My Best Friend is so Popular it's a Problem (BL) - Chapter 6

“…Haru?”

I looked around, confused, thinking, there aren’t any vending machines here, right? Just then, Haru grabbed my shoulder firmly.

“Yuuto, I need to talk to you.”
“…Ah, yeah.”

Right, that’s what he said earlier. The drinks were just an excuse.

“What is it?”
“Uh… well…”

I faced him properly, ready to listen. But for some reason, Haru scratched his head awkwardly, as if the words were hard to get out.

…Weird. That’s not like him at all.

I watched him hesitate for a while. Then, noticing my stare, Haru let out a small sigh.

“…Yuuto, you’re not seeing anyone right now, are you?”
“No, I’m not.”

I blinked, puzzled. Why even ask that? Haru exhaled softly, and this time, he looked straight into my eyes.

Thump.

—Eh?
What was that?
Thump?

We’re both guys, we’re best friends, and Haru trusts me to stay by his side because I don’t have any weird feelings for him. So why—why did my chest skip at the sight of those beautiful, piercing eyes I’d never seen on him before!?

Thump thump thump thump.
Thump thump thump thump…

My pulse only grew louder, as if mocking my panic. Heat rushed to my face. Damn it, my best friend is way too beautiful, way too alluring!

“Then go out with me.”
“Ah, yeah. …Wait, huh? Ehh!?”

Ehhhhhh!?

“Wa-wait, Haru—!”

Thud thud, bang bang.
Thud thud, bang bang.

My bl00d felt like it was boiling, racing through my veins after his shocking words. My heart pounded wildly, my whole body burning up. And Haru, seeing me red-faced and flustered, only stepped closer with a smile.

“You know it, right? Every single day, people I don’t even like keep chasing after me. I’m honestly sick of it. —So,”

He took my hand.

“Just pretend. Pretend to be my boyfriend. Do it to help me out, please!”

Right there in front of me, Haru bowed deeply, full of force and determination. I could only stand there, dumbstruck, unable to form a single word.