Escape || an LGBT+ story (DISCONTINUED)

Chapter 29

'Are we gonna continue "He Is Psychometric"?' Jamie asks when he arrives at Ian's apartment for their third date.

'Sorry babe, I guess that will have to be another time.' Ian steps outside and closes the door before grabbing Jamie's hand. 'I have decided it is time for you to meet Pizza Gang.'

'Oh my god, are you for real?' Jamie squeals in excitement. 'Already?'

'It isn't that early. Our Brian dragged Luka to us right away the moment he saw him. The poor boy had no idea what was happening to him, getting dragged away by a stranger while he was in the midst of singing a song. On top of that, he is already a shy person.'

'Oh my god.' Jamie laughs. 'Is everyone in your band that weird?'

'No.' Ian says. 'They're weirder. But really funny, so you've got to meet them.'

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Jamie already hears a few sounds when Ian opens the door to the renovated old factory. 

'Why do you need an entire factory though?' he asks. 

'Well, you know, nice acoustics. Also, some of us live here too. Actually, all of them live here. I used to live with them too, but you know, they were all gay so Chase, the only single one, would creep into my bed and I ran into the advertisement Nick and Jake had put up, so well, I decided to try something else. I feel slightly sorry for Chase sometimes but geez, I need my sleep too.'

'Are you telling me you did it with Chase?' Jamie lifts a brow. 'And you believed you were straight?'

'NO!' Ian exclaims. 'Gosh, that was wrong wording. It's more like, he doesn't like to be alone. So he would wake me up in the middle of the night saying he had a nightmare and asking if he could sleep in my bed, and you see, I really need my space to sleep. So then I was lying on a small spot and couldn't move and was unable to sleep. That's all.'

'No need to be so panicked. UNLESS there's actually something-'

'CHASE? Oh god no. Really, you're my only one. Actually you've always been. Even before I knew you.' 

'Whatever.' Jamie says. 'Are they practicing, by the way?'

'Oh, that guitar sound? Probably Luka. Ever since he officially decided to chase his dream of becoming a musician, no one can get him away from his guitar. Well, except for his boyfriend. But that guy is so in love with his voice, that he just sits and listens.'

Ian takes Jamie up a staircase. 'You guys!' he yells when they reach the first floor. 'There's a visitor!'

'There is? Geez Ian, why didn't you notify us, it's a literal mess here and I haven't done my hair and-' A midget comes out of one of the doors, trying to fix his messy ocean blue hair. Then, he sees Jamie and a cheeky smile appears on his face. 'Hey~ I think I recognize this cutie...'

Ian wraps his arm around Jamie protectively. 'Back off, Chase. He's mine.'

'I know, I feel very single. I am now officially the only single one here.' He puts his hand on his hip. 'Anyway, I guess you must be the Jamie we've heard so much about. I'm Chase. Nice to meet you!'

'Nice to meet you too.' Jamie smiles, quickly scanning him. He is shorter than Jamie himself already is, maybe around 5"5. He has a slim body, a pretty face and the way he moves is smooth and gracious. He has bright and open eyes and a sweet smile. Jamie feels like they will get along well.

'That guy is our leader.' Ian whispers. 'He may look sweet, but he can bite. Literally.'

'Are you gossiping about me?' Chase raises his eyebrows.

'No, not at all!' Ian grins. 'How about you lead us to the others?'

'Okay then, follow me.' Chase turns around swiftly and leads them through the hallway, his hips swaying. He throws a door wide open. 'Ian's boyfriend is here, guys!'

The guitar stops playing abruptly as the cute boy with the pink hair and the raven-haired sexy guy next to him look up. There was a guy with brown hair and glasses pouring himself a glass of water who also looked up, as well as the blonde backhugging him. The latter let go of the guy right away. 'Oh my god he is GORGEOUS!'

Before he manages to touch Jamie, Ian quickly pulls Jamie behind him. 'Hands off, Brandy.'

'Right. It's not like I have a boyfriend already?' Brandy rolls his eyes.

'Yeah, and it's not like you are ready to cheat on that boyfriend 24/7.' the boy from the kitchen remarks. 'Hi Jamie. I'm Terence. Want something to drink?'

'Ah, I'd like a glass of water please.' Jamie smiles. 'I guess you all know who I am already, don't you?'

'Duh, how could we not?' Chase says. 'Ian hasn't talked about anything else since he met you.'

Since the first meeting already? Jamie blushed a bit.

'Anyway, I'm Brandy.' the blonde properly introduces himself. 'Not Brandon, but Brandy, with a "y".'

'Okay, Brandy with a "y".' Jamie says.

'Don't you want to take a seat?' the  pink-haired guy says, pointing to the other couch. He has a soft voice and a sweet smile. He's really, really adorable.

'I'm Luka.' he says as Jamie sets down and takes the glass Terence offers him. 'And this is my boyfriend Brian.' He pulls the raven-haired guy. 'Nice to meet you!'

'Nice to meet you too.' Jamie says. 'But guys... you are getting something wrong.'

'What is it?' Chase and Brandy ask in unison.

'I'm not... Ian's boyfriend.'

Everyone stares at him like he is crazy. Including Ian.

Then, Brandy starts laughing. 'Hahaha! Good joke!'

The others join in as well.

'No, but really.' Jamie says. 'I don't remember agreeing to be his boyfriend. I only allowed him to court me.'

'Same thing, same thing.' Chase laughs. 'Dear Jamie, Ian may be a lazy sh*t, but when it comes to matters he truly cares about, he won't stop until he gets it.'

'Oh, we'll see about that.' Jamie cocks a brow at Ian. 'I'm telling you, winning my trust isn't easy.'

Ian doesn't break eye contact. 'Even if it isn't easy, it's definitely worth it.'

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