Before you... (Norray)

Chapter 07

Rays POV>

Sometimes, waking up is terrible. It's like this feeling of shit I'm still alive?

As I sit there in bed, half awake I look around. My rooms a wreck and I hate how gross is looks but I have no motivation to clean at all. Theres clothes all I've the floor and loads of water bottles that are just sitting around. On top of that there's other random shit as well. I think my room may be more of a mess then my life is.

I glance over at my alarm clock. 9:32. Nope it's to early for this shit. I'm going back to sleep. *buzz* *click*

Snowman (Norman)
Hru?

Me (Ray)
Fine, I just woke up lmao

Snowman (Norman)
What was up last night? U seemed off

Me (Ray)
Oh nothing, I was just tired

Snowman (Norman)
So would you be up for hanging out? Maybe we could like walk around town and maybe go to that new cafe?

Me (Ray)
Sure, meet at the corner of Dewy Ave at 11:00?

Snowman (Norman)
Yup!

*click* So much for sleeping in. Even though I'm loosing a rare opportunity for sleep I can't help but feel a bit excited to see Norman. My mind started to wander, making up millions of scenarios that won't happen.

I finally stand up and decide to start the day with a light breakfast. I but some plain yogurt in a bowl and add chopped up strawberries and some blue berries. Not bad to be honest. I set my bowl in the sink and my mom walks into the kitchen. "Good Morning Ray," She smiles. "Morning," I reply.

Food in my stomach I decide I'll change. I put on some black cargo pants paired with a navy and black stripped pull over. I look in the mirror. What else do I need to do? My teeth I guess. I pick up my tooth brush and gently brush my teeth and then check the time on my phone. 10:09. I still have an hour? Damn.

Norman's POV>

10:54)
I stand at the corner in my blue ripped jeans and dark black short sleeved button up waiting for Ray. The wind pushes on my back as I wait and I now wish I had brought a sweater. "Yo Norman," Ray waves. "Hey! I figured we could go to the cafe then to the park?" I ask him. He nods in response. " let's go then,"  I say grabbing his hand we cross the street and before Ray stops "Norman-.." he mumbles. I turn to face him and realize the error I had made.

3rd person POV>

Ray looks at the ground avoiding Norman's gaze but he is visibly blushing a bright shade of red. Norman looks at Rays hand that's being held up by his hand and turns red as a cherry. He quickly looks away and lets Rays hand free. For a moment neither of them speaks, the only noise is the passing cars and the wind. "Sorry.." They both mumble at the same time. Then suddenly Norman feels Rays hand wrap around his again and all Norman can do is smile as he pulls Ray along.

Norman's POV>

As we enter the cafe I reach for my wallet and the proceed to drop it as I try to take it out of my pocket. Ray bends down and grabs it and I give him a smile as a thanks. "So what do you want?" I ask him. He just stares at the options not knowing what to say. "I'm getting some peppermint hot coco," I share. "I think I'll get the Carmel hot chocolate.." he tells with a certain unsure sound in his voice. He doesn't charge what he said though so we walk to the counter to order. "2 medium hot chocolates please, 1 peppermint, 1 Carmel," I order. The lady taps a few buttons with a bit smile pasted on her face and says "alright that'll be $7.00!" I put a ten dollar bill on the counter and she grabs it quickly. "Okay that'll be out in a minute,"

Rays POV>

As we sit down at a booth near a window it hits me "is this a .. date?" I question him. I add a slight snarky tone to the question to make sure that go to isn't it'll seem like I'm joking. "Nah just figured we could hang out a bit," he responds. I nod feeling a ever so slight disappointment settle on my heart. We are fake dating to keep Hannah off my tail and that's it. That's all this is you idiot.

When our drinks are finally ready we go up to the counter to get them. Them something that feels like magic happens just before we sit again Norman gives me a soft kiss on the cheek and I feel like where he kissed me is practically on fire. "I'm sorry I don't know what I was thinking and I..." Norman starts to toss an apology out at but as he does I lean in and he stops. "It's fine," I tell him.

There's only a small gap between our lips and Norman leans in and closes it. Everywhere across my body feels instantly warmer and the sun seems to shine bright through my eyelids. I feel Norman grab my face and gently lick my lips asking me to open my mouth but a decline and pull away. I look at him and he looks at me each of us are slightly smiling. God I love this idiot don't I?

(The next school morning)

I walk down the hall and feel a slight sense of relief when I see Norman's face. Except he's talking to some girl. She has long black hair with natural loose curls and tanned skin. Her outfit is pretty with a red backpack, blue jean shorts and a white T-Shirt. I can't even see her face and I can tell she's gorgeous.

Just as I reach Normal she walks across the hall to talk to one of her friends. "Who was that?" I ask him. He smiles "Macy, she's super sweet!" He exclaims. I nod "do you like her?" I laugh. "I don't know maybe? She is really pretty," he sighs. I try to laugh but the laugh turns into a gasp and I feel tears form in my eyes as I push past Norman and make my way to the bathroom. I force myself into a small stall and sit on the toilet with my feet on the door. What the fuck Ray you've not even know him that long?!

Fucking fuck.

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Chapter seven complete!
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