"I need you safe" {pt.2}

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TW:guns, language, f slur, bullying, fear

P.s. They are 15 and 16 in this

Devon

I continued twisting and uncurling Jake's hair attempting to help him relax. Soon I heard soft snores and just like that he was asleep. I smiled to myself. I trailed my hand from his hair down to his face. 

It was so perfect. 

I began to trace his features with my fingers but soon stopped. I put my hand on the side of his face and rubbed his soft skin with my thumb. I stared at him this caused something to flutter in my stomach. My eyes flicked down to his lips. 

They looked pink and soft. I took my hand away from his cheek and put my thumb under his lip. I just stared at his face in awe not believing that there was such a perfect person right here with me right now. 

I sighed, took my hands away from his face, and moved them back to his hair. "Devon? You okay?",Mr. Moton whispered loudly. I knew no one could see us for we were in a secluded area under a table hidden away from everyone else in a corner. 

"Yes", I replied in the same tone. "What's Jake doing is her okay as well?",he questioned. "Y-yeah he's right here he's asleep",I blurt out not thinking about what I just said. 

"What? Why?",the man asked. Ugh too many questions. "He was stressed so I put him to sleep. I-I he's sleeping right now", I say getting frustrated with myself realizing what I was saying. 

"Huh",I heard another voice asked. Oliver. "Nothing. He's fine",I say tired of explaining things to the man. What's so hard to understand about "he's sleep"?

It was silence for a moment. Then there was a shake at the door "clear",a female voice says. Then I hear a loud radio chatter noise. Jake shuffled on my lap. He groaned and moved his arms around my waist and hugged me. Butterflies filled my stomach.

 I knew I had a crush on Jake for years but I never knew if he liked me back. Maybe I'll find out today? I heard footsteps receding down the hall.

 I looked down to see Jake still sleeping peacefully on top of me. I smile at the sleeping boy. Jake slightly flinched and then slowly opened his eyes. "What's going on?", he asked in a soft voice. He sits up slightly and starts rubbing his eyes. 

  "Nothing love go back to sleep", I say smiling. I felt my cheeks burn red and my heart stop for a second noticing I called him "love". Im guessing the boy was too tired to hear me and just drifted back off into sleep

I sighed and continued to play with his soft curls. I knew it wouldn't do much to calm his nerves but at least attempting and putting him asleep was somewhat productive. I hope one day I'll be the one to help him, keep him calm, and make him feel safe. 

I sat against the wall, letting thoughts circle my mind when there was a shake at the door. Then it opened, "you guys are safe to come out now", the man said, walking to the next classroom. 

People started to climb out from hiding and stretch, its been an hour now, I understand the need to stretch your limbs. I felt the same urge. Its not exactly comfortable sitting under a table hunched over. 

I looked down at the boy in my lap. I smiled, he always brought a smile to my face. I really didnt want to wake him, but im sure he'd be happy to be out of here.  I sighed and rubbed my thumb on his cheek, "Jake, we're safe now", I whispered. 

He sat up and looked back at him, "we're safe?". 

I smiled brightly and nodded, "we're all safe". 

He smiled back at me and wiped his eyes. He pulled me into a hug which I of course returned. He hugged me tightly before letting go, "thank you Dev, for everything". I nodded and just stared at him. What was I supposed to do, he was staring at me? Jake just sat there blushing and staring at me.

"U-uh sorry", he stuttered, giving a shy smile.  "What is it?", I asked leaning onto the wall.

"I-I just..its nothing really",he responded. My eyes softened as smile grew on my face. I stared at his face for a while, letting my eyes occasionally flick down to his lips. They're so pretty. I felt it in my gut. I had to. 

I sat up quickly and moved my face towards mine, kissing him softly. It lasted for a few seconds, it was perfect. His face reddened and he just stared at me with his lips parted. 

Shit, did I do something wrong?

I looked down feeling sad. 

Did I make a mistake? 

Did he not like me?

"I-I'm so sorry Jake", I said, trying not to cr. I quickly moved from under the table and smoothed out my clothes. I sigh as tears come out of my eyes, I attempted to look up to keep them in but nothing worked. I wiped my cheek quickly, causing it to burn slightly. Suddenly I felt someone grab my hand.

I turned to see tears on his cheeks as well. "I love you", he blurted out. Then the realization hit, "I love you too", I responded with a soft smile. He jumped up and pulled me in for a kissed, when we separated we smiled, it was perfect. 

I was so happy he felt the same way about me. His cheeks grew red making my stomach fill with little flutters. More tears fell down my cheeks and I looked down. His smile faded instantly and he grabbed my face and left kisses all over it, "dont cry please", he said looking into my eyes. I giggled and leaned into his touch, "okay okay, Im sorry, Im just so happy". 

"Im happy too"





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