Can We Create Something Beautiful?

Chapter Nine

Chapter Nine:

~Vic's P.O.V. ~

The feel of Kellin's lips lingered on mine, making me unconsciously reach up and brush my fingers over them. I couldn't believe I actually kissed him...why did I kiss him? And why did I ask him on this date?

Jaime couldn't be right, could he? I don't actually have feelings for this kid...do I? But something about the way he made me feel when I was kissing him was just...perfect. I felt like it was just us in that moment, like there was nobody else in the world. I shouldn't feel like this though. He's just some nerdy kid and I'm...well I'm Vic Fuentes.

A pang of guilt went through my chest as soon as I thought that. I shouldn't be thinking about Kellin that way, he's a nice guy overall. He can't help it that he's a little socially awkward and pretty shy, it's not fair of me to judge him. But then again, I guess I've been doing that the entire time I've known him.

I pulled up to Jaime's house and parked in the driveway. I told him I was going to come over after me and Kellin's 'date' which was his idea by the way. I knocked on the door and he answered, hair messed up looking at me sleepily. Oops, guess I woke him up. The date must have taken longer than expected.

"Vic...? What are you doing here?" He yawned.

"I need to talk to you." I said, pushing past him.

We walked into his room and sat on his bed. I leaned against the headboard, throwing my head into my hands.

"What's up, man?" Jaime asked.

"I'm just...confused Hime. Kellin is by far the most socially-awkward, shy, dorky kid I know-"

Jaime shot me a look.

"-but I can feel myself falling for him. Fast."

Jaime shrugged and looked at me as though I were stupid.

"And what's wrong with that? Oh God Vic, I think you might be catching...feelings! And what's that I hear? A-A heartbeat? Dear God you're changing rapidly!" He joked, shaking my shoulders.

I laughed and shoved him off, rolling my eyes.

"Seriously, what should I do?"

Jaime sighed and laid back on the bed.

"You're making this into a bigger deal then it had to be. Just tell the kid you like him, ask him out, and get it over with! No biggie!"

"What about everyone at school? I'm not ready to come out yet." I said quietly.

"So thaaaat's what this is about, huh? Well, you're gonna have to figure that out on your own. Maybe Kellin will understand and you can date in secret? You never know if you don't try. And you could end up losing a great guy over this, Vic. I really like Kellin and I think you two would be good for each other."

"What's that supposed to mean?" I asked in confusion.

"Well, he's so used to being stuck in his shell that maybe you can bring him out of it a little bit and help him open up. And you are so used to living in this 'tough guy-bad a.ss' persona that maybe he can help you be yourself for once."

I thought about what he was saying and nodded. As much as I hated to admit it, maybe he's right. Maybe I need to quit worrying so much and let things happen. For all I know, Kellin isn't ready to officially come out either. Although everyone pretty much just assumes that he's gay.

"I'm gonna ask him out tomorrow." I said with a genuine smile on my face.

Jaime clapped my shoulder and grinned from ear to ear.

"That's great, man! I'm happy for you."

"Thanks Hime, I appreciate it. Well, I'll get going. I know you're tired."

"Yeah, I am jacka.ss! You woke me up." Jaime snapped.

I raised my hands in mock defeat and waved goodbye to him as I walked out of the door and got in my car to drive home.

"Oh! And you still have to do my homework now!" Jaime yelled out of the window.

I rolled my eyes and flipped him off as I drove off. It's official. Tomorrow I'm going to ask Kellin Quinn to be my boyfriend...and I couldn't be happier.