(Tsukasa's POV)

Saki
Onii-chan, where are going dressed like that

"I'm going to the mall"

Saki
Can I go?

"But I'm out with a friend"

Saki
Ohh, so you're going out with Rui
Have fun with your boyfriend!

My face suddenly turns red

"H-hey!"

"Why do you think I'm with Rui?!"

Saki
You invite him to our house all the time, and you also go to his place very often
I'm surprised you two aren't dating yet

"I mean... he's kinda-"

Saki
Hot?

"Exactly"

Saki
I see, good luck!

I arrive at the meetup location to see Rui already there

Rui
Hey Tsukasa-kun

"Sorry, did I keep you waiting"

Rui
Not at all, it's just one minute

"Alright then, let's go"

We went as planned, without knowing, somewhere in the middle I suddenly started holding his hand subconsciously, but it was gone unnoticed

In the end we ended up holding each other's hands, I was embarrassed but to think he returned the favour by holding my hand... am I falling in love?

It was just vague feelings, but now it's very strong

I'm sure of it, I'm falling in love

I didn't bring it up since I want to continue holding hands

A while later, the sun starts setting

"It's getting late now"

Rui
How time flies...
Alright, see you on monday
Love you

Did he just say...

He walked away, leaving me flustered

"Bye..."

(Rui's POV)

WHAT IN THE LIVING HELL DID I JUST SAY TO TSUKASA-KUN?!

My face is completely red, even redder than a tomato

I walked as fast as I could to not let him see me blushing hard

He would definitely think I'm a weirdo now

What if he started hating me again?

I can only hope he doesn't

On monday, it felt a bit awkward, but he didn't start hating me again

Tsukasa
Hey Rui

"Hm?"

Tsukasa
What you said last time... do you mean it?

He's blushing, does it really mean anything though?

Does he like me back?

"It kinda just slipped out of my mouth for some reason"

Tsukasa
Alright then

He looked a bit disappointed upon hearing it

I messed up, didn't I?