Dedicated to Jaida, Opal and Ouma You guys have helped me through tough times and inspired me to write this story about us.
*There may grammatical or punctuational errors.
Calvin's POV
I looked out the plane window as I began to fly off on my way to LAX. I've lived in Brisbane all my life and boy was it hell there. My life has been awful so far. I have self-centred parents, and tedious friends. All through my years of school I have only had two best friends. One of those best friends completely vanished after a fight we had over a skype call. Yet someone took that best friend spot. I'd say I'm a very smart guy, but I don't like to boast. There only one thing I'm without question not lucky with: my love life.
I'm usually a very outgoing person if I have the friends to spend the time with. I loved making my friends laugh while were out and about, it brought me closer to them. One thing I can't stand to hurting anyone. Once I've hurt someone, I hurt myself. I usually dwell on that feeling for a while before I get over it and during that period, I can never focus on anything else.
Oh yea did I mention I was gay? Oops. I haven't come out publicly I've only told my two best friends and 3 other girls I had met one night on Instagram all craving over Doctor Who. I didn't know what they were to me I guess they felt more than friends and more than relatives. I couldn't put my finger on it and still didn't know what to call them. Even though no one in my school is homophobic so far I still couldn't get the guts to come out. I haven't even come out to my parents yet, always wondering what their reaction would be like.
My Name is Calvin James and I'm 17 years old. I had only graduated from school 2 months ago waiting for this moment to come. I have had bad luck with love - seeing as every crush was on a straight guy.
The plane was high up in the clouds now parting out of Brisbane. I watched as people starting demanding order to the staff and going about with their lives. Some were happy with friends and some were holding hands, declaring their love for each other. They're the ones I envy the most.
Why couldn't I have the same luck as straight people finding someone special to spend their lives with? Sure one bad crush shouldn't ruin it all for me, right? Nothing good ever came out of my first gay crush in high school so who am I to think that something good will come out of my next one?
The plane finally hit the runway with the screeching of the wheels, I have always hated the screeching. I unbuckled my seat belt but while trying to leave my seat to grab my luggage up above, then some asshat flew down the aisle knocking me back in my seat hitting my rib right into the metal of the armchair. Without a sorry or anything he rushes down the aisle and leaves, what an inconsiderate ass. As I try not to show my pain rushing through all my ribs like a knife in arm, I could feel a presence standing behind me.
"Are you alright?" Someone asked from behind me. I quickly wiped the tears out of eyes blurring out my vision while turning towards him. A slightly taller man had beautiful green eyes and wavy brown hair. He had a slim build, which was still larger than mine nonetheless. He offered me a hand to help me stand up and I immediately took it with a second thought "My names Tyler."
I didn't know how to respond. "Calvin," I mumbled.
"What was that?"
"My name's Calvin," I said more clearly
"Oh like Calvin and Hobs or Calvin Klein with his sexy models."
"Are you flirting with me?" Crap why did I say!
I didn't realise what I said until he had a confused smirk on his face. Crap I ruined it already; he may not even be gay. As I was arguing with myself he leans forward and whispers in my ears
"I don't know is it working?" he whispered.
His response brought shock to my body. I was literally frozen in my spot as I tried to process what he had just said. I meant this guy was hot, but I never expected him to be interested in such a unattractive guy like me. I may be exaggerating my unattractiveness, but I did I was insecure, right?
"Well?" he asked again, bringing me back to my senses. It took me seconds later to finally give a response, only it wasn't verbal. I didn't trust my voice again so I just nodded a yes.
"Great! Here's my number, I'll see you later... Calvin." He shouted as he walked away.
Well, that was... unexpected. Now I had a guy's phone number. He was attractive, but he didn't look like the type who would be successful in life. Nevertheless, I was extremely attracted to him. I hope they won't mind.
Speaking of them they are probably waiting for me. I quickly grabbed my bags and ran for the exit. Making my way out of the terminal I was worried if they haven't shown up. I mean this is the first time were meeting face to face and the first time they can see how gay I am.
"Calvin!" someone shouted somewhere. It was Opal. She was the first to scream out my name in pure excitement that I have finally arrived. "Oh my gosh guys I'm here." I screamed in pure excitement as well.
"Our gay finally arrived today" Jaida said. In a split second she brings out her phone and swiping up the screen bringing the camera out. "No guys I'm photo shy." I whispered
"Gays love the camera, all you want to do is show off your amazing ass!" Ouma said with shock from all of us. "I'm fine with other men taking photos of their ass no harm done." I said. As well all laughed together Jaida took the photo bringing all our smiles out. This is what I have been truly searching for my whole life.
We've been through some tough times together, mostly my tough times with straight boys. We have always helped each other cope with our problems and because of that, I'm glad I have them. They have even helped me through the horror of my previous crush, which is something I don't really feel like talking about right now.
"Ready to go?" They said.
"Yass lets go to our house!" I exclaimed. Just as I said that, I saw Tyler again walking by with his luggage leaving through the doors. I immersed myself in his sexiness and was paralyzed at the sight. I tried to pry my eyes off of him, but it was impossible.
"Stop staring at him! You look like a pervert!" Opal whispers. "That guy there... Tyler he gave me his number on the plane!" I whispered to them. "Oh my lorde details in the car you dirty slut." Jaida screams.
I stared at Jaida's face with such a excited look as her face was turning bright red. I knew I should've kept my mouth closed. But it was too late time to start new gossip.
