Captain of the Ship

Chapter Nine

I walk to my room and sit on my bed, trying to think.

What happened? Why is he acting like this.

Then it hits me. Him calling me cute, him just taking me in, the kiss on the head, holding hands.

Jordan likes you Cas.

I place my head in my hands. I don't want Jordan to be upset. I pick up my phone, about to text Mark, thinking he has some advice.

What should I say? "Hey Mark, Jordan has a big crush on me and tried to make a move?"

I shake my head. I don't know how Mark is going to react, I can't ruin their friendship if he doesn't want Jordan to like me. I put my phone down and slowly walk back to Jordan's room.

I knock again, this time hearing Jordan call me in.

I open the door and he's sitting there, head in his hands, whispering to himself.

I walk closer and slowly lower myself on to the bed right next to him. He doesn't move.

"Jordan, are you ok?"

He sighs and looks up at me, his eyes red from crying, tears still wet on his cheeks.

"I didn't know...... I-I'm sorry..." He chokes out, starting to tear up again.

"Exactly, you didn't know. It's okay. I don't want you to be upset about it though. Please, I want to help you, let's talk about it."

He looks away, wiping his tears away and calming down. He looks at me and smiles. I smile back and he goes into a small giggle fit.

His giggle causes me to laugh and we sit there laughing for a couple minutes.

When we calm down he looks me in the eye and whispers.

"Well, you probably already figured this out, but I like you. I really like you. I'm sorry for trying to make a move."

I pat his back.

"It's okay. I think it's cute, by the way. Just, no more, please."

"I understand, and I promise nothing will happen." He nods.

"Thank you." I hug him and get up, leaving him alone to think. I sit on the couch and turn on the TV.

"Always." I hear him mumble.