Chapter 25: Childhood Nostalgia
Y/N's POV~
It was 3 in the morning, and I couldn't get myself to fall asleep again. I stayed here in Jonathan's embrace. I've tried to cuddle into his fur for comfort, but it just isn't making me tired. I slowly remove the arm around me and turn on his switch. I played Smash on the hand held device so I wouldn't wake him. However, it didn't take long before he woke up as well. He smiled and we both started to play Smash together.
Hours passed and we heard a knock on the door. We both head downstairs and open the door. This time, it was just Ethan. He hugs me tightly and Jonathan just stands there. Ethan smiles at both of us and pulls out 3 coupons. "Let's go out and eat for breakfast." We both agree, and the coupons were for Blake's relative's Café. When we went there, we were surprised to see Blake was our waiter. Ethan smiles and says "You know Y/N? I don't know if you remember, but we used to eat here all the time when we were younger." I think about it and look around. The interior design don't look familiar, but I do notice that the formatting of the place does. Blake walks over and nods. "This place used to be owned by someone else. However, after my cousin graduated college with a degree in Culinary, he soon took over the business and completely remodeled the place." Now that I think about it, I do remember the place being renovated awhile ago.
Blake sets down our drinks that we ordered and asks if we were ready to eat. We all nod and gave him our orders. He goes to the back and starts to cook them up with his, apparently cousin. Jonathan lays his head on my shoulder and yawns. I just smile and pet his head. Ethan got jealous, so he sat beside me and did the same. The chain continued as Blake came out and wrapped his arms around my neck, then lied his chin on my head. So much fluff. Blake's cousin came out with our food. He sets it down on the table and we proceed to eat. Ethan hands Blake the coupons. Blake gives one of them back, which makes us confused. Blake smiles and says "All food in this café will be free for Y/N. Well, if I'm the waiter or cook at least." I smile and thank Blake. He smiles back and nuzzles into me. "Anytime."
Ethan was a little bit sour about having to pay the meal for himself and Jonathan. Blake smiles at them and says "Don't worry, I plan on being fair here. Just this once, I'll pay for it. However, after this, it'll be you. I'll give you free coupons during school too." Ethan's demeanor changed and he was a little bit happier. He thanks Blake. After we were done eating, we head back to Ethan's place. Jonathan decided to just go home. Once we arrived, I was greeted by Ethan's brother Austin. He pets my head and says "It's been a little while, Y/N. How've you been?" I smile and say "I've been good. How's your modeling career going?" He just rubs the back of his head and says "Great! Thanks for asking."
Yes, Ethan's brother is a model. A very popular one at that. He doesn't head out much because he can't go 5 minutes without someone asking him to marry them. Austin already has a girlfriend, so he always rejects them. The only time he really goes out is to eat, model, or groceries.
Ethan grabs my hand and we both head up to his room. I know it wasn't too, too long ago, but this place brings a lot of nostalgia from me and Ethan's childhood. Ethan hands me a book and I see pictures of us when we were kids. We keep looking through the book for the sake of nostalgia. It's been so long since these days. It makes me happy being here with Ethan to talk about it.
Ethan wraps his arm around me and pulls me closer to him. I just bury my face into his fur. He smiles and pets my head. I think about something and then asked him. "Ethan, when did you start liking me?" Ethan's eyes widen. He blushes a bit and sighs before answering.
"When we were young, I always wanted to protect and take care of you. It wasn't until 7th grade that I realized I like you more than I should. I wanted to be with you. But, I was afraid of admitting my sexuality. Many people to this day think that people that are considered gay or lesbian should go to hell. I was afraid of being hated. So I tried to push my thoughts for you aside. But instead, all I did was think about you more. I couldn't deny my feelings for you. My heart wouldn't let me."
I nod my head as he explains. I then continue to question a few things. "How exactly did you fall for me?"
"I don't know, to be honest. I think it's your innocence, kindness, and other things like that. I don't exactly remember or know how my feelings started. Maybe it's because I missed you. We never saw each other much at the time because of school. But now we see each other all the time. And since then, my feelings for you only became stronger."
Ethan hugs me close to him and nuzzles me. "I love you, Y/N. So, so much. I don't know what I'd do without you in my life." I hug him back. I feel awful. It's hard to choose. All of them are so nice, and yet, times like this make it hard. I should focus more on being with them than choosing. Then next few hours were spent by playing games, talking, watching movies. It's just like old times when we were younger. After a awhile, Austin called us downstairs for dinner. We head downstairs to see Austin's girlfriend with KFC.
Austin's girlfriend was a snow leopard. She works at a fashion store her family owns. She also models with Austin.
"Hey Lisa! It's been awhile!" She smiles at Ethan and says "It has been awhile." You'd think because she's famous that she's a bitch. No, that's not the case at all. She's one of the most kind people I've ever met! She's so sweet and kind. She spoils Ethan a lot.
Lisa looks at me and says to Ethan "Is this a friend of yours?" Ethan smiles and says "Yup!" I smile. It's been around 5 years since we last saw each other. She takes a closer look at me. "Wait... Is that you, Y/N?!" I nod and she hugs me tightly. "I can't believe it! It's been so long!" I nod my head and hug her back. She smiles and say "Wow! Today is just full of surprises!"
Austin smiles. "Ethan, Lisa and I have a surprise for you." Ethan tilts his head and asks what it is. Lisa hugs Ethan tightly and says "I'm moving in with you two!" Ethan smiles widely and asks "Really?!" They both nod and they all hug. I'm so happy for them. Lisa has been like an older sister that Ethan never had. Austin then explains. "Mom and Dad haven't been home too often to look over us. Business is tough for them, but they're trying their best to support us. Mom said that there should be a lady in the house. So she asked Lisa to stay here." Lisa smiles and says "And of course I said yes!" They all hug again. After the little reunion, we all had dinner. After that, me and Ethan head back up to his room. We watched some comedy shows and soon went to sleep. Ethan hugs me close to him and I hug him back. "I love you, Y/N. Night." I nuzzle back into him. "Night." A few minutes pass and I ask "She doesn't know I live next door, does she?" Ethan chuckles and says "Nope." We both just laugh and fall asleep.
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