182 Dont be like Klyn LGB (1/2)

And his follower is none other than Izo.

The fact that Izo is faster than he adds to his irritation and embarrassment. At this rate, Izo will catch up to him. Then, he might as well stop and pretend to be normal. It's not like he can avoid Izo forever. Both of them are immortal unless they are killed by enchanted wood -- their only weakness.

He ceases to run and waits for Izo to arrive. The forest is nearly empty, but he can hear the sound of living creatures coming out of their hidings. Nature has a way of restoring itself. There is no doubt that the world will move on from the catastrophe, but somethings will never remain the same.

Maybe it doesn't have to remain the same.

Why should he pretend?

Izo knows that he has feelings for him. Even if he pretends, he can't undo what is already done. He kissed Izo and confessed like a moron. Why is he still alive? It was better if he had died.

When did he fall for Izo? He doesn't know. It was long before he realised his feelings for Izo. He has been trying to hide his feelings because he knows that Izo won't feel the same for him. Maybe Izo is disgusted.

Should he apologise?

Izo appears in his sight. In a few seconds, Izo is standing in front of him, gasping for breath. Noah folds his fingers, trying to remain calm with a straight face. He isn't exactly good at keeping a poker face, but he doesn't want to run away. Maybe he can't be Izo's friend again, but he can still save his dignity.

”Why did you kiss Kai?” Izo hollers at him after regaining his breath. ”You kiss anyone with lips.”

Noah creases his forehead. His heart tightens when he notices the rage in Izo's eyes. ”Yeah, I kiss anyone with lips. I am sorry for kissing you. I was… not in my right mind. I regret it. Forgive me, Izo. I won't ever do it to you. I will keep my distance.”

Izo is speechless. What should he say? ”Do you love me? Really? Like… Like…”

”I don't love you.” Noah laughs, hiding the hurt in his eyes. ”Not like… that. I love you as a family. Don't you feel the same for me? We are a family. We are brothers. Besides, you said that you don't feel those… stuff for anyone.”

”I did say that.” Izo scratches the back of his head awkwardly. ”Then, why-why did you say that? Why did you kiss me?”