The Prankster Team (A Keefex Story) [DISCONTINUED]

Beautiful Thing

Keefe was just so confused. Dex had been blushing extremely often, and his emotions were going haywire. Especially when Dex was giving him the massage. There was no doubt that he'd been actively trying to keep calm, but why would he need to do that? What was there to hide?

But at least the massage was great. He fell asleep with ease. But instead of being haunted by those golden-flecked brown eyes, instead he dreamed of periwinkle blue, and the light, feathery feeling that came from the massage.

At some point- but he had no clue when- there was a surge of emotion. It was strong and intense, but still not enough to fully wake him up. But as quickly as it came, it was gone.

But the most confusing part of all this was that he woke up next to Dex. Not only that, but they were hugging. He nearly leapt up in shock, but he didn't want to wake up the sleeping boy.

So Keefe laid there, trying not to notice how warm Dex was compared to him. Dex began to stir, and hugged him even tighter. Shivering, he snuggled closer, trying to feel as warm as possible.

The door opened, and there was a gasp, but he couldn't tell if it was from himself or who was at the door. This time, he actually leapt up out of bed, his arms held up.

"It's not what it looks like!" He blurted out.

"What's not what it lo- What am I doing down here!?" Dex asked, rubbing his eyes.

"We weren't doing anything! Just hugging!"

You're not really making things better for yourself!

Dex sat up. "What!? But I went to my bed-" he cut himself off, then glared at Bex, who was hiding behind Juline."

"We just wanted to check up on you both," Juline explained. She stared at Dex, the expression on her face one that he didn't understand. But Dex seemed to know, as he slumped. "Shouldn't you two get ready for Foxfire?"

"Oh crap!" The both of them said simultaneously, scrambling for everything that they needed.

Keefe leapt back to his home, and was greeted with a glare.

"Where were you?" Lord Cassius asked. "Why weren't you home last night?"

"I was with the Vackers!" Keefe replied, knowing that if he told the truth, his father would be even more upset at Dex.

He ignored the raised eyebrow that Ro sent him. It was just enough of an expression that most of the others wouldn't notice, but Keefe would.

"He's not wrong, I was with-"

Cassius cut her off. "I wasn't talking to you!"

She huffed, but otherwise didn't retort, clearly deciding to not waste her effort.

"And you," he looked back at Keefe. "Get ready for Foxfire!"

Keefe went to his room, cursing under his breath. He took a shower and got ready. As he was about to leave though, Ro stopped him.

"So do tell me about what's been going on between the two of you. I mean, you went to his house, slept over, cuddled with him."

"Really?" Keefe asked. "Even I can tell that Bex was the one who caused the cuddle thing. Dex said that he'd gone back to bed. Besides, am I not allowed at a friend's house?"

He really did enjoy the previous day, actually. He should probably go more often.

Ro hummed, her nose scrunched in disbelief. "And you lied?"

"Did you really think I'd let my father get mad at Dex?"

She shrugged. She kept quiet, and the conversation was dropped. They went to Foxfire, and Keefe ditched his class again. He just didn't have the patience to deal with it.