stuck - ksimon ff

stuck - 9

Joshua Bradley.

In the morning, I get a call.
I usually don't get calls in the morning, so I was confused to say the least.

"Hello?", I said, it came out more like a question.
"Josh, hey. Can I come over? Or can you?", Simon's voice sounded through the phone, his tone devastated.

"Of course, Simon. You can come over here. Freya's out with Gee so I'm alone right now.", I say when he hung up. I knew something was up and I got ready to comfort the boy.

———

A knock sounded at my door.
I opened the door and he immediately engulfed me in a hug.

"Sorry to be a burden-", He said but I cut him off quick.
"You're not, Minter. I told you you could always come over if you're feeling down. What's up?", I assure.

"I- I think I like someone, but I'm not sure.", Simon said, looking everywhere but me.
"Who is she?", I asked and he frowned.

"I can't tell. Can you help me figure out if I- you know, like them?", he spoke, sounding nervous.
"Of course."

"Uh- how did you realise you liked Freya?", He asked me as we sat down.
"Well, whenever I see her, my stomach flips," I said, smiling when I think of how we met, "And when we weren't together and I saw her with another guy, I got bare jealous. I'd do anything to see her. I love spending time with her. I knew she's the one when Tobi introduced me to her.", I told, smiling from cheek to cheek.

"Wow.", Simon smiled, "That's so cute."
"Did that help?", I asked.
"Yep.", He said, smiling in realisation.

———

Simon Minter.

Josh helped me out. I know I like him now. I was not going to tell Josh that I liked him.
I was mostly afraid he'd be disgusted.

When I got home, I heard yelling from the door. I silently walked in.

"You're an actual asshole, you know?", Amelia yelled. I tiptoed into the kitchen so I could see them.
JJ had his head in his hands, Amelia was stood up.

"Why? I never did anything to make you unhappy.", He said, his tone hurt.
"Yeah, you never do anything to make me happy, either.", Her tone annoyed me.
"Amelia-"
"No. I want that bag. Now. Otherwise, I'll leave you.", She said, crossing her arms.
That was my last straw.

"Leave him then.", I said as I stepped out of the kitchen.
She spun around, her face shocked with a hint of embarrassment.

"What?", Is all she said.
"Simon, go to your room please.", JJ said, unbothered.

"No. I won't let her treat you like that anymore. If you want that bag, work for it. Don't use him for fucking money?!", I spoke, almost yelled.

"Jeez, gay boy, just because you love my boyfriend, doesn't mean you can yell at me.", She spat, crossing her arms.

"I- I'm not gay. And I don't love your boyfriend. I'm just sticking up for him because he won't do that for himself.
So I'd advise you to fucking leave.", I hissed, my tone cold.