Terror trio: back in action

Him & I

The next morning, Devon woke up to the sound of a familiar voice. Rubbing the sleep from his eyes, he sits up in the bed and turns his head to check the time. It was 15 minutes to 7, and he groans in annoyance before flopping back down on the pillow

"Dev, get up!" Jake whined, repeatedly shaking him

"What do you want, Jacob?" Devon groaned

"Garfield wants to say hello." Jake smiled, holding the tabby cat out in front of him

"You woke me up to say hello to your cat?" Devon asks

"Hey, be easy! He's very sensitive." Jake pouts, delicately rubbing Garfield's head

"Jake, please go back to sleep." Devon begged

"I would, but little miss sunshine busted into my room around 4 AM to talk about Simon. I haven't went back to sleep since." Jake rolled his eyes

Devon groans and covers his face with his hands, trying to get rid of the grogginess he felt. Suddenly, he felt a massive weight on top of him and he took his hands off his face, locking eyes with his hyperactive boyfriend. Lying his head on his lover's chest, a warm smile spread across Jake's soft lips, and his gorgeous brown eyes sparkled with joy. Unable to control himself, Jake kisses his boyfriend's face multiple times, resisting the urge to let out a hearty chuckle once Devon bursts into a fit of giggles

"You have to get used to Tori's shenanigans. She's just like the rest of us. She's lonely and she wants a friend." Devon explains

"She has a whole group of friends, though." Jake says

"Yeah, but do any of them actually take the time out of their day to check up on her? I know what she's going through. I know what it feels like to be left out, to feel like you no longer matter." Devon sighs

"You have a big heart, Dev. I want everyone to see you the way I see you." Jake snuggled up against him

"You know I love you, but if I don't get at least 8 hours of sleep, I will turn into the Grinch." Devon whispers, gently running his fingers through his soft curls

"Alright, alright. I'll leave you to it." Jake groaned

"On second thought, I want you to stay." Devon grasped ahold of his hand

"Really?" Jake asks, his smile growing twice as wide at his lover's confession

"Yes, really. Now get under the covers and cuddle with me before I change my mind." Devon says

"I love you, Dev." Jake kissed his cheek

"I love you more, Jake." Devon blushed

While the boys were enjoying each other's company, Lexy was in her dorm room with Tori, laughing about their school crushes while painting each other's nails

"Tori, I think you should ask Simon out. I mean, he seems like such a nice guy." Lexy advised

"I know, but what if I'm misreading the signs? What if he doesn't like me in that way?" Tori asks

"You'll never know unless you shoot your shot. Learn to take risks, live a little." Lexy nudged her

"Speaking of crushes, how are things going between you and Nadine?" Tori asks

"She doesn't talk to me much anymore. I'm not ready to give up on us, not yet. Honestly, I feel like my life would be meaningless without her. She changed my life, Tori. I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't miss her." Lexy rambled

"That feeling you're getting deep in your gut, that's called love. If you really love someone, fight for them. No matter how many times you get knocked down, you have to get back up. Keep fighting, keep trying. She's not gone, Lexy.. not yet. You still have time to fix this, and I promise you, we'll be with you every step of the way." Tori says