Michael had tried. He really had. But he just wasn't in the mood for Gavin's ridiculous shenanigans. Yes it was game night, but Michael had had a tough day at the office and had what seemed like an endless amount of editing to do. The screen flashed and the sound of explosions reverberated around the room. The words 'GAME OVER P2' came up on the screen and Gavin thrust his hands into the air in victory. Yeah, this was Michael's flat, and yeah Gavin was younger but Gavin would always be Michael's player one.
'Yes! I win yet again Michael" Gavin began with that lopsided grin of his but was interrupted with the sound of Michael's controller colliding with the wooden flooring
"Bullshit!"
"Aw, is mi-cool upset that he keeps losing? it's okay baby"
Gavin soothed in his pretentious voice and Michael had the right mind to slap him round the face but instead reasoned angrily with him
"No, I'm not, I'm just tired" and he launched a pillow at Gavin's face and then immediately adjusted it into his lap. He also tried to bring a blanket around himself properly, but it kept twisting and only covered the front portion of his body, leaving his muscly back exposed. He shoved his head into Gavin's lap aggressively and shut his eyes. Gavin was silent for a while and all that Michael could hear was shuffling. He thought that maybe Gavin had stopped playing the stupid console game and was doing something less , Gavin's oblivious voice still sounded after a few minutes
"Hey Michael , since you're still awake, maybe you could play with me?"
"Hey Gavin, since you're a jerkwad, maybe you could shut the fuck up?"
Michael didn't look up to see Gavin's reaction although it was always the same. Gavin's mouth opened first in surprise and shock and then melded into a fond smile because it was Michael jones. How could he, Gavin free, not be utterly in love with Michael's infamous temper. Of course Michael meant well, and Gavin knew gavin took some of Michael's auburn curls between his fingers and played with them.
"Okay, Michael"
The television screen was silent although it still emitted a brilliant display of colours onto the dark room. And although Michael wore the AH beanie as a fashion statement, Gavin still pulled it down over the older boys ears. He also brought the blanket delicately around Michael so that his back was covered and so his beloved friend wouldn't be cold. Gavin's hands rested by Michael's head and Gavin smiled as he gazed upon the older boy's beautiful face and perfect curls and… and… Gavin was completely speechless but also perfectly at peace in that dark, cold room. The warmth from Gavin radiated into the room and erupted with a powerful yet silent explosion and although Michael was soundly asleep, a small and humble smile couldn't help but form on his lips.