When The Timer Hits Zero. ~Iwaoi~

~Part Thirteen~

It's like my heart stops beating. 'She said she liked me, so I thought I could try.' Iwa continues, avoiding my gaze. I knew this was going to happen. I knew they would end up together. But it feels like a kick in the stomach, unexpected and taking my breath away, as I lay there in silence staring at him.

The silence is uncomfortable and heavy. 'Th-that's great!' I force the words out, glad that Iwa can't see my face. 'What did she say?' 'She agreed. We're going on a date monday.' he mumbles. 'Ah, congratulations! Your first girlfriend, huh?' I try my hardest to keep my voice stable, hoping he can't feel the slight shaking of my body. 'Mhm.' Iwa yawns. 'I'm gonna sleep as well. Sleep tight.' he says.

A few minutes later, his breathing slows down. The little bit of moonlight that gets through the curtains shines on his relaxed and gorgeous face. No frowns, no glares, just a happy and relaxed Iwa. I try to calm down as well, hoping to get some sleep. I feel Iwa's warmth close to me, and slowly but surely feel myself drift away.

That is, until I feel something very heavy suddenly press down my body, almost breaking my arm. I totally forgot. Iwa is the least calm sleeper I've ever met. I grunt, trying to push him off, but with my arm in this position, I can't do anything but wiggle. 'Iwa!' I whisper-scream. 'Hmm.' he answers. 'Get off!' I wiggle. 'Hmm.' he doesn't move. I wiggle harder and harder until he finally rolls off on his side.

Just as I finally think I can freely move to sleep somewhere else, I feel two arms press my body against Iwa's. I'm about to scream at him, but decide against it as I feel the heavy, sinking feeling in my heart disappear for a bit. I sigh, closing my eyes, finally falling asleep.

I wake up to a flashing camera right in my face. 'Shit! I forgot to turn off the flash!' Mattsun whispers. I grunt, turn around and try to get some more sleep, until I feel something stir next to me. I open my eyes to find myself way too close to Iwa. I yelp, pushing myself away but being unable to escape, still being held. Makki and Mattsun giggle as my face turns red. 'Iwa-chan, let me go.' I say softly. He grunts, pulling me in closer and going back to sleep, snoring just two seconds later.

The giggling turns into laughing as Makki finally decides to help me, shaking Iwa to wake him up. 'What do you want?' a tired voice asks angrily. 'Uh, Iwa-chan, I'd like to get up.' I tell him. He looks down and immediately lets go, a faint blush visible on his face. I finally break free, putting distance between us as I get up. 'Send me that picture, too' I whisper to Mattsun as I walk past him, making him laugh yet again.

We eat some breakfast and talk, Iwa and I avoiding eachothers gazes, before Iwa decides to leave. 'Byebye Iwa-chan!' I wave him goodbye as he walks out the door.

When it finally closes, I turn to my two other best friends and glare. 'What were you thinking?!' I yell at them, trying to get the fact that I am not happy with their actions through their thick skulls. 'We noticed how weird you were acting around Iwaizumi lately, so we decided to help you out for a bit!' Makki grins, Mattsun nods in agreement. 'Help me out how? He's not in love with me!' I still yell at them, but not so loud that the neighbours will hear. 'How do you kn--' 'He's going on a date with my cousin Lana tomorrow.' I look away. I can hear them come closer as my heart sinks yet again, remembering that I will never be with Iwa.

I go sit on the couch, sigh and bury my head in my hands. I can feel the couch shake as Mattsun and Makki come sit on either side of me, one putting a hand on my knee and the other on my back. 'I'll never truly love anyone again.' I say, my voice cracking in the end. 'Don't say that! How would you know?' Makki tries to comfort me. But I know. There is no more timer. I will not fall in love ever again.

I look at Makki, he's frowning as he sees the tears in my eyes. I'm thankful for my weird best friend at my side. For the first time, I think about telling them. They believe in a lot of paranormal stuff and are probably the last persons who would laugh at me. I haven't ever told Iwa, but Makki and Mattsun are different. But one question remains.

Can I trust them?