The Runaway Boy in Brooklyn

Chapter Ten

I was looking at my Marilyn Monroe calendar, seeing how it's the beginning of April. Derek came by asking me if I want to join him to pick Danny up from work. At first, I wasn't sure if I should go, but my curiosity got the best of me, to see his profession.

Before heading to see Danny, I thought it would be nice to bring him Starbucks. I got him vanilla bean, Derek got cinnamon, and I got cotton candy. I told Derek of what Danny told me and what I told him, Derek asked me if I like him back, but truthfully I'm not sure. I don't understand why he wants me in the first place. Sometimes I feel like I'm not the most excellent catch or how a cute guy like Danny can be interested in a guy like me, but he does, and I don't how exactly I feel about that.

I start to plug my iPhone into Derek's car, he doesn't mind it, but I hope he likes my music. I put on the song 'Hello' by Hedley, Derek nods his head up and down to the tune "I like it," he said, I responded with a smile.

The place is set up to be like a living, with pictures on the wall, a blue couch with red pillows, and a coffee table. The room is full with the crew and the two male stars, Derek found only one empty chair, when he sat down, he patted his lap for me to sit on "Are you sure?" I asked, "I don't mind."

I'm drinking my frap as Derek wrapped his around my waist so I wouldn't have to fall off, but I don't mind. Being here didn't make me nervous. Instead, it made me feel calm and okay. Everybody seems to know Derek, but once they glace at me I'd get questions thankfully Derek stepped in to answer for me, I thank him with a smile.

Danny came out of the hallway wearing nothing but black boxers. I start to get all shy and lost for words. "Hey Derek, hey babe," he said. I begin to blush, but thankfully no one notices. Can't I believe he called me 'babe' all I can do is raise my eyebrow "Babe? are you sure we're there yet?." Danny laughed "I hope so" I handed him his Frappuccino, he suggested that we should get going. In the car, Danny asked me what I think about the place, all I can say it was excellent and the people are friendly.

I look at the window, my mind drifting somewhere else. I don't want to be rude and put my headphones in, so I didn't. I keep thinking about why Danny likes me; why would he want to be with someone like me. I am a drifter even though I moved to a few cities, but also I feel like a lost boy, I don't know why I feel like that, but I do. It's not fair for Danny to be with a lost boy like me.

My mind has been brought back when I got a slight shake on the shoulder from Derek, "You okay?" I nodded with a smile. "Can you put that Hedley song from your iPhone, I like it" I nodded again. I took the cord from the car, attaching it to my phone. Derek told Danny of how much he would like the song, and sure enough, he did. He would try to sing along even though he doesn't know the lyrics, but I help him by singing along with him.

Later in the evening, I went to the rooftop of my building, staring at the beautiful sunset. I thought it would be nice to be back up here, nothing but my thoughts and music. I have got to figure things out, not just for me but also for my feelings towards Danny. Speaking of which, he started texting me on where I am; I don't know if I should text him back or not. I do want this place to be for my own, and no one else. Without thinking, I texted him where I am, but I should tell Danny how I feel.

"Hey," Danny said, sitting next to me.

"Hey," I said softly without looking at him, still staring at the sunset.

"You got me worried about you, and I can tell Derek was too on the way back."

I spoke softly, "Don't be?" while putting the song 'Kiss It Better' by Rihanna, "I've thought that's all."

"About what?"

I start to take a deep breath, "About how you shouldn't be with me, I feel as though I'm a lost boy, and who knows, maybe I am. it's not fair for you to be with a lost boy like myself." Danny wrapped his arm around my waist, pulling me in close and tight. "I understand what you are saying, but I meant what I said before. You are sweet, friendly, and so many other qualities, and I will take care of you always, even if you start to feel lost."

I start to feel a tear running down my cheek. Danny wiped it off. "I just want to tell you how I feel, and I do like you too." Immediately I look away after saying the words 'I like you too' that's the first time I ever said that to anyone. "What's wrong?" Danny said, his voice sounding worried. "N-nothing it's just the first time I ever told someone I like them" Danny began to look puzzled "What about your ex, didn't you say that to him?" I shook my head "No, it was more of a 'hey let's give it a shot' kind of thing. But I did mean it; I like you a lot." Danny hugged me tightly with a massive grin on his face, "I'm happy you feel the same way."