Chapter 2: From tour to Confession

He then continued. "But I'm afraid that person will loathe on me for eternity"

Wow...who in the right mind would reject someone like Kai?

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"Ok, my turn to tour you around the place. This is my first time, so please bear with me"

"I'm alright, I'd love touring the place with you"

"Ho really? Well then...where shall we start?"

"Any will do Kai"

"You're right..uhh...here! This way!"

"To where?"

"The studyroom"

"Studyroom?"

"Yeah, come" Kai held my hand.

Studyroom

"I like it here, it's peaceful"

"I'm glad you do"

"Who owns this place by the way?"

"Oh this? My parents have their own personal studyroom, but this belongs to me."

"Y-yours?!"

"Yeah, is there a problem Dex?"

"Ahh no no Kai, it's just that...am I even permitted to enter your studyroom?"

"Why not? Mom likes having you here, so permitted or not, you are always welcome here."

"O-okay..."

"There's still places I have not showed you Dex, let's go"

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This mansion is huuuge. Gosh I guess I'll rest for the rest of the day...

"You still up for one final place Dex?"

"Y-yeah I guess, last one won't kill haha"

"Great, let's go"

Greenhouse

"What do you think?"

"Wow, this... is amazing Kai, who's been taking care of this place without you around?"

"Oh that...Diana's been taking care of that"

"I see, Diana must love planting. May I know when her birthday is?"

"Why? You planning something?"

"Of course, gosh Kai, Diana's been taking care of this place. I want to return the favor on her birthday. It's the least I can do?"

"Dex, you're the nicest person I've ever met, you know that?"

"Kai you're exaggerating"

"Whahahat, it wasn't a lie anyway."

"Pfft, ok whatever you say"

"Care to join me for tea?"

"Of course." Kai pulls the chair.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome."

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"Does anyone else know about this besides Diana?"

"Uhh...no, please keep it from anyone else. This place means a lot to me, this is where I spend my time alone."

"Alone? You have me now right?"

"I guess haha...this will be our place then"

"O-our p-p-place??"

"Yes, Is it not to your liking Dex?"

"Kai, just because I'm the son of the Laytons, doesn't mean you'll speak so formally around me. I thought you're comfortable around me."

"I was too rash that time, it might've made you uncomfortable. This is my way of making up for it"

"Look, you don't need to, and I'm pretty sure it was I who made you uncomfortable. I mean I called you an idiot."

He then starts laughing. "Is that so?"

"Wha-what's f-funny?"

"Considering you stuttering while talking to me sometimes, you've got the nerves to lecture me huh"

"I-is that wr-wrong?"

"Of course not haha, it's just cute."

"You- S-stop teasing m-me"

"Ok Ok hahaha"

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*sigh* Ok I'm tired. I never knew just walking would tire someone out. Hang in there Dex. You'll get used to it. You'll need to walk tons outside.

"Young master dinner's been served, your mother seeks your presence at the dining area. Mr. Layton too."

"Diana, his name's Dexter, no need for honorifics. He's my friend"

"Y-yes young master. Please follow me young master, master Dexter"

"I-I guess that'll do, you fine with that Dex?"

"Yeah"

Dining area

"Oh my dear nephew, did my son do something to you?"

"Mom, I'm not a pervert. Don't even think about it."

"Hahaha alright, take your seats, Kai sit beside Dex. Make sure you assist him."

"Yes"

"Aunt, there's no need actually."

"You sure?"

"Yes, I'm fine doing it myself."

"Alright, dig in."

"This is delicious!"

"I'll have to tell Grace to make these for you every time you come over then"

"Really? Thanks aunt Linda!"

"Thank Grace instead haha, her cuisine is the best here."

"Thank you Aunt Grace." She's kind right now...I bet Aunt Linda will be in beast mode the day after.

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Where is Uncle Li anyway? Wasn't he here a while ago?

"Dex? You looking for something?"

"Ahh, I'm just wondering where Uncle Li went at this hour."

"Oh he went to fetch you something to wear."

"Wear? For what?"

"Mom insisted you stay over until your parents come back. She said I'd accompany you tonight."

"A-a-accompany me?? W-why?"

"We're sharing the bed of course"

"U-u-us? B-b-bed? Are you out of your mind?"

"Why?"

"We're guys!"

"So? We're guys and nothing's wrong. Unless...you have some reason?"

"Ahh...haha no nothing. I'm j-just....used to sleeping alone!" Whew, good thing I manage to think fast.

"That's great, we're together now right? So no need to sleep alone."

Aunt Linda...I don't know if I should be upset or happy argh!

"F-fine..."

"Uncle Li's here Dex."

"Young master, forgive my delay. Here is your nightwear." Uncle Li hands me a dress.

"Ehh?? Isn't this what mom gave me?"

"Yes"

"Uncle Li, I'm sorry you had to go back to get this, but why this?"

"I figured young master might feel comfortable sleeping here in this. I heard you liked it."

"This is embarrassing..."

"My deepest apologies young master"

"No no Uncle Li, it's fine. It's just, I can't believe I'm wearing this. Thanks again Uncle Li!"

"Then please excuse me young master."

"Yes sure thanks again."

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Bedroom

"Dex, you can stay in the right tonigh- Woah....I'm speechless. Is this the dress you mentioned?"

"Y-yeah, s-so?"

"Pfft HAHAHAHAH, this actually looks beautiful on you."

"Th-thanks..."

"What? What is this? I'm not getting any angry and shy reaction? No S-stop teasing m-me or something?"

My face turned supeeeerrr red. "Hey, stop" I said looking away.

"Hahaha, I'm starting to like this side of you Dex."

"Wha-what, don't start s-saying s-such stuff"

"What? It's true"

Gosh, this is supeeeerrr embarrassing...

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"This actually feels like we're newlyweds"

"Wha- Kai what are you talking about?"

"I heard it"

"H-heard what exactly? Haha..."

"Mom offering you to marry me"

"You heard all that??"

"Of course I was excited to see you, well nervous too but I got ready and prepared downstairs already."

"So Diana knows?..."

"Yeah"

"Gosh..."

"Ho? You embarrassed now?"

"Of course! Who wouldn't?"

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"Since we're in that topic right now...I've got something to tell you Kai..."

"Yeah? What is it?"

"The thing is....*sigh* Kai I like you!" I said crying my eyes out of nervousness. Whoo! Feels more good with that out of my chest.

Kai laughed...but not a happy one. It seems kind of....scared?

"Kai? Are you trembling?"

"You don't know....how scared and happy I am right now" He hugged me.

"Huh?"

"Remember the person I like?"

"Yeah?"

"That was you, Dex"

That...was me? All along? Huh...I've been depressed over myself.

"I-I thought you liked someone else..."

"The reason why I never told you was because I was scared. Scared that if I tell you, you'd leave me..."

"Actually me too...I thought you'd be disgusted over me"

"What? No way. Although I have lots of friends, you're the only person I wanted to hang out with more. You're the only person I've ever felt more comfortable around with. Now don't cry" Kai said wiping my tears.

"So...it wasn't one-sided after all..."

"Dex...thanks..."

"Kai...LET'S GET MARRIED!"

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