Hello friends! Sorry I forgot to update yesterday. Distracted by playing Battledome on the Nexus XD Anyway here's the weekly update (Back on schedule ;D) Its basically just fluff and a basic filler chapter so it might be short. I hate writers block tbh.
"Jeroooooomeeee."
I hear him chuckle.
"Yes, Biggums?"
"No. You gotta say my name like I said yours."
"What, like stretch it all out?"
"Yes."
"Okay fine...Miiiiiiitchhhhh."
"Nope, too late for that now. Nope."
He nudges my shoulder gently and I laugh. The afternoon has pretty much just been this. Us hanging around in my living room, talking and laughing and complaining about the lack of shows on the TV. Jerome stretches, his shirt popping up a bit, exposing a little skin.
"What do you want to do now, buddy?"
"We should play a game."
"Okay well...like what?"
A silence settles over the room as we rack our brains, trying to come up with an idea. Suddenly, I get one.
"Battleship!"
We set up the game and begin to play. Eventually, we're down to the final ship. I consider my options.
"How about....C4?"
"Miss."
I put my white marker on the spot and Jerome looks at where his markers are.
"E7?"
"Ugh. Hit."
"F8?"
"Miss. A5?"
"Hit."
We continue until Jerome has one left to win and I have two. I look at my spaces and grin.
"How about...B1?"
"Dang. Hit."
He guesses but I shake my head. Then, taking a deep breath, I guess the one I have least doubt about.
"Let's go with....H5."
Jerome stares at his game then flips it in defeat. I raise my arms.
"VICTORRYYYYYY."
He laughs.
"You totally cheated."
"I'M NOT THE CHEATER I NEVER CHEAT. YOU'RE THE CHEATER, YOU DIRTY STINKIN BACCA."
I lightly smack him a few times until he flips me and pins me to the ground. His hands immediately go to my sides and I start squirming and, to my embarassment, squealing. He giggles.
"Aww, the Benja can squeal."
I try to make a smart comeback but he won't stop tickling me long enough for me to even say one word. I eventually manage to get out 'stop' and he does. I sit up and push him playfully.
"You suck."
He grins that adorable little grin of his.
"If I suck, then you suck more."
We both pause then break down laughing at how dirty that sounds. Eventually, we manage to catch our breath and flop on the couch again.
"Anymore ideas, Benj? It's still only 5:00."
"Want to go play Minecraft for a bit?"
He nods and we head onto our server to play with fans.
Later that evening, at around 7:00, Jerome's already asleep in his bed so I grab my coat and go out for a walk. The night air blows on my face, making my cheeks go numb. I can feel my nose turning red as the cold air hits it. Walking out at night just makes me feel a little more at peace, not only with the world, but with my own mind. I sit down on the oakwood bench in the park near my house, gazing up at the stars.
Today was a good day. Laughing and talking with Jerome can cheer me up instantly. I'm really glad there's no awkward feelings. I imagine his face as it was earlier, cheeks flushed red, his smile seemingly brighter than the sun. I sigh inwardly.
I know I said if he's happy, I'm happy. It's true. But even so, I can't help feeling like I'll never get with the boy I love...
