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Pride Story pt. 2 cause June

Warning: This story contains panic attacks, gay boys, weed, and cussing

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After 'talking' with Texas, California had half a panic attack in his room. California was surprised when Texas first came out to him but he never expected this. He wasn't complaining at all but the idea of Texas liking him back was out of the question. Well until today. California tried to stop thinking about it as he put on his pajamas which are just an old baggy bear T-shirt, his flannel, and a pair of Pj pants with Looney Toons characters on them.

When California gets back to the living room Florida and Loui are picking out a very obnoxious movie to watch. Most of the states took some pride snacks and went to bed. None of them want to watch a movie with Florida but California enjoys being around actual friends.

The only states left in the living room are Florida, Louisiana, New York, Maryland, Utah, Colorado, and Alaska. All now in pajamas. "So what are they gonna have us watch?" California asks sitting next to his best friend on the couch. "They aven't picked yet." New York says as he moves onto Alaska's lap.

California laughs a bit at New York's actions. The usual tough state trying to act cool in Alaska's lap always makes Cali laugh a bit. "Found one!" Florida yells as he clicks on a movie. "Hon, that's an Adam Sandler movie. You don't like real life movies." Maryland says sitting down on the recliner. "But it's a great movie and he's gay in this movie." Florida explains as he plays the movie and cuddles with Louisiana on the floor.

California tries to pay attention to the movie but his mind keeps floating back to Texas. To try and distract himself he takes in the details of the states around him.

Colorado is laying on the love seat in his normal T-shirt with Utah asleep on top of him wearing Colorado's shorts and a tank-top. Both Florida and Louisiana are laying on the floor in front of the TV. Florida is asleep on Louisiana's arm wrapped in a blanket with alligators and beach balls on it. Loui is playing with Florida's hair and watching the movie. He's wearing a Tampa Bay Florida shirt and silk purple pants. On the left side of the couch Alaska and New York are cuddled together under a weighed blanket. In the recliner Maryland is dozing off wearing Maryland flag Pajamas and has a Maryland flag blanket.

Despite trying to focus on little details of the movie or living room California kept thinking about kissing Texas. California sighs in defeat and gets up. He walks into the kitchen to see Texas grabbing a beer from the fridge. California didn't even hear him come downstairs.

They both just stare at the other awkwardly. "What'cha doing up so late?" California asks trying to conversation going. "Oh uh couldn't sleep." Texas says closing the fridge. There's an awkward silence between them both again. "About earlier," Texas begins but stops speaking. "It's fine Texas. I know it didn't mean anything. You just wanted to try it. It's fine." California says crushing his own heart.

Texas wants to reach out to California and kiss him senseless but he doesn't. He just lets out a dry chuckle. "Yeah. Well I should get some sleep. See ya tomorrow Cali." Texas walks past California and heads up to his room, his hat covering his face. California's heart shatters into a million more pieces. Of course Texas didn't love him.

California was gonna get a snack but he lost his appetite. He heads back into the living room and taps New York on the shoulder. "Hey I'm gonna go lay down." Cali whispers to his best friend. "Aight. You okay?" New York asks with concern in his voice.

"Yeah I'm fine. Just tired. Night." California says as he walks upstairs. When he gets to his room he collapses on his bed crying. Of course Texas didn't like him. He probably hated him. He makes that clear whenever possible. But in reality Texas was having a similar problem.

Texas was sitting on his bed, tears falling down his cheeks. Of course California didn't love him. He makes that clear constantly. Texas takes a drink of his beer and thinks of kissing California again. Damn he wanted that again, but it could never happen.

Texas ends up blacking out in his room but California can't sleep. He's staring up at the ceiling. He's too anxious to sleep. An idea suddenly crawls into his mind. California sits up and thinks it over. Maybe it was worth it.

California quietly checks to make sure his brother is still downstairs. Colorado is passed out on the love couch with his arm around Utah sleeping on top of him. California celebrates a bit. He heads to Colorado's room. After a little bit of looking, California finds Colorado's hidden stash of weed.

California takes the first hit and he immediately wants to stop. The smoke in his lungs hurts like a bitch but he refuses to stop. After a couple more hits he starts to feel better. Soon California doesn't remember where he is or why he was upset in the first place. He ends up passing out on Colorado's floor.

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I wrote this at 3 in the morning so sorry if its messy I'm sorry. Please point out any mistakes if I made any. Hope you enjoyed and thanks for reading and the support <3

~Author