"Pineapple on pizza, really? That's...um, interesting choice, huh?" rolls his eyes and gives a forced chuckle, trying to mask his discomfort.
mhm whatever i turn back to looking at my phone
"Hey, put that phone down and pay attention. You know I can't stand this guy. And what's with the weird outfits he always wears?
why do you care so much? i roll my eyes
takes a deep breath and looks directly into leather's eyes "Because, deep down, I still care about you. More than I should."
i look up from my phone, surprised what?..
takes a step closer to leather, his voice barely above a whisper "I've been hiding my feelings for so long, but I can't keep it a secret anymore.
takes a deep breath and reaches out to hold leather's hand "Leather, I'm in love with you. I've always been. I just couldn't admit it before."
i blush, looking at our intertwined hands w-what about dave?..
squeezes leather's hand gently "Dave doesn't have to be a part of this. It's about us, not him. We can figure things out together, if you want."
leans in and kisses leather passionately "I've never been more sure of anything in my life. Let's take this one step at a time and see where it leads us."
kisses back i love you too
smiles softly and pulls leather into a warm embrace "I love you too, leather. Let's make this work."
breaks the hug and looks determined "Alright, now that we've made our feelings clear, let's talk about what this means for us.
pulls out a notebook and pen "Okay, first things first. We need to decide if we're going to tell our friends and family about our relationship.
yeah. then idk, can you think of anything else?
scribbles in notebook "Well, we'll also need to figure out how to handle our social events.
ohhh yeah. thats gonna be awkward when my mom asks why im not dating anyone yet and im just 18. should i get an excuse ready?
pauses, thinking "How about we come up with a story together? Something that we can both stick to if anyone asks. Maybe we can say that we're just taking some time for ourselves to focus on our individual goals and hobbies. That way, we don't have to lie or feel guilty about it."
that seems good. we both like that idea
smirks mischievously "But what if we add a little twist to the story? Let's say that we're taking a break from dating to explore our own passions and find ourselves. That way, it's not just about avoiding the truth, but also about embracing our own identities and independence."
laughs softly "Alright, so we have our story straight. Now, let's think about how we can support each other during this time apart.
we will still hang out everyday?
nods eagerly "Absolutely, leather. We'll still be there for each other, just without the pressure of dating.
yeah, i like that. i smile softly
reaches out and intertwines fingers with leather's "And through it all, we'll be there for each other, no matter what. We're a team, leather.
stands up abruptly "I have an idea! How about we plan a spontaneous road trip together? Just you and me, exploring new places and creating unforgettable memories. What do you say?"
grins excitedly "Perfect! I'll start looking for destinations and booking accommodations. Let's make this the trip of a lifetime, leather!"
okay, but where should we go?
pulls out a map and starts pointing at different locations "Well, leather, how about we start by visiting some of the beautiful national parks in the US?
looks at the map sure! that sounds awesome
starts searching online for information about the national parks they want to visit, taking notes and bookmarking useful websites
just as im sitting next to you, phone in hand, alex grabs my hand and kisses me hmm?
blushes and looks away, voice slightly shaky "Sorry, leather. I just... I couldn't resist. I love you so much, and being so close to you...
i kiss him back i love you too. dont ever apologize for that
takes a deep breath "Thank you, leather. Your understanding means everything to me. I promise, I'll try to control myself better."
its fine tho. i honestly love the surprise kisses and actions. it makes my heart flutter like crazy.
gently cups leather's face "I'm glad you enjoy it, leather. It's just a small way for me to show how much you mean to me.
my heart flutters again as i blush. i lean forward slowly
closes the distance between them, pressing their lips against each other's, deepening the kiss