“Just a few hours of work, and I can come back here and die.” Caelus cringed at himself. “Okay. Not die. But I can come back here and rest.” He got dressed and ready to leave. When Caelus opened the door to step out, Dan Heng was there, hand poised to knock. Dan Heng flinched at the sight of Caelus. “You... look rough, Caelus. Confess to him, please. At least take that chance. If he doesn't feel the same way, well then you know, and we can get the surg-” “I told you. I don't want it. I don't want to stop loving him, Dan Heng.” Caelus pushed past him, shutting his bedroom door firmly. As he was walking down the hall, he heard Dan Heng sigh. “Tell him, or I will.” Caelus merely flipped Dan Heng off silently as he continued walking. Could I really tell him? I want to. Aeons, I want to. But... but there’s no way he loves me too. No way he’d want to spend Heart’s Thaw with me. Caelus wiped a tear from his face, put on his best smile, and left to go talk to the venders.
Of Roses & Peonies
#Sampo #Caelus #SampCae #HanahakiDisease
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