Skinship

 “Honey! Are you going to watch the football match today after school?” Mike came running towards Fluke’s desk.

“Of course honey!” He replied as he hurriedly packed his bag. Suddenly a book slipped from his hand and was about to fall when Mike luckily caught it.

Without looking twice, Fluke grabbed the book and said, “Thanks honey!”

But the grip was tight and Fluke tried pulling his book from the person’s hand. But as he looked up, “SHIT!” was the only word that came out from his mouth. It was Max.

“Where are you hurrying?” Releasing the book, Max asked elegantly putting his hands into his pockets.

“To watch your match. Let’s go together.” Mike insisted.

“Fine!” Max smiled looking at him.

Suddenly a boy from his football team shouted, “Max! Hurry up! We are having a last minute meeting.”

“Ye...yes!” He hesitated. Looking at them, Max continued, “Umm...I’ve to be with the team. I’m sorry...” He bit his lips.

“It’s alright. Let’s meet after the match then.” Fluke said smiling at him.

“Sure! Bye!” But instead of going, Max was being stationary, standing in the same place.

“Max! Umm...all the best! I’ll be cheering for you...I mean for your team.” Fluke changed his words as he looked at Mike’s face.

Max smiled and this time he was strolling towards the exit. Fluke grinned as he saw him clumsily moving out.

Later they went to the football field where the match was going to be held. It was 10 minutes walk from the school. In their way, they bought some juices and snacks for them.

On reaching, they took their seats and chattered looking at the empty field.

“When is it going to start?” A girl from another school asked them.

“No idea! We just came now.” Mike replied. “By the way, which team are you supporting?” He asked her flirtatiously.

“Eagle eye of course! I’ve been always a fan girl of Davis Scott. He’s such a cutie. Many girls from our school came to see him today. He’s such a hottie. My heart drops every time I see him play.” She seemed excited telling about him.

“Really! He’s our senior. We usually talk in the school.” Mike was flaunting.

“OMG! Really! Can you take me to him after the match? He might be interested in me if I’m friend with his friends.” Her eyes were glittering as she looked at Mike.

“Friends? No we are not! He’s our senior and we don’t really talk much.” Fluke bluntly said to the girl. She looked at him with her sharp eyes as he said that. “And Mike! Stop talking. The match is about to start.”

“Can I have a bottle?” Someone asked from beside them. When they turned around, it was Max.

“Max! Are you not playing?” Fluke asked him as Max stood next to him.

“I’ll play in the second half. Pass me a bottle!” He asked directing his hand to the bottles of juice they bought.

Fluke gave one bottle to him. But when he was about to open the cap, Mike asked, “But you don’t like this juice. You always take those canned ones. Why are you having this?”

“Let him have. Perhaps he’s thirsty.” Fluke defended him.

“Really? Is there no other motive?” Mike argued.

Max was angry. Fluke could visually sense the change in his face. He kept the bottle near Fluke and went away.

“Mike! Why did you say that?” Fluke scolded him.

“I think he came to sit with us as he saw us with these many beautiful girls.”

“Really?” Fluke stood up. He seemed irritated with Mike as well as felt concerned for Max. “I’m going to the washroom.” Saying that, Fluke ran towards the way Max went.

After a while he saw Max and shouted, “Max! Max!” But he didn’t hear. He was going on. So Fluke too followed him. Max stopped after a while when they reach a deserted place.

“Max! Where are you going?” Fluke ran to him panting.

“-----“

“Max! Max!” Fluke called his name a few more times.

“-----“

Max just stood there motionless looking at Fluke. He was ready with the shorts and team jersey which looked stunning at his pale skin. But his face was red and his eyes looked ire. “Max! Are you angry?” Fluke asked.

Max extended his hand towards Fluke and asked, “My drink!” He finally spoke but Fluke was unable to grasp it.

“Hugh?”

“----“Max put his hand down and looked at the other side in rage. He suddenly looked gloomy.

“You really want to have it. Shall I bring it here?” Fluke asked looking at his gloomy face. He was clueless why Max was acting up.

“No need. You stay here.” Max stretched his hands to block Fluke from moving. He was still gloomy.

“Max! Stop sulking. It’ll affect your match.”

“----“ He pouted his face.

“Come! Let’s go.”

To his surprise, Max took small steps towards him and extended his hands. He held Fluke’s hands and pats it softly. Instantly Fluke’s heart beat increased as he was taking this extreme step.

His lips dried up. His mind was not minding. He was tensed thinking how to react. As a reflex, he pulled out my hands and breathe heavily. His heart was thumping hard. He was shy. He looked away.

“Sorry! I didn’t mean to scare you.” Max thought Fluke got scared when he touched him unalarmed.

“No! No! It’s just that...we never did this before.” Fluke lowered his head shyly.

“Oh yes!” Max was shy too now.

“----“Fluke bit his lips. His hands turned sweaty.

“Can I touch your hand?” Max locked his eyes on him. His adamant gaze made Fluke more and more shy and anxious. He nodded without even looking at him straight.

Hesitatingly Max pulled out his hands this time and slowly slided his fingers with Fluke’s, interlocking his fingers with Fluke’s. Instantly Fluke’s insides twisted as he could feel Max’s soft touched on his fingers and palm.

 Never had he ever had any skin-ship with him. So it was obviously their first time interaction as being a couple.

Gradually, Max brushed his fingers over Fluke’s, giving a tingling sensation all over his body. Meanwhile his heart stopped working. It literally forgot its main function.

“Why are your hands so cold?” Max whispered.

“-----“Fluke was just being shy. He lowered his head shyly without answering.

“Let’s stay like this for a while to warm your hands.” Saying this, Max tightened his grip.

“Max! I think we should go back. What if you lose the match if you’re not in time?” Hesitatingly Fluke said.

“We’ll win. But I want something if we win the match. Ok?” He pouted his face cutely.

Fluke nodded and smiled at him without thinking twice.

“Hands!” Fluke timidly spoke showing him their intertwined hands.

“Ok!” He instantly released his hands and looked shy.

“Shall we go?” Fluke asked smiling at him.

“Yes!” Max took a few steps away from him and stopped again.

“----“Fluke raised his eyebrows.

“Can I...get a...bonus...if I ... score three goals...myself?” He was avoiding eye contact.

Fluke smiled at his cute deal and nodded his head.

“I...want...them again.”

“Hugh!”Fluke couldn’t catch his words.

“I want to... hold them again...but for a longer time.”Max was audible this time. Saying this, he rushed out of the sight in just a second.

Fluke was suddenly all alone in a moment. He left him making him flushed. He could feel his cheeks turning hot. Yes! He was blushing.