Skate the Infinity one shots

Nerves

Reki handed me a thin shirt and some old sweatpants and sent me into the bathroom. I can't believe it. I can't believe any of this. We are going to sleep together. In the same bed. My face felt warm all night, through skating that afternoon, to eating dinner with his family, all the way up to this moment of just the mere thought of touching his hand or maybe even cuddling, just a bit.

I slid my shirt off and looked in the mirror. Am I enough for reki? I'm so scrawny and my hands and feet are always so cold. I put the shirt reki gave me on and rubbed my eyes before finishing getting dressed. I pulled my hair back and it formed a stub of a hair at the back of my head.

Two little strands formed around my face and I held my hands together, trying to keep them warm. I stuffed my hands in my pockets and stood infront of the bathroom door. 'No' I thought and took my hands back out and then paused, putting them back in my pocket. I let out a heavy breath and set my forehead against the door.

Embarrassing.

I pulled myself together and walked out with my clothes in my arms. I froze and looked over at reki. He looked over his shoulder as his sweatshirt pulled his shirt up. He smiled just like usual, brightening the whole room.

I walked over his bed and sat down on the edge. He looked over, without a shirt on and I awkwardly looked around, trying to avoid looking at him, but my eyes found their way back to him anytime I looked that way. "Why are you acting so weird?"

He chuckled lightly and I played with my hands. "Is it 'cause we're sleeping in the same bed?" I looked up slowly and he had a sad look on his face. "I can sleep on the couch if you'd be more comfortable." I shook my head. "no, no- that's definitely not the problem." He slid a shirt on, finally. I felt like I could breath again.

I let out a nervous breath and he put some shorts on. "Its cold out, why are you wearing shorts?" I said and he sat down beside me. "Well I figured it'd be hot laying next to someone, I mean I'm not too sure. I've never- never really done with before." He placed his hand on the bed right next to mine and gave me a look that I've never seen before, the same look your mom gives you when theyre acting sentimental, that sweet, understanding look in their eyes and the slight smile spread on their face.

I forgot how to breath and when I went to caught my breath I choked a bit. I coughed into the back of my hand and avoided his gaze. "You alright, man?" He tapped my back and my ear felt like they were on fire. "Yeah I'm fine." I muttered and put my hands in my lap. "Well let's go to bed, it's getting late."

Reki laid down comfortably and put a late night sitcom show on, just to have some background noise. "That doesn't you right? I just can fall asleep with some type of noise." I shook my head and laid down as far as I could from him. Reki shifted and turned on his side, facing me. "This is going to sound dumb, but, can I hold your hand or something? I usually bring our cat in here and play with his paws, but I know youre allergic."

I looked at him for a second and moved my hand a little closer to him. He bent my elbow for me and brought our hands up between our faces. The back of my hand was pressed against the cold sheets and he placed his warm hand ontop of mine.

A soft noise rose in my throat and I gulped it down. I curled my fingers around the tips of his fingers. He smiled and put his face against the pillow. I couldn't stop looking at him. Did his hair always look this soft? I closed my eyes finally and trying to relax, even though I felt my hand getting sweatier and sweatier by the second.

"Langa, are you still awake?" He said close to my ear and I opened my eyes. When did we get so close. He smiled shyly and I noticed a faint blush on his face. "I'm sorry, are my hands too cold?" I took my hand away from his and he smiled. "They're fine."

He took my hand back and pressed our palms together, our fingers clashed over and over until his fingers slid perfectly inbetween mine. I buried my face in the blanket and ignoring the look he was giving me. "Langa." He whispered and I didn't respond. "Your hands are cold, but I really- I, really like it."

I flinched and our knees hit. I pulled away from him but he kept his fingers tight on my hand. I laid on my back and put my arm over my eyes, wishing I would just fall asleep already. 'I like you. I like you. I like you.' Repeated in my head and I pressed my lips together, scared I would say something I'd regret.

After some time my arm dropped from my face and I looked over at reki. Perfect reki. Amazing reki. He slept so peacefully, like he didn't have any worry in the whole wide world. I'm envious of him, jealous, but most of all, completely, utterly in love with him. But he doesn't even realize. I squeezed his hand and moved closer to him.

Beautiful.

I touched the side of his face so delicate that my fingers barely left any weight on him. His lips parted and I moved my hand up to his hair, lightly twisting a strand between two fingers. The things I'd give to grow the courage to tell him, maybe it's be easier if he wasn't into girls.

I woke up the next morning, comfortable surrounded by a familiar warmth. I snuggled closer forgetting where I was and I felt a hand fall on my back. I flinched and brought my head up, looking at reki, pressing up against me. He had tired eyes and rubbed his face. "Morning Langa....Langa." He repeated my name and then his eyes flew open.

We both pulled away from each other and reki covered his face with the blanket. My hands curled up by my chest and I waited for him to say something. "I'm so sorry. So so so sorry Langa." He sounded muffled through the blanket and I rubbed my eye until my skin burned. My heart shattered and my skin felt like pins and needles. Why do I feel so numb? Just tell him. Say it Langa.

I looked up and tugged on the blanket. "I like you reki." I said firmly and then pulled the collar of my shirt over my face, letting my head lean against my knees. The room was so extremely awkwardly. I've never heard silence so loud. "No fucking way." Reki said and I looked up at him.

His mouth was wide open and his cheeks looked like he had just been laughing for hours, a big smile and red tinted skin. "what's that supposed to mean?" I said softly and he chuckled lightly. "I like you too, Dude." He lunged at me and hugged my arms close to my body. "Why else would I hold your hand?" He kicked his legs and I let out the biggest sigh of relief.

I set a hand in his hair and closed my eyes, probably the happiest I've been in a very long time.