love soldier, I want closure
pairing - Julius x Zara
fic type - fluff (but idk if it is??? Kinda)
warnings - none
notes - I haven't posted fics in a while I am so tired. I finished this one quickly so sorry if it isn't as good as my other ones :3
Julius and Zara had met on the battlefield a long time ago. The two had only seen each other a few times, but felt influenced by each other. They were both inspired and looked up to each other as comrades and acquaintances. Though, unbeknownst to Julius, Zara had felt a certain way around him. He wanted to show his feelings to him some day, one way or another.
Zara looked up to Julius, though he wondered why he felt butterflies in his stomach around him. He did his best to hide the nervousness he feels around him, though it’s starting to become nearly impossible. Later on, Zara realizes that he has feelings for Julius, and promises to himself that he’ll confess sooner or later. One day, they find each other on the battlefield again. They both noticed a group of bandits around the same time, and they ambushed them together. The task of defeating the whole group was easy because they both worked together.
After the smoke clears, Julius and Zara begin to help the civilians that were around at that time. As Zara is checking on one of the civilians, he can’t help but to notice how pretty Julius looks in this lighting. His amethyst eyes sparkle in the sunlight. After all the civilians who have been injured were healed, Julius leaves before Zara could say anything to him. He feels sad that he couldn’t talk with him, but he wants to admit his feelings for him soon.
A few days later, a similar incident happens, and Julius appears once again along with Zara. Once again, they both manage to defeat the crowd of bandits. After Zara heals the last harmed civilian, Julius suddenly kneels next to him, touching his bruised arm.
“Are you alright? You seem injured,” Julius asks, his tone of voice softer than usual. Zara blushes in response.
“Yes, I-I’m fine,” he stammers. Julius softens his gaze before reaching out his hand and patting him on the head.
“You can be honest with me, I can tell that you're hurt. You're bruised, let me help you…” he sighs, creating a healing spell for him.
“Even when the town needs help, you can still take breaks afterwards. I don't want you to be too hurt,” Julius whispers comfortingly, leaning up to Zara's shoulder.
“Your hands are really soft…” Zara says without thinking. He looks away, blushing even more and wondering why he said that so randomly. Julius chuckles softly in response.
“You're really sweet,” he sighs, feeling flattered at his comments. The both of them were slightly nervous as they found themselves flirting with each other, but neither of them were backing out.
After Julius is finished with healing Zara, he takes his chance and hugs him, burying his face in his shoulder.
“You're adorable,” Julius admits, playing with his dark red hair and noting how soft it is. Zara doesn't know how to respond, his face flushed.
“To be honest… I love you…” Julius admits, pulling the shorter man closer.
“Thank you…” Zara replies, his voice barely above a whisper as Julius smirks at his flushed face. They both feel relieved, but at the same time, nervous; They wonder what to do now.
“I guess… we'll just figure our relationship out together?” Zara chuckles, kissing Julius on the cheek.
“Sure… we’ll do that,” he sighs in response before helping Zara up. They then depart, feeling a new sense of joy for each other, an emotion neither of them have felt for each other before this time.
