Momentary Solace (Introduction)

Chuuya stared into the eyes of the man who never once made his feelings public to the world, a glimmer of desire hesitating to peek through. "Are you longing for something?" Chuuya asked, the words immediately followed by regret. "Not exactly." Dazai said, his words echoing through the streets. Chuuya held his breath. "Though I am longing for an answer." Chuuya sat an inch away from the bandaged man but the atmosphere felt as if they were touching. "Chuuya?" Dazai paused, his breath hitching at the name. "Why did you answer my text?"