what a gay • bugslex

chapter 5

Bug stood there, confused about what just happened. He had so, so many questions.

Why did Alex have to leave? It wasn't very late at all; only 4:37.

What was Alex really going to say? He knew it wasn't "I like your shirt."

Did Alex leave because of what he was going to say?

More importantly, why did it feel so lonely without him?

It felt cold now that he was gone. He felt so alone without him. He felt... small. Insignificant.

He sighed, starting to walk out of the park when he got a call. It was Alex. Without a second thought or worry, he answered. As soon as he heard Alex awkwardly greet him, he felt a thousand times better. He greeted him back.

"I'm sorry."

"For what?"

"Having to go so quickly. I just..." Bug shushed him gently.

"Alex, it's okay." His voice was soft.

Alex sighed. "Okay. If you say so."

Bug smiled. You could hear it through his voice. "Why'd you call?"

"Well..."