Way of the World (BXB)

05

Reggie Weller

"Hey," I said, getting into Kaya's car.

"Hey there," Kaya responded.

I closed my door and she started the car again, shifting it into drive.

"What the hell happened to your hair?" She asked, looking at my damp and somewhat wavy hair.

"Oh, um... interesting story, I'll tell you when we get to your house,"

"Fine," she said, continuing to drive.

In a few minutes we reached her large and fancy house, not quite a modern mansion like Kendrics, but a decently sized house nonetheless. We went right up to her room and slowly worked our way into the juicy gossip. Kaya sat in her swinging chair comfortably, while I layed on the bed horizontally on my stomach.

"And then he threw me into the pool, with him! Together!" I explained

Kaya looked very interested in what I was saying,"And? What happened?"

"Well, we fell in and I took off my shirt, because that just makes sense, right?" Kaya nodded,"But then, he took of his shirt too!"

"Okay, and? Oh my god- do-... do you... like him? Like, as more than just... english partners?" She asked with a big grin.

"No! I- I mean... ugh, I dont know! I cant! I promised myself that I would only ever get involved with someone after my first Tony!" I said, rubbing my face in confusion.

"Aww, Reggie it's okay to like him. Hes hot, I know. I didn't know he was gay though?" She said

"Hes not, hes bi. And, I never said that he liked me back, AND I NEVER SAID THAT I LIKE HIM!" I said in frustration.

"Well, maybe you should talk to him..." Kaya suggested.

"Why? Hes stubborn and annoying," I said

"That's doubtful, being that you have feelings for him,"

"Kaya, I said hes hot, not that I like his personality," I added with a roll of my eyes.

Kaya smiled,"Maybe he doesn't like your's either, dimwit!" My jaw dropped dramatically,"I can see how he might think that you're annoying, or uptight, or maybe even see you as a jerk,"

"Ok, mean-"

"But, I think that hes trying to make an effort to get to know you! Open up a little, let him in! Try being a normal teenage guy," she said.

"But I'm not a normal teenage guy. I have big dreams, and they're not cheap. I'm willing to give up a normal life right now to accommodate to my future, and if I open up, or let my guard down, it'll screw up my whole plan!" I said, throwing my hands up.

Kaya stood up and came to sit next to me on the bed,"Listen. I love you like a brother, and I want the best for you. And right now, I see a perfectly good looking, sweet, fun, aaand not to mention very rich guy trying to steal a date with you," I rolled my eyes at her description of Kendric,"So for just once in your life, I need you to not be so uptight, please."

"What's in it for me?" I asked

"... I'll see if my dad can get us a flight and a 5 night stay in New York for sometime during the summer; but only if you're nice to him!"

"Deal." I said quickly.

We spent the rest of the night talking, then singing, followed by eating snacks until 3am... and by then Kaya was tired. So I went and slept on her Futon bed and she took her own. The lights were off, Kaya was asleep... and my phone buzzed.