Lab Partners

Chapter 5 - Experiment: I Like You

"Carlos, are you awake?" Kash quietly whispered.

I was awake. I was laying in Kash's bed because he had insisted that he should lay on the floor because I was his guest.

I had been laying there in the dark, with the scene running over and over in my head. Me in the bathroom pulling Kash close to me. Me kissing him as he kissed me back.

I hated myself because of it, but cleary my mouth didn't get the memo because every time I thought about it I couldn't help but smile.

Every time I thought about him...

I sat there for a moment, thinking about whether or not I should answer.

"Yeah," I shyly replied.

I could here him take a deep breath as if he were preparing to say something.

"Um...Carlos...I like you...I like you a lot," he said, still whispering.

I sat there, feeling my heart rate increase. I sat there in silence not knowing what to do or what to say.

Maybe I should've just faked like I was sleep.

2 DAYS LATER...

"Hey Audrey," I said walking up to greet my girlfriend.

"Hey boyfriend!" She said kissing me.

Somehow the kiss that had made me happy so many times before seemed unsatisfying now.

The kiss wasn't his.

My stay at Kash's house had finally come to an end. We were back at school and things were still just as weird. 

"Hey, are you ok? You seemed kind of sad last week." She said looking at me with a worried expression.

"Yeah, im fine. I just, um----

"Hey guys!"

Thankfully I was cut off by Chris walking up to greet us.

"Oh, hey Chris!" I responded

"Um, Carlos what were you gonna say?" Audrey asked in a worried tone.

"Oh, it was nothing. So chris wassup?" I said trying to change the subject.

"Nothing much, I'm having a party later this week. You two should definitely come."

"Cool."

"Alright, I gotta get to Chemistry so I'll see you guys later." I said walking away.

"You want me to walk you?" Audrey asked.

"Nah, I'm okay."

~

When I got to class, Kash was already there.

He looked up when I sat down.

"Hi."
"Hey."

For the duration of the class I tried my best not to stare at my lab partner.

But the harder I tried to ignore him the more I wanted him.

Class felt like it was going on forever. The quicker this stupid class ends, the quicker I can get away from him.

As I sat there tapping my foot trying to focus on anything but Kash, I felt something.

Kash had gently inched his hand over to mine so that his pinky lay on top of mine.

I looked over at him and he gave me a small smile.

I quickly looked away and bit my lip to keep from smiling.

I reluctantly pulled away from him and raised my hand.

"May I please go to the bathroom?"

Once I got permission I quickly rushed down the hall to the bathroom.

My heart was beating so fast and I was breathing like I had just run a mile.

I splashed some water on my face.

As I was looking in the mirror, I heard the bathroom door open.

I turned around to find Kash standing in the doorway.

He walked over to me.

"Uh, what are you----

I was cut off as Kash grabbed my waist and pulled me into a kiss.

I was leaning up against the sink, making out with the guy that I had been trying to avoid all day.

I couldn't. I couldn't do it anymore. I needed Kash and I couldn't stop.

I decided not to fight it this time. I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed back.

The kissing got more and more passionate.

The feeling of Kash's hands on my waist did nothing but make my heart beat faster.

We had filled the space in between us now. Our bodies were completely touching.

When Kash finally pulled away we were both out of breathe.

He stared at me with his hands still on my waist.

"I like you a lot Carlos," he finally spoke.

I stared back at him in silence.

It's like I had lost my voice and no words could escape.

Kash looked disappointed at my silence and lack of response. He backed away a little.

I tried to speak but something just wouldn't let me.

"Uh, we should probably get back to class," he said as he ran his fingers through his hair.

Kash held out his hand.

I stared at it for a second, before placing my hand in his.

We walked back to class in silence, holding each other's hand.

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