens next
What happens next

"Don't... everybody's waiting for you...", I said.
"So what?" You didn't really seem to listen.
"It's your birthday party... so you should go, right?"
"I didn't ask them to come. I actually asked you only. Why did you bring them with you?"
"I... don't know. They wanted to come, so...", I stuttered. I really didn't know why I brought all of them to your house. You didn't ask for it and I didn't really want them here either. But they were so damn persistent.
"Let them wait. I don't mind and they got lots of food. So they won't ask for us." You grinned. And you were right. The main reason why they'd come here was the food.
"Aren't you hungry as well?", I asked.
"Oh, I am... But not for food.", and your grin wouldn't vanish.
The carpet under my back was fluffy and so was the decoration downstairs. But downstairs didn't really appeal to me right now.
You bent down, looking into my eyes and I wondered if you'd ever looked that sexy before. Sitting on my thighs you bent down a little more, your lips approaching mine until they finally touched. The kiss was so soft and I wanted more.
The others downstairs didn't matter anymore.
 
I dare you to move
I dare you to move
I dare you to lift yourself up off the floor
I dare you to move
I dare you to move
Like today never happened
Today never happened before

I wanted to get up, wanted to pull you close, but you stopped me, pinned me down to the ground.
"Don't... move.", You said with an expression I kew just too well. And I liked it.
"Okay.", I whispered, staying still.
You kissed me again and again and I enjoyed the sensations running through my whole body.
My skin burned where your fingers touched it. And also my hands burned as I touched you.
First your arms, then your chest, finally your face, your cheeks, your lips.
Your skin's so smooth, that I didn't want to stop touching you. And fortunately I didn't have to stop.
"Happy Birthday...", I whispered, tenderly pulled you down to kiss you again.
"I see this as my birthday present, okay? So no need to give me something else.", you said smiling.
"Okay..." I nodded and grinned.
I also meant this to be your present. Not because I didn't know what to buy, but because it was your first birthday since we're together like this.
Since we'd fallen in love.

Welcome to the fallout
Welcome to resistance
The tension is here
Tension is here
Between who you are and who you could be
Between how it is and how it should be

Suddenly a knock at the door.
"Hey, are you guys in there? What the heck are you doing?"
You sighed, I grinned.
You got up, went to the door, stepped outside and said: "Okay guys, party's over. Go home. Grab something to eat and celebrate somewhere else, okay? I'm... tired."
Who the hell would believe this obvious lie?, I wondered and laughed.
You stayed outside for a few more minutes, went downstairs to the others to tell them to leave.
And in the meantime I got the blindfold I had brought and sat down on the bed. I remembered I hadn't been here for some time. Most of the time the bed was too far away for us, so we just stayed where we were, doing... stuff.
I heard the crowd leave and you came back. I was nervous.
"Hey...", you said when you entered the room again.
"Hey...", I answered.
You stared at me and I didn't get the expression on your face.
"What?", I asked, nervous if I did something wrong.
"Nothing...,", you said, smiling. "I could stand here watch you all the time."
I blushed. God, I'm a guy and I blushed. What the heck?
"But I don't like you just standing there while I'm waiting for you. Come here."
I patted the place beside me on the bed. You came closer.
 
Maybe redemption has stories to tell
Maybe forgiveness is right where you fell
Where can you run to escape from yourself?
Where you gonna go?
Where you gonna go?
Salvation is here

You laid down on the bed, right beside me. I got on top of you, enjoying your surprised face.
"I want to... try something today, okay?" I showed you the blindfold and saw you swallow.
"Don't worry, I won't... hurt you or something, okay?" I smiled nervously. Was it alright for you?
"I... I hope so...", you answered. You still didn't seem convinced.
"I just want to... undress you... okay? Nothing else. And you can take it off if you want to."
You hesitated, but then nodded silently.
I smiled and got the blindfold over your eyes. And I was excited. I didn't know if you liked it or not, so I had to try hard.
I bent down, kissed you softly and started unbuttoning your shirt slowly. I wanted you to savor every touch like I did. [waah~ ich bin auch aufgeregt xD' meine ffs färben auf mich ab ö___Ö'] I got the shirt off of you, uncovering your chest. It rose and fell faster than usual.
"I'm a bit excited...", I admitted. Even my fingertips seemed to shake, or at least it looked like they did.
I saw your hands moving. They seemed all over my body, trying to find my face. When they had found it, you said: "Don't be... I actually... like this. It's kind of thrilling." You smiled.
"Okay.", I said, slightly relieved. I bent down again, kissed your chest. You seemed surprised, moaned and lifted your chest a bit.
I kissed your skin again and again, tasting the sweet flavor. And I couldn't get enough. My hands touched your shoulders, your chest, your stomach, came to a hold as they found your trousers. You sighed, and I didn't stop.
I opened your trousers, slowly pulled them down and you moaned again.
"I know, I know...", I whispered. I placed my head beside yours and cautiously kissed your ear. You moaned again.
"You still like this, don't you?", I asked.
You nodded tensely. I giggled.
"Hey, don't laugh at me.", you complained.
"I don't... I'm happy, that's why.", I answered.
You said nothing, but after a second took off the blindfold and looked at me.
"What?", I asked in surprise. "I thought you like this."
You smiled.
"I do. But I don't like you." You grinned.
"What the heck? You don't?"
"No... I love you.", you said, pulled my close again and we kissed once more.
"Happy Birthday."
 
I dare you to move
I dare you to move
I dare you to lift yourself up off the floor
I dare you to move
I dare you to move
Like today never happened
Today never happened
Today never happened
Today never happened before