A soft ring from Teo's device woke them up, as a half asleep Teo picked up the call, not noticing who was it or what type.
"Yeah!" He mumbled in his 7th dream by now.
The person through the screen observed his sleepy closed eyed being, chuckling softly as a gentle smile lightened up his face endeared by the cute sight he wanted to admire everyday, "Morning, sleepy head"
The familiar voice got Teo snapping his eyes open, pulling him away from his dream with the very same man on the screen, staring at him with his eyes as wide open as plates thinking he was still into his dream, "You called me?"
Josh lifted an eyebrow, the corner of his lips tugging at his lips forming a lopsided smile which seemed seductive even though he was just admiring the blonde's adorable reactions.
Teo swallowed as that simple reaction got to him, biting his lower lip wishing he were nipping at those tempting cherry lips at this moment, his heart set off into a marathon, a race to get his goal, the man behind the screen within his grip to remember he's real and not just part of his dreams.
"You're sleepy, wake up honey. I'm, indeed, calling you? I wanted to hear your voice and see you too. Did you sleep well?" Josh held back from spitting out his thoughts noticing Teo's soft changes in his eyes, he was beyond handsome through the screen and he wanted nothing more than pull him closer and steal those lips to show him how much he has missed him in such short amount of time, he can't even believe himself at how much he had gotten attached.
Teo snapped out of his thoughts when Josh licked his lips realizing he was fantasizing about the older in a not so innocent daydream, "You need to learn better pick up lines, these ones are old fashioned! For your information I just woke up. Yeah, I'm doing fine. How 'bout ya?" He mumbled clearing up his throat under the male's stare, cursing himself when he cheeks became as bright as beet.
"Not so well" Josh said bluntly, eyeing the younger yet he meant it, he really missed his body pillow but tried to be subtle as the boy was blushing already.
"How come?" Teo asked a bit worried as he sat down in bed, his face colour coming back to normal.
"Something was missing, that's why I couldn't rest up well" Josh's eyes focused on those big puppy eyes which belonged to the light of his life.
"I get it, you missed your bed" Teo nodded causing Josh to burst in laugh, thinking he meant the bed was uncomfortable.
"No… ugh, Whatever, are you ready for today's date?" He changed the topic as his ears turned red, he hoped the boy would get what he meant, but thought better of it as it might be too early to talk about it.
"Yup! I'm all set. I'm curious, how will you get there on time?" Teo's curiosity perked up drawing Josh out of his thoughts.
"I'll tell ya when I arrive. It's a surprise" he smiled at the pouty boy who sulked when he didn't get a clear answer.
"Tell me. I wanna know" the blonde whined, thinking hiring a cab there might be hella expensive.
"Nope. Be patient. You will see when I meet ya" Josh chuckled seeing Teo pouting, biting his own lips as they were tempting him into losing his head and driving off right now to get him into his arms already.
"Just don't get hurt in your way here" Teo said as his eyes softened, causing Josh's u smile to pop in again, he couldn't believe how far he would go for the boy on the screen, his heart filled with joy just by watching him.
"I-" Josh was interrupted when a noisy stirring next to Teo got his attention, his face becoming expressionless in the blink of an eye.
"Man, could you keep it low? I'm trying to sleep" Teo's friend spoke which caused Josh's demeanor to shift into a serious one.
"Who is that?" He asked before he could stop himself, his lips pressing together to prevent himself from saying words he might regret.
The distracted blonde didn't notice his tone as he answered bluntly, "he's Jimeno, you met him in the ship, the one who… my best friend" he wasn't sure if saying he was the one who threw him off the ship was a good idea, but he might know when they met but he would find a way to make him understand it wasn't his fault.
"You sleep with your best friend?" Josh's face was unreadable as he didn't allow any emotion to reflect on it even though it was like a boiling volcano under the sea, so close to burst out.
"Yeah, sometimes since we are 7, why?" Teo answered as if it weren't a big deal, still thinking how he was going to introduce his friend when they meet up.
Josh rubbed his forehead to keep it cool, taking a deep breath, "I get it, just like friends, right?" his voice emotionless coming out a bit cold but not enough.
