Shoelaces - Solby

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Colbys POV:

"She decided to spend time with her family for a bit." Corey said, not taking his eyes off the screen, which we all thought was a bit weird, but shrugged it off.

We decided to just keep watching the movie, still concerned about Coreys reaction.

My hand and Sams still interlocked, to my surprise, nobody noticed. Well, I think nobody noticed. I was lost in thought, before another jumpscare came up, and Jake let out a feminine scream, as we all laughed at him.

Soon, the movie ended and Sam let out a sigh of relief. "Thank fuck." He mumbled, and I chuckled.

"Hey Colby, can I talk to you for a minute?" Jake asked, and I nodded as he pulled me outside of the room into the hallway.

"So, whats going on with you and Sam?" He asked, as I felt panic take over my body. "Uh.. What- what are you talking about?" I stuttered, as he just smiled. "I saw ye holding hands-" "Friends can hold hands." I cut him off. "I know, but you guys usually dont." He replied, and I didnt know what to say.

"He was just scared, it was a horror movie after all." I said, and he just nodded. "Listen, if you're dating eachother, I wouldnt care, i wouldnt tell anyone if thats what your worried about."

I sighed, and fiddled with my fingers. "Okay, just dont tell Sam I told you." I admitted, and he smiled. "Thats so cute! How long?" He squealed, and my eyes widened. "Uh.. We havent gotten to that yet..." I said nervously.

"No no no! How long have you been dating?!" He replied in disgust. "OH.. uh around 2-3 days." I stated, and he patted my shoulder. "Thats great, I wont tell anyone, I promise." I smiled, and he opened the door again, whi,e Sam pulled me back out.

"So, what did ye talk about." He said sternly, crossing his arms. "I.. nothing." I replied, as he raised an eyebrow. "Colby."

I didnt want him to know I told him, but I also didnt want to make him upset. But I guess, either way he would be upset.

"I.. I um..-" "You what?!" He yelled, standing up straight. (gay) "Im sorry.. I- I told him..." "Told him what?" I just looked at him, and his face dropped.

"Im sorry... He was going to find out anyway so I ju-" "Just what?! He could tell anyone! You know how homophobic our school is!" He yelled, but quiet enough for only me to hear.

"Im sorry! I wasnt thinking.. He promised not to tell anyone!..." I replied, my eyes watering. He mustve noticed, because he pulled me in for a hug. "Im sorry, I didnt mean to make you cry.. Im just worried... I dont want you getting hurt." He admitted, wrapping his arms around me.

"I dont want you getting hurt either.. I just wish we didnt have to hide." I said, breaking down, tears rolling down my cheeks. "Its only been 2 days.. How long do we have to keep it a secret...." I asked, and he just kept silent.

"I.. I dont know." He pulled away from the hug, and looked up at me. "I promise, one day, we wont have to be a secret." I nodded, and kissed his lips for a couple seconds. He layed his head on my chest, and I rested my chin on his head.

The door opened, and we pulled away as fast as possible. Corey gave us a weird look, and just smiled. "We're all going to the shop, wanna come?" I looked at Sam and he just shrugged. "Uh.. no, we're probably just gonna go to my house.." I replied, and Jake smiled.

"Suit yourself, well, see you tomorrow maybe." I nodded, and we all walked downstairs. Jake, Tara and Corey went left, while me and Sam went right.

"Is anyone home at your place?" Sam asked, kicking stones on the ground while walking. "I dont think so." I replied, "Sooo, can we cuddle on the couch?" He asked hopefully. I chuckled, and looked at him. "Maybe, Ill think about it." I said, looking down again.

"Sam... seriously?" I asked, and he looked at me with a confused face. I laughed, and I pointed at his shoes. "Are you serious?!" He shouted, and stopped walking. "Can you..." "Come here." I sighed, squatting.

He put his shoe on my knee, and I tied his shoelaces. Luckily, it was only one that was untied.

We kept on walking to my house, and talking about random things. We soon reached my door, and stepped inside and kicked off our shoes.

"Can we cuddle on the couch now?" He asked, looking up at me. "In my room, okay? My mom might come in and see us on the couch." I replied, holding both his hands. "Pleaseee... She wont think anything about it. She thinks we're bestfriends." "Oh, so we're not bestfriends?" I joked, acting offended.

"No no no! Thats not what I meant!.. I mea-" I cut him off, by kissing his lips, as he smiled into the kiss. "I know what you meant, and I suppose we can go cuddle on the couch." He jumped up and down happily, and took my hand, before dragging me into the sitting room.

He threw me down on the couch, and jumped ontop of me. "Ow." "Sorry."

He placed his head on my chest, still laying on top of me. I wrapped a blanket around us, and wrapped my hands across his waist.

He was pretty light, so I didnt mind him laying on top of me.

"Sam?" I asked, poking his cheek. I looked at him, and realised he was asleep. I smiled, and slid him off of me, just so I could be more comfortable.

He dug his head into my chest, and I kissed his forehead. I decided to sleep aswell, since I was really tired. From what? I dont know.

As soon I was about to fall asleep, I heard the door open. I knew it was my mom because of the sound of her footsteps.

I shrugged it off, and kept trying to sleep. "Aww!" She squealed, taking her phone out of her bag. She took a couple pictures, and I groaned, signalling her to leave us alone.

Honestly, I didnt know if she was smiling, I was half asleep.

I soon after fell asleep peacefully, not thinking about anything else other than me and Sam.

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another chapter done my lord 😭 Anyways, Im gonna be busy for the next 5 days. (monday-friday) its kinda like a summer camp my mom is sending me to, and ill be gone for another 5 days for holidays.
(august 5th-10th)

ill still try to post as much as i can though 🤭
love youuu, stay safe, and have a good day/night <3
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