FADE

Friends

Alicia Raziel de Omana

-6 years ago-

I was preparing to go to class when my phone beeped. My heart skipped a beat when I saw Nathaniel's name on the screen. He's a close friend of mine whom I've been harbouring hidden feelings for quite a while now. I can't help it, he's just so sweet and awesome. Insert gushing and fan girling here. I've been wishing forever for him to feel the same way.

LET'S HANGOUT. -N

Yep. Definitely want to scream like a fan girl.

I HAVE CLASSES. :( WHAT ABOUT THE GANG? -A

ALL BUSY. I'M HOME ALONE. :( BORED. -N

Ugh! But I have class in a major subject today... I was starting to type an I'm sorry response when my phone beeped again.

PLEASE? WE HAVE THE HOUSE TO OUR SELVES. :) -N

To hell with my classes! The guy I like wants me to be with him. Insists that I be with him. I'll be having him all on my own! I'll be damned if I decline his offer now! I fan girled for a while, silently screaming and rolling on the bed before I replied.

FINE. BUT IF I FAIL MY CLASSES IT'LL BE IN YOUR CONSCIENCE. LOL. I'LL BRING MOVIES. :) -A

When I got to their house I went straight to his room. Been there a couple of times so I am pretty much at home already. We lounged in his room and watched movies. I am content having movie marathons while cuddling with him and pretty much just basking in his presence. Darn, I had it bad... which is the understatement of the year.

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We've been having this pseudo-relationship for a couple of months now: hanging out, watching movies, going home together after classes even when he attends a different university from me. He's been very cuddly and touchy lately. Not that I'm complaining though. I've needed to stop myself a lot of times from rolling on the floor fangirling.

But yesterday? Sigh. Yesterday... Insert goofy grin here. Yesterday we made love.

I've always wondered what it would feel like. It's not that earth-shattering as I've read in books though. But it's nice, I guess... because it's with him. Being that close to him, the guy I love, is awesome. I have never imagined myself being in an open friends-with-benefits relationship ever. But I've no regrets.