*Please note that Leith is being misgendered and remember that the others don't know even if it seems like yes because Kenton knows. All the other reasons aren't valid to misgender someone.*
18-Friends Holiday getaway
Kenton's pov
We get out of the car after a long ride and Jack is the only one to greet us.
"Hey guys! Glad you guys could make it!"
We get our things out of the car.
"Why wouldn't we?"
"I know I'm kidding. So this is your new car Sam?"
"Yeah, jealous?"
"Nah, I'm fine. I already have mine so I'm fine."
"Sure you are."
"Ok, so you guys can get this in the chalet."
"We know."
"Geez Liam, you didn't bring a lot of stuff? Are you planning to share with your boyfriend?" Jack oddly teases Leith and I don't like it.
"Stop it, Jack. I don't have lots of stuff that's all."
"Mm if you say so."
"It really is colder here than back home."
"Yeah, it's not for nothing that there's snow in the mountains."
"Wait really?! It snowed?"
"Yeah, apparently it snowed just last night so it's fresh snow. It's not a lot but it's enough to ski!"
"Wait we are gonna ski?"
"Yeah, Kenton didn't tell you about it?"
"Um no?"
"It's fine Liam, Jack has another pair of skis."
"But I don't know how to ski."
"I'll teach you! Trust me you'll be safe in my hands."
"Ok that's enough you love birds you're making us feel single!"
"Hey, Kate! What you took so long to come outside?"
"Oh, I was just busy placing my stuff. Hey guys!"
"Let's get inside, shall we? It's cold..."
"Yeah, I agree it kinda is."
We all get inside with our stuff.
"So how was Christmas with you guys? I didn't get the chance to hear from you guys."
"Oh, I spend some time with my family. My aunt and uncle came to see us with my cousins. It was fun! I also spend some time with Mattie." Sam looks at Matthew, ugh...
"Oh yeah you guys are dating I forgot about that. Seriously how come you never cared to tell me, Sam?"
"Eh, we wanted it to be a secret and besides I didn't want to steal Kenton's spotlight."
"Hey! I already apologized for that."
"Yeah, I know but Kate didn't know. We mostly kept in the dark."
"Seriously guys sometimes I doubt you are treating me equally. Is it because I'm a girl that I don't get to know everything that's going on?"
"No, it's not even close. We are sorry Kate...it's just we are still mostly used to being a quad group of guys. We never really considered you as close as that."
"Oh...yeah I'm sorry yeah I forget sometimes that you guys are all BFFs and I only came into the group just a few months ago but that doesn't change the fact that we can be a group of 7 now! Kenton is dating Liam, Sam is dating Matthew and I'm here too!"
"So we are a gang of 7 now?"
"I officially announce we are."
"Well, that's something I never thought about."
"The problem is that Oliver isn't here with us. It completely ruins are first time being all together."
"Oh come on Sam! It's not his fault. His relatives are in Oklahoma we can't do anything about that. We can always video chat him if we want!"
"Yeah. let's do that!"
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The last few hours have been fun. We video chatted with Oliver for a bit then we mostly chatted. It's already dark now which means it's time to eat.
I haven't had the chance to be alone with Leith yet. I really want to talk to them. The whole squad already got used to us being a couple as Sam and Matthew too. Though they wished we were more PDA through it's clear that Leith isn't a huge fan of it. Besides, even if they are faking it it's obvious something is bothering them.
It seems like Sam and Jack decided to cook together. Didn't know Sam knew how to cook but that reassures me that he wouldn't burn down the chalet.
Normally when Oliver is here he cooks with Jack but this time he couldn't make it. Now we are 4 waiting for our precious food.
Looks like Matthew got the memo I wanted to speak to Leith. Well, I hope Kate won't think we are doing some dirty stuff. Knowing her she will but I can't control that.
I'm sharing a room with Leith. It feels so weird to share a room with Leith...Normally I share a room with either Sam or Oliver. The last two times were with Sam even if the first time I brought one of my exs. Ironically, I didn't sleep in the same bed as my ex.
In Jack's chalet, there are 3 bedrooms but we never cared to use the third one. There's the master bedroom that's Jack's parents' room. That's the one that Sam decided to share with Matthew. Don't ask me what they'll do in there.
For the last 2 years, Jack never wanted us to use his parents' room. I can understand why though. Not surprised that Sam took it the moment he could, the f**ker.
I decided to take the second room. That room is Jack's older sister Kyleigh's room. She doesn't really come often since she's in a University in L.A, lucky her.
I always took that room to share with Sam since Jack didn't want us to take his room. This time around it is awkward.
