Haru's Love

"Oh, my God! Oh, my God! I can't believe my dream came true. I just can't believe it," Jess shrieked loudly from the other side of the line. "My best friend is finally getting together with the man he loves."

I chuckled. "Jess, can you please just calm down?"

"How the bloody hell can I just calm down when this is the news of the century?" she snapped. "So, have you guys done it yet? The bedroom stuff."

I blushed, remembering what had happened only a few hours ago. "Yeah." I paused and then said, "Wait! Why do I have to tell you this type of stuff?"

"Of course you don't have to tell me any more. It'll be weird despite that I kept nagging you to." She chuckled. "I'm so happy for you, Haru."

"Thanks, Jess," I said.

"For what?"

I shrugged. "I don't know. For always being there for me and stuff."

"That's what a best friend is for," she said.

The door opened, and Aiden, hair wet and now wearing another pairs of jeans and a T-shirt, walked in. He saw me in bed and on my cell phone and asked, "Jess?"

I nodded.

From the other side of the line, Jess asked, "Is Aiden there?"

"Yeah. He's here."

"Let me talk to him for a sec."

"Sure." I handed the cell to Aiden, who took it with a grin.

"Hey, Jess." Aiden paused for a moment and then said, "I will. Thanks. Bye now." He terminated the call and then handed me back the cell.

I asked, "What did she say?"

"Congratulations." He chuckled. "She seriously cares about you. I'm glad you have such a good friend."

I nodded. "Me, too."

"Should we get something to eat? I'm starving."

I was, too. After all, it was well past lunchtime.

"I'll make something. Why don't you get dressed?" Aiden suggested.

I nodded.

It was twenty minutes later when we both sat down for some Korean spicy noodles. It might not look it but Aiden loved spicy food. He even made it fancy with chopped cabbage and some mixed seafood. It smelled amazing.

The two of us were about to dig in when noises erupted from the front door.

"Woah! Smells like Korean spicy noodles." This came from Isaac. "Is that you, Aiden? I want some."

"Make that two," Mason said.

"No, make that three." It was Noah this time.

I wondered why they were all home so early. It was only two in the afternoon.

Then, "I don't think Aiden made enough for everyone. I'll make another pot." This was Reo's voice.

A moment later, they all appeared at the kitchen's door and filed in, taking seats around the table. Isaac even got himself a bowl and started scooping some into it.

"Woah! There's even seafood. Nice," he said.

Aiden asked, "So, why are you guys home so early?"

Noah said, a smirk playing about his lips, "Because we were worried about you both."

"Really?" Aiden said with a raised brow.

Reo said, "From the looks of things, it seems like everything worked out?"

At this, every one of our brothers turned their eyes to me and then Aiden. My face flushed hot from their curious gaze.

Aiden suddenly pulled me to him, made me sit on his l.a.p, and then cupped my face. He planted his lips on mine and kissed me hard out.

"Woah! They're really kissing," Isaac said.

When Aiden released me, he said, "That's our answer."

My head dazed and my face hot with embarrassment, I wondered if it was okay for us to kiss like this in front of the others. But I guessed it'd be all right since our other brothers didn't seem to be offended by it.

"Good for you both," Noah said. He turned to Reo. "Noodles?"

Reo nodded. "Want seafood in it?"

"Yeah. Prawns. Lots and lots of prawns," Isaac said.

Mason chuckled. "You can never get enough of prawns, can you?"

"Never. It's one of my favorite types of seafood," Isaac said.

Turning to me, Mason said, "Congratulations, Haru."

"What for?" I asked.

"For finally getting together with Aiden, and for starting that bar job you wanted tonight."

I could only stare at him, pleased. "Really? I'm starting that bar job tonight?"

He nodded. "Though it's actually just a trial. If you're good, then you'll be hired part-time."

"Awesome," I said, pumped and ready to work to earn the extra cash.

"About that," Aiden said, tightening his arms around me. "I'm wondering if it's a bad idea after all, for you to work there."

I turned to look at him. "Why?"

"Because I just don't want you to work at a place like that."