stuck - ksimon ff

stuck - 6

Olajide Olatunji

As we arrived at the place I decided to take him. He looked at me in awe.
"Oh my god. I've been wanting to see this for time.", Simon smiled at me, jumping up and down.

It was a film. It started at 10 AM and ended at around 11:56.
It was a romance film. I hope Simon doesn't take this the wrong way.
I don't think he will.

"Guess I'm that good of a friend.", I flexed, earning a playful shove against my shoulder.
"You're really not.", Simon playfully responded.
We walk in together. I get everything sorted and we go towards the movie room.

We sat at the very back, almost in the corner. We shared a popcorn box together as we placed down our drinks.
Him having a fizzy drink, me having some lime-flavoured lemonade.

About 10 minutes into the film and I'm focusing on anything but the film.
I was so distracted by the boy next to me. He was so into the film. I could tell he was enjoying his time.

Instead of watching what's in front of me, I watched what was next to me. I was thinking about our earlier interaction.
Isn't this weird? Watching a romance film with your best friend? My hand on his leg, our intense eye contact.
I think I'm overthinking this.

I wanted to focus my gaze on the film, but I was met with his eyes. He turned his head towards me.
"You're supposed to be watching the film, Mr. KSI.", He giggled, I just smiled at him.
But the smile quickly turned into a frown.

"What's wrong?", Simon asked me. I shrugged.
"I don't know, Simon. Let's just watch the film.", I smiled reassuringly.

———

Simon Minter

I felt eyes burn holes in me as we watched the film. I twisted around, catching JJ staring at me.
"You're supposed to be watching the film, Mr. KSI.", I joked, making him smile.

I could stare into that smile for ages. The little eye contact made my insides become gymnasts.
However, the smile turned upside down. He was now frowning.

"What's wrong?", I asked him.
"I don't know, Simon. Let's just watch the film.", He reassured me, giving me a smile.
Something was up. I just couldn't put my fingers on what.

———

About half an hour into the film and I'm enjoying it more than ever.
I felt a hand creep up on my hand. I tensed, turning around to look at him.
He was focused on the film.

He looked adorable. I twisted my hand so his palm rested on mine.
He made the move and intertwined our fingers. JJ was softly moving his thumb over my knuckles.
I got so relaxed.

He was holding my hand. This is weird. Isn't this technically cheating? He has a girlfriend, yet he's holding my hand.
Who am I kidding? We're best friends. We've always been close, before that Amelia girl.
This is normal friend behaviour, right?
Right.

The film ended as he removed his hand from mine, making me frown just a little.
"Well, that was dreadful.", JJ laughed as I shoved him.
"No it wasn't! It was a great film. I really enjoyed it.", I smiled, skipping next to JJ.

"Glad you enjoyed it.", He calmly spoke.
"Thank you, JJ.", I faced him, smiling.
"Of course, Si.", He smiled back.

———

"JJ- this isn't the way home.", I said nervously.
"I know.", JJ smirked.

He put his hand on my thigh, slightly squeezing it reassuringly.
"Don't worry.", He said as his eyes were trained on the road.

A few minutes later, we arrived at some wonderful park. It was completely empty, which I couldn't understand.
It was beautiful. The prettiest flowers were there as we walked down the path.

"Wow.", Is all that left my mouth. He giggled at my dumbfounded state.
"You like?", He laughed.
"I love.", I said as we both laughed.

"Why are we here?", I questioned.
"Well, this place is very special to me. I just thought maybe you'd also like to see it.", He smiled slightly as he spoke.
He's never like this. This 'soft' side of him, barely anyone has seen it. I bet even his parents haven't.

"It's a gorgeous place. Why does it mean so much to you?", I smiled as I wandered around the area.
"Uhm, well. It's because whenever I feel lonely or sad or any emotional shit, I tend to run away. I always go here.", He slightly smiled as well when he walked off with me.

"Wow. So, this is where you went two years ago? During the breakup with Seana?", I said and we both laughed.
"Yep.", He sighed.

I put my hand on his shoulder.
"At least you have Amelia now.", I say as I see his face drop.

"Yeah, well- if I tell you this, don't tell the others.", JJ looked at me, stopping in his tracks.
Making me stop too.

"Of course, JJ.", I say, worried as to what had happened.

"Things between me and Amelia have been- rocky? We've been arguing about the littlest things.", JJ murmured.
I looked at him. He looked hurt.

"You can always talk to me, JJ.", I smiled at him, pulling him into a hug.
"Thank you, Si.", He hugged back.

———

After the little emotional conversation we had, we walked around the field.
We chased each other, playing tag. I felt like a little kid all over again.

He was chasing me when he tripped and dragged me down with him. He was almost laying on top of me, giggling like
mad. "I got you!", He childishly said. I pushed him off of me and giggled.
"No way.", I sarcastically say as I rested my head on his shoulder.

"JJ!", A voice is heard.
"For fuck's sake.", JJ cursed under his breath.

A female figure, soon to be made out as Amelia, ran across the field.
I bounced off of JJ's shoulder, sitting up straight.

"Hey Amelia.", JJ said unamused.
"Hey! You're supposed to be with me, weren't ya?", She madly spoke.

"I'm sorry, Amelia. It was just-", JJ got cut off.
"I don't care, say goodbye to your friend and meet me in my car. Pronto.", She snapped her fingers as she walked off.

"Sorry Simon.", He got up, sticking out a hand to help me up.
"What do you mean, sorry?", I asked.

"For having to leave.", He murmured.
"Oh- so you're actually letting her tell you what to do?", I spoke.

"No-", I cut him off.
"Yeah, you are. But go on, do your thing. Bye!", I sarcastically spoke as I walked off.
"Simon!", He was heard as I walked off.

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-sarah