secrecy {1} boyxboy

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The rest of the night included Sadie and Louis leaving, only to catch up. Josh was still quite confused about Louis, but he was happy to see one of his best friends happy. He then realized that this was him; whenever she heard the name out of no where, she'd give a sad smile. It seemed to Josh that only Gabby knew what was going on, but Josh knew Sadie would tell him someday.

After the two left, the others continued chatting. They all studied for a few minutes, only together on things that they all shared. Josh and Aaron had soon decided to hit the hay and left everyone else to their own dorms.

Moments later, Andrew left, and it was only Clara, Gabby, Liam, Faber, and Emma left in the room.

"So, that Louis guy." Emma smiled, picking up a new conversation.

"Yeah," Faber nodded, "isn't he like, a lot older than us, though?"

"He is." Gabby nodded slowly. She tried to keep the talk of Louis to a minimum though. She knew that Sadie, Josh and her didn't know anyone that well- hell, not even Josh knew Louis. Everything was kept a secret until now.

"How do Sadie and Louis know each other?" Faber asked curiously.

Gabby bit her lip, pressing her glasses on that she was wearing that day back into place. "It's quite a long story. You'll have to ask her." The rest nodded.

Silence filled the air as everyone looked around awkwardly. Liam rolled his eyes.

"Guys, we can't just ignore this. Who else believes Jaron is real?" Liam scoffed.

"What the hell are you talking about?" Faber questioned to the attractive guy sitting next to her, and Gabby gulped.

"C'mon. Josh and Aaron? I mean, they're totally gay." Liam piped up, throwing his hands in the air.

"Why would you think that?" Gabby asked hoarsely. Sure, she knew Josh was well gay and liked Aaron, but Gabby didn't know Aaron too well. Plus, she didn't want to give Josh's secret.

"Actually, I agree with Liam," Clara said. "Can I tell you guys something?"

Everyone nodded, focused on Clara. The blonde sighed, not knowing how to explain this.

"Well, it all started at Miranda's party. At the Spin the Bottle game, Josh and Aaron kissed-"

"That doesn't explain anything," Gabby interrupted, "it was just a game- a dare, even."

"Just listen," said Clara in monotone, "of course, it doesn't matter, but it sure did spark something. They kissed a hell lot longer. Plus, remember when we barged in during the fight?"

Gabby and Faber nodded, as they were the only ones there. Liam and Emma only listened intently, taking in all of Clara's reasonings.

"Well, I'm pretty sure that I was the only one that saw this.. but, Josh and Aaron were cuddling in Aaron's bed. Like, full on holding each other. And they always go out with each other- everywhere. I haven't seen those two apart in a while," Clara sighed sweetly.

Everyone took in the information. Once they connected the pieces, they started to understand everything Clara had said. Gabby frowned.

"I understand, yeah, but it doesn't mean they're gay. I mean, they're just friends." Gabby concluded, hoping they wouldn't get all into mixed ideas.

"Why? Do you not want them to be gay?" Faber asked hesitantly.

"What?" Gabby's mouth went agape. Of course she wanted them to be gay. She respected Josh's decision, but she couldn't say that he was. "I don't mind if they're gay."

"Then why are you so defensive?" Faber inquired.

"Yeah. I mean, you should ship Jaron, just like us." Clara shrugged, and Liam nodded.

"It's not that I don't ship Jaron, it's-"

"Wait." Emma stopped her friend. "isn't this school like, extremely homophobic?"

"Homophobic? Why would it be homophobic? This is one of the nicest colleges in the district," Faber added. "well, that's what it said on the brochure."

"If it were homophobic then why didn't anyone report the same sex people who kissed at the party?" Liam shrugged.

"Well, we are freshmen. We didn't or don't know the rules. Did anyone see like, any sophomores or something?" Emma asked the group. Everyone shook their heads.

"It's not like we would know what the sophomores, juniors, or seniors would look like, anyways." Faber said, scratching her chin. She felt off about this all.

"Guys," Liam spoke up, "you know how Josh and Aaron were beaten up?"

The girls nodded, understanding what Liam was on about.

"They were beaten up by seniors, right? But why would they think Josh and Aaron were gay?" Liam unhooked his legs and crossed them on Clara's carpet.

"Liam, this whole school is supposedly homophobic," Clara rolled her eyes, "obviously they would think they're gay."

"But, I have a feeling they were at the party. They were exactly in the room that we played the game- saw Josh and Aaron kissing, and remembered them when they were out." Liam explained, leaving Gabby wide eyed.

"But you can't be serious," Gabby muttered, "this all wasn't planned."

"Of course, I don't know." Liam pointed out, "but it seems like this whole place has a hatred for gays, and maybe Aaron and Josh are gay. And they were beaten up for the fact that they kissed- probably drunkenly over a dumb game."

"I see your point." Faber agreed, "but of course.. we aren't sure."

"Gabby, you've been friends with Josh for a long time, right?" Clara turned towards her tan friend. Gabby nodded.

"Since eighth grade."

Clara nodded. "Has Josh ever, um.. ever had a girlfriend?"

Gabby smiled a little. "Nope."

"A boyfriend?"

Gabby almost replied but then stopped. Josh hadn't had one, but he was gay, and Clara was right on track.

"No, he hasn't. He's not gay."

"Well, I'm pretty sure Aaron is." Emma shrugged, picking up her books and pencil from the studying session. It was nine at night and they all took morning classes- well, besides Liam. He chose the later bits, like the afternoon one.

"Why do you think Aaron is?" Faber asked.

"Because I saw him kiss Andrew."