CHAPTER 2

A week has passed and Simon still hasn't said anything. But neither has Baz. Simon is walking out of his room, when he sees Penny in the living room setting up her laptop.

Hmm, maybe she's going to Skype with Micah or Agatha, Simon thinks. Then he sees the way Penny is dressed, she is actually wearing nice clothes. Nope, definitely Micah.

Agatha has been a touchy subject ever since she bailed out in helping Baz and Penny. But from what Simon heard, Penny and Agatha have been trying to keep in contact again. They are still not close as they were before and honestly Penny is still holding a grudge. As for Simon, he hasn't spoken to Agatha ever since and he doubts that she asks about him anyways.

Simon approaches Penny and sits next to her on the couch. "Hey Penny, can I ask you something?"

Penny glances at Simon, still focusing on her laptop.

"What is it Simon? And please don't tell me you need my opinion on which boxers would drive Baz crazy because that's where I draw the line."

Simon laughs embarrassed but then gets serious, "Um no… Do you think Baz knows?

Penny still oblivious on what Simon is really asking, stays working on her laptop.

"About that night.", says Simon.

Penny hands still for a moment and turns her body to face Simon. Is it possible that Simon found out, that she told Baz? No it can't be, it's not possible.

"Why do you say that?", Penny asks curious.

Simon looks down, deep in thought and says, "He's been distant lately, so I don't know if he figured something happened or if he's keeping something from me."

Shit, Penny thinks.

"Why don't you ask him?" Penny asks Simon, since it's the only possible solution.

Simon sighs frustrated with Penny because she is not getting it, "I can't just ask him, Penny." Penny rolls her eyes. "What if it's me overthinking and then he asks me what's going on and I can't really say nothing because then I'll be under pressure, so I will have to come out because there is no way I can lie to him."

Penny looks at Simon like he has two heads, "Simon you've been lying to him this entire time."

Simon looks at Penny and says, "More like avoiding than lying."

Penny covers her face with her hand and then puts it down, "Either way you're not telling the truth."

Simon looks down and sighs, "I know, I know. I'm just not ready to tell him yet."

Penny looks at Simon and notices the troubled look on his face. She reaches her hand out and puts her hand on top of Simon's hand. Penny asks Simon softly, "Simon, what really happened in your nightmare?"

Simon looks up at Penny with fear in his eyes, "Please don't ask me that." Simon's voice cracks. Penny hold his hands and says, "Okay, I'll drop it, but only because Baz should be the first one to know what's going on. Whether I like to admit it or not, Baz is a friend and I don't like keeping secrets from him."

Simon nods and says, "I know and I'm sorry I have to put you in this position."

"It's fine, just tell him soon, and I mean it Simon." Simon nods and stands up.

"I should probably leave now before I arrive late to class. Can you hide my wings and tail before I go?"

Penny nods and does an invisibility spell to Simon's wings and tail, "Wait, before you go, I made you some dinner for you to take. I know you get out late." Penny walks to the kitchen and grabs the dinner that she packed for Simon and gives it to him. Simon takes it and puts it in his backpack.

Simon smiles and hugs Penny, "Thank you, Penny, I appreciate it."

Penny returns the hug, "Anytime", she replies back.

Simon moves away from Penny, smiles at her and heads towards the door. Penny goes back to working on her laptop.

Simon opens the door to leave and is surprised to see Baz outside the door with his keys in his hand. "Oh hey", says Simon.

Baz surprised as well looks at Simon and says, "Hi, going to class?"

"Yeah, you're back early."

Simon says not expecting to see Baz so soon, in fact Baz was supposed to be back an hour later.

"Class ended early.", Baz replies.

"Oh OK, well I'll see you when I come back."

Baz a bit disappointed says "Yeah, sure."

"Um, bye."

Baz grabs Simon's arm as he was passing by. Simon turns to face Baz again, surprised. "Are you really going to leave without giving me a kiss?", Baz asks with a soft smile.

Simon still surprised, shakes his head a bit, smiles at Baz and reaches up, getting ready to kiss Baz. But Baz grabs Simon instead and kisses him passionately as if Baz is going to lose Simon at any moment. It was the type of kiss that has so much spark that makes your toes curl. They broke the kiss way too soon but it left both Baz and Simon speechless.

