I didn't know

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George POV
On the drive home we decided to get some McDonald's for dinner since it was pretty late already and neither of us wanted to cook or order food.
We pulled into the drive thru and waited until it was our turn.

'What do you want?' Clay asked me and placed his hand on my thigh again as he said so. I felt the blood rush into my cheeks but decided to ignore it and looked up at him.
'I think I'm going to go with the chicken Cesar wrap and a 6- piece of chicken McNuggets. What about you?' I asked him back.
'I think I'll take the same actually' he said and smiled at me, softly stroking my thigh with his thumb which caused my cheeks to burn even more than before.
How does he always do that?

Clay just grinned at me and drove further into the drive thru since it was our turn.
'Welcome to McDonald's what can I get for you today?' the bored sounding lady spoke through the speaker. 'Hello, can I please get two chicken Cesar wraps and then also a 20 piece chicken McNuggets?' Clay said politely.

After he paid for our food he drove to the McDonald's parking lot and we ate our food. 'If actually never had a wrap at McDonald's but this is really good' Clay said surprised. 'It really is' I said agreeing.

I decided now it's the best time to finally thank Clay for everything he's done for me. And that's exactly what I did.
'You know Clay, over these past weeks you helped me a lot. You know you did. And I feel bad for not telling you more often. I mean, you saved my life, you gave me a place to stay, you took me to Disney land, you paid for my food, my clothes, everything. I just wanted to say that I'm really and I mean really grateful for you and for what you've done for me. You didn't have to do that all for me, I mean we didn't even really know each other, but you still did. I'm grateful that I've met you Clay.
And I know I'll never be able to pay you back for what you've done for me the past weeks but I would like to take you out for dinner tomorrow. I know it's not a lot and you've done so much more for me but I still hope you're up to go with me and let me pay for your dinner this time.
It's a lovely Vietnamese restaurant I used to go to with my family when I was younger. I'd love to go there with you. If you want, of course' I said.

While I was speaking I noticed a smile making its way on Clays face getting bigger with every word I said.
That's a good sign, right?

'Of course George, I'd love to go with you. And I'll allow you to pay this one time if you insist. Just know that everything I've done for you, I did because your important to me. I care for you George. You don't have to pay me back because seeing you smiling, being happy and being you is more than enough payback. Don't think it's to less or not enough for me because the fact that the Restaurant is special to you makes the dinner even more special to me okay? Don't think I'll ever think you or what you do is not enough, so yes I'd love to go to Dinner with you' he said. I was relived and I couldn't help but smile at his words.

He leaned over to my seat and gave me a hug. 'Thank you' is all I said before leaning my heading his shoulder, deepening the hug.
I could stay like this forever. In Clays arms. In Clays safety. In Clays embrace that made me feel like the happiest person alive.

Eventually we broke the hug again smiling at each other holding eye contact. I swear I saw him leaning in a little again before breaking our eye contact, turning away, starting the car and placing his hand on my upper thigh again.

Was he about to kiss me? Surely not right? He doesn't feel the same for me. He can't be. It would be to surreal. Why would he be falling for me if he looks like that? He's clearly out of my league what am I thinking?

Clay POV
Oh my god.
I almost did it again on accident. Luckily I could stop myself. I was about to kiss him. I would've kissed him. That happened to me before, at home in the kitchen right before we went to the dinner with my parents.

I really need to control myself. I'm not sure if he likes me back. I honestly don't know. He didn't look like he was about to pull away. Would he have kissed me back? What am I thinking again? Stop it.

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On our drive back home from McDonald's we stopped by a supermarket real quick.
To be honest we weren't sure if we'll make it to the supermarket in time because it was about to close but here we are. We decided on watching a movie when we're back home so obviously we needed some snacks to go along with it.

We got out of the car and George immediately took my hand. I've got to admit that I really liked bolt George. Well I don't even know if that was bolt George or "I'm lost in my thoughts and my body does the rest" George but no matter who it was, I liked him.

We went into the supermarket with our hands interlocked and went towards the snacks and drinks. Since neither of us liked Popcorn we decided on buying some Nachos and a monster can for each of us.

I paid and we made our way outside, towards my car and drove back to my house.
When we arrived we got inside, changed into more comfortable clothes, went downstairs again and by the time I reached the living room, George was already cuddled into the blankets and pillows on the couch waiting for me to join him.
I put our snacks on the table and turned on the TV. 'What do you want to wach?' I asked him

'You choose your TV your house your decision' he said to which I chuckled. 'Alright then I want to watch a horror movie' I said, grinning at him. I could see the fear written in his face already.

'Don't worry Georgie I'll protect you' I said grinning at him. 'Shut up I bet it's not even that scary' he said cockily but I knew that he knew it would be a scary movie.

Well let's just say we were probably 15 minutes into the movie and George was scared. He wrapped himself into a blanket and hid his face whenever there was a scary part. Eventually I couldn't look at it anymore and opened my arms gesturing for him to cuddle into me.

He hesitated for a second but probably because going for the hug meant he'd give in on the movie being scary but as the next jump scare came along he quickly made his way into my arms.

Let's say picking a horror movie was on of the best idea I've ever had. Whenever there was a scary part now he would hide his face in my hoodie or in the pillow right where my head rested on so his breath would hit my neck whenever he hid his face. Goosebumps formed on my neck ever time.

By the time the movie was over we made our way upstairs to go to bed. We said good night to each other and brushed our teeth in our bathrooms. I also took a quick shower and walked out of the bathroom with out a top because I actually preferred sleeping shirtless when I heard a knock on my door.

I decided against putting on a shirt and just answered with a quick "yes" and the door slowly opened.
Standing there was scared looking George whose expression changed into shock and embarrassment the moment he saw I was topless, quickly covering his eyes. I laughed and told him it was okay so he put down his hand again. I couldn't help but notice him staring at my body and blushing which made me grin.

'Uhm I- I was wondering if I uh could sleep here tonight. I can't sleep on my own. I'm scared. You know. Cause of the movie' he said looking even more embarrassed. I laughed quietly and opened my arms for a hug.

He looked me in the eyes, at my body and up my eyes again before he took a few steps forward and went for the hug. 'Of course you can sleep here George. I told you the movie is going to be scary. You didn't believe me. Are you okay with me sleeping shirtless or should I put on a t shirt?' I asked him looking down at him, our eyes meeting.

I had to resist the urge to kiss him again as we held eye contact. 'I don't mind I guess. It's your room and I'm asking to sleep here so no I don't care' he said blushing even more.
'Well okay then, lay down and get comfortable I'll turn of the lights'

He did as I said so, I turned of the lights and laid down next to him, wrapping my arms around him as his back pressed against my chest, spooning him, resting my head behind his neck. I figured he'd prefer cuddling right now since he was scared anyways and he didn't complain as I did so which is why I didn't move either.
'Good Night Georgie' I whispered in a tired, raspy voice. 'Good Night Clay' he whispered back sounding tired as well.

The only thing I remembered is me giving him a gentle kiss on the back of his neck before falling asleep holding the pretty brunette in my arms.

God I could get used to this.

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