The Prankster Team (A Keefex Story) [DISCONTINUED]

Extremely Awkward Game

When Dex finally arrived at Everglen, the game started. Biana went first, as she would often insist on doing.

"Keefe, Truth or Dare?"

"What's the dare?" He asked.

She smiled, and Keefe realized what she was going to say.

"Let me style your hair!"

He groaned but had complied. Biana had mixed in a few elixirs in his hair. He watched as his hair stuck out a little less, looking neater, but less fluffy.

"Hey Bangs Boy," he called. "Truth or Dare?"

He sighed. "Must you always pick me in the first round? Fine. Dare, because your truths are dangerous."

"I dare you to go take a piece of the fungus growing at Foxfire and eat it in front of us."

"Ew," Tam said, his face contorting in disgust. "Is that stuff even edible?"

"Yep." Came the reply from most of the elves in the room, for they had already tried it.

"I know we ate some... questionable foods," Linh began. "But glowing mushrooms don't sound too safe."

Tam shrugged. "If they all ate it, it can't be the worst thing I've eaten."

He left the room and returned a few minutes later, the mushroom in hand. He stared at it, then stuffed it in his mouth, and swallowed quickly. His eyes widened.

"That was nowhere near as bad as it looked like," he admitted. "Wouldn't want to eat it again, but better than expected."

He then looked at Dex, an almost guilty expression on his face. But then it was quickly covered up by his normal look.

This can't be good. Especially if Bangs Boy actually looks sorry about it.

"Dex, Truth or Dare?"

Dex looked like he was torn between the two choices.

Oh yeah, he has a lot more to lose than I do. He had that crush on Biana, and now that crush on the mystery girl.

"...dare."

"I dare you to kiss a guy of your choice."

With those words, Dex visibly paled, his periwinkle eyes wide. His entire body was frozen. It took a few seconds until he blinked, and the look in his eyes seemed to have improved.

"Can I not..." his hand jerked up. "Can I p-pass on that?" His voice was nearly a squeak, and his hand had come back down to his side again.

"Nope!" Biana answered. "We didn't establish it this time. Dare's a dare!"

He looks terrified though. I don't think I'd be so afraid, but he's clearly uncomfortable with this.

He opened his mouth to bring that up, but then Dex stood up. He slowly walked over to Keefe.

Wait what? He's... gonna kiss me!? But I guess I'm his only option, as the other two are in relationships.

The realization made him nervous too, but it wasn't going to be that bad. It was just a kiss.

Dex kneeled down in front of him, and leaned in. He could feel a hand on the back of his neck, a pathway for all the dread to spread to him. With a small tug, their lips met. It was just a peck, but he was still overwhelmed with emotions- and this time it wasn't anxiety. There was a wave of contentment, and he could see it on the boy's face, a mild flush and a slight smile.

Wait-

Dex must have sensed his oncoming revelation, because he turned away and went back to his spot with impressive speed. Keefe looked at Dex, hoping for some kind of answer, but Dex refused to meet his gaze.