The Hatred Goes Burning Down
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Jesper's POV

He's not about to just leave the library. Wylan's in there, but he's in hiding. If only Jesper didn't go shooting off his mouth like that. If only he really told his boyfriend what happened.

He walked further in the library and if he strained his ears A LOT then he could hear the faintest sniffle. "...Wylan..." Jesper whispers to himself and he follows the noise. It took him around a corner where the students started thinning. He didn't even know if he was allowed in this sort of area.

The sniffling got a little louder, but it was still quiet. Wylan probably didn't want to be heard. Jesper goes around a bookcase and sees Wylan hugging his knees and sobbing quietly. He didn't hear Jesper.

Jesper took a few more steps closer and that's when Wylan finally lifted his head. His eyes grew wide in shock, but Jesper ran a little and slid on the carpet to his knees embracing Wylan in a big hug before the startled boy could do anything.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean it, I'm sorry Wylan. Please forgive me..." Jesper mutters into Wylan's ear, still hugging him. He felt Wylan tense a little, but he didn't pull away. he wrapped his arms around Jesper, making the Zemeni breathe in relief.

"Why d-didn't y-you w-want to t-tell me..." he heard Wylan whisper and Jesper felt tears on Wylan's cheeks. "I couldn't say it with so many people around us... I really am sorry, I'll tell you, just please... please stop crying..."

Jesper finally pulls away, and he notices he's practically sitting on Wylan's lap. Both boys blush at it, but Jesper doesn't move. He cups Wylan's cheek with his hand, brushing away the tears with his thumb. "I just dealt with Kuwei, Wylan..." Jesper whispers again and Wylan smiles genuinely.

"T-thank you..." Jesper leans in and softly kisses him, putting his other hand on Wylan's nape, tilting his head back to deepen the kiss. Wylan's arms wrapped around Jesper's back. When they part, both boys are blushing and smiling.

Then Jesper remembers something and his smile drops. "Um, also one more thing Wylan," Jesper draws out, really not wanting to say this. He looks away from Wylan who just ends up confused.

Wylan puts two fingers under Jesper's chin and moves his face to look back at the smaller boy. "What's wrong?" he says simply. "Uh... Inej kinda told like everyone in our group about us?" Wylan's hands drop from Jesper's face as he looks at him in complete and utter shock.

"WHY?" Wylan shrieks looking at Jesper for an answer. "Because, well you know Inej knows about us, well she um saw me shouting at you and then got completely mad and said why would I do that to my boyfriend..." Jesper winces, ready to feel Wylan's wraith but instead he hugs Jesper. "Huh?"

"It at least means we don't have to hide it. I'm not mad." Jesper smiles and realises he was holding his breath. "But one thing, what do you mean by 'deal with Kuwei'? You punch him or something?" Wylan's grip on Jesper tightens as he awaits Jesper's answer.

Jesper was practically sweating.

"Wylan, don't get madder at me, but I might've, maybe shot him? In the head?" Wylan this time looks at Jesper, with a gleeful look. "You mean that trashbag is finally dead?" Jesper nods with an amused expression and Wylan does a party-dance as best he can sitting down with Jesper sitting on his lap. "You have just made my day Jesper Fahey!" Wylan squeals and hugs Jesper tighter.

"...okay then. You have issues, merchling." He hears Wylan slightly complain but to be honest, Jesper's just as happy Kuwei's gone. It means it's just him and Wylan, plus all his friends that finally know.

No more secrets.
No more games.
No more hatred.

"I love you, Wylan Van Eck." Jesper says.

"I love you more, Jesper Fahey." Is his reply. 

May the two live happily ever after.

~~⚔~~

You might be sad to hear, but this story is now properly finished! I sincerely hope you enjoyed this, and that I'm actually really proud of it. It came together how I wanted it, I just probably didn't get this ending exactly, perfect, but it's still not bad :3

Hope all you authors write good books and have even better futures!

Luv, Ashlyn ✨

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