Behind The Masks

CHAPTER 2

Jonathan-
As I pull into the party I realize something. I can't wear my mask in here. It's going to get lost. I take it off and put it in the pouch which is connected to the seat of my bike. I take a deep breath. Nobody seems to recognize me.
Then Evan sees me.
"Delirious! You made it!" He runs to me and gives me a big hug. How did he recognize me? Must've been the bike.
"Yeah. I made it. Wouldn't miss it for the world."
He drags me inside to the kitchen where all the drinks are.
"I never knew parents could be so careless." I mumble under my breath.
"Of all people I thought you'd understand that." I give him a slightly confused look. He seems to be contemplating what to say next when a red haired girl rushes up to us.
"Evan! Oh who's your hot friend?" She's shorter than me and leans towards me.
"Ashley, that's Jonathan. Jonathan, this is Ashley. She's a fellow senior." She shakes my hand then bounces off. Evan leans toward me.
"If your lucky by the end of the night you'll be in her bed." He winks and continues introducing me to people.
I become a bit overwhelmed so I go and grab a vodka- soda mix. I chug it.
Four more later Craig finds me.
"Where'd Evan go?" I ask him.
"I don't know! Probably with another girl!" He yells above the music.
"Sucks I'm gay, otherwise I'd be with that Ashley chic!" I yell back.
"You're gay too?"
"Yeah!" We both laugh and party together for a bit. Then he sees Tyler and leaves me for him.

<play song>

"The walls are spinning."
"Dude sit down then!" Evan pulls me down on a couch. Ashley comes over and Evan shoves me toward her laughing.
"Go have fun!" He yells.
She takes me to a room and pushes me against the wall and kisses me. I kiss back. I'm not sure if it's cause I'm drunk or if I'm just in shock. She kneels down and unbuttons my pants. Oh. Oh.... not good.
"Uh... Ash... I can't."
"Shhh sexy. Let me do my thing!" She takes my cock out. It is flaccid.
"No... Ashley I'm serious."
"Come on! It's just a little fun!"
"Ashley!" She slides my dick into her mouth.

Evan-
Craig comes up to me with a bottle of beer.
"Where's Delirious?"
"I hooked him up with Ashley."
"You what?!" I smirk.
"What can I say? I'm a match maker!" Craig looks petrified.
"You don't know?" He asks quickly.
"Know what?"
"Jonathan is gay!" He shouts into my ear. Wait... he's gay? Fuck!

Jonathan-
She tries sucking my dick. I do not get hard. She stops and looks at me.
"Am I not hot enough for you?"
"No you're gorgeous it's just..."
"Just what?" Her eyes have slight tears in them.
Suddenly Evan runs in. He stops when he sees my dick out and her kneeling.
"Ashley I meant to tell you that you're mine tonight." Her eyes brighten. I guess Evan is the one that everyone wants. I know what he's doing. He's taking a bullet for me. He picks her up and puts her on the bed. He looks back at me and waves his head toward the door. I take the message and run.

((Time skip- 2am))

Evan left the girl about an hour ago and hasn't said anything about it since. Right now everyone is in a long line. It's a game where each person holds a card using their breath then blows it onto the next person's lips. They trade off and it goes down the line. It gets to Evan and he takes it from some other girl. It's my turn.
Our faces get so close, just a playing card between us. My heart beats so hard it could be mistaken for the bass. I take the card and suck so it stays on my lips. Than I turn to a chic and she takes it from me. I triumphantly raise my hands in the air and woop.
"Fuck yeah!" I grab Evan by the arm and start dancing with him. We dance all fucking night and drink. The party gets even more crowded at around 3 am and we make our way outside to the outdoor pool. There's several beer pong tables set up around us. Evan pulls me aside.
"You wanna hang out at my place?" I nod.
"We should say goodbye to everyone!" I yell back.
"Come on!" He takes me to my motorcycle and commands me to start it up. "You're taking us home on this!"
I'm too drunk to drive, but I'm also too drunk to care. I hop on it and rev the engine which gets everyone's attention.
"NIGHT MOTHER FUCKERS!" Evan screams as we pull away.
"Fuck yeah!" I yell as I make a turn. His house isn't that far away. I pull up to a stop sign and come to a complete stop, then continue.
I feel Evan put his arms around my waist. It spreads warmth through me. He must know I'm gay. I don't know who told him, but he knows.
We get to his house and go up to his room. He grabs some vodka and some shot glasses. We sit down on the couch. He takes a shot.
"So... I'm sorry about earlier. I didn't mean to put you in that situation."
"So you fucked her for me." I state before taking a shot.
"Yeah. I wouldn't exactly say you dodged a bullet, but you can't help who you're attracted to. Craig's gay too."
"I know. He told me." We are quiet for a minute.
"I could hook you up with him if you want."
"No! No. It's fine. I can fight my own battles."
He chuckles.
"I just can't get over the fact that she tried sucking your dick and failed." I laugh a bit.
"Sorry I prefer the pole over the hole." Evan cracks up laughing and so do I.
"So tell me Del, what else should I know?"
"Well, I'm gay."
"No shit!" He says sarcastically.
"Yeah I uh... had an abusive alcoholic dad.
My mom OD'd when I was young. I moved in with Cartoonz when we came here. What about you Mr. Popular?" He sighs.
"My parents are always away on trips. I'm always alone here. They don't care about me. I was an accident."
"You're not an accident." I say quickly.
"No it's okay. My mom made that quite clear."
I watch him. He's guarded. He's got secrets that he keeps very locked away. I know how that is. I do the same thing.
"I'm gonna pass out man."
"You wanna crash on the couch or take my room?"
My heart flutters at the thought of sharing a bed. Even though that's not what he meant.
"I'll crash on the couch." I say stretching out.
He nods and brings me multiple blankets and a pillow.
"Sleep well Jon."
The way he says Jon gets to me. No one has ever cut my name short like that. Like he likes me. I take a chance.
"You to Evy." He smiles and goes to his room. I feel... happy for the first time in a long time.
Don't fall for the popular kid. It's dangerous.
You can't help who you fall for.
Don't fall for him.
Well too late for that.

