It started as a normal conversation the type that turned from one topic to another without even knowing how you got to that topic in the first place; it went from catching up, to latest job drama, random cafes and restaurants you’ve heard are good, back to work drama, co-workers remembering you of old classmates which is basically how it got to this conversation, dating.

“Didn’t you get asked out by that guy from class 2-a, the one with like…weird short hair?”, Kei said taking a sip of the canned beer, “gave you a love note and the whole sha-bang, what happened to him?”, he said. You told him how you had turned the guy down, which the guy tried to tough it out but you saw his lip quivered a bit, getting a laugh from Kei.

You asked him about him mentions you never saw anyone confess to him, teasing him a bit about it, “I did, you just never knew about it”, he mumbled against the lip of the can while trying to avoid your gaze. You asked him why and he shrugged “they weren’t important” he said simply.

Maybe it was the bit of alcohol on your system, or the fact you’ve carried this secret since high school but now since you two were on this conversation you decided to mention the secret crush you had on him.

He stayed silent for a moment before scoffing with that smirk of his, “well aren’t we geniuses…” he muttered taking another sip making you tilt your head confused. He set the can down looking at you “I liked you too idiot…if you didn’t get it” you looked at him wide eyed.

It went silent as you’re head spiral about the what ifs, about what that would’ve meant for you two, would you two still be together, the memories, the—

“Wanna give it a try…” he mumbled looking away only the back of his tugged hair facing you in order to hide his embarrassment and flushed look “ya know…dating…”