The Fools

Chapter Five: Cold

Galen

We played in the water for what felt like hours before I finally got too cold. Too scared to leave the water naked, Ryder did (with me turned the other way) and gave me my shorts. I quickly get out and wrap myself in a towel that aids in holding what little heat I had as we go back to Ryder's truck which I didn't know he had. He said he got it back yesterday after using it in a street race a few weeks ago that he claims he would have won if the cops hadn't shown up.

"So was it fun?" Ryder asked, turning the heater on.

I nod. "Yeah. Swimming with clothes on is probably just as fun though. I don't think its any different besides the lack of fabric."

"Nah. Swimming during the day is cool and all but skinny dipping at night is best because it's scandalous and not a lot of people would do it."

"Well.. it is scandalous for sure... I kept feeling like we would see each other's naughty bits."

"Naughty bits? Can't say dick?"

"Too vulgar."

"You could say penis."

"Still don't like it."

"Okay okay. Naughty bits."

The heater kicks in and I was graciously blasted with warmth but it goes off a moment later. "Hey.." I complained.

He messed with the heater nob and frowned. "Damn... I guess it finally gave out.."

"But.. it's cold.."

"Well... we could cuddle?" He grins.

For a second, I was about to say yes but then I realized how much of a bad idea that could potentially be. "I.. don't know about.. that.."

"You don't know about a lot of things apparently. Yes or no. If ya say no, then I'll just take your cold ass home for the night." If I go home now, I'll be warm in a few minutes but in that time it takes to get there, I'll be really cold. But if I use his body heat to be warm on the way home, I won't be cold but we would be super duper close... Why am I worried about being close? Is it because he likes guys? I shouldn't worry about that.. Ryder hasn't done anything to warrant that type of worry. We were just swimming naked together and he didn't do anything weird. Why am I worried? Before I could make up any more reasons to decline, I scooted across the seat and leaned against him. "I guess that's a yes?" He chuckles. I didn't say anything. "I like a Galen who goes with the flow."

"Yeah yeah.. just hurry and take me home before we freeze.."

"Of course, Master Galen. Anything you say~"

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As I thought I might, I woke up sick the next morning. It was a little fear in the back of my mind, not really thinking too much about it since I don't get sick often and when I do, it's never too bad. Of course, there is always a chance it could be the worst but so far, it's not an emergency. But going to school is that last thing I want to do while being medically vulnerable so I texted Ryder to tell him to go to school without me.

Ryder: What? You're sick? Even after all that cuddling?

Me: I guess so.

Ryder: That's a damn shame. Don't forget to check your lip ring.

Me: I did. Its ok.