I don't know how but Jack will be sharing with Kate. I know she likes girls but you know it's still kinda weird. I have yet to know if she'll sleep in the same bed as Jack but I doubt so. She may be comfortable with the idea but not Jack and I know it. She's still a girl after all. I doubt Jack has feelings for her but you never know!
Anyway, I'm finally in my room alone with Leith. I don't know how to start...I want them to tell me what really happened but I'm scared that I'll ruin their mood.
"Leith..."
"Kenton..."
"Start first..."
"No, you go first."
"No, it's fine it's not really important anyways..."
"Fine...I...What really happened back home...?"
"Ah...uh...things haven't been going great at home."
"I figured."
"If you're talking about my hair then yes my mom forcefully cut my hair."
"Omg, how can she do that?! I can understand that she doesn't accept you but to the point of that? It's not normal."
"I know...I felt like crying but I didn't or else it would've been much worse."
"What do you mean worse?"
"You don't want to know. Besides my mom has been begging me to cut it off for some time now. It was only a matter of time before she forcefully cut it off. Not gonna lie my parents had some doubts that I liked guys but they never expressed it. It's worse now."
"What else did they do?"
"They have been refusing to talk to me except when it's to tell me to act like a real man and stuff like that. They have been in denial. They didn't dare to tell anyone about it.
Things have been tense at home. I'm forbidden to talk to you ever again. I'm grounded for I don't know how long. My phone got confiscated. I'm sure they are at a loss for words. They still don't know how to prevent me from seeing you again. They are sure that I can be FiXeD.
I'm kinda scared that they'll force me to date a girl or send me to conversion therapy. I'm not surprised if they do."
"What the hell is wrong with your parents?! Mine are religious too but they'll never do such a thing!"
"I know that your parents won't but I can't stop my parents. I'm scared of what they'll do to me once I come back home. I hope they didn't call the cops are something.."
I pull Leith into a crushing hug.
"Shh, it's gonna be alright Leith. It's not your fault but I'll try to find a solution. For now, we have to enjoy the last times you'll be free!"
They brighten up at what I said and while they do so, they push me away for space.
"Do...you think your friends should know...?"
"What? It's none of their business but if you really want them to know then go at it."
"Don't be mad, I know you're trying to protect me but I think they deserve to know the truth since I won't be able to talk to them ever again..."
"What?! Are you crazy? Don't listen to your parents they have no right to decide how you should live your life."
"It's not like I can rebel against them. I still live under their roof."
"Ok hear me out. At school, you'll still talk to us and we won't try to contact you when there's no school. It hurts to say this but that's the bare minimum you can do. You can't leave me.."
I say feeling hurt at the thought of Leith leaving me, even if I know Leith hasn't been in my life for long.
"Ok..." Goodness, Leith looks so down and hurt.
"Oh, come here you big baby." Leith comes closer and I grab them and hug them. I then give them a little kiss on the lips.
"Thanks...Kenton, you really are the best boyfriend."
"Sure I am. What did you expect?"
"I just didn't expect this coming from you."
"What? You thought I was like what?"
"I thought you were only a f**k boy that played with others feelings."
"Damn, that hurts but you really went straight to the gut. That's what people think of me but I'm nowhere near that."
"I can see that."
"Yeah, now come on I'm sure Matthew and Kate want us to chat with them."
"Yeah"
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We already went through one night. I didn't think I would love sharing a bed with Leith. I never really got that far with my past exes. I mostly fooled around but it definitely wasn't the same with Leith. It was bittersweet.
We cuddled all night long. Didn't know Leith was clingy. We haven't had the chance to be that close since we were together last time.
The downside is that I'm pretty sure Sam was doing some kinky sh*t with Matthew. I don't know how far they went but it's clear they did through because we heard them. Don't know how I managed to deal with it.
What is really surprising though is that no, Sam wasn't top with what I heard, he was a bottom. A bottom! That's hilarious! I really have to bug him with that.
Other than that, I got the chance to talk with Matthew a bit. I kinda felt like I had to. Not only is he Leith's friend, he's now my best friend's boyfriend. I really have to make a point of getting along with him.
He's actually quite cool from what I've seen so far, a good guy for Sam too and that makes me glad. No matter the situation, I'll always evaluate girlfriends and boyfriends of Sam, he's my best buddy after all.
Sam did the same a few weeks back it seems like. He says Leith is a good enough lover for me. He doesn't have any issues, I mean the guy was annoying and suspected us from the start so no doubt he likes Leith already. Through I'd say Leith has some warming up to do. It's to be expected after all I guess.
Otherwise, it was all great but now we are heading into the mountains to go skiing. Leith is nervous but I can't wait to show them how good I am and how to ski. It will be so much fun. The temperature is perfect for it today. We are all wearing our equipment stuff.
