Private Finished Speak Now Or Forever Hold Your Peace

Dragomir was so stupid. Utterly stupid. How could he not seen this coming? Was he really that blind? For a person with cursed eyes Dragomir really didn't see anything.
Since Dragomir had realized that Dick's crush was him and pushed the guy away from prying eyes he had been thinking of a good way to handle this. Dragomir was used to confessions, obviously. He had his aura and everything and when you live on sexual energy you are bound to receive some romantic attention as well. But Dick wasn't one of those playboys that just burst with confidence and cockiness(that seemed to be the type Dragomir attracted). Dragomir couldn't, wouldn't, throw himself into a relationship with him, that would be beyond stupid even from him. Dick was special, Dragomir knew that. A special friend, someone Dragomir didn't want to ruin his relationship with. He would have to handle this carefully. Who knew how Dick would react now. Would he try to deny it? Accept it? Say nothing?
This guy could really be a pain in the ass. But that was just another thing Dragomir like about him. Yes, Dragomir liked Dick, as a friend. But Dragomir wasn't a complete idiot. As Archer had said, people change. So feelings could also change.
But for now they were the same.

Dragomir kept leading and pushing Dick until they were some ways from the community center, in an isolated enough spot. Then Dragomir turned to Dick and put his hands on his hips, staring Dick down. Best get to the point.
"Dick, the one you have a crush on is me, right? And don't try to lie, you're really bad at that."

@Ephemral

Dragomir listened to Dick seriously until the moment Dick intended to leave and actually cut ties with him. That was the things that made Dragomir snap. He first started chuckling and then outright laughing, which then continued for half a minute or so. Dragomir had never received this kind of confession. As expected of Dick, he could really surprise. Dragomir wheezed a bit and wiped tears from his eyes as he looked at Dick smiling. He tried not to laugh anymore so he wouldn't insult Dick.
Dragomir took a deep breath. And when he looked at Dick his eyes were determined. Dick was not going anywhere.
"I really didn't know what to expect but certainly not you acting like a damn middle schooler, Dick."
Dragomir went a bit more serious as he looked at Dick, his other brow slightly raised.
"You really think a confession is enough to make me feel awkward? Honey, I live on sexual energy. I have grown basically immune to awkwardness. I have received more than one or two confessions, from friends and strangers. But..."
Dragomir sighed a bit and rubbed his forehead.
"You're special Dick. I mean it. You're special to the extent that I didn't even notice you had a crush on me. I'm usually really sharp about those things, you know. You mess up my pace, damn it."
Dragomir laughed a bit, it was a genuine laugh. Everything about him now was genuine.
"What I'm saying is that you probably think there's no way but I think there is a way. I don't fall for people easy, I can't help it. But like I said you're...special in that field too. So even if you know I won't go on a date or jump into bed with you after this conversation it doesn't mean I'll never do that."
Dragomir went serious, and looked Dick dead in the eye.
"And don't even joke about breaking the pennies. If you think I'd even consider doing that you know me worse than I thought."
Dragomir lifted his hand and flicked Dick on the nose, grinning a bit.
"And don't call me Mr. Dalca either."

Dick's question hit Dragomir deeper than he would've expected. Dragomir considered himself kind of a slut, since he did live on sexual energy. But he mostly meant it half-seriously. Bjt just the fact that Dragomir could say it and not lie was proof enough that he believed it to be true enough.
Dragomir kept his face straight, unlike Dick his pokerface was well-trained and solid. He understood that the situation sucked for Dick, being called out like that in a public place. He had all the right to be straightforward.
But Dragomir would be that too.
Dragomir slowly crossed his arms and exhaled a bit. Not exactly a sigh, more like preparation for what he was about to say.
"If I started to explain to you about my way of living it would take the rest of the day. But let me tell you one thing. I don't make friends just to fuck. I make friends because I think they're interesting people that I want to know better. Yes, I have friends with benefits, but the benefits are just a bonus."
Dragomir rubbed his temple a little. His contacts were beginning to dry out.
"I was not going to treat you like a feeding ground at any point, like I never intend with anyone from the start. The benefits come when I think the person can still be my friend afterwards. When I said you're special I meant exactly that, that you are not a friend to feed off of. Well, special in that way, and special in the way that you got a chance. But..."
Dragomir raised his finger and looked Dick straight in the eyes.
"You need to give me time Dick. I think I've said it earlier, but I don't do crushes. Not easily. I need a...I dunno, connection. Something more than 'On, he looks kinda cute'. You're cute for sure, that's not the problem. I am. So...let me take my time. Because I can easily say that no one won't be taking me. I'm not that easy."
Dragomir smiled a bit and lowered his hand to his side, sighing a bit.

Dragomir sighed from relief internally when Dick seemed to believe him. It was always nerve wrecking to make long speeches for Dragomir, since he could accidentally lie in the middle of one. And it would be easy for Dragomir to keep his promise to Dick.
"I promise I will tell you if you don't have a chance anymore. But only if you promise there's no hard feelings and you won't disappear."
Dragomir smiled a bit and lightly punched Dick to the chest. He was a bit tired too, mentally and physically.

When Dick said Dragomir probably didn't want to collect his winnings he scoffed and put his hands on hips hips.
"No way, nuhuh. You are not going to slip through just like that. We are definitely going to be roomies, crush or not. More like, shouldn't you be overjoyed to share a roof with me? More chances to make me fall."
Dragomir grinned widely and was obviously excited. And he was. Living with Dick was going to be interesting.

Dick had the stupidest looking smile on his face and Dragomir chuckled. He had really made the guy happy, huh. Dragomir cocked a brow when Dick oh, so confidently proclaimed he was going to try to make him fall. Dragomir just grinned.
"Best of luck, good sir. Can't say yet if you need it or not."
Dragomir laughed a bit. This was going to be fun.

Dragomir yawned a bit when Dick mentioned a nap and showed him thumbs up.
"I need to start the gender lottery too. Sleep well Dick. See you later."
Dragomir smiled and waved and headed to a different direction towards the dorms.