Red and Blue: A Crankiplier Story

Chapter 10

Ethan's POV

"What!" Ethan cried. He felt his face go hot and knew that he was blushing madly.

"I dare you to kiss Ethan." Tyler repeated to Mark.

Oh god.

Mark looked at Ethan as if to ask him if it's okay. Ethan nodded nervously he didn't want to let Mark down. "Okay I accept."

"You sure you wanna do this?" Whispered Mark when he got closer.

Ethan didn't reply, he shook his head then stepped forward. Mark stepped forward and lightly pressed his lips onto Ethan's. He had never felt like this before, it was a light not real kiss but Ethan still enjoyed it. It was fast as well, way too fast. He felt something flash inside him but he couldn't get a hold of it. He wished he could...  They stared into each other's eyes. Ethan blushed wildly. Mark had an awkward look in his eyes.

"That was..." Whispered Ethan to himself.

He looked over to the group, Joey and Daniel looked as though they were gonna die laughing. Tyler was giving them a smug look, Dan and Phil were staring at them as if they couldn't believe they actually did it.

"You done?" Joked Robert.

"Yeah." Answered Ethan. He glanced at Mark awkwardly and sat down.

"I kinda ship you two now." Whispered Robert to Ethan. Ethan glanced at him with an awkward smile.

"Okay Phil, truth or dare?" Asked Tyler.

"Truth?."

"What's your sexuality?"

"I have no idea." Phil laughed glancing at Dan when he wasn't looking.

"Okay Joey, truth or dare? Asked Tyler.

"Dare." He ventured.

"I dare you to swing from that tree and into the lake." Said Tyler.

"Aww, but my hair will look bad!" He whined as he got up. Daniel laughed and pushed him along. Joey walked up to a branch and grasped hold on it, swinging himself into the water and landing with a splash. When he got out, Joey was shivering and tried to cuddle into Daniel but it failed miserably.

"Daniel, truth or dare?"

"Truth."

"Who's your crush?" Asked Tyler.

"Joey is my boyfriend." He answered.

"Good on ya." Said Dan.

Daniel smiled and Joey sat closer to him than before shivering slightly. By now he was a little dryer but Daniel didn't look too happy to have a wet Joey cuddled next to him.

They played for a while longer having a laugh, but not once did Mark look over to Ethan... Ethan wanted him to. He didn't want to have ruined his friendship, let alone the one that he'd told his secrets to...

The group soon found themselves having to go back to the cabins to get ready for dinner. They went back and waited around. Ethan was in his cubby bed playing with the white daisy that Mark gave to him. He shoved it under his pillow and opened the sheets to see Robert playing his guitar and Mark soon joined in with him. Everyone watched as they played. They were amazing. Ethan was silent the whole time he wished he had a ukulele... He realised he was staring at his old scars.

Never again. I will never do it again. I have friends now. But the addiction is strong... I need it... fuck I didn't bring my knife...

He quickly looked away from his scars and stared up at Mark and Robert.

"Do you know how to play riptide?" Asked Robert.

"No." Replied Mark.

"Go get your capo, I'll teach you."

Ethan watched as Mark grabbed his capo from his guitar case.

I wish he'd talk to me... He thought. Tyler somehow managed to sneak up to Ethan and he jumped back, terrified of what he was gonna do.

"Chill. Look I know what we did in our past was wrong but we have to get over that.  Can we have a truce?" Asked Tyler.

Ethan looked into Tyler 's eyes. He looked like he was telling the truth but Ethan wasn't sure he still looked a suspicious as if he was planning something...

I really hope he doesn't hurt me...

"Tyler you cause me so much pain." Said Ethan.

"I might be able to help this."

Ethan nodded. Tyler left him alone to his own thoughts.

I hope this isn't the wrong choice. What if it is. Ethan shook the thought from his head.

They all went down to have a shower. Ethan let the warm water run down his body, he felt relaxed. He had thongs on because the floor was probably disgusting.
"Hey Ethan, I forgot my soap, can you slide your's over?" Asked Phil.
"Sure."
Ethan slid his soap to Phil who passed it back when they were done in the shower and Ethan was in a fresh t-shirt and some shorts. Mark ignored him as they walked back down to the cabin.
Everyone was called to dinner, after the game of truth or dare Ethan felt really hungry again. It was late because they had a late lunch but they all enjoyed it the same. They finished it pretty fast.
"Okay boys will follow me, we are going to play a game. Girls will stay here." Said an instructor.
They left the cafeteria and followed Brian outside. He had a football in his hand and he led them into a very clear area. They played capture the flag for an hour and by then it was at least nine o'clock. Ethan enjoyed it more than he ever had, but he was distracted by his thoughts.
"That's it guys, time for bed." Brian said.
Ethan yawned. He followed his group to their cabin and practically crawled upstairs.
"Night guys." Called Phil.
"Night." Everyone replied.
As Ethan was just drifting off he heard a soft thump beside him. Mark popped his head into the cubby.
"Can we talk?" He asked.
"Yeah..." Groaned Ethan. He still felt awkward. Mark let himself in and sat down. Ethan moved a little to the left so he had more space.
"What did Tyler say to you?" Asked Mark.
"When?"
"Before."
"He said he really fucked up and he shouldn't of bullied me. He was admitting that he wished he'd never done it. I don't trust him though, he's done too much to give it up." Replied Ethan.
"I don't know how that will work out later. I don't trust him not to keep bullying you either. Tell me if he continues okay?"
Ethan nodded. "I will."
"Then goodnight."