*Please note that Leith is being misgendered because the others don't know. All the other reasons aren't valid to misgender someone.*
5- Love advice
Kenton's pov
It's been a week now since I started talking to Liam. I'd say that I quite like talking to him. He's not like the other guys, he's unique and yep, mysterious, I like that.
He's awkward and shy sometimes but it's fine, I totally get it.
I'm just glad he's actually talking to me. At first, I wasn't too sure if he would talk to me after the whole ordeal at the party and if I recall really well, he was avoiding me way before the party.
I would like to forget about what he told me but still, I can't seem to fully forget. Come on Kenton! It's just another confession it's not even serious! I get those types of confessions all the time but I don't know...why it feels kinda special coming from Liam. Is it because he's interesting? Because he's got my eye?
Regardless, I'm starting to learn a bit more about him and he doesn't even seem like the type of person to do such a thing so that surprises me even more. I can't grasp what it is about him that I find intriguing. I don't even know why I so badly want to get to know him. Is it because he's so different than me and my friends? I have no clue why.
My friends at first told me to not take this too seriously but then again that's Jack's talking.
I didn't expect Liam to be who he is. I got his number on Monday and ever since then, we keep texting each other. We even got to talk on Tuesday.
He doesn't tell me a whole lot about him only when I ask him to, which I found strange but it's not like it's everyone that likes to share everything about themselves. I like that he's secretive but at the same time, I don't. I wish he would open up some more. I badly want to know more about him! I crave more! Okay, now I sound like a creep.
The downside to that is well, people have noticed that I hang around him now. Some are jealous, some are just plain curious. They keep asking me questions on and off. Especially as they find it odd I'm talking to a normal guy, like out of my league. I usually go for popular people but they should know I talk to anybody! Well, if not I think so!
It's starting to tick me off. Normally, I deal well with those types of questions but I think it's just too much. What does it do to them if I hang out with Liam? Well, nothing. It's none of their business.
Ok, I get that I'm the top guy at this school but can I just have this moment to myself? I don't need my love life to be followed so closely like that.
Speaking of that, people have started asking if we have a thing going on between us. My gosh, how could they ask such questions about Liam? It's obvious that he's not comfortable with those types of questions and those preying eyes. I fear he won't hang around me anymore because of it. I can't afford that!
I know my friends are always curious about everything but I think they too are being a tight bit too much. Now I understand why Sam refuses to tell us who his crush is. By the way, who's his crush? Eh, I'll figure it out later.
Right now it's not the time. It's literally Thanksgiving today. Oh, that makes me remember that my brother must be almost there. He said he would arrive at 3 p.m. I can't wait to see him. I missed him a lot.
We may have not hung out a whole lot back in high school when he was still there but we were inseparable when we were younger.
My thoughts get interrupted by a knock at the door.
"Can I come in?"
"Yeah, you can mom." She enters my room.
"So what's up Mom? Is something the matter?"
"No, it's nothing. Just checking if your room is clean and all. You're brother's coming so we can't let the house dirty."
"Yeah, I know. I already cleaned my room earlier."
"Alright. Remember no friends for today alright?"
"Why are you telling me this Mom? You know I won't bring anyone home today. It's Thanksgiving! This is a family moment I know that."
"I was just making sure."
"What? Why are you looking at me like that?"
"Well, it seems like Nolan is bringing someone today despite telling him this is a family dinner."
"Oh"
"Oh yes. We don't know who that person might be. I begged your brother to tell me but he refused to tell me anything. Through, I trust him with that.
Anyway, I don't know how it's gonna work and all but since Nolan is staying here for Thanksgiving weekend it means his guest may stay here too. Um, do you think that guest could maybe sleep in your room?"
"What why? They can sleep together."
"What if it's a girl? I don't want them sleeping together." Nolan is bringing a girl? Now that makes all sense, why's he so secretive and didn't tell me a thing?
"What? So you're implying that I should give my room for the weekend so Nolan's potential girlfriend can sleep here?"
"Well yeah, that's what I mean." I sigh.
"Let's hope it's not a girl 'cause I don't have intentions to leave my room to someone else for the weekend."
"Kenton be nice. You already know why we don't want them to sleep together."
"Yeah, yeah I know."
"Ok, then I'm heading out of here."
"Ok," She gets out of my room.
