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Most of the times, Teruki likes to give himself a recap of everything he went through after blinking away the last remaining vestiges of sleep. He stared at the ceiling.
Teru closed his eyes in concentration as he reminisced.
I was Hanazawa Teruki, fourteen-year-old. Despite being a second-year student, I was the urabanchou of Black Vinegar Middle School. But then I met a fellow esper, his name was Kageyama Shigeo. He changed my live forever. We took down Claw. Everything was insane.
I was Hanazawa Teruki, sixteen-year-old. It was my first year of high school. I was a commoner, just a student hoping to pass his exams. I was in the same class of my fellow esper, Kageyama-kun. He became my closest friend. We aced through high school with minor difficulties. Everything was normal.
I was Hanazawa Teruki, nineteen-year-old. It was my first year of college. I was a commoner, a college student struggling to balance his studies with his part-time job. I attended a local university so I could keep in touch with Shigeo-kun. He was my closest friend. At that time, I realized a shocking truth: I was in love with my best friend. Everything was hectic.
I was Hanazawa Teruki, twenty one-year-old. It was my third year in college at the same university. I was a commoner, awaiting my last year to finally graduate. Except for the fact Shigeo is officially my boyfriend. I accidentally revealed my affection towards him during a late afternoon; I had received the highest grade in our class for our project and in my elation, I kissed my best friend. At first, I pulled away, terrified, but then those lips chased mine and suddenly I felt light. I never would have dreamed he would return my feelings. Everything was great.
I was Hanazawa Teruki, twenty three-year-old. I had graduated college as a Bachelor of Art in Fashion Designing and Marketing. I was a commoner, managing my own fashion business. I had moved to a larger apartment with my boyfriend, Shige. If possible, our relationship only developed further and everyday was filled with sweet, whispered words, passionate touches and kisses, and staring into loving eyes even I could clearly remember until this very day. Everything was blissful.
Teru opened his eyes.
Now. I am Hanazawa-
"Teru?" A pair of blue eyes turned to the figure lying beside him, the blanket slowly being pulled down to reveal a tuft of black hair styled into a bowl cut and a pair of black eyes gazing at him drowsily, "What are you thinking about?"
Teru chuckled as he turned his head to face his lover, his hand gently going through the folds of the blanket to cup Shigeo's cheek. "You know, the usual."
"Us?"
"Yeah."
Shigeo's lips curled up into a tiny smile. He moved himself closer, laying his head on Teru's shoulder and closing his eyes to return to his slumber. The blonde welcomed the gesture, his arm now wrapping around the ravenette's torso.
"Go back to sleep." Shigeo whispered affectionately.
Teru smiled, securing his arm that was wrapped around his lover and turning his head slightly to gently lay his nose on messy black hair and inhaling Shigeo's scent. He closed his eyes and gave himself a brief recap of his current situation.
Now.
I am Hanazawa-Kageyama Teruki, thirty-years-old.
I am the owner of a fashion industry that had immediately risen to fame due to the brightly-patterned line of clothing.
I currently reside in a simple house in the same neighborhood of the Kageyama household, I wanted to afford the largest house as much as possible for Shige, but he persisted that he loved things simple so we settled here.
I am the husband of Hanazawa-Kageyama Shigeo and I am proud to say we have been married for five years now.
Before succumbing to sleep once again, Teru gave Shigeo a small and chaste kiss to his forehead.
Everything is perfect.