Each Touch

Feels normal

It was now February, everything settled back into place after John and Dave had made up. They were back together like glue, and although Dave was now wearing his old pointed shades, he was his usual self again. Maybe a bit more at ease. As for John, he was beginning to become more confident in himself as a whole.

Currently, Rose and John were sitting in Honors English, they were working on an individual oral commentary speech on a book they had just finished reading. The blonde glanced up at John, a small smile on her features as she saw her brother's love interest back to his cheery self. Now that they were back on good terms, maybe her brother could finally make his move on the blackette. It's been far too long and she was losing her patience.

"John, you do know what day it is in a few days right." said Rose as she continued to write.

"Huh?" blinked John as he looked up, "...No...?"

"Really...John you really forgot the day, the most important day that's in February that almost everyone looks forward to."

"I guess, what is it?"

The girl stopped writing to take in a deep breath; the boy really was as dense as a brick wall. She looked up at John, "The 14th of February, John. Valentine's Day."

He took a second to process what she said before fidgeting a bit in his seat. Valentine's Day. The bespectacled teen usually paid no mind to that day because...Well he wasn't dating anyone. That day was usually spent with Dave, as always, but now that he looked back on it...

"O-Oh," he said, "That slipped my mind."

"Are you going to do anything?" asked Rose.

"...I don't know..."

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John was currently with his dad at the store only because he wanted to pick out something for Dave. Giving the albino sweets is the last thing he would decide on. He walked down the aisles with his dad, looking around for anything Dave might like; of course Dave would like anything he gave him. But he wanted it to be special.

"Is there anything you want John?" asked Mr.Egbert.

"Oh- you don't have to get my anything. I'll buy it myself." said John.

The older Egbert smiled and nodded. Recently, he's seen great progress in his son. John's confidence has risen up, and with his newfound acceptance of his sexuality, he's beginning to become more bolder with the blond than before.

"Dad, I'll be back quick." said John as he walked off.

"Alright."

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It was February 14th. Valentine's Day. Couples of Airess High went around lovestruck, gifts were exchanged as well as kisses, some people even got together but others got...You know. Valentine's Day was both magical and the worst of days for people alike. Valentine's Day a.k.a Single's Awareness Day. Or so, not so much for John this year.

He and Dave were both walking back to his place having a conversation about the movies they were releasing that year. They were having a small debate on which sequel movie was going to be better.

"I'm telling you John, --- will be better." said Dave.

"No way! --- is going to be so much better, you'll see." retorted John.

"How about we test that."

"Mh? How?"

"Let's go see them both together." said Dave staring right at John.

The blue eyed teen blinked as he process what Dave had just said, a light pink color tinting his cheeks. Dave had just asked him out on a date! Two dates! He couldn't just say no; one, because they were bros and seeing both sequels would definitely prove which one will be better, but two-John had just realized his sexuality and is almost done with the process of what Dave really is to him. A love interest.

"Bro?" quirked Dave as he arched a brow at the other.

"What? Oh- Yeah, yeah! Then I'll prove to you that --- is better!" he perked up.

Dave rolled his eyes and laughed at the other. It was nice to be like this again; to be with John, laughing as they talked, to be friends again. He spoke with John until they got to his house, going up to his room to "start" on homework.

Soon after 4 hours later Dave had decided that it was time to head on home if he was going to make it before it got too dark outside. John walked him to the door, opening it to see the sky bleeding red fading off to orange then pink with soft shades of lavender and blue after. He smiled softly as he gazed at it for a while before looking down to face Dave. In his hand was the gift John had bought for Dave when he went to the store with his dad a few days ago.

"Man sometimes I don't wanna go home," said Dave, "I get so tired when I walk all the way home from here."

"That's why my dad offers to drive you home but you always refuse." said John rolling his eyes.

"Hey, exercise is good for you." 

"Whatever...But before you go," trailed the blackette as he took in a deep breath before bringing his hand up revealing the gift he had bought for Dave, "Here..."

In his hand was a black rectangular box. The albino took it from his hand and opened it, eyes widening a fraction as he saw what was in it. It was a pair of new shades that looked similar to his old ones. His eyes flickered up to look at John who was avoiding his gaze.

"Shades." said Dave.

"Yeah..Uhh, I didn't know if you wanted a new pair but I got you it anyways. They're not Ben Stiller quality but if it adds anything I...Wore it a few times..." trailed John.

Dave couldn't help but grin, laughing soon after; John was just too cute.

"What's so funny?" asked John.

"You are." replied Dave as he slowly took off his pointed shades, revealing his red eyes that started everything. He blinked a few times, eyes getting adjusted to the new lighting and looked up at John to see John stare intently at him. Folding the temples of the pointed shades, he put on the ones John had just given him. "I love it."

John smiled, "Glad you do."

"Now for my gift." said Dave.

"Wh-" John started before he got cut off. Dave had leaned in and placed his lips softly against his in a kiss, pulling away a second later. He blinked as he looked up at the other who was smiling.

"See you tomorrow, John." said Dave as he turned to walk off, giving a short wave as he did so.

The astounded John stood there seeing Dave's figure walk off, a hand slowly raising up to touch his lips softly. The feeling was back, and he never thought he'd want more until now.