She was so worried about what might happen.

 

 

 

Aleu: I’m just… so scared…

 

 

 

            Niju looked at her. She looked upset by his decision. He understood what she was thinking, but he knew that this was a task that was assigned to him and to him alone.

            He approached Aleu to comfort her.

 

 

 

Niju: It’s alright to be scared, Aleu. I am too.

 

 

 

            Aleu lifted her head up with his paw.

 

 

 

Niju: We all have our fears. We both know that I had mine…

 

 

 

            Aleu knew what he was talking about. He had a very good point. She just couldn’t let go of the possibilities of how the situation might end up. Aleu looked into Niju’s eyes. He saw a tear trickle down her face.

 

 

 

Niju: Aleu… I have never dreamed of a better life than the one that I have with you. And you’re the one that made it all possible… and know this… what ever happens-

 

 

 

Aleu: I know…

 

 

 

            Niju leaned forward and hugged her passionately. He really couldn’t think of a better life he would have without Aleu. He felt so incredibly lucky to have her, despite the troubles they had in the past. He was never happier before she came into his life.

            The both of them held each other, not wanting to ever let go.

 

 

 

Aleu: I love you…

 

 

 

            Niju pulled away, and looked at Aleu in the eyes. He couldn’t believe it. She actually said it. He would have never thought that she would be the first to say it. He was speechless, but at the same time, never been happier. He now knew the divine truth. Aleu loved him, and he loved her back.

            Niju leaned forward and kissed her. After a while, he pulled away and drifted into her eyes.

 

 

 

Niju: I love you too…

 

 

 

            Niju smirked a little.

 

 

 

Niju: I can’t believe I finally said it…

 

 

 

            Aleu smiled at his remark. She felt the same way. She had actually been waiting for it as much as Niju has. She didn’t always realize it, but in some way, she has always felt this way about Niju ever since they became friends.

 

 

 

Niju: Aleu, I love you so much!

 

 

 

            They quickly embraced each other one last time, and held each other tightly. They both felt the deep compassion for each other. Niju felt that he could have held her forever, and never let go, and Aleu felt exactly the same. She had never felt so in love in her whole life. She wanted them to stay together forever, to run away together, to have pups and get married. She wanted it all, and she wanted it to be with him… Although she would have never thought of it in the past, but she now realized that Niju was the one she had been waiting for… He was the one that she wanted to hold her, to comfort her whenever she was sad, to love her with all of his heart and all of his strength, and to just be there, and that’s exactly what Niju planned on doing…

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 44

 

 

 

 

Aleu and the clan decided to go on a stroll through the forest for the day and spend some time. Farris had been brought out of the medical center early to rejoin them. They were all very glad to see that he was alright, as well as he was glad to just see them.

They thought it would be pretty good for them to hunt some game to see if there are any good tactics besides the one they had been using. Aleu wanted to give Niju as much time as possible and get out of the way so he could talk to Balto. She was still extremely worried about what might happen. She knew how Balto reacted towards Niju that long time ago, and she didn’t know if Balto would be just as mad. She hoped that the time between now and then provided a chance for him to forget, at least a little. Despite her worries, Aleu did try to keep confident. She thought about how happy she felt with Niju, and how if two beings were meant to be together, that the Lord wouldn’t want the two of them to separate. And Aleu hoped that Seph, where ever he was, thought the same.

 

 

           

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            Niju got up a little earlier than usual to meet Balto. He took his precious time to catch breakfast and put together what he was going to say. He was beyond nervous, but when ever he doubted that he would say yes, he thought of Aleu, how he just knew in his heart that they were supposed to be together, and that boosted his confidence a little bit.            

            He started to pray. He wanted to thank Aleu for every bit of friendship that she gave to him, and all the great times he had. He wanted to tell her how beautiful he thought she was and how he felt like the luckiest person on earth to have her as his lover, or even just his friend. He wanted to tell her that ever since they were friends, that he had always had feelings for her, and that he always thought that his life couldn’t have been better without her. It was time for him to make one of the biggest apologies in his life. It was time for him to make the decision that would either make his life better, or make it hell.

            Niju walked at a steady pace towards Balto’s boat. His heart was racing in his chest. He took deep breaths to try and calm down.

            He had finally reached the boat. He looked to see if Balto was on the deck. He couldn’t see him. But he could see a roof of perhaps a small room on the deck. Maybe he’s in there. Niju thought.

            Niju slowly walked up the plank that lead up to the deck. He looked closer around the corner as he approached it. Once he was on the deck, he walked down to the door way of the small room in the middle. He peeked around the corner and saw him, sleeping. Great. He thought. Now he’s probably going to be grumpy from waking him up too.

 

 

            Niju decided that it wasn’t the right time for him to be talking to Balto. He thought that it would be better to come back later in the day. He turned to walk away when he heard something move. He looked back into the room and he saw Balto moving around. He sat up and yawned. Niju stood still, hoping that he wouldn’t open his eyes just yet, but he was too late.

Balto slowly opened his eyes and looked right at the mysterious figure in front of him. At first it was all blurry, but his vision cleared up quickly. It was Niju.

 

 

 

Balto: Niju?

 

 

 

            Once he shook the tired out of his head, he stood up to face him. This was very unexpected to Balto, and he wasn’t too happy. Balto saw that Niju didn’t seem to be any form of a threat so he spared the growling, though still keeping his distance, he still didn’t want to take any chances.  

 

 

 

Balto: (in a low suspicious tone) what are you doing here?

 

 

 

Niju: Please, Balto. Don’t be alarmed. I’ve come here to talk to you.

 

 

 

            Balto was taken back a little. His voice had changed, and just by seeing him the way that he was, so had his personality. He couldn’t be so sure though, he needed to hear more.

 

 

 

Balto: Why should I listen?

 

 

 

Niju: (with a sigh) Look, I know that it’s hard to believe that I’m here wanting to talk to you after what happened last time I saw you, but-

 

 

 

Balto: You’ve got that right.

 

 

 

Niju: Balto, please… With all do respect, I’ve come all this way to talk to you. The least you can do is listen to what I have to say…

 

 

 

            Niju did have a point. Balto figured that nothing suspicious had happened so far. Niju was being fair and respectful. It would only be fair to hear what he had to say. Balto walked up to Niju and sat down in front of him, making direct eye contact.

 

 

 

Balto: Alright, Niju. You’ve got my attention… I’m listening.

 

 

 

            Niju was pretty surprised by how Balto was reacting towards him. A whole lot better than Aleu did when she first saw him a while ago, that’s for sure, but he didn’t want to bash his lover, even if she couldn’t hear it.

            Niju took a few seconds to put his words together. This was it. There was no turning back now. Alright. He thought. Here it goes.

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