Grading Love (BoyxBoy)

8: Aftermath; Awkward much..?

**~John's POV~**

It was Saturday, and I was still shocked by what happened. I didn't know what to say, and how to react to him, after all the stuff that occurred on a single day, and a single night.

"I love you too." that was his reply to my confession. I was thinking intently, trying to comprehend the past events. Doing homework didn't even cross my mind. In short, I was desperate for an answer, an explanation on what all that really meant.

In the end, I was only able to do about a quarter of homework, and decided that I would do the rest tomorrow.

I didn't get to do anything else worthwhile that Saturday afternoon. Maybe I spent most of it just lying on my bed, rolling to one side then back, with loads of questions in my mind, and lots of confusion within my heart.

On Sunday, my mom and I went to the mall to buy some groceries and stationery supplies. We were browsing through merchandise in a bookstore, and I just so happened to see some romance novels on one shelf. Harvey came to my mind, and I desperately tried to stop thinking about him. Just when i did, I heard a familiar voice.

"John!" it was Harvey, my love.

He started walking over to me, with a look of surprise and relief.

"Oh, hey Harvey" I replied with mixed emotions, still not sure how a conversation would be possible with him.

"Hey, about the uh, you know--" he started to speak, looking rather serious.

"John let's go!" It was my mom who interrupted, and she finally made the decision on what cookbook she was going to buy.

Not really sure if I was supposed to be relieved that I didn't have to speak about the circumstances of our relationship, I just went with her.

"Bye, Harvey" I said glumly.

"Just don't forget your homework!" He followed up.

What homework?

I knew I still had a lot to do, but what was he referring to?

Then it hit me.

 ...

"What are your three measurements?"

 ....

"You dont know? Then, ugh.. Maybe it can be your homework for me."

 ...

Harvey's sexy voice echoed in my ears. Now I gotta search what those measurements are.

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**~Harvey's POV~**

I blushed. The sight of his face made me feel happy. I know it's awkward, but it can't be helped. I love him.

I remembered the kiss. The warm heat of his lips on mine. I knew he deliberately prolonged that moment of happiness, and that made me love him even more.

"I love you" I was surprised that he was the first one to confess, but I'm still happy that he felt the same way. For so long, I have been giving him signs of love, like those JDA variables and 143 values.

Gosh, I remember previous encounters with him.

And his cute petite stature stayed on my mind.

And now it's awkward as hell.

He didn't know what to say, and neither did I. Yes, we met in the bookstore earlier, but I can see that he was confused too, by the look on his face.

Ugh. I wonder what'll happen on Monday.

Will the awkardness dissipate, or increase exponentially?

I hope it'll turn up good.

I opened the door to our house, and I saw mom cooking something. Probably an afternoon snack.

"There's someone looking for you on the phone earlier. Said he was John? He asked me to tell you to call him. ASAP!" My mom's apron was messy. She just had to blurt it out right after I returned home.

"Kay. Let me change first." I replied as I climbed our stairs. I had no Idea why the love of my life called me in the brink of awkardness.

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**~John's POV~** 

I blushed because of that revelation. The three measurements Harvey was asking me were those of a girl, or to be more specific, bust, waist, and hip. I was so naive I didn't even notice. 

Before searching it on the Internet, I had asked my older sister, and she kept on laughing ridiculously.

I guess I should measure myself?

I reached for the measuring tape that just laid within the sewing box which was used for home economics class. Flipping to the inches side, I placed it over my chest. Just when I was going to record the number, the phone rang.

I didn't even know why I called him. Eventually, I planned to leave him hanging, since I only wanted to hear his voice.

I answered.

"John." He seemed serious, on the sad side.

Was he affected because I was avoiding him?

Anyhow, I kept silent, but my breath was deliberately audible.

"I know you're very confused right now, John. So am I. I don't know what exactly to say, or how to explain this. I have no idea if we're together yet, I don't know if we should forget about the whole thing or not. But let me tell you this, despite all the confusion and all the mess, I still love you, and always will."

I blushed and my lips started to form into a gentle smile which I forced to stop. Besides, does he even know what we're gonna have to go through for this?

Then the beep came.

Huh?

He hung up on me!

What the heck is going on? Is he really not thinking about this? And saying that on the phone, what if someone hears him?!

I don't know. I didn't even know what to think. I didn't want to think. Right now I got to do some assignments (ugh, procrastination).

Shock was the sole thing I felt.

~~~~~~~Monday~~~~~~~~

The Morning breeze inside our campus was refreshing. Dewdrops formed around leaves. The morning procession in our school was very slow. I wondered why.

I was first in the line, since I was the smallest. Harvey was a wee bit after the middle. I find it lonely to be that far away from him. I kinda miss him in an exaggerated way.

The awkwardness grew in the classroom. We never spoke to each other today. And now it's recess.

"John!" Harvey called. I looked behind me and saw him, gesturing me to come near him.

When I did hesistanly, he hugged me. Tightly.

I felt his chest, heard his heartbeat.  It was if a burst of electricity had run through my entire being, and finally I was comfortable, just staying there. The hug lasted about 3 minutes (awkwardly long,yes), before he released me.

"I love you so much. I don't care if anyone hears. Let's stop all of these awkward shit and be happy, okay?" His sexy voice emanated from a cute grin.

Then he kissed me. The warmth, the heat, the joy. I can feel them all.

It was only a peck, though, and lasted for a few seconds.

Pity.

Lately, I had been trying to avoid him. But I guess that single smooch was enough to drive my senses crazy.

That's when I decided to kiss him back. This time, I'll make it longer.

Damn me.