"Uncertain Futures"

The warmth of Mitsuba's body seeped into Kou's as they stood there, wrapped in each other's arms. The air was thick with unspoken emotions, and Kou could feel the weight of Mitsuba's uncertainty. He gently stroked Mitsuba's pink hair, trying to convey a sense of comfort and reassurance. Mitsuba's body stiffened slightly, and he pulled back to look up at Kou with a mixture of hope and trepidation in his eyes. "S-so.. are we boyfriends then?…" Kou's heart skipped a beat as he met Mitsuba's gaze. He had expected this question, but he still wasn't sure how to respond. He had never been in a relationship before, and he didn't know what it meant to be a boyfriend. But as he looked into Mitsuba's eyes, he knew that he couldn't deny the feelings that had been growing inside him. Kou took a deep breath and smiled softly, trying to calm Mitsuba's nerves. "If that's what you want, then yes," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "I want to be with you, Mitsuba. I want to take care of you and make you happy." Mitsuba's face lit up with a radiant smile, and he looked like he was about to cry again. "R-really?" he stammered, his voice trembling with emotion. Kou nodded, his heart swelling with love and affection for the younger boy. "Really," he repeated, his voice filled with conviction. "I love you, Mitsuba. And I want to spend the rest of my life making you happy." Mitsuba's smile faltered for a moment, and he looked like he was searching for something. Then, his face broke out into a wide grin, and he flung his arms around Kou's neck. "I love you too, Kou!" he exclaimed, his voice muffled against Kou's shoulder. As they hugged, Kou felt a sense of relief wash over him. He knew that he had made the right decision, and that he was exactly where he was meant to be. But as they stood there, wrapped in each other's arms, Kou couldn't shake off the feeling that their relationship was just beginning, and that the road ahead would be filled with challenges and uncertainties. As they pulled back, Kou smiled softly at Mitsuba, his heart still racing with emotion. "I guess this means we're officially a couple now," he said, his voice filled with a sense of wonder. Mitsuba nodded enthusiastically, his eyes shining with excitement. "Yeah! We're boyfriends!" he exclaimed, his voice barely above a whisper. Kou chuckled, feeling a sense of joy and happiness that he had never felt before. "I guess we are," he repeated, his voice filled with a sense of awe. And as he looked into Mitsuba's eyes, he knew that he would do anything to make their relationship work.