Lovers Who Uncover (A Gay Love Story)

Half Naked (Chapter 3)

I went downstairs to prepare breakfast. That's the hard part of living alone. You have to do everything by yourself. Cleaning the house, doing laundry, going to the grocery, paying bills, preparing food, doing dishes and many other shit that you can think of. But I learned to be independent and how to handle money wisely. Yet my parents send me extra money monthly for my shopping spree. Who doesn't love shopping? It's a good form of exercise and a stress reliever. Got a pan, heated it up, add oil, got bacon and eggs from the fridge, threw bread in the toaster and made coffee all at the same time. That's what you call multi-tasking. I turned on the T.V. and watched a random cartoon while eating. Then my phone rang. It was Jean. I wonder why she's calling.

"Yes?"

"Hey Keith! Sorry to call you this early! I have something to tell you! I'm coming over, alright?" Sounding ecstatic.

"Could you just tell me over the phone? I'm kinda busy today. But I also do have something to tell you." I was going to tell her about Jhay.

"Oh shut up! I'm coming over! I'll help you with whatever!" Then she hang up on me so I really had no choice. Well, what the heck, she's gonna help me anyway.

I went upstairs and took a shower. Put on my bathrobe then opened the sliding glass door to my balcony to let some fresh air in. Then I saw Jhay's balcony door open, and saw him soaking wet and was only wearing a really small towel, covering only his hips down to his thighs. The towel didn't even reached his knees. I stood there watching him as he dries himself with another towel. What the hell was he doing exposing himself like that? Was he trying to seduce the neighbors? Well I was one of his neighbors and his seductive spell was working on me. I watched him as everything turned into slow motion. I could see droplets of water slowly dripping down from his hair, to his chest and down to his abs. Watching him made me all sweaty. As soon as he saw me looking, I snapped out of it and covered my face with my hands running inside. Thoughts came rushing to my mind. Did he see me? Was he trying to seduce me or something? I had to know now. I went in my dressing room and grabbed a loose shirt, pair of jeans and shoes and ran downstairs. I went over to his house and rang the doorbell. I noticed droplets of water dripping from my hair. I was so hypnotized with Jhay that I didn't even managed to dry myself thoroughly. Then the door opened. It was Jhay, wearing only his jeans. I stared at him for like 5 seconds. I could feel my mouth open and almost drooled.

"Hey! What's up? What are you doing here?" Greeting me with a cheerful smile. "Wanna come in?"

My body suddenly moved and went in. I was so nervous. I didn't even realized that Jhay had closed the door.

"My mom went to the grocery store so I was left here alone." Then he gave me a sexy wink.

What the FUCK!!! We were all alone in his house and he's almost half naked!

"I'm sorry I was staring at you from across my room when when you were uuh, drying yourself." Trying to sound apologetic.

"That's ok. I knew you were staring. You should've seen your face. I thought you were drooling." He laughed so hard.

He knew I was watching and he even found it funny? So funny he was laughing at my face? I wanted to give him a punch in the face but I restrained myself. I don't know if I should feel happy, embarrassed, annoyed or whatever. I was really confused. I hurried and tried to go out but he grabbed my hand. I was 2 inches away from escaping him.

"Don't leave. I was only messing with you." He said trying to apologize.

"Jean's coming over to help me out with stuff. I should get going." I reached for the door without looking at him.

"Wait for me. I'll come with you. I'll help you out as well." Running to his room to get dressed. I was about to leave and run away when I heard him close the door behind me.

"Let's go!" Looking excited.

While walking towards my house, he put both his hands in his pocket and asked me.

"Are you mad?"

"No."

"Really?"

"Yes."

"Sorry." Looked down with repentance.

Damn. Every time he does something I find attractive with I guy, I forget everything he has done to me. I feel so stupid around him.

"I told you I'm not mad. Cheer up." Smiling and tapping his chin upward. I saw him smile so I knew we were now OK. If he was my boyfriend, I'd kiss him right there. But unfortunately, that was not the case. Reality sucks.

We got to my place and saw Jean standing in front of my door pushing the doorbell. I tapped her in the back and she gave a shocked look. She told me she was there standing for like 10 minutes already. She thought I was asleep or taking a bath. I introduced her to Jhay. She was surprised that I was hanging out with a guy cause she knew I get awkward and uncomfortable. She gave me a you're-such-a-flirt stare and giggled. I hope Jhay didn't saw that.

Both of them helped me out with my mood board and stuff and edited some pictures I have in the past for my portfolio project. Jean was done with hers like a week ago. Jhay helped as well. He does know how to edit photos on Adobe Photoshop. We finished everything. Who wouldn't? We literally worked our asses off.

"sssssssssssiiiiiggggggghhhh...." Stretching and arching my back. "Thank God we're done! We can rest now! Wanna have dinner? I'll order some pizza?" I was too tired to cook. Ordering dinner would be much more convenient for me.

"Yeah sure!" Jean and Jhay answered. We went downstairs in the living room. They watched T.V. as  I order pizza over the phone. It didn't take 30 minutes for our food to be delivered so we ate while Jean tells us about her date last night.

"So he picked me up at my place. I was shocked cause he knew where I live! I didn't remember giving him my address. I bet he was stalking me ever since." Shook her hair acting all pretty. Oozing with confidence. "Then he took me to this fancy restaurant. I couldn't order a heavy meal cause he might get turned off or something. But he ordered me a steak and told me I didn't have to act like I only eat salad. Then he took me to the park and we just talked. Then he drove me home and that was it." Going dreamy and making beautiful eyes.

"You didn't kiss or anything?" I asked expecting something daring.

"No. I mean, it was our first date after all." Raising her elbows.

"That's lame! I thought you were gonna go straight to action! I expected that we would be celebrating right now cause you lost your virginity!" I hit her and act disappointed. Jhay laughed so loud. He said he didn't knew we were full of promiscuity. Then Jean lashed out a question at Jhay.

"Are you guys dating?"

My eyes went wide open due to surprise. Jean was so straight forward. It was so embarrassing. But Jhay stayed cool and answered. "Maybe?" then he stared at me and started laughing. He suddenly pushed me and told me he was messing around. I didn't know what to do in this kind of situation. I felt my face heated up and turned red. They Jean and Jhay both started laughing. I did like the thought that people think we were dating. I mean, do we really look like a couple? Then Jean started telling Jhay that I had no boyfriend ever since and I was still a virgin and he just laughed about it. Then She went on telling stuff about me so I had to pin her down and shut her mouth. So much information about me was leaking and it was Jhay who was hearing everything about me. For all I know he might use it to seduce me. I then told them that it was getting late and I'm tired and want to go to bed. So I escorted them out of my house. I gave Jean a kiss on the cheek then saw Jhay leaning forward at me and expecting me to kiss him as well. I glared at him and punched him in the chest and he just broke laughing. He was messing with me alright. Jean got inside her car and drove off while Jhay walked down the street to his house. When Jean's car was nowhere in sight, I was about to go inside when I saw Jhay running back to my door. He stopped me from closing the door and suddenly, "Sorry but... could I get your number?". Fuck. He was asking for my number. I didn't know what to do. He handed me his phone and told me to save my number. Why was he getting mine anyway? Did he just realized he also had feelings for me? Well I hope that's the case. I saved it and gave it back to him. Then thanked me and run away.