I wasn't too sure that Leith wanted to hold my hand but they didn't stop me when I did and I'm so happy right now! The others noticed but eh, I couldn't care less about them. Sam and Matthew are way too much busy kissing half of the time while Leith and we are more the cute couple.
A few more minutes, a few minutes...Yes! We're here!
"Who's starting first?!"
"I will!"
"Yeah! Let's go, Kate! Show us how good you are!" It doesn't take long for Kate to prepare herself and she's off.
"Damn, she really is good!"
"Yeah, she really is. Didn't think she was that good trough."
"Normal Jack she never skied with us!"
"Yeah..."
"Now it's my turn!"
"Let's go, Sam!"
"Wait, can we go at the same time?"
"Yeah, you can if you want Mattie."
"Ok then off I go."
Seriously those 2 are inseparable now. I wonder if Matthew will hang out with us full-time. He's after all part of the group of friends of Leith. That includes Sarah. Oh well, not my problem.
And they're off. It's funny to see them so tiny on the end of the cliff. Kate is already coming back. I wonder who's nex..."
"It's your turn, Kenton!"
"Seriously why me?"
"Because you're good, nah?"
"Yeah..."
"Look, Liam. You'll get the see how lucky you are to catch such a fellow."
"Jack!"
"Oh come on Kenton, don't be flustered now!"
"Ok, I'm ready to go. Look at me Le...iam!" Jack briefly looked at me confused but thankfully thought nothing of it.
And off I go! Oh wow, I really did miss skiing. It went by so fast I didn't have time to think. Not even a minute after I finished coming off the cliff I can see Jack coming down.
"So what did you think?"
"Wow...I'm impressed...I didn't think you were that good at skiing."
"Glad to know I impressed you. Now it's your turn."
"What? No, I think I'll be fine looking at you skiing."
"Nope! Not under my watch! Come here I'll show you how to ski!"
"But what if I fall?"
"Don't worry! You won't fall trust me!"
"Mm ok,"
We get ready to ski. Before I go down, I have to show Leith how to position themself on the skis.
Then we are off.
At first, Leith is really shaky but it's when we are by the middle of the cliff that they fall. F**k...I hope they aren't hurt. I continue coming down and then run up to where Leith is only to see they are only standing up.
"Oh gosh! Are you OK?!"
"Yeah, don't worry. I'm fine."
"Thank god, I was so worried!"
"I don't think skiing is for me..."
"Don't be like that. We'll try a few more times but if you still don't like it we'll stop.
"Mm ok,"
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In the end, we did it a few times but Leith fell every single time so we stopped skiing. Seems like skiing is really not for Leith. Oh well, I really hoped Leith would like it.
I can't believe that it's time to leave already. I don't want Leith to leave...I've been kissing and hugging them nonstop. I'm scared we won't be able to see each other again.
We for sure won't be able to see each other before the Holidays are over. Today is New Year's Eve. I really hope it won't be bad once Leith gets back home but it's too much to ask, though, I'm glad Leith enjoyed our time here. Maybe Leith will come with us next time too.
"I can't believe it's already over!"
"Yeah, I'm gonna miss you guys!" Kate says.
"Do you know what you need to do before the holiday break ends?" I say.
"What?"
"Get yourself a girlfriend!"
"Yeah, that way you won't feel single ever again."
"What about me?"
"Forget about Jack."
"Hey! I heard you!"
"Seriously through Kate, you know Liam and I can introduce you to Sarah."
"Really? How come I never heard of her before?"
"Ah, that's a secret," Matthew smirks.
"Ugh, you Matthew!"
"I'll tell her that you want to meet her. Maybe you guys might end up together."
"Shut up Matthew!" Kate gets flustered.
"Heh, Kate flustered, well, that's such a rare feat."
"Yeah"
"We really have to go now, guys!"
"Oh gosh, I'll really miss you guys! Don't forget to text me!"
"You're already added to the group chat!"
"Ugh fine but still don't forget about me!"
"Stop being dramatic Kate. Here a hug."
"Omg, you really are hugging me, Jack. I feel blessed!"
"Oh shut up."
"We didn't forget anything?"
"Nope. we have everything."
"Ok, then we are ready to go."
"Bye you guys!"
"Good luck with your parents Liam!"
''Thanks, Kate!"
In the end, Leith decided to tell my friends even though I didn't want to. The good news is that they are supportive. They really like Leith more than I thought they ever would.
We get in the car and we leave the parking lot. I can see Kate waving to us in the back and I wave to her in return then we are officially off. Home it is.
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