[BoyxBoyxGirl. Polyamorous]
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Falling for the best friend of her crush wasn't on Martha's bingo card. She had more important things to worry about, like the disappearance of her mother which led to the loss of her voice.
But amidst investigations...
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Seeing Mason flustered is a sight to behold. His face is flushed with color and he's staring like a deer caught in the headlight.
Jonathan is unreadable. He's doing that thing where he becomes stoic because he doesn't know how to express his emotions.
Dad starts to say something, but mom gives him a look and he shuts up and we're all trapped in a moment of silence that no one is willing to break.
"Okay, let's just - let's -" Mason clears his throat. "Let's just get this over with."
He takes in a deep breath and we all watch him. No one dares to utter a word.
"What is it with people and freaking out because someone says the word 'love?' It doesn't make sense." He's trying to sound confident. He even looks it, but I know him well enough to know he is anything but.
Mason has had feelings for Jonathan for way too long, and I know a part of him is still afraid he'll blow his chances.
"I'm not freaking out," Jonathan says. His voice is low and he doesn't meet Mason's stare. His expression is still lacking and I'm frozen in my place, unable to even move my limbs.
"You're shutting me out, so yes, you are freaking out."
"Mase, I -"
"I'm not asking you for anything, but honestly, I think it's crazy that you're so surprised. When have I acted anything less than a lovestruck teen boy?"
When he puts it like that, it does make sense.
Jonathan doesn't say anything and for a moment, I think he's going to walk out, but he doesn't.
He looks down at his hand while he bites the inside of his cheeks. He's nervous, but at least he's showing that he is. That's progress. That means he's not trying to shut us out anymore.
He slowly lifts his eyes up to meet Mason's and I can see the uncertainty in them. He's so vulnerable, so small... so young.
It's always so surprising to me that he's just a teen like the rest of us
"I'm not used to being loved," Jonathan admits, his voice soft and I reach out and take his hand in mine. He looks down at my hand, then up at me and offers a smile that while it's genuine, doesn't quite reach his eyes.
"Your mom loved you, Imogen and Chris loves you, Jase and I love you and Martha has been obsessively in love with you for a while."
"Wait! Why am I being dragged into this?" I near scream, my eyes wide and my cheeks reddened.
Mason winks as he smiles that mischievous smile at me. Out of embarassment, I try to pull my hand away from Jonathan, but he holds on tighter, adding to my flustered state.
"Jason caught you sneaking around Vincent's home last year."
