Ozbert Fanfic Ch. 1

Here is the first chapter of my Oz x Gil fan fiction, called A Bond of Light.

Ever since I knew Oz, I had loved him. He knew my weaknesses. He was there for me when I felt lonely. As his servant, I tried my best to protect him, and he was forgiving when I failed. We were bound together by our weaknesses. That fateful day ten years ago when Oz was cast into the Abyss was my fault. I was supposed to protect him, and I had failed. Those ten years felt like a nightmare. Oz was my reason to exist. I felt lost, purposeless, without him. The only thing that kept me going was the hope that I could get him back from the Abyss. I felt empty without Oz, and I made some bad choices. I never should have joined the Nightray family. When Oz came back, I was glad, but I felt that the master-servant bond was broken because of my status as a noble from an enemy family. My master forgave me, and my affection for him grew. I watched him become a more determined person, go through hardships with me and Alice, and grow up. It was bittersweet because I knew that he was also growing away from me. I cared so much about him. All I wanted to do was to be near him. One lazy summer day at Break's house, Oz and I were on the balcony. He was enjoying the sun and the light breeze. I watched him, my heart beating fast. My face felt hot and my heart ached slightly. I took his hand. He looked at me, smiling, and said, "Gil, I have the strength to protect myself now. You don't have to be my servant anymore. You're my best friend." Best friend? Hope and strength bound us together now, not just our weaknesses. I had a sudden urge to kiss him. As my lips met his, he drew away slightly. Bewildered, he whispered, "But... Alice..." A lump formed in my throat. "Oz, our bond is no longer one of darkness. As we've changed, I have grown fonder of you than ever. I love you for the happiness you bring me." Tears poured out of my eyes. I could try my best to love him as a friend, but in my heart I knew that I could never stop thinking of him romantically. "Thank you, Gil, for caring about me so much. I love you, too, in the same way. I was worried because Alice would be furious if she knew. I care about her very much, but the bond between you and me is strong and full of light." His large green eyes were filled with sincerity. My heart felt as light as the summer breeze. Whatever happened to us, I knew that we could face it together.

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