High School never Ends

So this is love

Virgil's Pov.

I walk over to the lunch table and notice Roman's not there yet so I sit down and try to calm myself down a bit. I had a hard time sleeping last night, I just kept on thinking about lunch today, What could go wrong, what if Roman doesn't like me the way I like him? What if he doesn't really want to be my friend, he's just trying to be nice? I suddenly feel a hand on my shoulder making me flinch. "Sorry Virg didn't mean to scare you, you okay? you're shaking like a leaf." I nod and take a deep breath. Roman walks over his eyes and smile gleaming with happiness. " Hey, guys," He says and sits next to me. "Hey Roman," I say, trying to not sound nervous as I feel. "Hey stormcloud, how's your day so far?" I feel my cheeks heat up at the nickname. "Oh uhm, It's okay, better now," I say with a light smile. "That's nice. I also am having a quite good day today." "Wanna talk about it?" I ask. "Well there's this guy I think is super cute, but I can't seem to talk to him the way I want to." "who is this guy? if you don't mind sharing" I feel my heart skip a beat. He looks around a bit "His name's Jack, He's in the gym with me." I try my best to hide the new pain I feel in my chest." You should totally go speak to him, I'm sure he'd like you. You're super cool and Nice." Roman gets up "your right, Thanks Virgil you're such a good friend" Roman puts his hand on my shoulder before walking off. I grab my bag and head off to somewhere, I don't know where Just somewhere far from these feelings. I find myself in one of the stalls in the boy's bathroom closest to my next class. I try to steady my breathing. It seems like I'm in there for an hour before the bell rings. I head to study hall and try my best to focus on my homework but all I can think about is Roman. The rest of the day I just try to keep my cool. On my walk home I see the guy Roman was talking about, I remember him in middle school, 8th grade specifically. I get home and go up to my room and ignore everyone. I curl up on my bed and the weight in my chest finally lifts as I start crying into my hoodie sleeves. Roman's words repeat in my head making me sob more. At least we're friends, that makes me feel quilter. I shouldn't be crying like this, I should be happy for him. I hear a light knock on my door and Janus pokes his head in the doorway. I look over to him and sniffle. He comes over to me and sits next to me. "Do you wanna talk about it?" I nod and hug Janus and nuzzle into him crying more, hiccuping a bit. He rubs circles into my back. "I know it hurts Virg, It's gonna be okay in time." "I love him Jan, I have since I met him a month ago." I look him in the eyes. "I know Virgil, that's such a good thing, even right now." "I feel so bad, I shouldn't be crying over this, we're friends yet I wanted what you and Remus have, your best friends but you're also finally together." "Did I ever tell you how it happened?" Janus sighs a bit as I shake my head.

"Last year about halfway through, I finally decided I was gonna confess to Remus, I was on my way to our spot at lunch when I saw this guy talking to him and flirting with him, I was so jealous I couldn't help but watch for once feeling helpless. But I knew I had to tell him then or never even if It wasn't mutual. So I walked over after the guy walked off and I told Remus how I felt about him. Told him everything as if it was the end of the world. You know what he did." "he told you he felt the same?" I ask. "He started laughing, I was so scared that I made the wrong choice, I started tearing up. He then hugged me and kissed me all over my face. He told me he loved me then and there." "So you think I should still tell him how I feel even if he doesn't like me?" Janus nods and smiles a bit. "If you want me to be honest I think Roman actually likes you, I was the way he looked around before answering that question. He might have panicked." I nod my head and Janus wipes my face with one of the makeup wipes on my dresser. "Remus and Roman are gonna come over in a bit for another movie night, do you want to tell him then?" I nod and take a deep breath. "I don't think I have much of a choice"

After a bit, I put on my Nightmare before Christmas pajama pants and slip on a tank top under my hoodie. Janus calls me down to the basement. I walk down and see Remus already snuggled into Janus's side. Roman smiles at me, his cheeks almost a light pink. I feel like cheeks heat up a bit. I sit next to in my usual spot when I and Janus hang out down here. Janus whispers something to Remus before getting up. "I and Janus are gonna go get the popcorn and drinks, We'll be right back." They head up leaving me and Roman alone. " So uhm how did the talk with Jack go?"I say internally facepalming. " Oh that, I actually didn't do it." He says rubbing the back of his neck a bit. "I actually wanted to talk to you about that, If you don't mind," he says. "I don't mind." He looks at me and moves to where Janus was sitting. " I lied when I said I liked him, I actually like someone else. I just panicked and picked a random person I knew." I nod a bit to show I was listening. "What did you wanna say before I continue?" I sigh and itch at my arms through my hoodie. " I wanted to say that" I take a deep breath before continuing. " I wanted to tell you that I l-like you" I stutter out feeling my face go fully red. " He looks at me with disbelief. We sit there in silence before he carefully takes one of my hands, rubbing his thumb over my knuckles. "I like you too Virgil" I feel tears run down my cheeks. " You do?" He nods and wipes the tears from my eyes. I smile more and giggle a bit and move over in my seat. "Here come sit with me you dork." "Did I hear my favorite word?!" Remus yells as he runs down the stairs. "Did you know Dork is the name of a Whale penis" Remus states matter of factly? Janus comes down with a bowl of popcorn and sighs." Who said, Dork?"Janus sits back down in his spot. Roman sits next to me and smiles holding my hand. Janus smirks a bit at me making my cheeks flush with a bit of embarrassment. Janus smiles and snuggles into Remus, while Remus looks through the movies. Remus decides on Cinderella and starts it. I lean back into the chair. I lip-sync to some of the songs, We get to the ball before we have to pause it when Janus has to use the bathroom. Remus smirks at us

"So my Lil bro finally grew some balls and finally told you about his crush." Roman and I blush a deep red. "Yeah and I couldn't be happier" Roman looks me in the eyes. I smile widely. "You know without all the makeup I can see your freckles Especially when you smile like that," Roman says. Remus rolls his eyes "good grief". Janus comes back and looks at Remus and smirks. "Oh but when you're super sweet to me it's not a problem." Remus pulls Janus in a hug and kisses his face a bunch. "I can't help it, your face is so kissable, especially with your super cool birthmark!" Janus smiles more and his face becomes red. "How about we get back to the movie?" Janus says, hiding his face in the crook or Remus's neck. We resume the movie and we get to the part where Cinderella and the prince dance and sing the duet and I start humming the song quietly until I hear Roman starting to sing the song quietly. I sing along a bit quieter than him. His emerald eyes glimmer as we finish the song. Eventually, the movie Marathon comes to an end and they head home. Me and Jan head up to our rooms. I smile while looking out at the night sky. "So this is Love".

~I hope you all are enjoying this story so far. I've had a lot of fun writing this so far. If you have any suggestions or requests feel free to comment. I hope you all are staying safe and healthy!