After the Kiss (A Shoey FanFic)

Chapter 2

I looked at the sunset on top of the cliff and took his hand. He held it gently and looked into my eyes. He was just so beautiful. "Shane, I'm so sorry," Joey apologized. He held my hand to his lips and kissed it softly. Then he jumped right off of the cliff. "Joey no!" I screamed. I leaned over to see him, but was pushed straight off. As I was falling I looked up and saw it was her. Lisa.

Shane

I woke up gasping, lying in a pool of sweat. The dream, it had been so real. The sad look in Joey's eyes, the sunset, and Lisa. I slowly got up and went down to the fridge. On their was a note stating Lisa had gone to a friend's house for a day. That was good, I didn't want her to see me like this.

I opened the fridge and got out a gallon of milk. Then I grabbed a box of cereal and poured in the milk. It was silent as I ate my breakfast. After I was done I took a shower, brushed my teeth, and did my hair. I put on one of the nicest t-shirts I had. I wanted to look nice for Joey.

After I was all ready, I got in my car and drove to Joey's house. I was excited, because I had a trick up my sleeve. Today was the day, and I was prepared for the worst and the best. Whatever the outcome, I was ready.

Joey

I quickly tidied up my messy house. Shane was coming over today, and I wanted things to look perfect. Even though his house was always a bit messy, I wanted mine to look good anyways. I dusted the furniture and threw a tablecloth over the table.

The roar of Shane's car engine signaled that he was here. I opened the door and ran out to greet him. "Oh Shane hey!" I called out to him. He ran over to me and gave me a bro hug. "Joey, how's it going?! Man we haven't talked in so long!" I looked into his eyes and saw a mischievous glint in them. What was he up too?

I got my camera out and put it on its stand. Then I turned it on and did my usual intro. "Well hello there everyone! I am here with Shane and we are going to... um, Shane, what are we going to do?" Shane looked into the camera and replied, "Well, I thought we'd get together and do something very random. But before that, I have an extremely important announcement to make."

The way he said that, it was like he was hiding something. "Um Shane, wha-" He cut me off with; "Alright, well, you guys know how there have been rumors about us." Oh God, did he really mean... did he? Shane stared into the camera, twiddling his thumbs nervously, the glint still in his eyes.

"Well," he said slowly, the suspense building. "I... do love Joey. With all my heart. Nobody, not even Lisa compares to him. Joey, you are the wrecking ball to my Miley Cyrus." He stared at me with such intensity, I actually believed him.

"Oh Shane, you are the Peeta to my Katniss, the Rose to my Jack! I love you!" I hugged Shane and squeezed him tightly. This was the happiest I had ever felt before in my life. Finally, I didn't have to hide my love away anymore. I was free.

Shane

As I told the world the truth about Joey and I, I watched as Joey's eyes lit up. He got so excited, and to be truthful I was too. I really felt like I didn't have to hide anymore, like I could be totally truthful. I wonder if he felt that way too.

As I ended the video, I told the audience some words of encouragement. "Alright guys, that's all the time we have for today. And remember, just because I'm bi doesn't mean I'm a fucking alien!" Joey and I laughed and said goodbye to the camera. After the video was over, I thought of Lisa.

"Oh shit!" I yelled. "Dammit!" I sat back down and put my head in my hands. "What's wrong?" Joey asked. He sat down next to me and put his arm around my shoulders. "Lisa," I replied. "She gonna be so pissed off. I wanted to tell her in a more gentle way. Y'know, so she doesn't completely hate me."

"Shane, it's okay," Joey said to my surprise. "I know you love Lisa. And it's okay if you go back to her. I really like you, and I like you enough to let you go." I looked into his beautiful eyes and saw love. But I also saw sadness. I took his soft hand and held it tightly.

"Joey," I said softly. "I never want you to let go of me. I will always love you, forever." I stood up and kissed him, letting myself become lost in the feel of his lips against mine. He wrapped his arms around my waist and squeezed. I lifted him up and threw him down on the couch with love. He was so beautiful, I felt his hands caress my face.

"Ever since that kiss, I-I've always wanted more," I stuttered. "It was just like nothing I've felt before, a-and I... never felt anything like that with Lisa." Joey ran his hand through my hair, sending shivers down my spine. "I love you Shane," he said as he held up my head. "If you want, we can tell Lisa together."

"Alright," I replied. Joey understood me so well. No one had ever understood me before. I had always been a loner. I had felt so alone, so isolated from other people, as if I wasn't human. But now, I didn't feel that way at all.

I felt complete.