Sugar Sweet Pt.3: True feelings

The third part of Sugar Sweet, enjoy! J

Warning: Contains Lifty X Nutty. If you don't like yaoi, then DON'T read it! Also, don't leave mean comments. Constructive criticism is alright though. When I wrote this I imagined them more human-like, but they still have animal characteristics.

Also, sorry if the characters are a little OOC (out of character). I know I said that in the last two as well, but I'm probably going to include that in all of them.

Yes, I know that the first little bit of this part was the last little bit in the second part but it does make a little more sense to add it in anyway (to me anyway).

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   Lifty wasn't paying any attention to his brother talking about the wind or his fedora. His attention was drawn by two people by the side of the school, barely noticeable from where he was standing.
   Curious as to what was happening he went over to what was happening, being careful that whoever it was didn't see him getting closer.

Lifty: 'What the heck?!' *hiding behind a tree*

   The two that Lifty had spotted from a distance turned out to be Splendont and Nutty. From what he could see, Nutty looked like he was in trouble and that Splendont wasn't there to help.
   Nutty's back was pressed against the wall of the school building, trembling as Splendont got closer to him, his eyes fixed on Nutty.

Nutty: P-please, just leave me alone. I-I already told you that I'm not interested in you, why can't you accept that? *trembling*

Splendont: I'm the kind of guy that when I want something, or someone as the case may be, I don't stop until I get it. It just so happens that I want you.

   Scared, Nutty tried to run but before he could get away Splendont grabbed his arms, pinning him against the wall. The air was knocked out of Nutty's lungs, causing him to gasp. He looked at the red squirrel, terrified as to what he'd do next.
   Nutty tried to break free of Splendont's grip, but he was too strong. Splendont let go of one of Nutty's arm and pushed his bangs away from Nutty's face. Not wanting Splendont to see his lazy eye Nutty shut his eyes tightly, hoping that it would be over soon.

Splendont: We both know that it's futile to try and fight, so why do you keep trying? Come on now, open your eyes and look at me, it'll make it better for both of us. *tilts Nutty's chin up a little*

Nutty: T-this has gone far enough! Please, if you stop this and leave me alone, I-I won't tell anyone this happened, I promise! Besides, I-I already like someone else!

Splendont: So, there is someone you like? Could it be that psycho war veteran, Flippy? Or could it be that your interested in that puff ball, Cuddles? I bet that it's one of the beavers, Toothy or Handy, am I right? What about one of those kleptomaniacs, Shifty or Lifty? That would be a laugh, you in love with one of those stupid twins.

Nutty: I-I'll never tell you, you'll just try to hurt them, a-and they're not stupid.*shivers*

Splendont: You know, that's the one thing I don't get about you Nutty. Why do you bother spending time with them? They'd only try to hurt you, once you show them something that they want. If you stay with me, I'll make sure that they never get the chance.

Nutty: Lifty and Shifty would never try to hurt me, they're my friends. In fact, I-I'm in more danger from you then from them!

   Splendont slapped the already scared boy across the face. Nutty's cheek started bleeding and he was crying.
   Lifty just about lost it at that point. He wanted nothing more then to shove the kryptonut down the so-called hero's throat and watch him suffer. He knew that he wouldn't be able to do that seeing as Splendid had destroyed it, but he still wanted to see Splendont suffer. Having long stopped caring for his own safety, Lifty raced over to where the two were, stopping only a few feet away from them.

Lifty: Hey Splendont! Why don't you pick on someone your own size?!

Splendont: Well, if it isn't the younger half of the stealing duo? I didn't expect you to be here on a Saturday. Don't mind us, me and Nutty are just getting to know one another, that's all.

Lifty: Cut the crap you wannabe hero! If you don't leave Nutty alone right this second I'll-

   Splendont was in front of Lifty in a second, leaving a confused and trembling Nutty standing by the wall watching the two. He was both scared for Lifty's safety and glad that he showed up.

