The history test was the last the class needed to do that week, taking the second time. The students sighed relieved by the release of the torment of the tests, giving work to the teacher of the third hour in gathering and calming the students.
Theodore scribbled his notebook unwilling to pay attention in physics class. It was already difficult to follow the matter, when we lacked the will to study the situation complicated. It wouldn't force your brain to memorize the formulas that would be forgotten at the first opportunity.
As he lost himself in random thoughts, a folded piece of paper fell on his wallet. Arching his brow, Theodore opened the paper to find the already known handwriting.
"I forgot to say I read the story you sent me yesterday"
The heart shot immediately. Raising his head, he saw Gabriel copying matter calmly. Swallowing hard, Theodore took the pencil to answer right away.
"And what did you think of?"
Folding the paper again, Theodore had extended his hand to the side feeling Gabriel's fingers touch his as they picked up the ticket. He had not dared to watch him to see his reaction, only he had kept his eyes low on the notebook yearning for the return of the note.
Once again they would exchange tickets in the classroom. And because they were in the last wallet of their ranks, the secret atmosphere made it even more enjoyable. Not that it was wrong to exchange tickets, but the idea of the secret was just hot.
The folded paper fell on the notebook, Theodore laughed with the good aim of Gabriel. After checking the teacher writing on the board, the blonde man opened the note reading the message.
"Interesting, I think I understand why you like novels. But I was a little embarrassed to read certain scenes, I admit".
Compressing his lips to muffle the laughter, Theodore covered his mouth with the back of his hand looking at Gabriel, having the alpha returning the look. Realizing that the omega wanted to laugh at him, the boy had let out a muffled and silent laughter widening his eyes as if he asked the other not to laugh.
The effect was opposite.
Still containing the laughter, Theodore shook his head as he answered the note.
"What scenes? Kiss or sex?"
Handing the note back to Gabriel, Theodore continued to enjoy the reaction of the other. The novel itself had nothing special, being cliché and school where a popular fell in love with the school nerd. Completely different from reality, the two characters flirted shamelessly at school, keeping the relationship hidden from their parents.
Theodore liked that novel because he simply did not know what he would do in the place of the characters. Moreover... Well certain scenes were written in such detail that the blond himself was embarrassed. Still read them without missing a detail.
The paper had fallen on his book again, unfolding the note with anxiety.
"You have pleased making fun of me, don't you?"
Theodore turned his head to the brunette, taking advantage that he watched him to answer him with a nod. Gabriel rolled his eyes reaching out for the piece of paper back, writing right away.
"Stop laughing at me, if I'm not going to do the same as the guy in the story".
Arching his eyebrow, Theodore then scribbles.
"Do the what?"
Gabriel tore a new piece of paper, writing a few lines before folding it and throwing it on Theodore's desk.
"Punish you for making fun of me".
Punish? Oh... Really. The character of that story always played with small punishments with the flirt, just to see him laugh. But the punishments... They were tickling and kissing on the face. The scene was cute because it was a moment of the couple having fun. It wasn't really a punishment...
Would that mean Gabriel wanted to do the same thing?
Theodore's entire face had gone red with shame. Swallowing dry, the blonde had not been able to see Gabriel's reaction. His fertile mind actively worked on imagining the two of them living the same scene as the character couple in the story. Laughing as if the world were good.
That would be impossible.
Gabriel wouldn't do something like that. He could tickle, or even pretend to smack your belly like it was typical among boys, but not kiss your face. That would be impossible.
"Punish me? Like that? Are you sure?".
Maybe your new friend wasn't so aware of certain things. He would not know that for Theodore that prank would make his feelings increase uncontrollably.
The note had fallen on his desk. Unfolding, Theodore found the answer.
"Relax, I'm kidding. But I really enjoyed the story, clarified many things".
Clarified? Arching the eyebrow, Theodore soon questioned.
"Made it clear what?"
One more piece of paper was torn so that the two boys could continue their secret conversation.
"To be honest, I was curious about what it was like to like another boy... And then it happened after training, so that story helped me understand".
Gabriel was curious to know what it was like to be attracted to someone of the same sex? Theodore had spied on the alpha, having the unprecedented vision of him encabulated. His cheeks were slightly rosy, pretending to pay attention in class while maintaining seriousness despite the blush. His brain seemed to memorize that scene like taking a picture.
Gabriel was he serious?
Lowering his head to the note, Theodore reread the first message from that piece of paper several times.
Was that really happening?
"No different than liking a girl, I guess."
After delivering the note, Theodore had again scribbled his paper. He urgently needed to calm his thoughts, which were in chaos. Gabriel had doubts, this was common. Should be happy that he's willing to meet him and understand him instead of acting like a complete asshole like his friends?
