Watcher (KSImon)

Twenty Four

We drove away from all my fears with my whole bedroom in the backseat.

I laughed so hard while thinking that. Finally, I was done with school. It was onto the next part of my life.

JJ kept driving us down the road. His foot tapping with agitation. I cocked my head at him. He responded nervously.

"I feel like you've changed."

"I know I have," I muttered.

"I mean, differently this time. For the first time ever today I saw you show your cruel side. I get that you were trying to defend yourself, but it scared me a bit."

"Scared?" I scoffed, though my stomach was aching.

"You said that you broke two hearts this week. Who was the other?" JJ questioned. I turned away, not wanting him to know.

"No one you know," I lied and turned scarlet.

He shook his head, "you're such a bad liar, Simon!"

"I can't tell you," I said, telling the truth somewhat.

"You can," he urged, "Simon. We're best friends."

"I haven't seen you for two years, JJ! How do you still think that?"

"You don't?" JJ looked hurt. His look of dejection made me feel bad. Why did I say that?

"Of course I do! I just.." Can't keep my feelings in check. But I definitely couldn't tell him that, "I've missed you."

JJ's hurt eyes softed tenfold. He looked somewhat happy, "I've missed you to, Simon."

We pulled up to Ethan's loft and got out of the car. I stared at all of my luggage and equipment in the back of my car.

"Holy..." I shook my head, "this Ethan thing cannot be permanent. How did I not think of this?" I stared to text him.

Me: i did it. but alas, i have a whole bedroom in the back of my car. we're outside.

Ethan responded back almost immediately. 

Ethan: Oh lord, Simon. I'll be right down.

JJ and I sat on the curb next to the car for a few minutes, waiting for Ethan to come down. He was only wearing shorts, and it was getting cold and late. 

"Holy crap it's cold out here," JJ shivered. I tentatively wrapped my arm around him, and he fell onto me. 

Ethan had finally come down, and stared at me with a look of shook. I slightly shook my head, and he didn't mention it.

"I'm sorry I wasn't thinking about my living situation," I apologize. 

"No. I've decided it's sad living on my own. This should be permanent," he urged, "I mean, if you'd like."

"I couldn't do that!" I exclaim. 

"Yes. It would be helping me," Ethan says, "and you. It would also give you an immersive experience with a bunch of top notch YouTubers."

"You're pushing it, Ethan," JJ laughed. 

"Fine. You've sold me," I say, excitement rising in my chest. 

"Let's go set up your room."

OH MY GOD IT'S SIMON'S BIRTHDAY!!!!! Well not for me, it's still 10:00 p.m. in EST (Eastern Standard Time) but I wished him happy birthday the moment it turned 12:00 in you British people's time. 

I got the birthday shirt as well. For those who didn't know it existed go buy it now or else. I'M SO MAD I LIVE OVERSEAS I PROBABLY WON'T GET IT UNTIL NOVEMBER!!!!

Here's the link for it. 

http://www.sidemenclothing.com/collections/frontpage/products/limited-edition-simons-birthday-tee?variant=29366813703

-Emma xx