Pride

Chapter 9

Arran couldn't help smiling as he pushed Emrys' tight curls out of the boy's face and caught his lips in another kiss. His lips were warm and gently moved against his and two delicate hands ran up his chest making his heart race. Arran was in pure bliss... He didn't care about his dad or Christian or Ryder... He didn't care about what they thought or what they said for a few short minutes. All he wanted was Emrys.

Arran had finally come to terms with something he should have figured out years ago. And that was that he liked Emrys... More than he had originally claimed for. He didn't just want Emrys because he was his only option... He didn't just care about him because he was his best friend, he wanted to be with him. He wanted this to be a normal thing... He just wanted Emrys.

Emrys moaned into Arran's mouth sending butterflies through Arran's stomach. He kissed down the tan boy's neck, his smile finally slipping as Emrys pushed him away, giggles escaping his swollen lips.

"I don't know what's gotten into you... But I like it" Emrys chuckled. He grabbed Arran by the back of the neck pulling him in for another kiss. Arran smiled into the kiss until he was caught off guard by Emrys' legs wrapping around him and flipping them over so that the pretty boy was straddling him.

Arran's throat tightened and his eyes ran down the gorgeous tawny-skinned boy sitting on top of him. Emrys smirked before taking off his hoodie, revealing his toned body and pressing a slow kiss to Arran's lips. Arran's eyes fluttered shut as Emrys's soft and gentle lips molded perfectly his. He felt breathless... As if this moment wasn't even real.

"What? Am I not allowed to be happy?" Arran chuckled. He ran his fingers along Emrys' cheek receiving the smallest of smiles from the boy.

"No... It's just weird" Emrys mumbled. "And unexpected..." He added with a slight hesitance in his voice. Arran's heart fell as he thought back to last night. The shouting still fresh in his mind, his body still aching, glass shattering around him, and most importantly the cool metal of the gun pressed to his head. His stomach twisted as the overwhelming emotions came back and his smile dropped.

"Right... Sorry about crashing in like that... It's a long story, Em" Arran sighed.

"I don't mind... I'm just glad you're actually here" Emrys grinned. Arran's eyebrows creased in slight confusion. Last he heard, Emrys wanted nothing to do with him. At least that was what Christian said. But he didn't get a chance to ask because Emrys had more to say. "And if you ever wanted to like... Talk... About what happened... I'm always here"

"I know" Arran mumbled. "Um... My dad kinda kicked me out again so... I need to pick some things up and just stay with my uncle again"

"You're joking" Emrys' face fell and he gave Arran a long and stern look. Arran's uncle was an... Interesting character. He never lay a hand on Arran, but he just as fucked as all the other Harleys. He went crazy after his wife let him and was a delusional bastard. Arran didn't mind him though... As long as he stayed at least ten feet away from him at all times. "You aren't joking" Emrys groaned before roughly slapping Arran's chest. "Dumbass"

"Relax" Arran sighed. He pressed a kiss to Emrys' cheek with a warm smile. "I'll be back down the road by the time my dad leaves again"

"Yeah, you better" Emrys rolled his eyes and climbed off of Arran so he could get up and start getting dressed. Emrys bit back a smirk and sent the boy off with a hard smack to the ass, receiving a scowl.

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"I could kick your ass in laser tag" Zara snapped back. Scooter pulled out their earbud and glanced between the two girls ready to kill each other... Over laser tag.