Blurred Stitches (Boyxboy)

Chapter Two ~ Reflections

////Flashback////

January 18

"Dirkkk Please," Jake whines from the back of the couch where Dirk lays. Dirk continues to stare at the television through his pointed shades. Jake sighs rolling over the top of the couch and onto his best friend. Dirk still says nothing and smirks.

"Dirkkk," Jake looks to the ceiling silently. He knows Dirk isn't going to budge. 'Guess I'm just gonna have to go by myself then..' He thinks. Then Dirk moves to sit up.

"Okay."

"Really?" Jake turns around and beams at Dirk excitedly. Dirk can't help but return the smile. He's beginning to find that seeing Jake happy can make him happy as well. He begins to feel Jake's exposed skin on his own and he's afraid he might blush caused by the faint lust. Jake's wearing his usual shorts & tshirt and now he's practically sitting in Dirk's in lap. Jake hops up off of the couch and is already heading torwards the door. He follows behind with his hands in his pockets.

Jake jumps down the steps and is soaked in the orange light of the sun beginning to sink into the horizon. He leads himself and Dirk through the field behind their houses and into the growing woods surrounding it. He's practically prancing. Dirk hops over a log in the woods and examines the the dead wilderness slowly preparing for another spring of rebirth.

Jake suddenly is climbing on a rock that stands beside a massive tree. He stands tall and resumes a pose. Jake looks off into the distance and then reaches a hand down to Dirk.

"C'mon look at this, mate." Dirk grabs his hand and is pulled up quickly.

"Damn English those muscles are growing more efficient aren't they?" He looks to where Jake's emerald eyes are aimed. Looking back, Dirk regrets not kissing him at the faultless moment there. Maybe if he had pulled him close and met his lips then, everything would've turned out differently.

Jake points to a nest in the tree oppisite the rock. "See that? I saw an owl guarding it the other night. Quite a sight! I believe there are eggs inside," he smiles for his common appreciation for nature. Dirk smiles at him and ruffles his hair. "Now what was the meaning of that huh?" Jake tries to reach up to the taller boys hair. Dirk retracts back.

"NOPE! Not the hair," He jumps down from the rock. Jake throws himself down, landing perfectly on his feet.

"Oh yeah! We'll see about that Strider!" He chases after the boy as the darkness of night begins to set in. Dirk is hidden behind a trunk as Jake sneaks up behind him. He's prepared and throws Jake onto the ground. They engage in what used to be a playful wrestling match but nowadays would end up in fisticuffs. Neither of them are ever actually angry, just competitive. But Jake's grandmother was never pleased to notice the bruises on her grandson.

The crickets start chirping around the sounds of rustling and grunts. When Dirk has once again pinned the boy down, a grin forms on both of their faces. Jake is clenching Dirk's wrists, about to take his frequent victory, but he softens. Dirk does the same.

The blonde studies Jake's face; soft, tan, freckles covering his button nose and cheeks, and his eyes, the stunning green was looking back into his, and his lips were slightly opened. Jake's glasses were lopsided, but he ignored it. Below him, Jake has subconsciously examined Dirk's face many times. His cheeks are soft and free of blemishes, his lips are plump and pink, and under the shades, that few besides Jake have seen, beautiful orange eyes look down upon him. A feeling errupts in both of their chests and stomachs, the feeling that some people keep themselves alive for years just to feel.

Dirk knows what he wants. For once, Jake does as well. He leans down, gradually closing his eyes. Jake licks his lips and lowers his eyes.

A vibration & deafening ringtone goes off from Dirk's phone, snapping them both out of a teenager's trance. "Fuck," Dirk whispers bitterly. He moves off of his best friend. "Hello?" He says clearly frustrated, picking up the phone. "Yeah yeah I'm fine ... I'll be home in a minute... Yeah Okay. Fine. Bye."