Living

Chapter 37: June Is Boring

So, there's no point to June.

Davey thought this as he tied his tied, staring at himself in the mirror. There's no point to June.

It was the end of the school year, as a matter of fact, Les just had his last day of school yesterday. Now, he's graduating. God, time flies fast.

Davey still remembers the first time he held Les in his arms. He was five or four, and had no idea what he was doing. He was still grasping the concept that he wasn't the baby anymore, and that this kid was going to be his responsibility.

But he was okay with that as soon as he held the baby in his hands. That baby smiled at him, and he knew they were going to be best friends.

Davey stared at the counter with a small smile, reminiscing in his memories when he heard someone clear their throat. He turned around to see Les dressed in his cap and gown, walking into the bathroom. "I need toothpaste."

Davey watched as Les grabbed the toothpaste, about to walk out. "Wait."

Les stopped, furrowing his brows in confusion as he turned to look at his brother ."What?"

Davey sighed, trying to keep himself from crying. This is real. His baby brother is going to be in high school soon.

"Nothing", Davey answered, a fond look on his face. "You look great, kid."

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"Jackie, I'm not ready for this."

Jack smiled at his boyfriend, walking into the building of the middle school. He held his hand comfortingly. "Not ready for what?"

"To see any of those kids graduate", Davey sighed, chuckling at himself. "It just feels too soon."

"Yeah", Jack nodded. "I know what you mean."

He'd been with Boots, Snipeshooter, and Books before any of them could talk. He'd protected them from basically anything, like a big brother should. He's teased them, taken them to skateparks, watched recitals, nursed them back to health—everything. And now, he gets to watch them take a huge step in their lives.

"I wonder how Race and Albert feel", Davey mentions, looking around the building. He's never actually been inside. "They're pretty protective of them."

"Yeah, Specs, too", Jack nodded. "We all called each other this mornin' so Specs could teach us how to tie ties, then we got to talkin' about what's about to happen."

"Those kids are growing up", Davey realized, feeling his nose burn. "My God, I'm gonna cry."

Jack chuckled, squeezing Davey's hand and leading him to the aisle their friends sat in. "Save the tears for later."

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"You nervous?"

Les turned around to face Books, smiling when he saw him. "No."

"Me neither", Books shrugged, stuffing his hands in his pockets. He took a step back as Les turned around, his gown unzipped and revealing his suit. "You look really hot."

Les rolled his eyes and shook his head, a fond smile on his face. "Not lookin' too bad yourself, hun."

Books chuckled and walked closer to Les, wrapping his arms around his neck in a hug, kissing his head softly. Les wrapped his arms around his boyfriend's waist, his face in his chest.

"I love you."

"I love you, too."

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