Yo everyone! Sorry for the long break- I had some trouble coming up with this story. But here it is! Some Leoji for your viewing pleasure! I think I got cavities writing this, it's just so fluffy. I have also kind of run out of ships, so suggestions for those would always be welcome! As always, feedback is appreciated!

-Purecinnamonbun

Leo sighed as he slumped behind the counter. It was bad enough he had to get a job at a coffee shop during the off-season, but now there were no customers? Why did he always get the worst shifts? He needed a distraction from the certain…. Feelings he had for his best friend, Guang-Hong. It had all started way back at the Cup of China, when he had tracked Guang Hong down for not answering his text message. While he was getting there, he was imagining some scary guy convincing Guang Hong to go with him, Guang Hong getting mugged, Guang Hong accepting a lift from a stranger... and when he found Guang Hong, he realised his feelings weren't strictly platonic. And it had only grown from then on. Leo shook his head carefully. Guang Hong would never feel the same. He had literally friend-zoned himself. At least he was miles away- if he was any closer Leo might accidentally let his feelings slip. No matter what he felt, he couldn't make Guang Hong uncomfortable and threaten ruining their precious friendship. Leo sighed as the door jingled and a young woman walked in. He put on Coffee Selling Smile #5, and asked cheerfully

"What can I get for you?"

"A latte please."

Leo smiled and started steaming up the milk, making the latte perfectly and a swirl of coffe-art on the top. Perfect.
He placed the cup down on the table.
"That'll be two ninety five. Thank you!"

But instead of handing him the money, the woman (who couldn't be more than 20) gave him a survey with her eyes, and suddenly a simple coffee order turned into an interrogation.

"Are you single?"
"Er, ma'am I don't think you have any right to-"
"In university?"
"What?"
"Where do you see yourself in ten years?"
"Errrrrr…."

"Interested in men?"

"AH! Um, you see…"

"Have a crush on anyone?"

"Ummmmm…"
"Thank you!"
And with that, the woman gave him a dazzling smile, put her money down on the table, and left, leaving Leo to wonder what the heck just happened.

An hour later, when Leo was completely not fantasising about him and Guang Hong thank you very much, his co-worker entered the store, gave him a bored look, then told him he could leave for the day. Which Leo was incredibly thankful for- apart from that weird woman, he hadn't served anyone coffee all day. He needed his music to distract him.

(-)

Leo stretched out comfortably on his chair, ready to start creating music, and momentarily distract himself from thinking about how cute Guang Hong's dimples were. But then his phone started buzzing with a Skype call with none other than the man himself. Leo stared at his phone, slowly beginning to panic.

He couldn't talk to Guang Hong.

If he did, Guang Hong would realise how he felt.

Guang Hong would be disgusted.

Guang Hong would hate him.

And Leo would lose the friendship he prized even above his skating.

Without thinking, Leo picked up his phone, and threw it across the room, wincing at the loud crack. At least he had the excuse that his phone was broken now. Leo got up, and rubbed his face. He wasn't going to get any music written now. He might as well just go to sleep.

(-)

Zombie. That is what Leo was right now. He had been up most of the night, fretting. What if Guang Hong hated him now for ignoring his call? Groaning, Leo let his head fall onto the counter, with a loud thunk. It was fine. There was no one in the shop anyway. Leo lifted his head up slowly, and stood up, going into the back room, to get some more sugar syrup. He seriously needed to chill out.

The bell by the door jingled, signifying that a customer had entered the store.

"Sorry for the wait! What can we get you today?" Leo called from the back room, not even peeking out as he sorted through the shelves.

"I was going to Skype and tell you I was here, but since someone never picked up, I decided to come and tell you in person!"

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?

It sounded like… No. No. Nonononononono. Leo wasn't ready. He wasn't composed enough. He needed at least another week to pep talk himself.

Slowly, Leo moved backwards until he was level with the door. The he slowly turned around and… Guang Hong looked even cuter in person. Fighting the blush that was threatening to rise up on his cheeks, Leo stammered

"H-h-hey Guang Hong."

"You don't look that happy to see me!" Guang Hong whined, putting on a pouty face.

"No I am!" Leo smiled, suddenly happy. He got to see Guang Hong, his long-time crush at least. And best friend. He just needed to keep his feelings under wraps, that was all.

"It's great to see you!" Leo laughed "How are you here?"

Guang Hong giggled, and they settled back into their usual routine with ease.

"So, since it was the off-season, and I've always wanted to visit…."

(-)

Guang Hong sat by the counter, and they talked, Leo occasionally stopping to serve the odd customer. To be honest, Leo was very pleased with himself so far. He'd had fun talking to Guang Hong, and managed to keep his feelings a secret. It was all working out quite well. Leo smiled and stood up, heading over to the back room door.
"I'm just going to get some more coffee beans alright!"

"Yeah, that's fine!" Guang Hong grinned and took a sip of his coffee as Leo disappeared into the back.

A moment later there was a crash and a scream of pain, leading Leo to drop the jar of coffee beans he was holding (the glass smashed all over the floor and cut his feet (he was wearing flip flops) slightly, but he didn't care. Leo raced out of the back room to check on Guang Hong. What met his sight was an overturned stool, and Guang Hong with burning hot coffee spilled on him. Leo immediately worked out what must have happened. Quickly, he mmade his way over to Guang Hong who was sobbing quietly.
"Hey, hey it's all right." Leo said soothingly, slowly pulling back the Guang Hong's sleeve where most of the coffee was. It was indeed burnt, but thankfully not bad enough for medical attention.

"Are you ok?" Leo asked, gently pulling Guang Hong up.

Guang Hong nodded, his lip wobbling.

"S-sorry Leo."

"Don't worry about it." Leo said, leading Guang Hong over to the sink and carefully placing his arm under cold running water.

But then, when he was about to move away (the close proximity was making him blush), Guang Hong suddenly lunged forward and hugged him. It was slightly uncomfortable since one of Guang Hong's arms was still under the water, but it was a hug nonetheless.

"Thank you Leo." Guang Hong muttered, pulling Leo even closer.

Leo was currently a tomato. And maybe it was shock from the hug, or sheer stupidity, but he found himself saying

"Guang Hong? What am I to you?"

Guang Hong pulled back from the hug and started stuttering.

"Well, er, I mean erm, ah…"

"Never mind." Leo turned around so Guang Hong couldn't see the look of sheer disappointment etched on his face. "It was a stupid question."

"Leo, wait!"

And Leo was being pulled back round, so his face was only inches from Guang Hong's. Slowly, Guang Hong started moving his face forward, giving Leo time to pull away if he wanted to. Leo didn't. And then he was kissing Guang Hong gently and sweetly, and it was like being on fire and being the literal definition of happiness. Guang Hong pulled back and surveyed Leo, as if afraid, but Leo gently leaned forward and kissed him again.

The day ended with them as boyfriends, talking and exchanging lazy kisses.

"You wouldn't believe the weird customer I had yesterday." Leo murmured, stroking Guang Hong's hair, which he's always wanted to do.

"Oh, yeah?"

"She was asking me all these weird questions. Like if I had a crush."

"Really?" Guang Hong quickly looked upwards, which he always did when he was feeling guilty.

"Were you linked to that in any way?"

"Well… you see… when my sister found out I liked you, she decided to come and see if you were good enough for me."

At Leo's raised eyebrow he said quickly "She was impressed, don't worry! Sorry she came to see you like that."

"Really?" Leo pressed his lips against Guang Hong's and murmured "Well I'm glad she did."

What did I say? Cavities. Guang Hong doesn't know how to use his words….