NINJAGO: Amateurs of Adulthood .2

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In actuality, Lloyd didn't go back to the monastery. He went all the way back to his home across town.

Brad's House.

Lloyd stood at the strong, red door after ringing the bell, waiting for his friend to open the door

"Who the...Lloyd? What are you doing here, bro?" Brad mumbled as he rubbed his eye. Lloyd smiled as he noticed the other boy's Hello Kitty pajama bottoms and bright pink socks. He couldn't take notice of the shirt because there was none. But that was typical of Brad.

"Man, I don't even know. I just...ended up here, I guess..." The blonde answered

The dark haired boy watched his friend before moving aside.

"Get in here." Brad sighed, a soft smile playing at his lips

Lloyd grinned happily and hurried inside the small home before collapsing onto the couch as Brad locked the door

"So, what's the ish? Is it Kai again?" Brad asked as he flopped down next to Lloyd

"...Ish?" Lloyd quizzed

"What? I'm trying out some new lingo."

"Lingo? Okay, you know what?" Lloyd cringed hard before getting back on track

"I need to tell you something." The blonde continued

Brad unwrapped a bright red lollipop and tossed it in his mouth with leisure. "Something big?"

"Obese." Lloyd replied

"Well damn! Spit it out, man!" Brad exclaimed

And so, Lloyd did. He told him everything.  He came out to Brad. Told him who he was dating. Told him what he was dating. Told him about all the drama that unfolded because of it. Lloyd talked, and talked, and talked until he wore himself out. He never did get to see Brad's full reaction, as he fell asleep just as he reached the end of his long and hearty spiel.

Maybe they could talk about it in the morning.

When the light of morning finally came, Lloyd woke up on the couch he had been laying on just a few hours before, while Brad slept on the floor next to him.

"Brad...?" Lloyd spoke before leaning over the edge of the soft couch

"Brad? Brad! BRADLEY!" The blonde screamed. The dark haired boy shot up in horror

"WHO? WHAT? WHAT'S GOING ON?" Brad exclaimed with fear

"Dude, you have to get to school!" Said Lloyd 

Brad stared at the blonde in silence for a few seconds before kissing his teeth loudly and laying back down.

"Bro, shut up! You first!" He groaned, causing Lloyd to laugh

"You once asked me how to spell "orange". Get up." The blonde chuckled

Brad rose up from his spot in the floor with a loud and tortured groan before making his way to the bathroom.

"Hey, Brad?" Lloyd called out, stopping the other boy in his tracks

"Hm?" Brad replied 

"About...what we talked about yesterday..." Lloyd started

Shit. His throat was getting tight. Though he had basically already told Brad once, it was different when you're fully conscious and not fighting off the urge to sleep. What would Brad say? What would he do? Lloyd's eyes stung as he thought about every way this could go wrong. God, he'd hate to lose a friend over this. He'd hate to lose Brad. His...his only friend, actually.