How funny. She thinks that just because Nolan would bring a girl they can't sleep together. I don't think she knows that I already do those kinds of stuff and have done so for years already.
My mom truly is innocent of all of this. I already know that Nolan has very well done what my mom is implying he might do with his guest if it were a girl. My mom cracks me up. What if it's a guy then? I think my mom forgot that boys can do that you know but yeah, Nolan likes girls so highly doubt it.
But yeah, knowing he wants my parents to meet his new girlfriend? Which is odd because it's never serious. Did he finally find the one? Now I'm curious about this person, How is she like? How'd she manage to win my brother's heart?
Back on the topic of the fact being gay is a thing. But geez, imagine if my mom knew the number of boys I've done it with before.
I don't do it with everyone obviously like I don't do such a thing with my friends. They're my friends, like my bros, my homies. I don't do friends with benefits and besides I can't imagine falling for my friends. Gosh, I only do sex buddies or one-night stands.
Heck even Nolan may be f**king boys for all I care. Now that I think about it, what are the chances he's bringing a guy? Like could Nolan be possibly gay? Gosh, that would be so odd knowing his dating history.
Regardless, it's not my mom's fault she thinks that way, and so does Dad and even I did too before I realized I liked guys too.
This is what happens when you live in a city where people are oblivious to the fact we can be gay and whatnot. Seriously are they forgetting that boys can do stuff with boys and the other way around too?
I mean some would argue that an ignorant population towards that is better than hearing homophobic stuff. Yeah, it kinda is but on the downside, we have to deal with such things.
It's hilarious that they want us to do such things but they still let 2 boys sleep together or 2 girls without knowing if something suspicious is going on between them. Eh, I'll let that slide for now.
It's Thanksgiving no need to complain about that right? Like my dad always like to say. I think I should go downstairs since it's almost 3 o'clock. Hmm, but seriously who might that person be? I mean I know that Nolan is single but it might no longer be true.
After all my brother goes to college so we don't see him often but still gosh, I wish he'd text me more often!
He is quite the looker just like I am. He was pretty popular in high school but he'll never beat me at that. Same hair colour, same blue eyes. The only difference is that he's more tanned for some reason and buffer. Probably unlike me, he played football in high school. Curse him.
He is way too similar to me. When we were younger, people used to say we were twins. Of course, we both know it isn't true but those days were fun.
Though he's lucky that he gets to be in college. Oh how lucky he is. I wish I was in college too. Then, I could get away from my parents and go live a real life freely. It's not that I don't like my parents it's just like all the other parents here they are hyper-religious and still back in the old days.
It's hard to tell how close-minded they really are as I never tried coming out to them despite being out to the entire school.
Luckily for me, they haven't caught on yet so it's fine but what if they found out I don't only like girls but boys too? Well, I don't want to know but if there's one thing I'd like to know is who is Nolan bringing with him.
"Hey, you're here."
"Yeah" He hugs me and I notice how he's even more buffer. The f**ker still plays football in college.
"I missed you."
"Me too"
"But seriously did you get more muscular?" I ask.
"Yeah, jealous?" He smirks.
"No way, I'm still more popular than you." He chuckles.
I notice someone behind him. It's a guy that has ginger hair, I believe he has blue eyes and glasses on too. I knew it! It's a guy! But why through?
"Um, my mom told me that you were bringing someone is that him?"
"Yeah," That guy raises his hand to shake my hand.
"I'm Kyle, Kyle Simpson."
"Nice to meet you, Kyle."
"I heard a lot about you." I look at Nolan and he shrugs. This stupid little bastard.
"We'll that's nice. So do you guys want to go in Nolan's room?"
"Sure, let's go."
Our parents can literally hear us from here. Hm, where's mom? Oddly, she's not greeting Nolan. Eh, I don't know probably went to go do something.
We go to Nolan's room. They sit down on his bed and I sit down on Nolan's desk chair. Even if he's in college my parents have kept his bedroom intact. I think it's cool that they do that.
"Ok, I have something to ask."
"Shoot"
"What are you guys to each other?" They look nervously at one another.
"Um, just friends."
"Sure you guys are." They look at each other again.
I swear I can feel the awkward tension between them from here. It's obvious they are hiding something.
"What are you guys so afraid of telling me?"
"Um...well..."
"We're dating."
"What?"
"Yeah, we are."