Evan-
I lie alone in my bed. Just knowing Jonathan is downstairs makes my heart rate pick up.
"Fuck." I whisper to myself.
I can't fall for a guy. I've made my position so clear. I am straight. If I fall for him, it'll ruin everything. I can't let that happen.
I can't.
I turn over and face the window. I need a girlfriend. I grab my phone and call Ashley.
She answers on the third ring.
"Hey Ash."
"Evan?! Oh my god! Hi!"
"You want to go out with me?" I hear a high pitched scream. This won't last long.
"Yes of course I do!"
"Good. I'll pick you up at 11am tomorrow. We'll get coffee."
"Sounds good!"
"Bye Ash."
"Bye Evan!"
I hang up and close my eyes. Let the facade continue.

((Time skip- morning))
Jonathan-
I wake up to noise. I lean up and see Evan dressed in his red jacket and jeans.
"Where are you going?" I ask him.
"I've got a date with Ashley." My heart drops.
"Guessing that sex was good." I fake a laugh.
"Yeah. Something like that."
"I guess I'll go home." He stops and looks at me.
"Stay if you want. I don't mind."
"I should go." I pick up my phone and keys and go outside.
I jump on my bike and ride back home. When I enter Cartoonz is at the table having breakfast with his parents.
"Jonathan! Did you have fun at the sleepover?"
"Yes Mrs. Patterson. I'm exhausted so I'm probably going to go to sleep."
"Alright honey. Sleep well."
I leave the dining room and go into my room.
I can't get Evan out of my mind.
He's on a date right now and I'm sitting at home doing nothing. Maybe I should find myself someone else. Maybe I should hit
up Craig.
Del: hey Craig
Mini: hi Del! Wassup
Del: I was wondering if you wanna go out sometime
Mini: like a date?
I stop and think for a moment. Do I really want to?
Del: yes.
Mini: sure where do you want to go?
Del: meet me at the diner in ten minutes.
Mini: sounds good. See
You there!
I put my phone in my pocket and head back out.
"I'm going on a date! I'll see you later!" I yell as I leave the house. I'm actually kind of excited.

((Time skip- restaurant))

We follow the woman to our table and sit down. Craig looks over the menu.
"So what made you ask me out?" I smile.
"Well I had a moment last night where..."
I see Evan kissing a girl in a booth across the room. Craig looks back and sees them.
"Oh don't mind them. He's always with a new girl like twice a month." He turns back to the menu.
"As I was saying..." I pull my attention back to Craig. "I think you're pretty awesome and would like I get to know you better."
"Well I'm a nerd." We laugh quietly. "I have overprotective parents. I'm probably the dreamer of the group. I have a good heart. Or at least I'd like to think so."
I smile. He's so innocent and sweet.

Evan-
I watch as Delirious and Mini sit down at a table. Jealousy makes its way in.
"Evan, what do you think about the mochas here?"
"I like them. It's got a good amount of espresso in it."
I'm bored. It's been ten minutes and I'm bored.
I notice Jonathan looking at us and I take Ashley's face into my hands and kiss her. She kisses back no problem. I do not like being jealous. I hate it actually. I did suggest it though. Him going out with Craig.
I get a text message.
Wildcat: Craig's on a date.
Vanoss: so?
Wildcat: who's he with?
Vanoss: why do you care?
Wildcat: •••
Vanoss: you're gay too??
Wildcat: NO. I just...
Vanoss: what?
Wildcat: I like him okay? I'm not gay. I just like him.
I roll my eyes.
Vanoss: he's with Delirious. Now leave me and my date alone.
I mute my phone.
Why can't things just be simple?