Compatibility

23

Simon gave Vanessa a dirty look and she caught it. "Oh, is he off limits?" Simon groaned. "Aww I'm just teasing you." Simon continued walking. "It's... complicated.." She raised an eyebrow. "How so?" He began playing with the cuffs on his sleeves. "I don't think I should say." Vanessa noticed his fidgeting.
"Oh, that's okay. What you guys do is non of my business." Simon smiled at Her. "But here's what I'll tell you. If you really want to know how you feel, know how you feel." Simon rolled his eyes. "Wow, What great advise!" He said sarcastically.

"I'm serious! Show how you feel! If you wanna kiss him, kiss him! Say how you feel too! If he does something cute, tell him. If he does something stupid, tell him. And most importantly, if he does something sexy, tell him." She winked and Simon frowned. "Anyway, I've got to get back to the library. See you later?" Simon nodded and waved goodbye. They began walking opposite directions before she yelled "Hey Simon!" He turned back once more. "Trust me, it'll all pay off in the end!" She held up her right hand and showed off her engagement ring. Simon smiled and nodded and they both walked away.

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When Simon finally got to Jericho, the doors were open and there were androids hanging outside and inside of the church. It felt nice to be at home. When he entered, he was immediately called out by Josh. "Simon!" He turned his head expecting to see him walking up to him or be right beside him but he wasn't. "Simon!" There it was again he looked around and found him waiting at the back exit of Jericho. He start walking to him and when he got close, he opens the door which leads to the back of the church. He suspiciously walk through and Josh follows closing the door behind him.

When he does he stands there with arms crossed and a tapping foot. "What?" Simon asks. "Stop playing dumb, Simon. Are you planning on telling me where you and Markus were last night?" Simon scratched his ear. "It's kind of a long story.." Josh brought his wrist to his face and pretended to look at his imaginary watch. "I've got time." Simon sighed.

"Well, Markus and I thought it would be a good idea to.. explore the mall." Simon laughed awkwardly. "Crazy thing is, we stopped at a bookstore and got trapped. So crazy right? Well we didn't want to cause any disturbances so we waited until morning." You know how they say smiles are contagious? Well not for Josh. Simon smiled at him but Josh kept his poker face. "And I know what you're thinking! You guys are so dumb how do you get trapped in a bookstore?  Well we were able to sneak out unnoticed and Markus is able to make it to his meeting!" Josh facepalmed himself. "Well you are right about one thing? I am wondering how the fuck you get trapped in a bookstore."

Simon's smile faded quickly "That's not the point though, at least Markus is able to make it to his meeting. What I'm worried about is what you and Markus have been up to lately." Simon's pulse quickened. "I told you Simon, if you need anything you can talk to me."

"Yea, I know its just.." Simon wanted Josh's advise but how would he tell him how he felt? "You like him don't you?" Simon's face turned blue. Without making eye contact he said "I.. don't know." 

"Well just the fact that you're admitting is something." He smiled. "Ugh~ I just don't want to talk about it." Simon groaned. "When do you want to talk about it? No offense Simon, but the only way to fix your problems is to face them, not run from them. I want to help you but you need to let me help you." Simon sighed deeply. He didn't say anything for a couple seconds. "Its just... I'm so different. We're so different. I'm still trying to figure it out. My mind is telling me this is wrong, I shouldn't be feeling things like this. But my body wants all of it, it wants all of Markus, it wants to be near him all the time, talk with him all the time, laugh with him all the time." Simon wanted to say much more but he was rambling. 

"I know this doesn't make any sense." Simon looked up at Josh and found a joyful smile plastered on his face. He didn't know what to say. "I think you should just tell him how you feel." 

"I can't do tha-"

"Simon!" Josh cut in. "I've seen the way he looks at you, and the way he talks around you. He's more open around you. To me, he's given you everything you've ever wanted; Love, attention, someone to talk to. He opened up to you and only you. You want to know why?" Simon was dumbfounded. He didn't know how to answer, but Josh knew what he wanted to say. "I think you already know why, and I also think its only fair if you open up to him as well." This was a realization moment for Simon, he didn't know how to respond. 

"But of course if you don't like him, don't lead him on. It'll only hurt more once he realizes how you actually feel." Simon took a deep breathe and smiled softly. "Thanks Josh." Josh smiled back. Without any notice, Simon gave Josh a tight bear hug. "What're friends for?" Simon pulled away and headed back inside the church. 

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Vanessa isnt so bad after all huh? i looked through the comments when she first appeared and all you guys thought she was a rat. ngl i was gonna make her a snake, metaphorically speaking, but idk in my head shes an angel.

Also i love how i like change point of views in the middle of chapter 21 like love that! BTW that is going to happen a lot believe it or not. I'm a messy writer so sometimes ill accidentally change povs but dont worry!

This one is a tad bit shorter than the others but I hope you enjoyed it nonetheless!