Blue Striped Tie

Chapter 5: Respecting Privacy

Though Physics was one of Ross' favourite subjects, parts of it were outstandingly boring. The basic principles of electromagnetism and electromagnetic induction, for example. Sounds interesting? It wasn't. One of the easiest things to understand on the course, Ross couldn't figure out why the teacher had gone on for forty five minutes about it.

Still at least he had Kirin to talk to, and it turned out Will was in their class too. The three chatted quietly away under the teachers droning monologue about up and down transformers. Ross smiled as he listened to Will talk about the school and how he had plans for it, watching as Kirin never took their eyes off the blond. It was a shame that Will didn't seem to like them that way.

After double Physics, Kirin bid them farewell and Ross and Will headed down to the pod for their free period. Along the way, they bumped into Will's dark haired boyfriend, Parv.

"Was that Kirin?" Parv asked. Taking Will's hand without a hello. Will rolled his eyes.

"No hello?" The blond said. Ross walked beside the pair, choosing to stay silent in the conversation.

"Hiya." Parv grinned, kissing the blonde on the cheek. "Was it them, Strife?"

"Yes. I don't see the problem you have with Kirin." Will said, sighing.

"They like you!" Parv complained, his voice turning into a whine.

"Ah." Will smiled. "But what does that matter Parvis? I'm dating you. Not them"

"But!" Parv stuttered, a blush dusting his cheeks. He frowned and pouted at the blond, who chuckled.

"How long have you two been dating?" Ross asked, trying to change the subject from Kirin.

"Two and a half years." Parv said, swinging his boyfriends hand in his own. Ross raised his eyebrows.

"That's quite a while."

"Yeah." Will smiled. "We're just as surprised as you."

They shared a look and Ross could tell the pair had been friends for a long time before they started dating.

"Are you new?" Parv asked. Ross remembered that he hadn't introduced himself.

"Yeah." He smiled. "I'm Ross."

"Oh!" Parv said, raising his eyebrow. "That guy Alex was talking about."

"Um, I guess." Ross said, blushing slightly. Parv's grin turned mischievous.

"You know." He said. "He really would not stop going on about you."

"Really?" Ross asked. Parv's grin widened at the sight of delight in the dark haired boy's eyes. Will elbowed Parv in the stomach as he noticed Alex and Kim hovering in the hallway of L Block. Ross smiled at the sight of the ginger boy.

"Hey guys." Parv smiled.

"Oh, hey Ross." Kim grinned, ignoring Parv's pout at being completely ignored. "How's the new school treating ya?"

"Good." Ross smiled shyly. "Met some nice people. Found most of my classes. Haven't got into trouble."

"Yet." Alex laughed, Ross grinned at him.

"I'm gonna go find the others." Will said, giving Parv a quick kiss before heading off. Ross admired the cuteness of the pair. Their personalities really did seem to clash, but they say opposites attract, and the two seemed to fit together perfectly.

"Are we still on for tomorrow?" Alex asked. Ross remembered that it was Thursday tomorrow, their meeting up day. Parv and Kim exchanged knowing glances.