Lifeline (Tweek & Craig)

Chapter Seventeen

So I was going to write this chapter sooner, but then I discovered Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation which is a BL manga, which lead to my obsession of watching the anime seven times, to then needing to read the book or else life didn't matter. So as I was reading this story, I wondered how a story so beautiful was thought up—which made me think about my stories. Then I went into a writing hole lol, after some time I realized that I am just so grateful that there was a story out there that I can set as my bar. This experience also made me feel really thankful that my story is enjoyed by you guys too. So I may have a long way to go writing wise, but I'll get there someday. THANK YOU all for reading my work—makes me so happy. <3

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Tweek

Tweek's body still quivered after their shower, as he could still feel Craig inside of him. Everywhere Craig touched, kiss, held there was still reminisce of him left. Tweek's heart was pounding as he watched Craig adorably go into serious intimidation mode when he realized his action might have caused them to be late for class.
Moreover, his inability to just throw on anything to wear made getting dress and running out take longer. Craig's behavior in a state of panic was so adorable to watch. Craig even picked up a shirt that needed to be iron, and he debated ironing it. Tweek who was dressed just viewed him from the side by the closet door, using his fist to cover his smile that he didn't want Craig to see. When Craig was finally ready, strangely more handsome than ever, his eyes rested on Tweek for a bit before Craig approached him. He rested his hand on Tweek's waist and pulled him close, kissing the top of his forehead not once but twice.
Tweek embraced him as well, shut his eyes when the coolness of his lips sent shivers throughout his body. Nothing he did could tame his butterflies that went out of control. Tweek was surprised at how different Craig was fro his only other experience. With Craig, Tweek didn't have to beg for affection without first giving something in return. Craig was just a natural, and it made Tweek think 'wow, is this what it feels like to have your feelings genuinely returned?' Thinking about it made Tweek feel emotional.
"I need to plan this better," Craig spoke into his ears, as he released him. When he looked down and saw that his eyes were glossy, he hugged him again. "Are you ok?" Craig asked.
The sound of Craig's concern voice was so warm and caring that Tweek was afraid to respond with words. So he just nodded. Craig kissed him again before pulling away and taking his hand. They walked holding hands to the door and only separated when putting on outerwear.
"So we can grab breakfast and be very late, or skip breakfast until after the first class and grab breakfast afterward?" Craig asked as he pulled down Tweek's hat and zipped up Tweek's jacket.
"Afterwards," Tweek suggested, knowing Craig will eventually feel terrible about his lateness.
"Ok. Hmm..., I don't know how I'll make it without coffee," Craig muttered walking out the door.
Tweek smiled. When everything went to hell for him, he seriously didn't think he wouldn't be able to survive without coffee, but he did. Craig however, yawned 5 times since walking out the door so he may not.
"Phone, money, keys?" Craig asked, pushing the elevator button?
Tweek nodded.
It was so cold out, Tweek thought, looking at the sky that was gray as if about to snow. Although Craig held his hands as they walked to the car, somehow Tweek felt a step behind him, as if watching him through camera lens. Tweek felt happy, so freaking happy but it was scary. Craig opened the door for him first, and his heart started racing as he realized he had been opening the door for him as a lover would from the beginning.
Even when they got into the car Craig drove with one hand, so that's he didn't have to let Tweek's hand go. Tweek reflected on last night and this morning and how gentle their intersection was and how Craig made him feel needed and worthy something he never felt before especially after sex.
Before Tweek didn't have much but his parent's interaction to compare his relationship with Bradley to. Now, Tweek could honestly say that his relationship with Bradley was a toxic one.
Before this fantastic week, Tweek hated Mondays and Thursdays because he has a few classes with Craig and it was hard for him to watch Craig enjoy life while he lived miserably longing for something from him. Back then all Tweek wanted was some form of acknowledgment, for Craig to see him even if no one else did. Craig never saw him, or maybe Tweek never noticed when Craig did. Now that so many things have changed, he looked forward to their classes together but still couldn't remove invisible wall between them when they are outside of the apartment.
When they got out of the car, and despite being 20 minutes late, Craig took his time. Tweek had shoved both his hand into his jacket pocket because he didn't want Craig to feel uncomfortable debating whether to hold it in public or not. Still, from the corner of his eyes, Tweek could see Craig looking at his pockets. Before they entered the classroom, Craig tugged his jacket pocket pulling him backward.
"One thing... Don't freak out," Craig started. Hearing Craig say those words caused a slight panic within him. When Craig saw Tweek do exactly what he asked him not to do he chuckled. "I said don't freak out. Look, I confess to the guys last night about my feelings for you. Sorry," Craig said, his tense expression changed and he wore an adorable smile.
Tweek was shocked. Tweek couldn't process Craig's words the way he wished he could have had they had more time before class, so he felt like his existence was about to explode that very moment. Handsome, extremely popular Craig told his friends that he like him--a nobody. Tweek couldn't believe it.
"I'll explain later, ok?" Craig said tucking Tweek's hair behind his ears before opening the door and entering.
Tweek followed once he got over the shock.