A little bit of love (boy x boy)

Chap 27. Realization

  ' Hey Liam. Whatssup? ' Luke greeted casually when he sees his friend sitting on the bus stop bench, not far away from their school. He took a seat beside Liam and waited patiently for the other boy to reply. 

  Liam was a whole disaster. His eyes were red and puffy, his face pale and he looks..... lifeless. ' Woah! What the hell happened? ' Luke turns Liam's body to face him harshly. His face screams one word 'concern'. 

  ' I... I got in a fight.... with Olivia. ' Luke almost sighs in relieve out loud. ' And? ' Liam scrunch his face at Luke and held his head in his hand. ' I don't know. It's just.... you never we rarely ever gets into arguments.... and this is worse. ' Luke looks at his friend who looks.... afraid. 

  ' What is it about? ' Luke had his hand on Liam's back, patting softly, giving him the comfort he needs. 

  ' It's about Jayden. ' The answer was soft as a whisper but Luke heard it loud and clear. 

  His hand froze and eyes widens. ' Wh...What about Jayden? ' He retreated his hand from Liam and scratch the back of his head. 

  ' She says.... She says I like him. ' Liam sighs heavily and earnestly. Luke doesn't know how to react. He is stuck in his thoughts. ' Please say something, Luke. ' Liam pleaded,  having a silence treatment is definitely not what he's looking for. 

  ' Uh... What do you want me to say? Umm..... Look, I don't know what's the big deal about it you know? Like... you and Jayden? You're friends. There's nothing weird to like each other. ' Luke rambles. 

  ' Fuck no, Luke! She means.... those like 'like'! Not a simple 'like' . ' Liam does a little air quote. 

  ' Oh you mean those...romantic like! ' Luke exclaims, clearly please with himself for understanding. ' Gosh! You're so stupid sometimes! ' Says the one who sucks at explanation. 

  Luke didn't seem to mind the insult though. He was too busy focusing on Liam. He was looking at the boy funnily, as if something just grew on his face. 

  ' Urg!! What should I do, Luke!! ' Liam groans and hide his face in his hands. Luke really doesn't want to get involve in their messed up relationship. You know sometimes the more you try to help, the more damage you cause. And sometimes, it ends up being you who got hurt. 

  ' Look man.... I seriously... You know I've never been in a relationship before. How do you expect me to help you? ' Luke crosses his arms and leans back on the bench comfortably. 

  ' Aren't you suffering with relationship problems now too? I thought maybe you have a few tips? ' Liam has a look of confuse over his face while Luke frowns. ' What?! Who told you that? ' 

  ' Duh. Your brother? ' Of course it's Lucas. Liam thought painfully. 

  ' Okay let me make something clear! I'm not struggling with ANY relationship problem now! I never did and I never will! ' Luke shouts out, completely frustrated. 

  ' Hey hey! Chill man! Just asking! ' Liam move away from Luke a little, holding his hand up to his chest. 

  Luke huffs. ' Sorry. I'm just... really pissed.. Who is he to tell everyone about me relationship with Aaron! I mean it's not even his business! ' 

  Liam's ears perk up at this. Luke wasn't looking at him, he was fiddling with his shirt. So he let his smug face out freely. ' So.... How's you and Aaron? ' He tries to pry. 

  ' We're.... fine? I don't know... I feel like he's really awkward around me and --- ' Luke stop his sentence half way and stares up in horror at the grinning Liam. ' You asshole! ' he cries out and playfully hit Liam on the shoulder.