>>2721089“Right, I’ve been meaning to tell you!” She says, looking excited.
“About?”
“I’ve been thinking of going to a voice doctor thingy about my voice.”
“Your voice?” You ask. “What do you mean?”
“Well, you know, some people say my voice is really nasally and kinda sounds like goku.” She continues. “So I thought I’d get it checked up.”
You turn your head to her, stunned. You actually really like her voice, both her normal voice and soft voice. Her normal voice was still super cute, and the reason why her soft voice made your heart skip was only because of you being so used to her normal voice, and not being used to the sudden change.
“Why would you want to change it?” You blurt out with a concerned face. “I like you the way you are, you’re already perfect!” You say, surprised at how high pitched and alarmed your voice sounds.
Subaru looks back at you with wide eyes and completely freezes. As you lock eyes with her, the longest three seconds of your life pass, before a bright red shade spreads across her face that could be seen even in the pale moonlight. At the same time, you come to the realisation of the words that had just exited your mouth and also blush. Subaru turns her whole body away from you and you look away, internally bashing yourself. That was way too much wasn’t it? You realise that you had pretty much confessed to her.
You open your mouth to speak before Subaru mumbles something. “Did… did you mean that? Do you... “ Subaru curls up into a tight ball as she struggles to get the last part out. “Do you like me?”
You make an audible gulp as your breathing quickens. Your stomach drops and your chest feels strangely fuzzy. It was now or never.
“Rather than like… I love you Subaru.”
You hear her draw a sharp breath.
“I don’t know why it took me so long to realise it but that’s how I feel.”
Your whole body is tense and your heart is racing faster than that time you ran a marathon.
“I…” You hear her say. “I... lo-love… you too.” She manages to get out, before curling up into an even tighter ball.
You let those words register in your mind. She loves you back. The girl you love feels the same way. It was unbelievable. You let your shoulders relax and suddenly feel so happy, as you also find yourself unable to stop grinning. You crawl up to the Subaru ball and look at her small back, which you feel an instant desire to hold and protect. Gently, you wrap your arms around her waist. She flinches at your first touch, but relaxes into you straight after. You pull her into you, pushing your chest against her back and letting your chin rest on her shoulder.
“This is.. So much to take in at once.” She whispers in her soft voice, leaning her head against yours. “It’s all happening so fast. Like, what is going on?”
“I’m just as surprised, you know.” You reply, also whispering. “I didn’t expect this to happen tonight.”
You could tell she had lots she wanted to say. As did you. But you decided to leave it, for despite the hard roof tiles you were sitting on, this was by far the most comfortable you had ever been. You and Subaru remain in that position for ages, watching the stars together and listening to each other’s breathing.
Eventually, you break the silence. “You should probably head home soon, I guess. It’s pretty late.”
“Mmm.” Subaru replies, snuggling even further into you. “It’s too late though. My parents wouldn’t want me coming home this late.”
“So you’re saying that you should… stay over for the night?” You ask, your voice deeper than you expected it to be.
“Well, yeah. Your parents aren’t home are they?”
Your heart begins to beat slightly faster. “...Guess there’s no choice.” You say, turning your head to look at her.
She turns her head too, and without thinking you lean in and kiss her. She returns the kiss, turning her shoulders to put her arms around your neck. You were in for a long night.
