Teddy was crushing.
On a boy.
Again.
Just when he thought he actually might be able to pull off the straight thing. There had been the semi-crush thing with Greg that was now forgotten in the face of Greg being a gigantic wanker, but he was pretty sure that he could pull off the straight act and pretend his thing for Greg had just been a manly friendship. Unfortunately this was being somewhat challenged by Billy. Who he only met two days ago. Who was skinny and shy and sort of geekish. Not really good for the reputation.
Oh sure he'd noticed that he was incredibly cute, especially when he peeked at you with those big eyes from under the protection of his hair, as if he wouldn't see him looking if he hid his gaze behind the dark curtain. And he has a nice ass. But those are things that go on Teddy's not to be acknowledged list along with Greg's nice arms and arrogant smile.
But despite his not-acknowledged-cuteness, Billy looked like the kind of guy who would run like hell if someone looked at him the wrong way. He hadn't been overly impressed by him when he first walked in the room, and from the look on Eli's face the Cap wannabe wasn't either.
The dark haired boy had given them both a timid look from under his fringe, scuffing his feet and keeping a tight grip on his backpack. Teddy had put on his fake friendly smile that he learnt from hanging out with Greg and his mates, and welcomed him to the team while Eli snorted and turned away. Billy had given him a shy smile then turned his attention to Ironlad.
It wasn't until the end of the first session that Teddy figured out that Billy wasn't as much of a wimp as he had first figured. He and Eli had been sparring while Billy and Ironlad had worked on Billy's lightning show. Becoming over confident at Billy's lack of control and experience, Ironlad had made a grab at him but the other boy dodged and hit him with a bolt of lightning.
A small bolt.
On the butt.
Making him accidentally jump forward.
Into a tree.
Teddy had almost choked on his own laughter, and Eli had actually cracked a smile.
Calling out a halt Ironlad told them to go home and get some rest, while he headed into the mansion to nurse his iron clad butt as well as his pride. Teddy had grinned at Billy and Eli as they left and informed them that he had to get home and shower because he had a date (so it was actually a group study meeting, he was used to making out that he had a decent love life opposed to none at all).
Flippantly he'd asked if they had any plans with a girl for the night. Eli scowled at him and muttered something along the lines of having no time for playing around. But then he doubted whether Eli had ever made it past the whole cooties stage. Billy on the other hand, brushed his hair out of his eyes and gave the two of them a direct look for the first time. With a smile he informed Teddy that, no, he didn't have a date tonight, and even if he did it wouldn't be with a girl.
Then he had told them he'd see them at training the next day, given Teddy a wink and turned and wandered away up the street.
Leaving Teddy standing there.
Standing there with his mouth open.
And completely in love.
So now he had to spend everyday training to be a superhero and fighting down the physical side effects of being in love. So not good. Though Billy had been giving him looks. Yup actual looks. So maybe he could pretend he wasn't semi-straightish for a while and ask him out for pizza. Pizza was safe. Yes, today after practice Teddy was going to ask Billy to have safe pizza with him.