The boy next door (Gawsten)

Part 1

I woke up and instantly checked my phone to see if I had received any messages. 'You have 5 new messages'. 3 of which were from Otto and the other 2 were from Geoff, my next door neighbour. I checked Geoff's first.

'Hey Aws. Can you come round later? I need to tell you something. Don't bring Otto xo.'

I smiled and replied, 'Hey. Yeah sure, I'll come round later. What time? Why can't I bring Otto? xo.'

I sat patiently for a reply but there wasn't one. I then checked Otto's messages. All of which were, 'Hey. Wanna come out for a bit? I've got nothing to do and Geoff is ignoring me.' I ignored the messages.

20 minutes later and I finally get a reply from Geoff, 'About 7pm? Erm... because he can't keep secrets... and this is pretty big xo.'

I sat up and replied, 'Okay. Yeah but we never talk without Otto xo.' I turn my phone off and walk downstairs. I hear the doorbell ring but completely ignore it. It rings 2 more times and I finally decide to answer it. It was Geoff.

'Erm.. Hey?' I say as he walks in.

'I couldn't wait until 7. I need to tell you now.' He says in panic.

'Tell me what?' I ask worryingly.

'Promise me you won't stop talking to me once I've told you' He says almost like he's going to cry.

'Why would I stop talking to you? You're my best friend.' I exclaim.

'Okay.' Geoff pauses and blurts out 'I'm gay.'

I hug Geoff and say 'Finally! I'm not the only gay one.'

Geoff pulls away and asks 'You're gay too?'

I reply happily, 'Yeah'

I start dancing around the living room when Geoff suddenly grabs my arm. I immediately stop and look at Geoff. 'Am I alright to do this?' Geoff asks. I don't reply. Geoff leans in and kisses me. I stood in shock. He pulled away but I leaned back in. It was like heaven. His lips were smooth and luscious.

I pulled away and we just stared at each other. We were soon interrupted by Otto. Geoff answered the door and let him in. I walked away and sat in the dining room. I couldn't stop thinking about the kiss. I hear Geoff and Otto arguing.

I place my head on the table which drew Geoff's attention towards me. I lift my head up to see Geoff sitting across from me. He immediately asks 'You okay Aws?' I nod but in reality, I wasn't. I knew I couldn't have him but I wanted him so bad.