Chapter 2

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Jeff: Code? Can I kiss you?
Barcode: NO!
Jeff's face turns from grinning brightly to pure shock.
I can't help, but laugh at P'Jeff reaction. I don't think he's ever been turned down when offering a kiss.
Jeff: Was that not romantic? -Jeff's ears are beginning to turn red slightly from the embarrassment.-I just thought the whole consent thing was sexy. Not for you cool. Cool.
Barcode: The consent wasn't the issue. -He sees Jeff raising his eyebrows questionly-I confess to you, then you ignore me, you end up confessing back, and now what you think you can taste these lips? As if you EARNED them!
Jeff stood there flabbergasted. He always loved when Barcode teased him back. But the boy is petty.
Jeff: So now I have to earn a kiss from you? -Code nods his head in response-mmh okay you wanna play this game we can. But I promise I will always win.

Next morning

Barcode mom: Are you up baby boy? You have final rehearsals today.
She notices her baby boy wakes up cutely, with a smile plastered to his face.
Barcode mom: Was working on songs that good? Or....was it N'Jeff dropping you off late last night? I wonder which it could be?
Barcode: Mommm! You watch too many dramas. P'Jeff just happened to be there at the same time. So he dropped me off after.
Code mom: He happened to be there at the same time? Funny...cause Jeff came here yesterday looking for Y-O-U. I told him where to find you.
Code gulps realizing he should have gotten his story straight with Jeff. He tries to change the subject. Hoping to distract his mom.
Barcode: Oh! Look at the time. I have to get a shower, get dressed, and get to the studio. Would love to keep talking-
Code mom: Are you walking today?
Barcode: *gulp P' is taking me...
My mom lets out a high pitched *hmmm. She then leaves giving time for my heart to return to a  normal rhythm.

At Be On Cloud Studio

The car ride over was filled with tension from last night. From the moment I got into the car we seemed to speak a new language . We spoke with side glances, long stares, biting of our own lips, and my favorite; songs. First, Jeff played one that went 'Don't be afraid. It's gonna be okay. This is my baby. You know you're too fine. Look at those eyes. Look at that smile.'  In return I played 'Bring it over to my place. And you be like baby who cares. But I know you care' P'Jeff turned it off and gave me a tempting look. Like those lyrics made him think more than about kissing. However both Jeff and I were determined to win this game. I promise myself I will not kiss him first.
Stay strong Tin!
We walk together. I almost reach for his hand but I'm afraid of what other people will think.
Jeff then grabs Code hand after the third time his N' lost his nerve.
Jeff: Barcode, tirak. We've held hands plenty of times. Why act so...are you shy?
I couldn't help but tease Barcode. He makes the cutest faces.
Barcode: No, just those other times we held hands we weren't hiding the fact-that you're my-that we're-um
Jeff: Faen (boyfriend).
I said this a little louder than needed to make Code blush. -he starts looking around to see if anyone could've heard us-but nobody did. I was careful. I would never force Code to come out or announce are relationship. He wanted it to be a choice they made together. Taking how each felt into consideration.

During practice I can't help but stare at Barcode. We're going over the couples dancing routines. They made ours a little more sensual now that Code is 18. While going over it for the third time. I had to once again place my hands on Barcode's waist from behind. While he turned his head towards me and placed his hand cupping my face. This time was different. Barcode pushed himself closer and in return I pulled him closer. When we locked eyes this time it felt like electricity was coursing through my veins. He wore a sexy expression. Almost aroused looking. He seemed to be subconsciously biting his lip. I squeezed tighter on his waist. His body tensed a bit and his lips parted slightly. At this I gulped quite obviously.
Mile: *clears his throat loudly.
Apo: Jeff are you gonna stare at the kid like he's meal the rest of rehearsal?
Barcode: I'm not a kid!
Jeff flashed a smile at everyone and let go of Code's waist.
Jeff, Apo, Mile, Build, and Bible sat around talking about the upcoming concert.
Code thoughts: I'm trying to listen attentively but failing miserably. My brain is too busy replaying the feeling of Jeff's hands holding my waist tightly. The way his touch caused my body to have the urge for more. The way P' face looked like he wanted to taste more than just my lips. I freeze and look down slowly. I feel my penis twitching. I quickly get up and rush out.
Jeff stares at Code who abruptly leaves. Everytime he looked at nong he seemed to be lost in thought.
Apo: I'll go check on him. He seemed strange.
Jeff: It's okay P'. I will.

I walk into the bathroom. Thinning Barcode may be upset because I wasn't talking to him enough. I wanted to but he always seemed so in his head. Like he didn't want to be disturbed. He finds Code yelling. While splashing water on his face.
Code: Shit. Fuck. What is wrong with you? Stop thinking about that right now.
Jeff: Barcode? Are you okay?-I felt very confused about the scene that was playing out before me.- Why is your face turning red? Is it too hot for you?
Barcode thoughts: I don't know how to tell him. I've talked about moments like these with friends before. But never someone I liked. And certainly not the person who caused the moment.
Barcode: I um-well I have a situation. Of sorts.
Jeff thoughts: After Barcode finishes speaking. It all becomes very clear for Jeff. The red face, the sudden leave, the water, and the most obvious he kept his front angled away from my sight. I'm feeling pretty proud of myself for the little dance of slight touches and stares; brought this on. As much as I'm enjoying this, I need to help Nong right now.
Jeff: Okay, come here. I turn Code around to face me. I was planning on helping him focusing on other things till his body relaxed. But then he completely faced me. His face is cutely flushed and his pupils are dilated. His eyes drop to my lips and his tongue licks his own lips.
I shove him against a wall a little roughly. My fingers trace a line up to his stomach. I then put my hand under his shirt. His skin is soft and warm. My hand continues to rise higher on his torso and I lean in for my kiss. Barcode closes his eyes as I get close enough for our noses to touch. I close my eyes in preparation as well. When...
Bible: Apo sent me in here to see if Code was upset over that whole kid thi-I see young Code and Jeff are very close together pressed against a wall. Jeff's hand seems to be pulling out of Barcode's shirt. Barcode is looking like a kid who just got caught stealing.

To Be Continued.

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