Choices of Love (MxMxMxBxB)

Chapter 26: Experiment

:D Sweet fluff chapter time. . . 

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Staring down at my phone, I obsessively read over my last text.

I wasn't too pushy was I? Should I have given him a later date? Talked about this with him a few days in advance?

Letting out a heavy sigh, I tiled my head back, Staring up at the stormy sky above.

Why am I second guessing myself so much now? This shouldn't be so complicated. . .I run a small time gang for fucks sake! Why is this the stressful thing and not that?

Turning off my phone, I stuffed it back away in my pocket, Deciding that re-reading my already sent text a thousand more times wasn't going to be of any use to me.

Well, What's done is done. If he comes, Good. If not, Well, I'll have wasted a night. Either way, It'll be mostly fine. . .

I kicked at a piece of mulch that had escaped the 'less than ideal' flower beds that filled this local park.

He won't think this is tacky right? This isn't a date or anything but still. . .Impressions matter. . .

My thoughts were racing and I was contemplating bailing, When a familiar voice shouted my name from the distance.

''Ash! Ash!'' The odd eyed boy called out, Nearly knocking me over as he half tackled, Half hugged me.

''Woah! Hey Felix!'' I nervously laughed out, Wrapping an arm around his shoulders as he continued to squeeze me, Grinning so very brightly.

''Sorry I'm late! My mom didn't want me to come so I snuck out!'' He explained, Seemingly so very proud of his little escape.

He really is just the human embodiment of a puppy isn't he?

''Impressive'' I stupidly chuckled out, Unreasonably nervous now.

One word answer. . .Real great small talk Ash.

''Sorry, Got a bit off track! What was it that you wanted to talk to me about? You refused to explain over text'' He questioned, Blinking up at me despite me barely being any taller than him.

Letting out a sigh, I reached up to rub at my temples, 

Because of course Felix is the type to randomly just follow instructions sent to him over text without making sure everything was safe and legit first.

''Seriously, You really shouldn't just listen to people blindly without getting confirmation first and foremost that you're not heading straight into danger'' I sighed out tiredly, Getting the strong feeling that, Despite me being the one to initiate all of this, I'd be regretting it very quickly.

''Sorry'' The other boy responded, Sounding actually remorseful.

Whether he was remorseful for potentially putting himself in danger, Or for upsetting me. . .Well that's up for debate.

''You don't have to say sorry just because someone dislikes something you've done'' I pointed out, Releasing him as I spoke, Having realized we'd been hugging for a while at that point.

Okay, You may be trying to date him but you've gotta be slow about this, Can't hug him for too long or he might get scared off. . .

''Ah I've gotten off track, I didn't ask to speak with you here to scold you for your blind trust'' I muttered before he could speak, Making him purse his lips slightly and tilt his head, Curious.

''I actually. . .Um. . .Okay look, I've been thinking and. . .I guess. . .We could be boyfriends? I still don't know what that entails bu-'' I started to mutter before all words were promptly stopped as the other boy proceeded to crush my ribs with an over excited hug.

A small, High pitched squeak of pain escaped me because, Stitches.

I wasn't at risk of bleeding out or anything, But my side was still very tender, And this bear hug was like having an impromptu make out session with a concrete sidewalk, Or a brick wall.

Painful.

Felix thankfully heard my sound of distress and almost instantly released me.

Gushing apologies and fussing over me as I doubled over, My vision swimming and blood rushing in my ears.

Jesus! The grip on that child! Holy shit!

''I can't believe I killed my boyfriend. . .Hold on! I'll call an ambulance! I'm so so sorry'' Felix was blubbering on about, Distressed as he clearly feared he seriously hurt me.

''I'm fine. You didn't kill me, Just. . .Fuck that hurts. . .How the hell are you so strong?'' I managed to hiss out through clenched teeth, Stumbling over to the nearest park bench as I spoke, Felix following along behind me like a puppy.

'Mary had a little lamb' who?

''My uh. . .My pop-pop used to wrestle in high school so he taught me how to do the same, I. . .I still am a bit strong from all of that'' The meek boy explained, Lifting the fluffy knit sweater he was wearing to reveal a toned, If not skinny, Body.

''Felix!'' I chastised, Grabbing onto the edge of his sweater and lowering it back down.

''You're not supposed to take off your clothes in public places. . .Also now I have even more questions. . .If you're so strong, Why didn't you just break away from those kids when we first met? I doubt they're strong enough to even hold back a pigeon'' I pointed out, Trying to take my mind off the hot, Pulsing, Queasy feeling pain radiating from my side.

His face flushed before he nervously rubbed at his neck, Embarrassed for some reason.

''They were loud and aggressive so I got scared and forgot. . .'' He sheepishly replied.

Why. . .Why am I not surprised. . .

Sighing, I shook my head, A quiet, Incredulous chuckle escaping me.

''Of course. . .'' I muttered quietly, Making the other boy flush even further, His eyes training on his lap.

The two of us lapsed into silence after that, My mind going a million miles trying to figure out what I was supposed to do at this point.

Pretty sure you're not supposed to kiss. . .Other than that I'm running a blank. . .

''Were you serious. . .About, Ya know. . .Being boyfriends?'' He eventually asked quietly, Drawing my attention back to him.

''If you want to be. . .I'm not going to force you or anything though'' I muttered back, Earning a small, But genuine smile from him.

''I'd love to be boyfriends with you'' He murmured, His face turning slightly pink at the word 'boyfriends'.

He and I silently watched each other, The air between us feeling fragile, But bursting with promise.

Promise for a start. . .

A new start between the two of us. . .

The promise for a future. . .

''Does this mean I get to call you babe now?'' Felix asked innocently, Spurring me into action.

''Alright, Moment ruined, We both better get home. . .C'mon, I'll walk ya'' I muttered, Standing up and starting to walk towards the park entrance, Felix following right at my heel.

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:) Felix isn't weak. . .He's just a bit. . .Meek?

Anyways! Like always, Have a good day/night and find a better book! - fallen