Forever and Always - BoyxBoy -Complete-

53

Jake

"So how's my baby going?" I cuddled with Paul as we settled down inside the classroom, while Jeff and Zoey are doing some last minute home works that they hadn't done during the break. I and Paul had ours done even before the two-week off is finished, sort of. Before we'd start doing our homework, there's a short session at the beginning then once we've had enough, we'll try to recompose and do our homework til I either drop him off to his house or I'll go home by myself when we're doing it over at his place. I find it most pleasing for me to stay with him.

"I'm fine, just a little bit cold this morning because I have to come with my aunt to the cemetery earlier to visit our relatives there. It's been a while since we had gone there and perhaps that's the only time she could find doing it." He giggled, snuggling closer to me, scooting his hips against me, planting a kiss on my lips soon. "And uhm, I have to tell you something soon. Might not be today though cuz I know you're busy with a few things at the moment."

"No no, you can always tell me anything. I can do my stuff after we talk. The ball just finished and I'm pretty much free starting today. You know, we could use a dinner somewhere later tonight." I suggested, smirking. "Oh well if you really insist. I love you Jake."

"I love you too Paul." We both shared a kiss and on cue, first period started. We all returned to our seats, well me to my old place while Paul sat behind me as usual. For no good reason, I don't see Daniel anywhere this morning. Usually, he's an early bird and today isn't quite him. Maybe he's still got a bit of hangover from our break.

"Hey Danny baby, where are you? Class is already starting and-" Zoey answered her buzzing phone and I think it was Daniel on the other end of the line. Maybe he's sick and couldn't call the school so he just called Zoey instead. Nah, don't be so concerned so much Jake. Dan can take care of himself. I thought to myself. Sure Dan can take care of himself but he's just as clumsy as a drunkard.

"Huh, what's wrong? Where are you- Okay... okay... Yep. Do you want me to bring something?... Anything else you need?... Alright then, I'll see you there. I'll just tell our teacher that I have something in rush. Later." Her voice seemed to have been increasingly worried and terrified. Maybe I should tag along.

I turned around and gave Paul a hint to go and follow Zoey. He didn't hesitate nor stopped me but nudged my shoulder to go. Zoey whispered something to Jeff before going to our teacher. I ran after her. "Ma'am, can I skip classes today? I don't feel alright."

"I'll drive her home." I quickly said before she could even react. "Sure Jake, I guess there's nothing wrong with that. Just be sure to present a medical certificate to me by tomorrow and you'll get everything what you've missed." Zoey looked quite a bit pissed but she can't argue with me or else she'll be caught of skipping classes today. She dragged me out of the classroom into the car park.

"I appreciate your concern but I can take care of myself. I'll be fine driving myself home." SHe started. "I know you're not sick. It's Daniel sin't it? Tell me what's wrong Zoey, I might be of help-"

"He said that I should come to him, alone. Please Jake, for Christ's sake..." She implored. This is getting a tiny bit suspicious. Perhaps... "Alright then. Just call me if anything else happens." By that, she nodded in response and drove off. I ran towards my car and followed her, keeping my distance from her and not to be noticed. The turns she's taking is quite familiar and so far there are a few hints of where we're going.

At the last turn she made it was clear, she was going to my ancestors' house, but why? Why would she come over to this place? Is this where she's meant to meet up with Daniel?

She parked her car up front where I can also see Dan's. I parked mine just outside the gate behind the bushes and walked the rest. I can hear her screaming of Dan's name and after a few calls, it slowly disappeared. I ran quietly and peeked onto the window where I could barely see two people hugging, one was sobbing. For sure it was Daniel.

Ten minutes had gone as I checked my watch and they were still inside the house, not giving a hint that they're leaving or something. They were just sitting on the floor, Zoey trying to coo Daniel who's still obiously crying and murmuring a few words. I may have a good sense of hearing but this time, it's not working. I need to get inside and at least hear a part of their conversation.

I cracked the door open unsuspiciously, shut it quietly and made past the hall before reaching the place where they situated themselves. I kept my distance to avoid any more suspicion.

"So what you're telling me is that you don't actually have amnesia that you were just pretending to have one right from the beginning? Dan... I- I'm not mad, but why?"

"I need to do it Zoey. It's what I think was necessary for me to do at that moment but now, I feel like I'm so unsure of what I'm doing."

Out of the blue, my body flew in, jumping into them. Both had a surprised look in their faces. "Jake!" Zoey got up, pushing me away. "Jake, I told you not to follow me."

"Get away from me Zoey, I need to talk to Daniel." Her grip on my shirt tightened even more as I put more push. Daniel yanked her away from me, calming her down. He talked to her for a moment and then it suddenly changed her mind and without any further ado, she left. "Jake I swear, if you ever lay your hands on Daniel, I will fucking kill you." She warned before storming off.

So here we are, both Daniel and I, standing on the very same place where it all began, where all our dreams were built from dust. "Dan, I need to know the truth."