Splendont: You'll what, thief? Steal my wallet? Why don't you and that good for nothing brother of yours go bug someone else? *laughs*

   Lifty pulled a small box out of his pocket and opened it to reveal a small piece of the kryptonut that he had taken for just such an emergency. Like he had hoped would happen, the red squirrel backed away, obviously weakened by it.

Lifty: Now leave Nutty alone before I shove this down your throat, and if I ever see you around Nutty again I swear that I'll kill you, even if I die trying. *glares at Splendont*

Splendont: *sighs* Fine, I'll leave him alone for now, but you won't be able to protect him forever. One of these days you'll be dead and he'll still be alive, and that's when I'll make my move.

Lifty: Get out of my sight you pathetic excuse for a hero! *angry*

   Lifty went to punch him but Splendont dodged at the last moment and flew away. Once Splendont was out of sight, Lifty put the piece of the kryptonut away and walked over to Nutty.
   He stood next to the slightly smaller boy, who was still trembling from fright.

Lifty: Nutty, are you alright? *worried*

Nutty: *nods* I-I'm a little shaken up, but otherwise I'm fine. If you hadn't come along, who knows what would've happened to me? Thank you, Lifty. *smiles slightly*

   Unable to control himself any longer, Lifty hugged the boy tightly, pulling him close to his body. He could feel Nutty's heart beating rapidly in his chest, as well as the heat his body gave off. Lifty knew that his own heart beat had gotten faster and that his face was probably red, but he didn't care. He didn't care that his brother was probably watching them from a distance, all he cared about at that moment was that Nutty was safe.
   Nutty looked at Lifty, his face just as red. Unknown to anyone other then him, he wanted to be with Lifty as much as possible, even if it was only as his friend. Nervously, he wrapped his arms around Lifty, hugging him. Nutty closed his eyes as he listened to Lifty's breathing, wishing that this moment would last forever.
   After a couple of minutes, Nutty opened his eyes and looked at Lifty, still blushing. Both boys knew that if they were ever going to tell the other how he felt, it would have to be now.

Lifty and Nutty at the same time: There's something I want to tell you.

   The two laughed slightly at their timing. Both loosened their hug so that they could look at each other eye to eye.

Nutty: You first. What is it that you want to tell me? *nervous*

Lifty: Nutty… ever since you first got here, hardly a day has gone by that I haven't thought of you. Whenever I'm around you, my heart starts to race and I just want to pull you close to me, and whenever we touch my face turns red and my heart goes even faster. W-what I'm trying to say I-is that… is that I love you, Nutty! I don't care what others might say, I love you! *eyes get watery*

Nutty: Lifty…I-I…I love you too! *hugs Lifty tightly*

   Lifty couldn't believe it, the boy he had liked for two months actually liked him back! It was almost too much for him to bear. The two boy started crying happily, knowing that the one they loved felt the same way about them.
   At that time, Shifty walked over and saw the two hugging each other by the side of the school. He sighed and watched as the two walked in his direction holding hands. Shifty could easily tell that his brother had finally told Nutty how he felt and that Nutty felt the same way.

Shifty: So Lifty, is it safe to assume that you and Nutty are a thing now?

Lifty: W-well, yeah. *blushing a little*

Shifty: Well, I guess there's only one thing that I can say then.

Lifty: What?

Shifty: *pats Lifty on the back* Congrats on finally telling him and on getting together. Of course, no way our dad would be okay with this, and I don't know how your parents would react Nutty. Still, I'm happy for you two.

Lifty: Shifty… thanks bro! *smiles*

   Lifty wasn't sure what surprised him more, that Nutty actually liked him back or that his brother was being supportive of his new relationship, even though it was with another guy. He tightened his grip on Nutty's hand and smiled at him. Nutty smiled back, happy that he had narrowly avoided a bad situation and that he was now dating Lifty. The boys knew that, no matter what happened next, at least they had each other to help them though it.

To be continued…