Group Home (BxB)

2: Sharing Secrets

*Picture of Adrian at the top*

*Liams POV*

   It was my first night here and I was not happy about it. So, I just acted happy, that is what I am best at doing. I met all the boys and, surprisingly, I only didn't like one of them, Jake. He was a typical douchebag. He also hated Crawford for some reason. He even told me he disliked Crawford but I didn't want to ask why.

   "Crawford, go away im tryna' talk to the new boy." I rolled my eyes, I did understand why Jake was here. Once Crawford left the room to get something Jake said to me, "Ya know Crawford is a fag, right?"

   "You mean he's gay? Like actually gay, or are you just using it as an insult?" I questioned.

   "Yeah, actually a fag. Not joking, he told me and now I hate him."

   "I dont really care, I'm not against it." The rest of that night Jake was trying to get to know me better but I didn't want to tell him to much, I just wanted to be on good terms with him. I didn't need to be his best friend.

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   "Everybody! Get up and go to bed!" One of the staff members yelled. It was only nine o'clock, I guess I would have to get used to this. I went upstairs and got in bed

   "Crawford, I know we just met, but I have a question." I said looking across the room at him. "You don't have to tell me if you don't want to."

   "What is it? I don't really care. You're gonna' be my roommate for the next two years, might as well tell you now."

   "Ok, well uh... Jake told me you were gay, is that true?"

   Crawford answered fast, "Yeah, I am, do you have an issue with that?"

   "No, not at all. Fine with it."

   "You don't have to answer this but... Are you gay?"

   "I-I don't really know to be honest.." I really didn't know, "But, im pretty sure im straight." Ive only dated three girls in my whole life. I don't like to date that much, I never felt a strong connection. Whenever I kissed a girl I didn't feel that amazing feeling. Maybe when people talked about that feeling they were over exaggerating it, or maybe I was actually gay. I never tried to kiss a boy before because I know my parents are against it.

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   I woke up to the sound of a shuffling sound in the kitchen downstairs. I sat up and looked around the room, Crawford was still in his bed. It must be one of the other boys. I decided to get up and investigate. I could barely see anything it was so dark. I knew when I got to the kitchen because the noise was louder.

   "Hello? Who's there?" A familiar voice said.

   "Its Liam, is that Adrian?" I questioned.

   "Yeah, its Adrian. Why are you up so early?"

   "I heard you from downstairs. Why are you up so early?"

   "Jake wouldn't stop making fun of me, like he always does. So, I just left the room and came in here." I felt bad that he had to share a room with Jake, at least I didn't have to. "Sorry that I ruined your first night here."

   "Its fine. Do you know where the staff is?"

   "Oh, theres only one staff member at night. They sleep in the staff room." I nodded to show I understood, although he probably couldn't see me.

   "Since I can't fall asleep what do you want to do?" I asked.

   "Uh, well.. we can't use the TV. Lets just go sit at the table." I agreed and made my way to the table. When we both sat sound Adrian asked, "Is Crawford a good roommate?"

   "Yeah, he's not annoying, like Jake."

   "You're lucky. Most nights I don't get sleep because Jake will ramble on about how im a "Fag" although im not, and he will throw pillows at me." I nodded feeling bad for him. "Jake calls everyone a fag, its kinda funny. Watch out because soon he might call you a fag."

   "I wouldn't really care, I don't know how being gay is an insult." I shrugged, sipping my water.

   "By the way, im not against gay people at all, I probably sounded like I was. But im not gay.." He ran his fingers through his hair nervously.

   "Did you know that Crawford was gay?" I asked.

   "Yeah, its kinda obvious. He's a nice kid though." He said sounding anxious. I already picked up some of his habits. When he first meets someone he doesn't want to give off the wrong impression, so, he tries really hard to not sound mean in anyway. "You don't have to answer this question if you don't want to but... Are you gay?"

   "Crawford asked me the same question. I honestly don't know..."

   "I think Crawford has a crush on you." Adrian said with a smirk. "I would try it out, I've never kissed a boy before."

   "Same, I just don't want to because my parents would hate me for it. They are against gays." I sighed after I said that. "I shouldn't really care what my parents think, they don't really care about me anyway."

   "Would you ever want to try it?" He had a smirk on his face that I could barely see in the dim light from the window.

   "Uh... Maybe..." I but my lip nervous knowing what he wanted to do. "I know what you're thinking, Adrian. Im not stupid." I chuckled.

   "Ok, you caught me. Im bi." He shrugged. "Im bi, but never kissed a boy, and I-I really want to uh.. try it."

   "Ok, Ill try it. But... Never mind..." I let out a deep breath. So many thoughts racing through my mind, debating on if I should do this or not.