It was around 8 PM when they reached Miv's flat. It was cold and dark outside. Miv unlocked the door and opened it. As they stepped inside, everything was completely dark. The lights were off, and Miv couldn't see anything either. He knew exactly where the light switch was and reached toward it. Meanwhile, Parv couldn't see where he was going. As he tried to find his way through the darkness, his hand brushed against the things beside him. Suddenly, a flower vase fell to the floor. Crash! The next second, Miv turned on the light. Parv looked around and was surprised by what he saw. The flat was incredibly neat. Everything was in its place, and the whole place smelled fresh and pleasant. There was something attractive about the way everything was arranged. Parv stood there for a moment, quietly taking it all in. Parv sat on the sofa while Miv turned on some music. Miv then went into his bedroom to change into his night suit. A few minutes later, he came back, quietly buttoning his shirt as he walked toward the living room. Miv finished buttoning his night suit, and for a moment, part of his body was visible before he adjusted his shirt. He looked up and noticed Parv watching him. Their eyes met. Parv quickly looked away, feeling a strange new emotion he couldn't quite understand. Miv said nothing and simply walked toward the sofa. Miv picked up a night suit and handed it to Parv. "Change into this." Parv smiled and took it. He went into another room and changed into the night suit. When he came back, he looked around. Miv wasn't there. Parv looked around the flat, wondering where he had gone. Then he noticed a light coming from the kitchen. Miv was there. Parv walked toward the kitchen. Miv was there, preparing his favorite macarons. Parv noticed them and smiled. They continued preparing more food together. Once everything was ready, they carried all the food to the dining table and arranged everything neatly. They sat opposite each other at the dining table. The macarons were placed near Miv. Without saying anything, Miv picked up one macaron and placed it on Parv's dish. Parv looked at the macaron, then at Miv for a moment. Miv simply continued eating. After dinner, both of them sat on the large, comfortable sofa. Miv put on a horror movie. They stretched their legs out and settled comfortably as the movie began. The room was quiet, and the weather outside was extremely cold. As the movie became scarier, Miv moved closer to Parv without realizing it. A few minutes later, a terrifying scene suddenly appeared on the screen. Miv got scared and immediately looked away. Parv noticed and quickly covered Miv's eyes with his hand. "Don't look," Parv said softly. Miv stayed still for a moment. When the scene was over, Parv removed his hand. Miv looked at him quietly. Neither of them said anything, and the movie continued. After a while, Miv went to the kitchen and brought a bowl of popcorn. They continued watching the movie. Miv took some popcorn and put it in Parv's mouth. Parv looked at him for a moment, surprised. They continued watching together until the movie finally ended. The screen went dark, and the room became quiet again. After the movie ended, both of them went toward the bedroom. Parv came in last and quietly locked the door behind him. They both settled down on the bed. Parv moved a little closer to Miv, and they lay comfortably beside each other. After some time, Miv turned toward Parv and, while half asleep, hugged him. Parv noticed it and looked at Miv for a moment. He smiled quietly. Miv was already asleep. Parv stayed still, not wanting to wake him. After a while, Parv slowly closed his eyes too. And that night, they fell asleep beside each other. The next morning, Parv and Miv left the flat together and headed to school. They walked side by side, just like any other morning. But when they reached the school gate, Parv noticed something. Everyone was staring at them. Some students looked surprised. Others whispered to each other as they watched the two of them walk into school together. Parv glanced at Miv. Miv didn't seem bothered. He simply continued walking toward the classroom. Classes finally came to an end, and it was time to leave. Miv was walking alone toward the school gate when suddenly, a boy ran toward him and grabbed the collar of his shirt. "Are you coming with me or not?" the boy shouted angrily. Miv looked at him calmly. "No." "Are you coming or not?" he asked again. "No," Miv repeated. The boy became even more angry and raised his hand. Before he could do anything, Parv rushed over and stopped him. "Put your hand down," Parv said angrily. The boy slowly lowered his hand. He looked at Parv with an irritated expression. "Who are you?" The boy glared at Parv. "It's none of your business," Parv said firmly. "Don't involve yourself in this. Get lost." "No." The two of them argued for a moment. Miv finally spoke. "Parv, wait." Parv went quiet. The boy turned back toward Miv. "Are you coming with me or not?" Miv looked at him. "No." The boy became angry again and raised his hand. Parv immediately stopped him and pushed his hand down. The boy stared at Parv. "Who are you?" Parv didn't hesitate. "It's none of your business." "Then get lost. Don't interrupt." Without even thinking, Parv looked at him and said, "He's my boyfriend." Miv's eyes widened. For a moment, everything went completely silent. Everyone around them was staring at Parv and Miv. Miv stood there, completely stunned. He slowly turned toward Parv. Parv looked back at him. For a few seconds, neither of them said anything. Miv finally opened his mouth. "Parv..." — End of Chapter 5 —

Unexpected Confession