"Since when are you gay? How come you never told me?"
"Oh um, it's kinda recent."
"We started dating 2 weeks ago actually. You don't hate me, Kenton?" Kyle says insecure.
"Huh? Why would I hate you? I'm just surprised he's into boys. He never told me before so I didn't expect that. Anyways, did that boy over there tell you I like guys too?"
"Huh? What really? Wow, I never would have thought you would be gay."
"I'm pretty open about it actually. I think the whole school knows but what's a bit ironic is that my parents are completely oblivious about it. They haven't figured it out yet."
"Woah so...you're fine with us being you know?"
"Yeah, I'm fine with that. Hey Nolan, you are way too quiet since you told me you're dating Kyle. Speak up."
"What? What do you want me to say?"
"I don't know. How come only Kyle seems worried about this whole situation?"
"Oh gosh you really think I'm not worried? Dang Kenton, I was pretty sure you knew me enough to know I am anxious about this."
"Geez sorry. What has gotten into you lately? Are you mad at me somehow and I don't know?"
"No, I'm not mad at you. It's just never mind. You would know a lot more what's going on with me if you would call me you know? You have been quite distant the last 2 weeks. What's going on?" Really now? He's at fault too.
"It's nothing serious. I've been texting this guy." Suddenly Nolan lights up at the mention of the guy.
"Ohhh you have a crush on him or something?" He wiggles his eyebrows.
"What no?"
"Sure you don't. Do you think we are talking about a crush here, babe?"
"Well, I don't know you well Kenton but I know enough to know this is indeed a crush."
"Oh gosh, not you too! Why does everyone think I like him!?"
"Wait your friends know about it?"
"Yeah, they do. What's worse is that they all approve except Jack but that's Jack for you." Nolan chuckles.
"That guy still hasn't changed. Anyways, who's that guy you're talking to?"
"Well, his name is Liam and he may or have not told me at a party he liked me."
"Wait what?! Why aren't you doing a move on him?"
"Should I? No, I don't think it's a good idea. I don't really know him a whole lot yet. I don't like the idea of just having fun with him. I want to get to know him."
"Oh, so this is serious indeed. Then why did he tell you he likes you?"
"I don't know bro. He out of nowhere at a party last week told me he likes me without saying a word to me before."
"Oh wow, interesting."
"Are you sure he's not just waiting for you to make a move? It's a big thing he told you he likes you. He didn't tell you for no reason."
"Oh, not you too. Now not only do I have my brother invested in my love life also have his boyfriend invested in my love life, goodness everyone truly wants to know everything about my love life." They both laugh.
"About Liam trough...I don't know about that. I never really questioned him about it. It feels like he's trying to forget he told me that. He couldn't have told me such a confession if he was drunk. I don't remember him being drunk at all. I don't think he even drank some alcohol that night."
"Hm I know it's not easy but you should try to ask him about it or you could try to make some small moves to see how he reacts," Kyle says.
"Maybe I should..."
"I don't remember relationships being that hard when I was a senior," Nolan complains.
We continued to chat for a few hours and get to know each other. They gave me a few tricks to use when I'm with Liam. I like how they weren't scared to tell me how they met up and ended up being together.
"Boys dinner is ready!"
"We're coming!" Oh well, I guess it's time to go have our Thanksgiving dinner.
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Last night was fun. My parents didn't ask too many questions to my brother and his boyfriend. They didn't say a lot of things about me either which is good. I'm sure they took advantage of the fact they could share Nolan's bed because they are both boys and my parents don't suspect a thing.
I still have a smile on my face about yesterday. I'm kinda debating whether I should text Liam or not. I couldn't really text him yesterday because of Thanksgiving besides I'm pretty sure he was busy after all. I remember him telling me he had dinner with his whole family so yeah he was busy but now it might be my chance to text him.
Nolan and Kyle keep smirking at me every time we are alone. They basically kinda pushed me to text him. Not gonna lie I can't wait to get to hear his voice...I kinda already miss him. Oh sh*t! I touched the call bouton on accident! Oh gosh, how can I be this dumb? I can't be yearning to hear his voice that bad can I?
(...) : Hello?
F**k, he answered, what do I say?!
Characters images!
As for some characters you get to see what some of them look like. They are all drawn by me and for drawn back in August-October 2022.
Lastly, here is what Nolan Miller looks like.
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