Secrets of the Heart: JeffBarcode fan fiction

Chapter 8

Jeff thoughts: Barcode leaves without speaking another word to anyone. I want to go after him, but I feel frozen in confusion.
Bible: How did you make him angry by kissing him back?
Jeff: I-I don't know. I've never seen him this angry before. I should go talk to him.
Before I can take a step, Bible puts a hand on my chest to stop me from moving.
Bible: Give him some time. N'Barcode is very stubborn. Besides, he might feel angry that you don't understand why he's upset.
Jeff: Mmh.

Later at dinner time.

Jeff thoughts: I walk in after giving Code hours to himself. My excuse is to change for dinner, but really I just want to talk to him. I tried taking Bible's advice and figuring out why he was angry before talking to him. But I still didn't understand. Barcode sits on the bed playing with his phone. He doesn't even bother to look up at my entrance.
Jeff: Are you wearing that to dinner?
*Silence.
Jeff: Was kissing me how you planned to tell everyone?
Barcode thoughts: I naw on my bottom lip with the realization that's how I told Ta. I wanted to do it in a more personal way. But seeing Jeff and Bible laughing and touching. It took away every thought except, 'He's mine.' I felt I needed to make that clear to Bible.
Jeff noticed the way Barcode's face changed in a few seconds. It showed guilt and then quickly turned back to anger. Jeff moves to sit on the bed by Barcode.
Jeff: Code, talk to me. I don't understand your anger towards me.
*Silence was the only response Jeff received.
Jeff: Look at me Barcode!
I grab his face and force him to meet mine.
Jeff: I am your boyfriend. We are in a relationship. That means we communicate. Especially when we're upset.
Barcode thoughts: I'm caught off guard by the sudden aggression in his voice. Despite him gently forcing me to look at him. His tone is still very angry. I want to tell him why I'm angry, but what if he's angry at me in return? He's made it clear since we started dating that he loves me. So how could I say I'm jealous of his best friend.
Jeff: Tell me.
My tone was softer this time. Seeing the cold eyes melt away and turn watery.
Barcode: I-I felt-u-upset because-
The door suddenly opens causing the men in conversation to stop.
Bible: Jeffff, they have mango sticky rice! You said it was your favorite last time.
Jeff: Mmmh, we'll be there in a few minutes.
Bible now sensing the emotional tension in the room, left.
Barcode: Since when is your favorite mango sticky rice?
I raise two eyebrows showing my skepticism in this sudden change.
Jeff: It is my favorite...now.
Barcode: You only ever eat it with me and you only eat the sticky rice.
Jeff: Exactly. It's my favorite, because everytime I eat it; I'm with you.
Barcode: Then how does Bible know it's your favorite? Did you eat it with him too?
Jeff: No. I just saw it on the menu and told him it's my favorite. Are you possessive about our meal?
Seeing him turn his head, I know I'm right. I still don't understand what upset him earlier but at least he's talking right now.
Jeff: Come here, baby.
I put my hands around his waist, pulling him closer to me.
Barcode thoughts: The sound of Jeff calling me "baby" is still resounding in my head. He pulls me close by the waist, making my skin burn hotter.
Jeff: You can trust that our things are ours. I wouldn't share them with anyone else.
Barcode thoughts: While some jealousy still remains from earlier. Seeing him speak so lovingly, in a tone he only uses for me, is more than enough for me to put aside those feelings.
Barcode: Then let's go eat....baby!
Jeff is now turning a faint shade of red. I pull him off the bed and towards the closet so he can get changed.

At dinner.

When Jeff and Barcode arrive they are the last.
Everyone teases and jokes about what took them so long. They sit down beside each other and join the talk with the rest of the Kinnporsche family.

Barcode: All done with the mango. Here for you!
Barcode thoughts: I slide over my sticky rice which Jeff gladly accepts. Before he can start eating, Bible interrupts.
Bible: Here are some of my mangoes. Nong didn't leave you any.
Bible laughs in a carefree way not realizing he's threatening Barcode's jealous heart once again.
Jeff: Thanks man, but no.
Barcode thoughts: Instead of letting Jeff give the mangoes back to Bible, I grab the three he put on Jeff's plate, and shove them in my mouth.
Barcode: Their very good Phi. You should have Build eat some instead.
Jeff thoughts: Assuming this is Code feeling possessive over our meal. I try to calm him down by tracing circles over his hand. Bible looks understanding and goes back to talking casually.
While I still rub my Tirak's hand, I start to join in on the conversation.
Jeff: Build, you should've seen Bible in the gym today! His muscles are huge!
Bible: He's over exaggerating. Besides, he deserves praise too. I saw him doing pull ups and he did it with ease. I was really surprised by his strength.
Barcode: It's not that surprising. I've been helping P'Jeff work out a lot lately.
Most of the table was ooo and awed. Apo grinned but did not join in. Bible seemed surprised and then recovered.
Bible: Damn N'Code. I didn't expect that to come from you. But it was well worth the surprise to see your faen face like this.

Felt words couldn't accurately describe so enjoy the visual representation 🫶🏼

Barcode thoughts: I look over at Jeff's face. It seems to be trying to resume proper functioning and failing. I realize I have probably put Jeff in an uncomfortable moment. I grab Jeff's hand and pull him to follow me out. As we're walking away, I hear the table shouting suggestive comments.

Barcode: I'm so sorry Jeff. I don't know how to explain what came over me. Well, I do. But I know you're gonna be angry. Yet, I owe you an explanation for saying something like that in front of everyone. I know you and Bible are best friends. I know you don't feel that way about him. I also know on a level that Bible just sees you as a friend. I swear. I do. But knowing this didn't change the fact of what I felt earlier. Seeing you two laughing and touching. Especially when you weren't nearly covered enough.
Jeff: I was wearing a tank top.
Barcode: Shh! Let me finish.
I press a finger on Jeff's lips stopping him from moving them.
Barcode: So I kissed you okay. I didn't want to go about things that way, but I just had to let him know you are mine only. Then with the damn Mangoes. Also, why is he admiring your body that much? That belongs to me to look at. What right does his eyes have? AND YOU! Do you like his body so much? Huh?
As soon as the last "h" sound leaves my mouth P'Jeff grabs and gives me a long passionate kiss. Are lips open and we explore each other's mouth.
The sound of wet lips smacking fills the hallway. We pull our lips apart allowing for a deep breath of air to fill our lungs.
Barcode: Why did you kiss me? I was yelling at you.
Jeff: I know, but I never thought you would be so jealous over me. It makes me happy, knowing I'm not the only one.
Barcode shyly pounds a fist on Jeff's chest.
Jeff: You really have nothing to worry about with Bible. We're friends and have never crossed that line in any way. We've never had a desire to. Oh, and to answer your question; I like YOUR body so much. It's your body that drives me frantic and it's your body I want to constantly touch.
Barcode: Tirak?
Jeff: Yes?
Barcode: Can you not joke about kissing him anymore?
Jeff: What do you mean?
Barcode: The live. I know the fans asked and I know it was a harmless joke. But it didn't change the fact it hurt. The idea of you kissing someone else hurts.
Jeff: Anything for you my love.

To be continued.