“Yeah, I'm serious.” A grin spread across Noa’s lips, unrestrained now. “God… I can’t wait to see you, my Diamond.” Leon’s voice softened. “And I can’t wait for that hug.” Their eyes locked through the screen. Distance suddenly felt like the only thing standing between them. “Don’t change your mind, please,” Noa said quietly. “I won’t,” Leon replied, just as softly. Then, after a beat, he added, almost shyly, “I wouldn’t even mind… if you gave me my first kiss.” Noa froze. Then, a slow, stunned smile spread across his face. “Wait… your first?” Leon smiled shyly and nodded. “Oh my god, D, you’re…oh my god…” Noa was indeed surprised. For over three years, Noa had known Diamond. They had late-night chats, inside jokes, and confessions whispered through a screen. However, he had never once seen his real face. Not even a glimpse. Not even by accident.All he knew was that Diamond loved hockey almost as much as he played it. He understood him in ways no one
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