Reconnection- Jake x Tom

Grudge

Tom smiled, he sat next to Jake.

Tom:Okay...

Jake glanced over at Tom, then continued to speak in a quiet but still upset tone.

Jake: I'm still mad at you by the way... I just... decided that it would be less boring if you hung out on the porch too...
Tom: That's fine...

Tom smiled, he wanted to hold Jake close to him but he held back. Jake watched Tom smile, even though he was still mad, he liked knowing that Tom still cared no matter what. He spoke after a moment of silence.

Jake: You're still not touching me for the rest of the night, by the way....
Tom: Fine... I guess I can wait

Tom slightly smiled, he looked up at the night sky and the moon. Even though Jake was mad, he thought that the sky looked pretty at night

Jake: Look... I'm still mad at you, and I don't want to talk to you because of it... but... can you talk to me? I don't want to just sit here in silence all night....
Tom: but- uhm- I thought you didn't want me talking to you...?
Jake: I don't want to talk to you... but I still like hearing you talk.... That makes sense, right?.."

His tone wasn't one of anger, but of irritation, as Jake still wasn't over what had happened. He just didn't want to be silent all night, but also refused to talk to Tom.

Tom: okay, okay chill... Uhm- It's really pretty tonight...

Tom's eyes were focused only on the sky. Jake looked back up at the sky and agreed reluctantly.

Jake: Mhmm... it is... it's a shame you decided to leave me while it was pretty.... If you had stayed... we could have enjoyed it together....
Tom: why do you have to hold such a big grudge...?

Tom crossed his arms and looked at Jake. Jake looked back towards Tom when he spoke, and spoke in an irritated tone, not wanting to start a fight.

Jake: I hold a grudge because you just- left me alone for hours on purpose! You knew that I had been alone in the past and you still insisted on doing it as a "joke".. that's why I'm mad...
Tom: Dude, I apologized like- Three times!

Tom shifted closer to Jake. Jake shifted slightly when Tom scooted closer, wanting to stay as far away from him as possible*

Jake: Well an apology isn't enough! You knew how I felt about you leaving me alone and abandoned, and you still did it as a joke.. why would I not hold a grudge against that?!..
Tom: Fine. I'm sorry, Jake! I'm sorry for teasing you! I'm sorry for trying to be a playful, funny partner. I'll try not joking or trying to be playful ever again...

Tom crossed his arms as he tried scooting closer. Jake watched as Tom scooted closer again. He was slightly upset with Tom's tone, but he let him get closer. He held the blanket around his shoulders tighter, still not wanting to touch Tom, but needing comfort at the same time. He held his arm out awkwardly, and mumbled in a quieter tone.

Jake: Can you just.... Please.... Hug me or something? No touching, just sitting close to each other maybe?
Tom: how the fuck- Nevermind... Fine..

Tom sat closer, their sides pressing against each other. Jake leaned his head against Tom's side and spoke quietly.

Jake: I know I said you weren't allowed to touch me.... But I'd like just this.... It's nice.... Thank you.... And.... I'm sorry I freaked out on you...

Jake paused and slightly looked at Tom.

Jake: Can you talk again? I like hearing your voice....
Tom: I-its fine... I shouldn't have left you alone, I guess

Tom slightly wrapped his arms around Jake's waist. Jake almost immediately relaxed into the touch. He closed his eyes and spoke in a quiet, mumbled tone

Jake: I don't like being alone. You know that.. and I didn't like when you left me all alone.. but I still love you, and I don't really want you to stop touching me....