About Time

Chapter 2: Him calling my name

It was Thursday, the third period of the day, 11:34am. The teacher wasn't in today so I just looked through my notes and corrected things, to make better sense of them and made them neater using my blue, yellow, and green highlighters. I finished quite earlier than I would've liked though, I hoped it would've kept me busy for a while though, but oh well. I heard my name being called softly again. Wanting to just hear him say my name, I didn't respond for a bit. He then resorted to tapping my shoulder. Alright, I'll answer him now I guess. I turned towards the smiling boy, his smile was just so contiguous. "Yes, Rennie?" I said and looked at his face, studying features. "Since you gave such an amazing speech yesterday, I want you to come out and celebrate with me and the guys. What you said meant so much to them and ya know." Ren chuckled and rested his head on his hand. "Yeah sure." I nodded and pulled out my phone to start checking my calendar. "ohh busy man I see." I shook my head. "Well, kinda. I have a shoot today at..right after school actually." I thought for a bit. "Well for this shoot it'll only last for about three hours so I'll be done around 6." Ren nodded, "Well we were gonna go to this diner around 7:30 ish, Ya know to get those late-night vibes." He smiled and ran his free hand through his hair. "Alright sounds good." I put my phone on my desk and made small talk with Ren until class was over. Ren and I only had three classes together, third, fifth, and eighth. I was so lucky to be able to see him at the end of the day every day. I smiled to myself as packed up my bag. I made my way to my locker and exchanged my books and whatnot for my next class.
📸Time skip📸
I was about an hour and a half into the shoot when my phone started lighting up, signaling notifications. We took a short break and I went over to the mini table and checked my phone. Seeing 5 back to back messages from Ren, I open my phone and started checking them. ^You should've invited me to the shoot so I can give suggestions and maybe get my playboy on the cover of playboy😏^ My face heated up at the first text he read. "Oh my goodness." I bit my lip and read the rest. ^like I have so many positions in mind so many things you can wear🥵^ ^Or you can just do a private show for me🍑^ "Toliver? Are you okay there buddy? You look so red." One of the photographers said. "O-oh um..yeah I'm okay." I didn't even realize how hard I was blushing. ^Are there any grapes? I wanna feed you some 🍇^ I sighed and put my phone down for a minute. I definitely needed a breather. I'm kinda hot and..bothered too oh my goodness. I picked my phone back up and started typing. ^Yes there's grapes. And for your other question, pick a time and a place^ I put my phone down and went back to posing since my break was over.
📻Time Skip📻
I parked my car and walked into the diner. I saw all the guys and went to the table. "Hello." I waved slowly. Everyone greeted me. "Right here." I saw Ren patting the seat next to him. I nodded and sat down next to him, crossing my legs. "So, what's up? You were texting me something?" I tilted my head and looked at him. I could've sworn I saw pink dust his cheeks. He cleared his throat and crossed his arms. "Yeah it's whatever." I was taken aback. "Where'd all that confidence go." I mumbled and looked through the menu. After we had ordered I tried making small talk with him but I just kept recovering dry reply's. Eventually, I grew tired and started talking with the other guys. I was talking to Oliver, he was pretty chill, I definitely got more response form him than Rennie but that's whatever. "So, hey pres, why don't we go on a date later?" I blushed blushed, a cramped smiled made its way to my face immediately once I heard he question. "Mm I'll think about." I said and rested my head on my hand. I heard a bunch of ooo's and ah's and I realized I completely forgot that everyone else was here. "Toliver and Oliver sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G, first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a baby, gotta buy a baby carriage, that's not all that's not all-''
Ren's POV
I cleared my throat. "Shut the hell up please." I said and looked at all of them. Why would Oliver even say that? He's not even..or is he? Does he have the hots for Toliver or something? Why did he call Toliver my nickname that I always call him. He knows, literally everyone knows that that's my nickname. Plus I kept calling his name. 'Toliver..toliiii..pres' over and over I calling his name. It was like he was..ignoring me? What ever. I close my eyes to avoid rolling them. I took a calm breath and smiled and looked at Toliver. "Let's hang out Friday yeah?" I raised an eyebrow. "Um..sure. I have a meeting though." Toliver replied. I have always wanted to see what a student council meeting is like. Probably boring and lame. "I'll just come with you." "Okay." Maybe hanging out with the pres will be fun. Despite knowing him as long as I do, I can't believe we haven't hung out once, plus I only got his number after like 2nd year. I wonder how this little hang out is gonna go tomorrow.
Toliver's POV
I nodded and pressed my back against the booth. "So Toliver, I didn't know you swung that way." Jordyn said. I can't believe I was being so stupid. Just letting Oliver openly flirt with me and just replying the way I did..I..I.. "I mean don't worry, we don't care. You're not out I'm guessing?" I nibbled on my lip. "No I'm not." I said and silently took some labored breaths. "Well..I..I'm bisexual." I said and looked down at my lap, not really wanting to look at their faces. "Oh that's cool. It's nothing to sweat over. None of us have anything against you. And if anyone gives you any issues just let us know. We'll be like boom and bam and wap and kwam and-" I let out a small sigh and looked at all of them. "Thanks." I mumbled. Thankfully our food came, I don't wanna feel more awkward than I have to be. I felt a tap on my thigh. I looked over at Ren who was looking back at me while eating his fries. "If it makes you feel any better, I'm gay." I let out a breath I didn't even know I was holding in. First, I'm surprised that I even have a chance with him, he looks like, ya know totally not even any types of gay. Second, just..just wow. They way he said it, how he looked at me, I felt so undeniably calm and comforted. I could tell he was getting anxious since I've probably was taking a bit to reposed, plus I'm just staring  at his face. "Thank you." I reached under the table and squeezed his hand. I quickly retracted it and started working on my food.
It was about 9 so everyone was deciding to get ready and go home. The guys were hugging  and walking each other to their cars, some carpooled, a few of them were just talking, talking to Ren. Well more like being over dramatic and loud. I tried to get close to him, to tell him bye and be safe. I decided to just go to my car. I pulled out my keys and unlocked my door when I felt a body next to mine. "Be safe okay goodnight!!" Ren started running off before I even had a chance to say anything back. "You too." I sighed and got into my car. Making my way home.
I went up to my room and went to my desk. "I didn't get any work done today." I hummed and looked through my book bag. "I don't have much to do, I have some new paperwork to check over and look through.." I spoke to no one in particular. I got out my pencil case and looked through it to see which one I wanted to use today. "Wait.." I counted over and over before it came to me. I snapped my fingers. He still has my pencil