"Yeah, duh! How else would it be?", Unknowingly, Teo was testing Josh's limits as he chuckled when he spoke.
"Just checking." He mumbled thinking he did not have any right to complain as he set up rules which included being open and not possessive yet he couldn't help the tug on his heart to hurt like hell knowing he wasn't the one being blessed of watching him sleeping by his side.
Teo narrowed his eyes analyzing him, as his answers were oddly short, which seemed off, yet what made him aware of it was his cold tone, "You ok, man?" He was concerned at the older's sudden quietness wasn't usual ever since he got to know him.
"Yeah, I'm perfect. Anyhow, Don't forget our date. I'll see ya there"
Josh winked at Teo trying to play it off before hanging the call, leaving the blonde confused as he expected for it to last a bit longer, leaving him with a bunch of unanswered question behind.
Teo stared at his black screen, scratching his head not sure what he did to cause the sudden change on the older.
Josh on the other hand put his phone down, closing his eyes, filling his head with positive thoughts, scared of himself and how this new emotions were making him feel everything ten fold, not wishing to act on impulse.
"Be rational, man. He's just his friend. He doesn't have any reason to lie, does he? I better get ready before I met up with Luiggi." With those words he made his way to the washroom pulling out his shirt.
Back to Teo's bedroom, his best friend tossed at pillow at his head when he didn't made an attempt of shifting position barely blinking.
"Earth to Saturn! You there bro?" He called for the younger who frowned as a reply finally putting his device down.
"You don't have to be so rude. I was busy" he winced.
Jimeno laughed as answer, "yeah, busy staring at a black screen. C'mon, bro! You and I know you were staring at nothing"
"How do you know?" Teo got up from bed scowling.
His best friend scratched his head, "Why are you so mad? What happened whilst I was sleeping?" Concerned about his friend's sudden change.
Teo pouted as he picked up his mobile to put it in his pocket, "He got mad. I'm sure of that"
"I'm not copying, bro. Who got mad?"
Teo stomped his feet on the ground, shaking his arms as he wanted to know why the older was so mad, "He was cold when he cut off the call. I swear I didn't do anything but he just-"
"Don't think so deep into this. He didn't insult you, did he?" His friend spoke as he made his way to his friend who seemed in distress.
"No, he didn't" his voice was as soft as a baby kitten.
"What were you talking about before he became like that?" He asked softly putting his hand on his shoulder.
"You said you wanted to sleep more and then he asked who you are and such" Teo let out a sigh as he felt bad not knowing what really happened.
Yet he frowned when his friend burst out in a laughing fit, "Don't laugh at my misery. It's not a joke, I truly feel terrible"
Jimeno bent over almost falling on the ground as he couldn't stop himself, "you're so silly! Hahaha"
Teo kicked his leg, hoping it would make him stop and, effectively, it did. "Ouch! You don't have to be so rude"
"Yeah yeah yeah! Says the one who was making fun of my troubles not long ago" he spit sulking as his friend got back on his feet.
"I- I couldn't help it! It was so fun you didn't notice. You silly nut, he was jealous. Or he didn't like to know someone else was sleeping with you." He spoke in a single breathe trying to not laugh again.
Teo scratched his chin deep in thought, "But he said I was free to go out with anyone. He suggested it, why would he get jealous then?"
"You'll have to ask him that to him. Only he can tell ya why. My rough guess is what he didn't like to know someone else was sharing your bed. Be honest, how would you react if you were to know he slept with someone else?"
Teo yelled with his low deep rumbling voice which gave his best friend goosebumps, "Don't joke about that"
"Ok, buddy. I think you would be scarier if it were the other way around. Let's hope he doesn't complain when he notices the 'date' includes more people in it" he said making his way to the door.
"I forgot to tell him" Teo facepalmed himself.
"Nah! Just take him by surprise, I still wanna punch him for hitting my sunshine" he said walking out of the room.
Teo dashed after him, "You won't lay a finger on him. Any matter you'll have to solve it with me first" he muttered as he caught his friend.
Just like that they were to the kitchen to make breakfast for the whole gang.