THE BOY IS MINE

Part 41: SAY WHAT'S ON YOUR CHEST.

On their bus heading home it gets pretty hard for Lowell and Jordan to avoid each other.
They are seated next to each other once again, trying to pretend like they are cool in front of everyone.
But the truth is that they perceive each other differently now and the tension is high which makes the trip back home less exciting than the first one when they were going to the resort.

Justin and Scott sit in silence trying to understand what could have been the cause of the tension this time around, even though Justin is assuming that it has something to do with them being back with their girlfriends...it all just makes no sense.

Jordan and Lowell are not as exuberant as they were on their first trip to the resort. Yes they did seem livid towards each other back in the dorm but they didn't think that it was anything serious.
Oh well seemingly it is serious that they are not even on talking terms anymore.

Justin turns to Scott and nudges him to do something but Scott shakes his head not to get involved.
This time around they will let them sort out their own nonsense themselves without having them interfering.

Jordan sighs turning to look over Lowell's side but Lowell remains glued on the window watching the cars that pass by in so much speed.
Jordan slides his hand to hold Lowell's hand and gives it a faint squeeze but Lowell yanks him off and then gives him a murderous side eye.
Lowell: Don't...
Jordan sighs and pulls back his hand.
Jordan: Lowell we need to talk.
Lowell: About what?

*Silence*

Jordan looks around and then clears his throat leaning closer to his ear.
Jordan: About us...I can't do this anymore I miss you.
Lowell huffs turning to face him and Jordan's face leans closer to his.
Jordan: I understand that you don't want to talk to me Lowell, but can you at least not take Blue away from me?...and besides you promised that you wouldn't remember?
Lowell: Blue will be away for a little while, he is not feeling well.
Jordan: Lowell don't do this... You can't make me addicted to something and then just decide to drop me like I never meant anything to you, that is not fair... You are not being fair right now.
Lowell: Leave me and Blue alone Jordan, please leave us alone and just focus on your girlfriend will you?
Jordan huffs shaking his head.

Scott and Justin try to make sense out of the whispers behind them but they fail as all that they can hear is almost like a mumbling..
They lean closer to their seats to eavesdrop but with no luck.

Jordan: So are you going to end our friendship as well?
Lowell: No I won't, at least just as long as you don't romanticize with me then we are fine.
Jordan: It will be hard not to and you also know that.
Lowell: No I don't know that.
Jordan: Oh well that's because you never felt what I felt from the beginning, this whole thing was one sided the entire time but when I chose to spend my time with someone that has mutual feelings for me you panicked. You only want my attention and my time Lowell, you want me to keep chasing after you but yet you push me away from you (Raises his voice) What the fuck do you want from me?

Scott and Justin turn to look at them and so does a few students that are closer to their seats.
Jordan huffs looking around and then sighs continuing to keep his voice down and whispers once again.
Jordan: Can we talk once we reach home, please?
Lowell: Fine.
With that Lowell continues to look out of the window watching the landscapes as the bus drives past and he sighs thinking to himself.

*What do I really want?... Is it him huh?*

Jordan (Leans closer): I hate to see you mad...let me make you smile again, just this once.
Lowell: Leave me alone Jordan, please.
Jordan (Sighs): Okay okay fine...just don't kill me.

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The tour bus reaches the school and everyone huffs in relief as they slowly climb out of the bus to make their way around the parking lot claiming their baggages.