The Nerd and His Cowboys

Day after the Party

Caleb POV-

In the weeks that followed after that night was some of the most fun I've had in a long time. I met up with Sam to talk about the class we had since I didn't take notes and he was super smart. He told me that he didn't go out a lot and the party he went to was simply for support of his friend.

I walked him back to his room after class and asked if I could come in.

"I'm not a huge fan of inviting strange boys in my room, plus I don't know if Tim would like you much." He laughed

"Who's Tim? Boyfriend?" I asked, hoping I don't come across as jealous

"He's just my roommate for the year and I'm single."

"Ok. I understand."

I left when he walked inside. I was elated that he was single and that I may possibly have a chance. I just hoped that my reputation didn't catch up with me.

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I met him at his room one day to walk him across the courtyard for class. I told him I would do it, but he tried to argue that it's not necessary.

I ignored him obviously and knocked on his door. It opened to reveal a tall man with no shirt on and rumpled hair. I heard a thump from behind him and saw a small petite boy hiding behind blankets.

"Can I help you, Caleb?" He asked in a deep, rich voice.

"I'm looking for Sam actually. How do you know me?" I got defensive because I didn't know this man.

"I'm Timothy but you can call me Tim. Sam is out right now, but he told me to let you know that he would be waiting in the courtyard in a few minutes. As for how I know you, I know of you and all I've heard is the same; you're a play boy and your room is a revolving door of one night stands." He shut the door and I left.

I knew that I was having fun, however when Tim put it like that then it sounded bad, like really bad. I only hoped that Sam didn't think of me that way. I met him right where I was told he would be.

As I walked him across, he spoke, "Are you ok? You seem distracted all of a sudden."

"It's nothing. I'm just thinking really. I met your roomie, Timothy. He's real cheerful." I said in a sarcastic tone

He laughed and it was the greatest thing I've heard my whole life.

"He's nice and sweet. I think he just cares about me. It's how he shows it is the cheerful part."

I grunted my reply and he turned abruptly to me, forcing me to bump into him, "Just because that reply might work for others, I am not like them. A full word would've been better than a grunt."

He looked so serious, but super cute. I fell for this boy rather quickly, but I'm not going to tell him until I've had the chance to know if he feels the same.

"I'm sorry, ok? I just thought that it would be enough for you since your kind of cute when your angry." I told him.

He turned away, but not before I saw his face flush a shade of pink. I chuckled and followed after him. I want to know what this sweet boy thinks of me but I'm scared to know at the same time. I dropped him off at the building the rest of his classes were and left.

I knew I had to have this boy and I knew that I wouldn't share him with anyone. I needed to stop my games before he thinks that he's just another hook-up. He's too kind and sweet for me to toy with. I mean sure everyone else was the same but I could've cared less for them.

Winter Break-

I spent more time with Sam than I've ever spent with anyone. He told me that he was headed back home for the break. I asked him where was home and he told me it's Aiken. My dad owned a ranch there and I told him that small piece of information.

We hung out a lot back home. I would go over and we would just sit and have movie night. Dad noticed how much time we're spending  and asked me one night, "You've been spending a lot of time with that boy. I don't want you to hurt him with all the games you're playing these days at school." My own dad knew about me and that's embarrassing to me.

I wouldn't hurt him and I wouldn't lead him on either.

 As much as I wanted him, to make him mine, to mark him as mine and to show him the world, I refrained from making a move. I let him think we're just friends. I didn't want it that way but it's the way it has to be for now.

Sam POV-

The Winter break was going well to say the least. 

I spent so much time with Caleb that mom asked if we were hooking up.

 I told her no and that we're just friends. She hummed which meant that she didn't believe it. When I was with him, I felt so safe and so cared for. I cuddled him several times during movie nights.

I fell asleep in his arms many times. I was even submissive to him a lot. I'm sure he noticed, but he said nothing about it if he did. I wasn't like that with other guys that I'm aware of but I was with him. Tim asked what we were but I told him that we're only friends even though he didn't look convinced and assured me that he would fight him if he hurt me.

I started to fall for him. I mean really fall in love with him but he didn't make a move and neither did I. 

Spring Semester-

Caleb POV-

After Winter break, things went back to normal for the most part. I still had girls and guys asking for me to come by their dorms later for some fun but I told them I was busy and they left me alone.

I continued to hang out with Sam when we didn't have classes or the weekends. I wanted him to stay with me for the summer one year, but I didn't want him to meet my dad just yet. I knew he wouldn't care but I was nervous because no one has been to my house in quite a long time.

I never knew this boy, this sweet boy, existed from home. I would've tried to be with him if I had known.

I thought back to high school and realize that I was too much of a player then too.

Sam POV-

The semester flew by with almost no hassle and summer started to come more quickly than I wanted it to come. I knew that I was headed back home soon and that Caleb was headed to his mom's parents in Arizona, but he would be back for the Fall.

I was going to miss him sure but it was fine since we see each other in school and he doesn't stay far from me at home.

I knew that he was only one phone call away, but I still wanted to see him. I wanted more than anything to be his. I knew about his reputation, but I'm certain that he can change if he wanted to.