More Than Just Roommates (Book 1)

3. Secrets

~ Leo 

I was just heading back from the gym when I saw Kyle rushing out of our building. It was odd, especially for him. But then again, I usually spend another hour at the gym. I only left early because I pulled a muscle. Maybe he always ran to get something at this time of day, and will be back by the time I usually arrive home. I would have stopped him to ask, but he was all the way down the hill, and would never hear me, even if I yelled.

Just when I was about to use my school ID to unlock the outside door to the building, someone coming out opened the door for me.

"Hey, Leo."

I looked up to see Josh holding open the door for me. Again, Josh was usually in the room when I get back an hour from now. What was going on today?

"Hey. You alright?" Josh looked dazed, which definitely wasn't his usual look.

He nodded slowly. "Just got a lot on my mind."

I let out a small laugh, smirking. I knew what that meant. "Boy trouble?"

He sighed. "You could say that. But I'll see you later, kay?"

"Yeah, man. And don't worry, I'm sure you'll work everything out with him soon."

Josh didn't say another word as he started walking away. I stopped him before he could go any farther.

"Hey, do you know what's up with Kyle? I saw him book it outta here a few minutes ago."

Josh sighed again. "I wish I knew."

I nodded my head. I felt like something happened between the two of them, something that Josh wasn't willing to share. But before I had a chance to ask him anything else, he was gone, already walking away.

Upstairs in the room, I found Jackson laying sprawled out on the couch, asleep. Perfect.

I gently placed my gym bag on the floor by the door and walked over. Kneeling on the ground next to his head, I brushed his hair out of his face.

He had such a beautiful baby face.

I gently stroked his cheek before leaning down to press my lips to his.

I was so glad he was mine.

~ Jackson 

I wasn't sure when I fell asleep, but I immediately woke up when I felt pressure on my lips. I knew it was Leo. Who else would have just randomly kissed me? Besides, I would know the feel of his lips anywhere.

Without opening my eyes yet, I reached over to wrap my arms around his torso and pulled him towards me. Of course he didn't budge, he was too strong. But he knew what I wanted.

He pulled back from the kiss as he climbed on top of me, and that's when I finally opened my eyes. Once settled, he leaned his forehead against mine. He was smirking.

"Hi," he whispered.

I smiled. "Hi. Is everyone still gone? What time is it?"

Neither Josh or Kyle knew about our relationship. We have been going out for about three months now. I wished he was ready to come out, at least to our roommates, but he wasn't ready yet. I mean, I could come out as bisexual any day now, but I just wasn't sure how to do that without admitting that the guy I liked was 'straighter than straight' Leo. And that would get super awkward for him.

"Like 2. I just saw Kyle, and then Josh leave. I talked to Josh a bit before coming up here." He kissed me again. "I knew you'd be up here, alone, so I rushed up."

I groaned. "That means I only fell asleep like a minute ago."

Leo smirked again. "My bad." He nuzzled his face into my neck, sucking on the skin. He was going to give me a hickey. 

We would have gone further, had the door not been thrown open. Leo jumped to his feet and turned to face whoever just walked in. I sat up slowly, not exactly sure how this was going to go.

"K-Kyle, hey," Leo said, stuttering. "What's up?"

I saw Kyle just standing in the doorway with his mouth hanging open. So he saw. Well, it was bound to happen at some point.

"What's going on?" he asked, slowly.

I looked to Leo, wanting him to make the decision to tell Kyle. He looked back at me and took a deep breath. Without taking his eyes off me, he said, "Jackson and I are dating. For the past three months."

"But neither of you are gay." I guess his reaction could have been worse.

I raised my hand like an elementary student. "I'm bi." The words felt almost foreign coming out of my mouth, but they came with a sense of relief. I didn't like keeping it from him or Josh.

Kyle nodded slowly and looked at Leo. My boyfriend shrugged. "I don't know what I am anymore. But I do know that I really like Jay."

I smiled, and I'm pretty sure I blushed, too. He was just so sweet.

For a minute, no one said anything. Kyle did close the door, however, and moved closer to us. Leo had sat down next to me and Kyle was still standing. I looped my hand through Leo's, glad that I could in front of someone else now.

"Can I confess something?" Kyle asked us. We both nodded and he took a deep breath.  "I kissed Josh."