Am I......?(BxB)

Chapter 7

Saturday night. After a rather...revealing and interesting day, sitting in my bed with a book sounds fantastic. My cell phone suddenly buzzes and I see it's a call, Leo's name on the screen. I feel myself smile and pick it up. "Hey," I say.

"Hey," Leo replies. "What're you up to?"

"Just reading a bit. Today was...pretty weird wasn't it?"

"No kidding. My mom won't stop bugging me about how long I've wanted to be with you and how hot you are. You can't talk to your mom about shit like that!"

I laugh. "Tell me about it. My parents gave me an hour-long talk about safe sex and crap like that. I already know about safe sex, you don't need to tell me about it. Wait...your mom thinks I'm hot?"

"Josh, everyone think you're hot. Have you looked in a mirror recently? You look like you've dropped out of heaven. I'm just waiting for the day your wings pop out of your back and you suddenly fly away, leaving me behind."

I can fell Leo wipe his eyes. "Leo, I love you. I would never even think about breaking up with you and I'm not going anywhere. Plus, if I had wings, I'd fly around with you in my arms."

Leo's laugh fills my ear. "Thank you Josh. Um...there's also something I want to talk to you about."

"What is it?"

"So far, only our parents know about the two of us going out. And for now, I'd like to keep it that way. So in school, could we just act...like we're still only friends?"

"You're not ready to come out to everyone."

"Yeah. I'm sorry if you are ready, but I'm still mostly in the closet."

"Hey, I'm not ready either. I'm perfectly fine pretending you're still my friend. Maybe in time, the two of us can come out together."

"I'd like that, Josh. I really would. But...I'm just not mentally prepared yet. I'm not sure how long it will be, but I will. I promise."

"Thank you Leo. So...are you free next Friday?"

Even through the phone, I can see Leo smile. "That depends. What are you doing?"

"I'm probably going to see a movie and get some dinner with my boyfriend, as long as he says yes. I haven't asked him yet."

"Well, your boyfriend says yes and is already looking forward to next Friday."

"Great. I'm probably going to head to sleep. It's been a long day..."

Leo yawns into the phone. "Yeah, I was just about to head upstairs to get ready for bed. Is it okay if I call you tomorrow?"

"You could call in the middle of the night and I would gladly pick up."

"Great. Good night, Josh. I love you."

"I love you too. Good night, Leo."

I end the call and look up at the ceiling, smiling broadly.

After two restful nights of sleep, I head downstairs and find Mom and Dad sitting at the kitchen table, coffee and the morning newspaper in front of both of them. "Hey guys," I say.

They both look up. "Hi sweetie," says Mom.

"Hey bud," says Dad.

I walk to the fridge and grab the milk carton and quickly pour myself a glass. As I look up, I see both Mom and Dad staring at me. "What? Do I have something on my face?"

"No," says Mom. "You just seem...happier."

"Does this have anything to do with Leo?" Dad asks.

I smile to myself. "Maybe. Or the fact that we have our first date this Friday."