My Snarky Tutor(Boyxboy)

~Chapter Twenty-Five pt 2~

"I better um..." I stammered, forcing myself to break eye contact with him and get off the bed. As I stood up, I placed the sticky notes I was still holding In my pockets, and walked towards the door.

"Noah," Eric called me, the fluttery feeling In my chest getting stronger.

I stopped halfway, expecting that he'll take back what he said or add in something like "we're friends right?" so I wouldn't misunderstand what he just said.

"What's your...um...bo-boyfriend's name?" he asked. It seemed like the word 'boyfriend' was so hard to say for him.

"Huh?"

Confusion washed over me. What was he talking about....oh...right...Dustin.

I mentally let out a sigh of frustration at myself.

I couldn't believe I forgot that I was dating Dustin...I blame It on the fluttery feeling in my chest.

"Um...D-Dustin." I managed to finally say....but the answer didn't seem right to me. Why didn't It?

I turned around to see his reaction and he smiled at me. I've never seen this smile. It was sad smile. I was waiting for him to say something but he just looked at the ground.

The fluttery feeling I had died down because I was getting slightly concerned for him.

Why did he seem so upset?

His head bolted up. He stopped smiling for a few seconds then smiled again. This one wasn't anything like the fake smile. This one was real one. Soft, gentle, and compassionate.

"Dustin is the luckiest guy In the world since he has you."

I nodded slowly and opened the door, walking out of the room lifelessly. I closed the door behind me then leaned against It.

Why did Eric have to say that? The butterflies were starting to die down, now they are back again. I feel so flushed and light headed...

 I sat there, waiting for my butterflies to be gone quickly. How do I even get rid of them? Do I just breathe slowly?

So I did and the feeling slowly went away. 

All of a sudden, the door open and I lost my balance and fell backwards.

"I'm sorry.Are you okay?" Eric asked , kneeling down as I sat up.

I nodded.

"Yeah. Why are you up, do you want me to get something for you before I go?"

Eric shook his head.

"Then what?" I asked. My heart is starting to pound again.....

Eric swallowed hard and I found myself moving closer to him.

"What?" I whispered.

"I don't plan to get in between you and Dustin." Eric said quickly.

H-Huh?

"What do you mean?" I managed to ask after a minute of silence.

"I couldn't help It." said Eric. "You had to go and steal my heart!"

What? What did he say?

I felt my mouth drop a little. I've stolen Eric's heart?What? Okay, this is way too much for me to handle! When did he start to like me? God, why did he suddenly decide to drop it like a bomb?

I managed to close my mouth and I looked away.

He liked me. Eric liked me. He liked me. Eric liked me....

What should I say? I really liked Eric too and I wanted to tell him that but....what about Dustin?

"I really do like you." Eric said, snapping me out of my thoughts. "I tried to keep it a secret but I can't keep it in anymore."

Eric liked me...he liked me...

"I don't expect you to return my feelings. I just wanted to get it off my chest."

He....liked....me.....me....me...Noah Chambers...

Eric Stevens liked.....me....

Eric was gay....or bi... or pan or something? Whatever, bottom line was that he liked guys like I did.

I felt him lightly touch my shoulder and I jumped a little. He retrieved his hand and I could speak again.

"Really? You like me?" 

That was all I could say.

Eric nodded and stood up. He held out his hand towards me so he can help me up.

"I want to see you to the door."

I accepted his help and we walked downstairs silently. When we were in the living room, I texted Sadie to tell her to pick me up. I put on my shoes and jacket and Eric said he would wait with me.

"No, it's fine." I told him quickly. He unlocked and opened the front door for me.

"Feel better soon." I told him, walking outside.

"Bye." and with that, he closed the door.

I walked down to the sidewalk and walked away from Eric's house. After I walked passed a couple of houses, I felt myself smile.

"Yes! Eric likes me!" I shouted but I quickly covered my mouth. Crap. What if his window was open and he heard that?

I sat on the ground and hugged my knees. My smile just won't go away. I felt like screaming to the sky again. I felt like dancing and jumping around. My heart was nearly pounding out of my chest.

Eric likes me! He likes me!

My smile then faded when I remembered something. 

Crap, what about Dustin?

Oh well....I'll worry about that later. I haven't been this happy in a long time.

Eric likes me! He actually likes me! I've managed to steal his heart. 

I laid down on the ground. A few people stepped over me, asked me if I was okay etc. But I couldn't get up. I felt so relieved. Eric likes me...

All of a sudden, my phone beeped. I shot up and took out my phone out of my pocket. It was a text from Eric

Mr. Grumpy :'Did you just yell?'

Crap...he heard me.....

Me:'Yeah. Sorry'

Mr.Grumpy:Why do you sound happy? Do you like me?

Me:Yeah...but I'm dating Dustin. I'm sorry.

Mr.Grumpy:I don't expect you to dump him for me. It's okay.Honestly. I just want to keep hanging out with you. Is that okay?

God, I feel so gulity. Should I break up with Dustin?

Me:Of Course.

I put away my phone and an empty feeling occurred. Should I say something else? I took out my phone and I stared at It for a long time. What should I say?

I then texted him.

Me:'How long do you think I'll keep your heart?

What should I do? I want to be with Eric but I'm dating Dustin. I kind of wished Eric didn't like me or got over me quickly so I can get over him. I didn't want to hurt Eric or Dustin. Especially Eric...

Eric then texted me back.

Mr Grumpy:Always. I don't want It back.