Hold On 'Til May - Fuenciado

Chapter Three

[Vic]

“Vic,” Jaime pulled me in for a hug, and the boy’s touch just about made me melt. “This doesn’t change the fact you’re my best friend Vic, but I’m straight.” My heart dropped and I couldn’t help but be disappointed. I looked up at Jaime and our eyes met. I don’t know what came over me… I leaned in and brushed my lips over the taller boy’s, then quickly pulled away. “Vic, I just told you, I’m straight.” He seemed pissed, and probably was. But, for that one touch of our lips… to me it was worth it. It felt like I was floating off to heaven, just from that.

“Shit, I’m sorry man… I don’t know what I was thinking!” I didn’t regret it, but I meant it when I said I didn’t know what I was thinking. I can’t screw things up with Jaime. “I’m gonna go…  you should go back to the bus.” I started walking away, and picked up my phone. 3:17, I hope Kellin’s still up… I dialed his number, and he picked up on the third ring. “Hey, can I come over tonight… ?”

“Sure,” Kellin paused for a second, “did you tell Jaime?”

“Yeah… I fucked up and kissed him… he’s completely straight man…” I let out a sigh with a few tears rolling down my cheeks.

“Don’t worry about it Vic, he’ll get over it.” But I won’t…

[Kellin]

I was sitting awake, waiting for Vic to text or call. I checked the time, 3:02… I hope he’s alright. If Jaime hurt him… poor Vic. I’ve liked Vic for the longest time. He was amazing, and beautiful, and funny, just an all-around great guy. I hadn’t told Vic about my feelings because I knew he liked Jaime and I didn’t want to ruin our friendship. But now I can… and I will, I decided.

The sound of my phone vibrating snapped me out of my thoughts, that’s got to be Vic. I picked up my phone with a smile. “Hey, can I come over there tonight… ?” Vic asked hesitantly. Of course he could, he knew he was always welcome here. But, he’d either have to sleep with me or on the couch.

“Sure,” if he’s asking to stay over… something probably happened. Did he talk to Jaime about how he felt? “Did you tell Jaime?” I asked.

“Yeah… I fucked up and kissed him…” damn, I’d love that to be me, “he’s completely straight man…” I heard Vic sigh. I didn’t understand how someone couldn’t fall for that brilliant man… though I guess it’s different when you’re straight.

“Don’t worry about it Vic, he’ll get over it.” I comforted him. “So, where are you, are you going to walk here?” I didn’t really want to go out looking for Vic, but if I had to I would.

“Yeah, I can walk, I’ll be there in a few…” Vic trailed off.

“Hey Vic,” I said, thinking of telling him I like him.

“Yeah?”

“Never mind bro. See you soon!” I couldn’t tell him yet, not after he just got rejected by Jaime. I hung up the phone and let out a sigh. I was sitting on the couch because I didn’t want to wake the rest of the band. I got up and went to the kitchen, getting some dry Honey Nut Cheerios. I scooped them into my mouth, and after finishing my handful I went to the washroom to brush my teeth. Midway through brushing my teeth I heard a knock on the door, Vic. I quickly finished up, spitting and wiping my face. I opened the door for Vic and he stepped in, pulling me into a hug.

“Thanks… this means a lot,” Vic smiled at me and I couldn’t help but smile back. How could Jaime reject such a precious thing?

“So, you can sleep on the couch?” I’d rather it be my bed, but I know he wouldn’t agree to that, and he’d think I was making a move on him… which I was.

“Okay!” Vic walked over to the couch after kicking his shoes off then pulled his shirt off. I looked up and down his chest and let out a little whimper. Vic didn’t notice fortunately. He laid down on the couch and I threw a blanket on him.

“Good night!” I walked back over to the bunks and climbed into mine, thinking about Vic before drifting off to sleep.

***

I felt someone tapping my arm and turned over to see whom it was. “Kellin? Can I sleep with you, the couch is stupid.”

How was he still so adorable? “Of course Vic,” I replied, trying not to smile as I moved over to make room for Vic. Soon, I drifted back off to sleep.