Chapter 25
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"Yeah." We leave the house walking back to the dorms, he's a little all over the place but he's drunk so I'm not surprised "had fun?" I ask as
we're walking side by side in the dark street "Fuck yeah, you? How was that guy Alvin?"
"Adam" I correct, "and he has a boyfriend, you didn't even bother to find that out." "Oh oops" he chuckles, "but he was cute right?"
"You think so?" I turn to him
Gentry shrugs "you tell me you're the gay one"
"Yeah he was cute, but maybe don't try to set me up next time"
"Okay" he throws his hands up, "won't happen again." I don't mean to come off harsh but honestly, I don't need Gentry to try and set me
up, that whole situation felt so weird.
We get to the buildings and say goodnight going our separate ways, walking into my room I change into sweatpants and a t-shirt climbing into bed. It's almost 2 am but it's day time for Pen so I text her
Guess who tried to set me up at a party tonight? Not taking a minute to text back she replies Holy shit no way!
FaceTime and I tell you all about it?
Ugh, I'm in class... but it ends in 40 minutes. Stay up for me! I make no promises.
As I'm pressing send I hear a loud knock on my door scaring the crap out of me, sitting up I look over at the door waiting for a knock again. Instead, I hear "Shane open up!" Gentry says at the top of his lungs. Rushing out of bed I open the door, "are you insane people are sleeping"
"Oh sorry" he apologizes in a hushed tone, "mind if I crash for a little bit my roommate has a girl in our dorm," before I can answer he walks past me going on. Shutting the door I watch as he takes off his jacket and kicks off his shoes dropping in my bed, "I wish I could live alone."
"Do you want some clothes to change?" I watch him get comfortable on my bed
"Nah" he replies with his eyes shut, "he said he'd text me when they're done so I can come back." "Okay" unsure what to do I just stand there,
Realizing my phone is still in my hand I unlock it texting Pen
Scratch the FaceTime something weird is happening and I can't really talk, I'll call you in the morning.
"What are you doing?" Gentry asks his eyes still closed
"Nothing"
"Don't be weird Shane this is your bed, come lay down" yeah Shane don't be fucking weird! Friends lay in the same bed all the time, you and Pen have done it countless times. Yeah but Gentry isn't Pen.
Walking over I climb in laying on my back staying as still as possible, Gentry turns to his side facing me. Opening his eyes he looks at me and asks "do you think it's weird that you and I have so much in common?"
Turning my head our eyes meet and I shake my head "do you?"
"No, I just I've never met someone who likes all the same things as me before, I mean baseball we're the same major and minor. The same music and movies"
"Yeah that's never happened to me either"
"Too bad I'm straight, right?" He says with a grin and I freeze, my eyes scan his making sure that was a joke and between the way he's looking at me and his smile I really can't tell if it was.
Gulping I ask "what do you mean?"
"Well if I was gay or you were a girl we'd be perfect for each other" "Go to sleep Gentry," I sigh turning my head
"I'm being serious Shane" he reaches over turning my face back to him, "have you thought about that?" One too many times
"No, because I know you're straight and—" not getting a chance to finish my sentence I'm cut off by Gentry crashing his lips against mine. I wish I could say I panicked and pushed him away but that'd be a lie. Somehow he knew this is what I wanted and was too afraid to ask for it.
With both of us on our sides facing each other Gentry's soft lips pull on mine as I feel his tongue licking my lips begging for access. I've never been kissed like this, with so much want and such little need for air. It was all a lot but it became a little too much when I feel his hand creeping under my shirt, taking my waist Gentry pulls me closer and it all feels so good that soft moans begin escaping my mouth.
I have to stop, he's not going to and I don't want to but this isn't right, no matter how right it feels. Finally coming to my senses I reach up gently pushing his face away, we open our eyes and Gentry quietly pants as he stares at me. "You're drunk" I say moving away
"I'm not that drunk" he huffs laying back
"Ok kiss me when you're sober and I'll believe you meant to do it."
We both lay on our backs staring at the ceiling, it's quiet for a while and I just know he's probably regretting it, hell that was the best kiss I've ever had and I'm regretting it. Why wouldn't he be?
"Can I sleep on your shoulder?" Gentry asks quietly still avoiding my eyes
Thinking about the question I can't find anything wrong with the request, extending my arm I reply "sure." Moving close Gentry lays his head on my shoulder burying his face in my neck. Wrapping my arms around him I gently stroke his back until we both fall asleep.
Feeling the sun from the window hitting my face the next morning, I'm woken up by the sound of quiet shuffling around my room.
Remembering what happened just last night I suddenly open my eyes sitting up. Seeing Gentry across my room sitting in a chair tying his shoes I greet "morning" startling him
"Hi," he goes back to tying his shoes not bothering to look at me "Do you want to get breakfast?" I stretch rubbing my eyes
"No I can't" he stands grabbing his jacket, "I have to go" he quickly rushes out "Okay—" the door slams behind him before I can say anything else.
