The weekend passed quickly, filled with a mix of homework and personal reflection. Lance found himself replaying his conversations with Kai in his mind, especially the moment they had almost crossed that invisible line between friendship and something more. Every time he thought about it, his heart raced with anticipation and uncertainty.
Monday arrived, and Lance felt a mix of excitement and anxiety as he entered school. He spotted Kai leaning against a wall near their usual meeting spot, a bright smile lighting up his face the moment he saw Lance.
“Hey! You look like you’ve just seen a ghost,” Kai joked, his eyes sparkling with mischief.
“Just... thinking,” Lance replied, trying to mask his nervousness.
“About me, I hope,” Kai teased, nudging him playfully.
Lance chuckled, but the flush creeping up his cheeks betrayed him. “Maybe.”
The day began normally enough, with classes dragging on and homework looming over their heads. But there was a palpable tension between Lance and Kai that neither could ignore. During lunch, they sat together in their usual spot, the conversation flowing easily, but each glance seemed charged with unspoken words.
“So, any plans for the weekend?” Kai asked, taking a bite of his sandwich.
Lance hesitated, unsure of how to answer. He wanted to suggest doing something together, but fear held him back. “Not really. Just the usual—study and maybe catch up on some reading.”
“Sounds boring! Why not do something fun?” Kai replied, leaning in closer. “How about we go to that new café that just opened? I hear they have the best pastries.”
Lance’s heart skipped a beat at the idea. “That sounds great, but are you sure? I don’t want to interrupt your weekend plans with friends.”
“Who says I can’t hang out with you too?” Kai shot back, his expression playful but his eyes serious. “I want to get to know you better. You’re way more interesting than half the people I hang out with.”
Lance felt a warmth spread through him at Kai’s words. “Okay, let’s do it then! Saturday?”
“Saturday it is!” Kai grinned, and in that moment, everything felt right.
As the week went on, the anticipation of Saturday hung over Lance like a cloud. He couldn’t help but feel a mix of excitement and nervousness about spending more time with Kai outside of school.
When Saturday finally arrived, Lance spent the morning pacing his room, trying to calm his racing heart. He opted for a casual look—a simple t-shirt and jeans—before checking the clock for the umpteenth time. With each passing minute, his anxiety grew.
Finally, just as he was about to lose his nerve, he received a text from Kai: “Can’t wait to see you! Meet you at 2?”
Lance’s heart fluttered. He quickly replied, “See you then!”
When he arrived at the café, the vibrant atmosphere buzzed with energy. The aroma of freshly baked goods filled the air, and he spotted Kai at a corner table, his hair catching the sunlight, looking effortlessly charming.
“Hey, you made it!” Kai exclaimed, standing up to greet him.
“Of course! I wouldn’t miss it,” Lance replied, feeling his cheeks warm at the sight of Kai’s smile.
They settled into their seats, and after ordering, they fell into easy conversation. Lance felt more relaxed than he had expected, as if all the tension from the week melted away with each shared laugh and anecdote.
“Okay, I have a serious question for you,” Kai said, leaning in with a mock-serious expression.
“Hit me,” Lance said, curious.
“If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?”
Lance pondered the question, a smile creeping onto his face. “Hmm, maybe Spider-Man. He’s smart, quick-witted, and gets to swing around the city!”
Kai laughed. “Good choice! I’d probably go for someone like Tony Stark—rich, smart, and charismatic. Plus, he has a cool suit.”
They continued to swap fictional characters, their laughter echoing through the café. But beneath the playful banter, Lance felt the tension slowly creeping back, particularly when their hands brushed against each other while reaching for the same pastry.
Every accidental touch sent jolts of electricity through him, and he could feel Kai’s gaze lingering on him more than once, each glance sending butterflies fluttering in his stomach.
“Lance,” Kai said suddenly, his voice softening, pulling Lance from his thoughts. “I’m really glad we’re doing this. I like spending time with you.”
Lance’s breath hitched, caught off guard by the sincerity in Kai’s tone. “Me too. It feels nice... different, I guess.”
Kai nodded, his expression serious for a moment. “I know we’ve only been friends for a short time, but I feel like we’ve connected on a deeper level. It’s rare for me.”
Lance’s heart raced as he processed Kai’s words. “I feel it too. It’s like we understand each other in ways I didn’t think were possible.”
Just then, the café door swung open, and a group of their classmates entered , breaking the intimate moment. Lance felt the warmth of embarrassment flood his cheeks as he glanced around, feeling suddenly exposed.
“Looks like we’re not alone anymore,” Kai said, his playful demeanor returning.
“Yeah,” Lance replied, his heart still racing, but the moment had shifted. He couldn’t help but feel the weight of unspoken feelings lingering in the air, and as they joined their friends, the tension remained, a silent promise of what might come next.
As they walked back to school with their friends, Lance couldn’t shake the feeling that things were about to change between him and Kai. He didn’t know what that would look like, but he felt a spark of hope that maybe this connection was worth exploring.
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End of Episode 7.
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Between Class And Confession (Boys Love, #1 )
RomanceLance Rivera has always preferred the quiet. With his head buried in books and a focus on academics, he's never needed much else. But when a new seating arrangement pairs him with Kai Santos-the school's most popular and outgoing student-his peacefu...
