"The moon is beautiful, isn't it?" BL

-9-

     "Hey Jul where's your parents?" Meri asked
"On vacation" he replied "they've been gone for about a month now. They should be coming back soon but they have to travel again. They travel for work so that's why they are gone a lot."

     "Oh I'm sorry" Meri said
"No it's ok" he replied "I don't mind talking about it"
    I stood up and stretched my back. "Anyone feel like going to the store?" I asked
    They all looked at me confused.
"Come on we need adventure" I said "even if it's just to a store. Also I need a drink"
     "We have drinks here" Julian said
"Do you have energy drinks?" I asked
      He froze for a second and shook his head.
"That's what I thought. Now come on let's go"

     I mean I really did need an energy drink but that was t the true reason I wanted to go. I need to get a present.
    "Ok sweetheart, let's go" he said and took my hand pulling me to the door.
    "You coming Meri?" I asked her
"No I'll let you two love birds do that. I'm gonna stay here and sleep" she replied laying her phone down and closing her eyes.
"Aww ok" I said and followed Julian to the door that led outside.
     It was quiet at first.
"Now what's the real reason you wanted to go" he said pinning me against the outside wall.
"Get off of me" I said trying to push him off.
"But I like being this close" he replied leaning in closer
I turned my head to look away from him. We were way too close.
"Don't look away from me" he said and grabbed my chin turning it towards me
"I'll do whatever I want" I replied staring into his eyes.
They were emerald green. Beautiful. I could stare at them all day. I never wanted to look away. Would I tell him that? No.
He leaned closer until I could feel his breath on my neck.
My face turned red. I could feel it. I turned my head away from him and surprisingly he let me.
"What did I tell you Len?" He asked
I didn't answer.
"I told you not to turn your head away sweetheart" he answered his own question
"And I told you I do whatever I want" I said turning my head back to him. He were inches away and i felt embarrassed.
"Your face is red" he said letting me go
"Is your goal to make my face red?" I asked annoyed
"No I'm goal is to make you fall in love with me" he said "you don't believe in love right?
I nodded
"Then I'm going to make you believe." He smiled and not just a normal smile. He had a sense of truth to it. Like he wanted me to fall in love with him.
"Why would you want me to fall in love with you when you don't like me?" I asked running to catch up to him
"Because then at least you'll believe in love" he replied
"But wouldn't it hurt me more to know that you didn't love me back?" I asked
"Maybe but love is a leap of faith. You'll never know what would happen if you don't take the chance"
I rolled my eyes and him and continued walking to the store.
Once we got there I walked in but stopped when I noticed he was following me.
"Wait outside ok?" I said
"Why?" He questioned
"Just do it" I replied pushing him out the door.
I walked back in, checking behind me a few times to see if he was following me or not, and went straight for the book area.
A little while ago he told me he wanted to be a writer. He loves to read and wants to get better at writing so he can write his own book.
I looked around for a notebook that I thought he would like and some pens.
I ended up picking a book that looked old timey. It looked like one of those old journals you'd find on a treasure hunt. I picked out some calligraphy pens and some ink.
I went to the check out and put the stuff down. Shit. I need to get a drink so he'll believe that's what I came for. What will he think when I come out of here holding a bag with extra stuff.
I grabbed a drink and payed. As I was walking out the door I saw him sitting on the sidewalk. I walked over to him and stuck out my hand.
"Come on. Merida is probably wondering where we are" I said
He took my hand and stood up. "Yeah let's go" he said

About 15 minutes passed and we made it back to his house.
    We walked inside and upstairs. he didn't seem to notice the bag or he just didn't care enough to notice it.
    Hours passed and it was around dinner time.
"Pizza for dinner?" Julian questioned
"Fine with me" Meri said
     "Ok" I said "also can I get a shower?"
"Yeah grab your stuff I'll take you there" he said with a smirk
     "Don't make out" Meri said
"No promises" Julian replied
      I rolled my eyes and said "we won't don't worry"
      I grabbed my backpack and followed Julian to the bathroom. "Here it is. This is the shampoo and conditioner. And this is the body wash" he said pointing to a few different bottles.
     I sat my stuff down and waited for him to leave.
     "Are you going to leave?" I asked after a few minutes
      "I'm still deciding"
I glared at him and he just smirked at me. He started walking closer to me with a weird look in his eyes.
    He pinned me against the wall and stared me directly in the eyes.
     Second time this happened today. What is with him?
    "I want to get a shower" I said pushing him off of me
     "Ok ok fine" she said smiling and walking out.
I shut the door behind him and walked over to turn on the water. I took a warm shower. Not too hot, not too cold.
    I got out of the shower and searched around the room for a towel. Nothing. There was none.
    "Hey Jul" I yelled "I need a towel"
"Ok just a second" he yelled back. I stood in the shower so I wouldn't get too much water on the floor and waited for him to get me a towel.
    There was a knock on the door which was followed by a voice that said "I got you a towel"
   I ran over to the door and hid behind it slowly opening it so he couldn't see anything but my face. He had a smirk on his face and handed me the towel. I quickly shut the door and dried off. I got dressed in a pair of grey sweatpants and an oversized shirt.

    After I got out of the bathroom the pizza was here. Julian brought the pizza up to his room and we ate. We stayed on our phones until it was around 8 and Meri said "guys let's play a game"
     "What game?" Julian asked quietly
"How about truth or dare" she suggested
      "Fine with me" I said
"Ok let's play" Julian added "but Meri you get to ask first since you came up with playing"
    "Fair" she said "ok umm Lenny truth or dare"

   "Truth" I replied
"Do you have a crush?" She asked
      Why would she think I have a crush? I've never dated anyone. I've never told her I liked anyone. The only person who came to mind when she asked me that question was Julian.
     But I don't like him. Never not in a million years. But he is cute though. And he's made me feel all types of weird things. Maybe just maybe it's a tiny crush.