Young Mello shook his head, his eyelids shrinking as he glared at Matt defiantly. He was aware that the other was obviously taking him seriously—not that the redhead had any other option—but Mello had always been that way.
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( surprise softened his features, his lips parted as though he were searching for a rebuttal or a valid argument in his favor, yet what came next was a carefree laugh, edged with both amusement and disbelief at the same time.
one of his legs bent,
— The event that would change his life forever was approaching, month by month, many 'what ifs' were keeping him up at night.
At that question, Mello held out his hand to the oldest, his expression stern and determined.
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"I'm soooo happy! Matt showed up with this beautiful gift all for me!"
The joy he's feeling enlightens his whole expression!
"I'm very lucky! He truly is the best friend I could ask for"