Shaking his head, the boy turns Gabriel's hand and leaves the note carefully on his desk. Strangely, since the other times he was light when throwing it. This time he was careful, dragging the folded piece of paper.
Looking at Gabriel he had noticed the fear. He did not smile, he seemed serious despite the slight blush still present on his cheeks. Switching his attention to the ticket, Theodore read.
"Can I ask you a favour? But don't get me wrong, it's pure curiosity"
Theodore returned the note unanswered, and upon realizing the confusion in Gabriel only nodded when they faced each other. The alpha moistens his lips by opening the note, seeming afraid to write. Theodore watched him curious, leaning his head over the palm admiring that facet so unprecedented.
Was it the first time he saw the boy so strange?
The paper had been carefully folded, and without looking at Theodore, Gabriel handed the note. Holding the paper, the boy had unfolded having clear eyes bumping with the request.
"Would you stay with me?"
The poor heart was racing at full speed. Theodore's hands began to sweat and his legs looked wobbly. The world did not seem to exist around the blond boy. Was that request serious?
His belly turned in anxiety. He had never felt as anxious in his life as he was at that moment. Gabriel was asking to stay with Theodore? But it didn't seem like a romantic request...
Rereading the previous message, Theodore confirmed his little reminder. Gabriel was curious... That is, he was not into Theodore. It was just curiosity...
Yet Theodore was happy. Or fearful... It was ambiguous. He couldn't discern his own feelings. That was a real bomb thrown in his lap.
What should he answer?
If refused, for sure your friend would understand. Theodore could explain it to him better, and make room for questions. But could him handle the regret of missing the chance to kiss Gabriel? Your crush? Certainly would regret this loss.
If he did, would that ruin their friendship? Wouldn't they be strange? What if Gabriel didn't like your kiss? Would it be the same as getting dumped, even without confessing your feelings?
The weight was balanced making it difficult for Theodore to make a decision. He hardly looked at the note, which seemed to have a hidden power in making him even more nervous. He still felt the weight on his back, and must have been Gabriel's intense gaze.
He wanted an answer.
Another paper had arrived on his desk. Unlike before, Theodore was afraid to open it. Facing the paper without moving, when he raised his eyes to Gabriel noticed the signal to read the said new ticket. Taking a deep breath, the omega held the note noticing his own fingers trembling as he unfolded it.
"You don't have to accept it if it's uncomfortable for you. I just want to know what it's like"
Curiosity can be the ruin of the human being, when one is looking for answers in the wrong place. Theodore feared that it would shake his friendship with Gabriel, but it would all be over if the two were to become strangers to each other with just that request.
Gabriel seemed to be sincere in saying that it was only curiosity. It was understandable, after all he was with Milles when that catastrophe happened after training.
Did he need to think so much? The guy he were in love with was asking him to stay. Would it matter why? Gabriel had been direct in saying that it was out of curiosity, and he himself wanted to kiss him.
By heaven! It was a chance to kiss Gabriel.
Fuck the consequences of that. Whatever answer he gave, that chance was unique and Theodore wanted it bad. It would probably be the only kiss he could give Gabriel, and he would keep the feelings deep in his heart.
Decided, the blonde had answered the role.
"If you're sure of that, I don't mind helping you since you're my friend, as long as we don't get weird with each other. I like our friendship".
He had tried in every way to contain his curiosity, but had ended up looking at Gabriel from the corner seeing him smile and immediately answering the note. He wanted to hide in the world. He had no idea how to face it.
The note had fallen for the last time on his desk, sealing the small agreement between the two friends.
"Nothing will change. I promise".
Reason sometimes flogs like a whip. Theodore was about to imagine how that would happen, when he remembered the photo he saw in Orkut. Gabriel had already stayed with Sadie during a party. Precisely with Sadie Mckenzie.
Would it be some kind of joke from that circle of friends? That wouldn't be an ambush, right? Where they would take pictures of the two and spread in the school that Theodore seduced the new student. Wouldn't it be Milles' revenge on the other day, would it? After all... That had happened because Theodore had decided to raise his chin to the player.
Would he be willing to take that risk? Just to remedy his own desires? But he had already agreed.
Fuck.
"After practice, behind school".
Delivering his final answer, Theodore had secured an escape valve when the interval signal rang. Gabriel had not even had a chance to talk to the blond on the subject, since Nicolas had quickly appeared next to his friend and dragged him out of the room.
Gabriel himself was not saved when Sadie hugged his arm and invited him to eat together.
Regardless, Theodore and Gabriel would see each other later.