Meanwhile back at Birmingham, Blake and George aren't having too much fun like Reece, Y/N and Brad. They wish to have fun too, but considering they got themselves suspended for a week, their fun is limited.
"May Almighty God bless you, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit."
"Amen."
"The Mass is ended. Go in peace and announce the Gospel of the Lord."
"Thanks be to God."
Blake cheers in happiness that the mass just ended. His family thinks that he's happy to be praising God, but he's not. Blake looks to his right and sees George still on his knees, praying. Whilst Blake's parents and George's parents talk to each other, Blake taps his friend on the shoulder and smiles as his friend looks up.
"Mate, it's time to go. We know you have a spot in heaven already." Blake jokes.
"I'm just thanking the Lord for my blessings, that's all." George shrugs and stands up.
"Blessings? Pfft, like what? Being grounded?" Blake scoffs and crosses his arms.
"Not really. But you know, the little things. Like, for giving me another day of living, for making me strong and healthy. For my parents who've clothed me, fed me, provide for me, put a roof over my head, for choosing to give me life and not abort me and love me even though they've grounded me, I know they still love and care for me. For you guys, because you've taught me things about the real world. We may never agree all the time in terms of beliefs, but I understand that people are entitled to their own opinions, so you are always forgiven." George says.
What George said made something click in Blake's brain. He's right. Despite the fact that they're grounded, there are still blessings that they receive everyday that are unbeknownst to the majority of the people in this world. It's people like George who make the world little better and makes Blake have faith in humanity again.
"You're right, G." Blake nods.
"I know. You paused for a little bit and I assumed you thought about all the things I said." George laughs lightly.
Blake shakes his head and joins in the laughter. "We're still going out today, right?"
"Yeah, I'm still down for that." George says, checking his phone.
"Blake, sweetheart, we've arranged lunch at a restaurant with Mr. and Mrs. Smith." his mum tells him.
"When?"
"Now."
"Actually, George and I are planning to go out right now as well." Blake tells his mum whilst George stands next to him and nods.
"The only difference is that all of us are together. Just join us for lunch, then you can go and do whatever. That's final." she says before joining her husband and the Smiths.
Soulla a.k.a Mrs. Richardson, is a very stern woman. She always gets the final say. You can say that she's strict. She's clearly the opposite of her husband, Nik, who's usually calm most of the time.
*
Both families are now seated at the fanciest restaurant and George is nearly falling asleep, because of the man playing violin. Blake had to nudge him with his elbow to keep him awake.
They start ordering and the boys had their own little world, because their parents know what they like anyway and ordered for them.
"What do you call a Bell Grande that's not yours?" George quietly asks Blake.
"What?"
"Nacho Bell Grande." George giggles quietly to himself whilst looking at Blake's unamused face.
"Considering you made that corny joke, I'm nacho friend anymore." Blake says, but chuckles lightly.
"That's because I'm nachos your friend, I'm your best friend." George chuckles.
"Let's stop this nacho talk. You're making me hungry." Blake laughs.
"Then what do you want to taco 'bout?" George says which causes them to loose it and laugh.
"Boys! You're in a restaurant. Stop laughing so loud. People might look." Mrs. Richardson tells them off, clearly not hearing what Mrs. Smith was saying about plants.
"Sorry." the boys say at the same time. Little do they know that their dads were listening to them exchanging puns and are struggling not to laugh.
*
"Mum, can George sleepover?" Blake asks his mum before leaving the restaurant.
"It's alright, but ask his parents too." Blake nods does just that, hoping they say yes.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith are the nicest people in the world. They're both wonderful parents to their only son, George.
Blake asks them and they say yes. They go home separately which means Blake has to fix up the guest room and George has to prepare his things that he'll need overnight.
*
"Their house is so big. I don't even know why. They're only four people after all." George quietly tells himself before ringing the doorbell.
Blake opens the door and smiles, "Come in! You're just in time for dinner."
George goes in and takes off his shoes whilst Blake takes his things from him and brings it up to the guest room. George is quite shy, so he waits for Blake to come down for them to go the dining area together.
"What's for dinner?" George asks him.
"Roasted chicken, Caesar salad, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables and chocolate cake for dessert." Blake answers, before entering the dining room with George who looked amazed by all the food on the table.
*
"This is our first proper hang out. You never ask me to sleepover. It's always Y/N. Has someone got a little crush?" George teases. Dinner's already over and the two are currently in Blake's room.
"Shut up." Blake whines as George laughs.
"But Reece and I know that there's something going on behind the scenes. We caught you both in the middle of an intense make out session, but decided not to confront you two about it. We figured that you'll tell us when you're ready." George shrugs.
"G, what Y/N and I have isn't real. We're only in it for the physical stuff. We're not dating." Blake admits.
"Really?! Wow. But I'm sure you've grown to have feelings for her now, do you?" George says.
"It's complicated." Blake sighs.
"Well, then just answer me honestly. Would you be jealous if she starts doing the physical stuff, that you two have, with someone else?" George asks. "Answer me honestly."
"Yeah, I would be extremely jealous. That used to be me for fuck's sake."
"Then, that's your answer. You wouldn't be jealous if you didn't have any feelings for her, mate."
Then there was silence.
"I'll get some sleep now, B. Good night." George says before leaving Blake alone with his thoughts.
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A/N: Yay an early update <3
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