My One Regret (BoyxBoy)

Chapter Five: Envious Hospitality

I turned my phone over and crossed my arms on my desk. It was after school on a Friday, and after Eric's incident, I had to see how he was doing. Both my parents had just informed me that they couldn't drive me to visit Eric at the hospital. Not only did I feel bad for not seeing Eric when he's in an injurious state, but I genuinely wanted to see him again and catch up after I had moved. We lived in different cities, but I didn't move far, and we shared the same local hospital, so it wasn't like I would only ever see him annually.

I quietly sat on my chair and thought of how I could get to the hospital with the disadvantage of my parents being busy. I could take the bus.. but riding the bus is complicated and I don't do too well sitting with complete strangers. Maybe I could actually go outdoors for once and do some grounding by walking there?.. No.. as much as I like the idea, it's extremely hot out.

Just when I thought I lost all hope, I started reminiscing on yesterday's events and a smile tugged on my lips. I caught myself once I realized what I was doing and tried to shake the thought of Blake out of my head, but that daydreaming was exactly what I needed to figure out my plan. I'll just ask Blake to drive me again.. But what if I annoy him? My brother, Chris, was borrowing my Tesla for a month until his car was fixed, which was stupid! My parents had practically forced me to auction it off to him for a month or so. I slumped back in my seat, and sighed loudly. I guess it's worth a shot, and plus, desperate times call for desperate measures. He was the only choice I had..

Reluctantly, I shot up from where I was seated and hurried down the stairs and out the front door. I walked down the sidewalk, and went over to Blake's house next door. I ringed his doorbell and knocked three times before the door swung open to reveal a shirtless Blake in gray sweatpants. He leaned against the doorway with one arm for support.. I wish I could say that wasn't even the slightest bit attractive, but I'd be lying.

"Hey, geek. What's up?", he said, with a devilish smirk. My eyes shot to the pavement I was standing on. I knew it would be better for me to look at the ground, rather than him, because if I even looked at him slightly, I knew I'd be drooling at the sight of him shirtless, and his hair all damp from his shower.. Stop!

I stood in front of him silently, with my head still tilted downwards, facing the ground. He reached out, and cupped my face in his right hand. "Eyes up here, nerd." He laughed. Unlike the first time he had latched his hands onto my face, this time, it was more gentle, more playful and harmless. His harms were still dripping with water, but that didn't bother me at all.

I looked deep into his eyes - I was stuck under his spell yet again. I found myself unwillingly staring at his face, and then his jawline, then I glanced a little further down and.. Oh god his abs! "Yo, homo, my face is up here."

I snapped out of my trance, and blinked frantically at the fact that I was practically devouring his abs with my eyes. He let go of his grip on my jaw, and shoved his hand into his pockets. I must've looked so embarrassing.. And now I feel embarrassed.. Which can only mean..

"You should've seen your face," He laughed. 'It's so pink right now - what, you gotta' fat crush on me or somethin'?" Panicked, I shook my head. "No, of course not.. It's just that.. Nevermind." I restrained myself from saying any further embarrassing comments, and decided to go straight to the point. "I um.. If you're not busy.. Could you maybe give me a ride somewhere?" My eyes wandered all around, looking everywhere except for him.

"Where? To a gay strip club?" He remarked, chuckling. I stood there, mouth agape for a few seconds, not knowing how to respond. "Um.. no?" I said, not knowing what else to say. "I was wondering if you could.. Drive me to the Redcliff Hospital. Y'know, the one just outside of town?" He looked at me, confused at my request. "Oh. My bad. For your friend right? The one you told me about yesterday?" Bingo. Now, was that really that hard to guess?