Chapter 18 - Remembrance

'Do you like me?'

'Do you like me?'

'Do you like me?'

"Aaagghh!" Tatsuya yellped. He sat straight up, he was panting and in a cold sweat. He put his hand on his heart and took deep breaths as an effort to calm himself down. He looked to the right and saw Minyul laying on his side, still peacefully asleep. Tatsuya looked at the time and saw the time was 6 am.

"Hey Minyul wake up. We have to get to school early and get our clothes." Tatsuya said soothingly as he shook Minyul's shoulder.

Minyul turned so he was laying on his back, then sat up yawning and rubbing his eyes, he turned to Tatsuya and said, "Mmm, good morning master."

"Come on Minyul we have to get to school, get up we're running later than usual." Tatsuya said with a spring in his step.

"Do we have to?" Minyul groaned and complained.

"Yes we have to! Now hurry up!"

"Fine."

The two got their things together and made their way to school.

As soon as they entered the classroom, they were greeted by Naomi's irritated look.

"Where were you two! You're ten minutes late." she yelled while intimidatingly pointing a newspaper at them.

"S-sorry!" Tatsuya quickly apologized.

"Sorry isn't good enough! Just change into your clothes and I'll tell you about it after." She said while pinching the bridge of her nose.

The two got their clothes and broke off to go change. Tatsuya wore black boots with black distressed jeans, a red long sleeve, and a long jacket that fell all the way down to his knees. Though the jacket seemed big and clunky, it was actually kind of this and flexible, but looked modern and sophisticated. Tatsuya looked like a rebellious young master in his clothes. Minyul got combat boots, black jeans, a white shirt, and a jeans jacket. They were more on the basic side, but the clothes simplicity is what made them look nice on Minyul. Their clothes were made to promote their fall jacket wear, jeans jackets, and their boots.

The two exited and meet back up with Naomi who was sitting on a chair looking at her phone.

"Oh good you're here," she said while putting away her phone, "the reason why I want you two to try to be more punctual is that even though you only model on Monday's and Tuesday's now, tomorrow is the first photoshoot you will be doing. There is absolutely NO tolerance for being late. So please try to be either early or on time."

"Don't worry I promise we will." Minyul said enthusiastically while wrapping his arm around Tatsuya's shoulder.

This made Tatsuya jerk forward at the sudden pressure on his shoulders.

"Ok I'm trusting you two. Come to the class by 2:35 pm tomorrow." Naomi said while laughing at the two.

She was cut off by the bell then continued, "Now shoo and get to class."

The two exited and went to class. After class, they walked over to their spot. As soon as they got there, Minyul layed on the soft, cool, and green grass. Tatsuya sat down next to him while the two both gazed up at the sky, enjoying the sound of nature. The sun beamed through the thick tree branches and illuminated the misty and peaceful surroundings. It was relaxing that they were able to have moments of peace like this in the chaotic atmosphere called school. Thought the time ended fast since it was only recess and eventually the bell rang for them to go back to class.

They finished their next classes and went back to their favorite spot after a quick trip to the cafeteria. Tatsuya was given tomato soup and some rolls of bread while Minyul was given cheesy and spinach pasta. Tatsuya looked at Minyul's meal and immediately got food envy.

'His looks so much better! His looks like some dish you could get at a restaurant. Mine doesn't look that bad, but I'm never able to get anything good for me being a passive introvert. Well I guess it's my fault in the end.' Tatsuya thought before signing disappointed in himself.

Minyul saw Tatsuya signing and looking down at his food sadly. He decided to take action.

"Mmm, this is really good," he began, "here you want to try some?" he said with some of his pasta on his fork while holding it in front of Tatsuya.

"For me!" Tatsuya said happily while a cute face.

"Of course."

Tatsuya gladly took the food off the fork and loved the taste. It tasted salty and cheesy. Tatsuya's pleased and happy thoughts were easily shown on his face.

"Do you like it?" Minyul asked while laughing.

In that moment Tatsuya went wide eyed and remembered his dream, 'Do you like me?'

'Who is it? Who keeps saying those words and why can't I remember?' he thought.

"Is something wrong?" Minyul asked who was now crouching on the floor in front of Tatsuya with concerned eyes.

"I-I'm fine but, it seems that I'm forgetting something or I just don't remember. I had a weird dream, but all I remember is the words, do you like me. I don't know who said it or anything. Just those words." he confessed.

Minyul was in complete shock. 'Is he remembering what I said that night? Does he remember all of it? Should I just tell him?' in the end he came to a conclusion, 'No I won't tell him. If he really feels the same then once he remembers he'll tell me.'

Because of Minyul's silence and staring at his face, Tatsuya became worried and confused. He wondered why Minyul was doing this. He tilted his head to the side and asked, "Um, Minyul are you okay?"

He snapped out of his thoughts and daze and replied, "Ah y-yes sorry I was thinking about what it might be, but you probably are just forgetting something." while rubbing the back of his head with his hand.

There was a moment of awkward silence and tension before they were both saved by the bell. The two went back to class and finished the day and walked home after to school. They ate dinner, took showers, and both went to bed. Just before Minyul went to his separate room Tatsuya said nervously, "Um Minyul, could you do something for me?"

"Yeah, what do you need?"

Tatsuya looked down and mumbled something under his breath.

"What is it?"

He again mumbled his question.

"Master I can't help you if I don't know what you are asking of me?"

Tatsuya looked up with bright red cheeks and eyes that threatened to let tears fall and said, "I want you to come and sleep in my room with me."

Minyul laughed and walked over to be standing in front of him. He grabbed Tatsuya into a big hug and said, "You don't have to be so embarrassed, of course I will if you wish."

They walked into the room and fell asleep while Minyul hugged Tatsuya from his back. The two slept very soundly again that night.

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