William froze, unsure of what to expect. His heart beat a little faster. Was this the moment? Was Luke going to say something that would change everything between them?83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdcLaMmQDIY
Luke leaned in closer, his breath warm against William’s face. William’s stomach twisted in confusion and anticipation. “I...” Luke hesitated for a second, his eyes flicking between William’s lips and his eyes. “I like you, Will. I like you more than I should.”83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡommYLWA7I8
William’s breath caught in his throat, his heart skipping a beat. For a moment, everything stopped. He didn’t know how to respond. He opened his mouth, but no words came out. He stared at Luke, his mind swirling in disbelief.83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV2dbkigaju
“Luke,” he said finally, his voice shaky, “you’re drunk. You don’t... you don’t know what you’re saying right now.”83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkUqyQGPrq4
But Luke just smiled, his eyes softening, despite the clear haze in them. “I know exactly what I’m saying,” he replied, his voice low and warm. “I’ve known for a while now, Will. I just didn’t know how to say it. You’ve always been there for me, and I... I just want you to know that I care about you. More than just a friend.”83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0QZfHqi4cR
William’s heart slammed against his chest as Luke leaned in, closing the gap between them. William didn’t know what to do. His mind screamed at him to pull away, to stop it, but his body was frozen, caught in the moment.83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8uMSaWv5zO
And then, Luke kissed him. It was soft, hesitant at first, as though he was testing the waters, unsure of how far to go. But it was enough to make William’s heart race even faster. He could feel the heat of Luke’s lips against his, and the world seemed to go still. This wasn’t just a kiss. It was something more.83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE6N1RTmmGp
Luke pulled back just a little, his forehead resting against William’s. “I’m sorry, man. I didn’t mean to... I didn’t mean to mess things up,” Luke whispered, his voice suddenly unsure again.83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbDnQ6HvN84
William blinked, trying to make sense of everything that had just happened. His heart was pounding in his chest, but his mind was still reeling. “Luke,” he whispered, his voice almost a broken murmur. “You don’t mess things up. But it's a lot. You’ve been drinking, and you’re not in the right headspace right now.”83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt27cXoXMcq
Luke’s gaze darted, and he pulled away slightly, his face flushed with embarrassment. “Yeah... you’re right,” he said quietly, his shoulders lowering a little. “I shouldn’t have—”83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxmtBDYtery
“No,” William interrupted, his voice softer now. “I just... I need to think, okay? This is a lot, and I’m not sure if I’m ready for all of this right now.”83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi7vHTV2R3U
Luke nodded, his eyes downcast. “Yeah. I get it. I’m sorry, Will.”83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡphwQ6J4tgO
William reached over, gently placing a hand on Luke’s shoulder. “It’s not your fault. Just... let’s not rush things, okay?”83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeQNBEVokWn
Luke smiled faintly, his usual carefree demeanor still lingering despite the awkwardness. “Okay. No rush. I just... I needed you to know.”83Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkVrxechusU
William sighed, the weight of the moment pressing down on him. There was so much he wanted to say, but everything felt so complicated now. The kiss, the confession—he didn’t know what to make of it.
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