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?80Please respect copyright.PENANA8sgwoYKuCe
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.”80Please respect copyright.PENANAR0faDfHnnO
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.80Please respect copyright.PENANAhPaqruOSoF
“Luke,” he said finally, his voice shaky, “you’re drunk. You don’t... you don’t know what you’re saying right now.”80Please respect copyright.PENANAMgtBlA7mNC
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.”80Please respect copyright.PENANAxkvHXl0KsM
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.80Please respect copyright.PENANAx9GhgMv1DK
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.80Please respect copyright.PENANACrhyMbDAvf
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.80Please respect copyright.PENANAS6UIb86x07
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.”80Please respect copyright.PENANAv1TRxm6UMo
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—”80Please respect copyright.PENANA0kGBswZTyD
“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.”80Please respect copyright.PENANAaDnguzIvfh
Luke nodded, his eyes downcast. “Yeah. I get it. I’m sorry, Will.”80Please respect copyright.PENANAnYg2dF72BY
William reached over, gently placing a hand on Luke’s shoulder. “It’s not your fault. Just... let’s not rush things, okay?”80Please respect copyright.PENANAUwEvnUZ7HY
Luke smiled faintly, his usual carefree demeanor still lingering despite the awkwardness. “Okay. No rush. I just... I needed you to know.”80Please respect copyright.PENANA6IO8OpX1ah
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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