"Go or you'll be late", Baz says after a moment of silence. Simon still speechless after that kiss, took him a moment to realize that Baz just spoke to him, "Uh yeah, I'll see you tonight." Baz smirks at him and says "Later." Simon leaves with wobbly legs.

Baz stays leaning by the door and watches Simon leave. Once Simon is out of his sight, he closes the door, leans on it and sighs.

"Whoa! That was some kiss", says Penny, breaking Baz out of his own thought.

"Hello to you too, Bunce.", says Baz as he makes his way towards the kitchen.

"I made dinner. It's in the fridge.", Penny says when he sees Baz heading to the kitchen.

"Thanks." Baz takes out the food out of the fridge and puts it in the microwave to heat up. Once the microwave beeped he grabbed his food and utensils and headed towards Penny. Although Baz still doesn't like eating in front of people, he trusts to eat in front of Penny and Simon. Baby steps right?

Baz notices the laptop in front of her and smirks. "Date night with Micah?"

"You could say that." Penny smirks back at Baz. Then she remembers her conversation with Simon and decides to bring it up. "Simon knows something is up."

Baz starts to choke, he wasn't expecting for her to say that especially when he recently put food in his mouth. Penny starts to pat his back, "Sorry."

"I'm fine. What do you mean Snow knows something is going on?"

"He said you're being distant."

"Oh.", Baz replies. Simon is right he has been distant lately but it's because he isn't sure how to bring up his immortality up. He thinks about telling Simon everyday but when he tries to tell him the words won't come out. "Did he say anything else?"

"Not really. He's just hurting. Like you are", Baz nods feeling guilty and tries to finish his food, silently. Once he was done he stood up and looked at Penny, "Well I'm going to let you be. Going to take a nap. Need to hunt tonight before Simon gets home. Thanks for the food."

"No problem and Baz? Don't take it too hard on yourself. I know you two will work things out."

Baz nods and says, "Say hi to Micah, for me." Baz enters Simon's room and lays down.

Simon arrives home late that night, exhausted. As he enters the flat he notices that the lights are turned off in the living room and kitchen. He walks slowly towards his room and opens the door quietly, careful not to wake up Baz. But imagine his surprise when he notices Baz awake with the night lamp on, reading a book.

"Hey, why are you still awake? You didn't have to wait for me."' Simon says quietly as he puts his backpack on the floor.

"I wanted to, besides I had to hunt."

"Oh OK.", says Simon as he leans against the door and drags his hands across his face. Baz notices how tired Simon looks.

"You look exhausted Snow. Come here."

Simon looks at Baz and gives him a small smile, "Yeah sure, let me change my clothes first." Simon walks towards his dresser and he takes off his shirt and pants. He decides to not look for pj's since he's too tired. Instead he walks towards the bed and lays down next to Baz. Baz pulls Simon closer to his side and puts his arm around him being careful to not touch his wings and Simon cuddles up more to his side. Simon lets out a happy sigh and says, "I missed you today."

"Yeah?", Baz replies while stroking Simon's hair.

"Yeah, I didn't really see you today."

"I missed you too, Snow." Simon looks up at Baz and caresses his face. Baz leans into his touch, takes Simon's hand and kisses his palm. Simon touches Baz's neck and pulls him down for a soft and slow kiss. Baz breaks the kiss and kisses Simon's forehead. Baz looks at Simon, still with his eyes closed and touches his cheek and smiles when he sees Simon forming a small smile on his face.

"I love you, Simon." Baz says with so much emotion in his voice.

Simon snaps his eyes open and looks up at Baz with wide eyes. Baz rarely calls Simon by his name but when he does, it means so much. Baz is just full of surprises today.

"I know I don't say it a lot but I just want you to know that I do.", Baz continues.

"I know. I love you too, so much." Simon kisses Baz on the forehead and pulls him closer.

Baz chuckles and says "I know, you idiot. I always see it in your eyes."

"And I see it in yours, all the time."

Tears began to form in their eyes and Baz says, "Good, cause I really do." Baz kisses Simon again with so much love and rests his forehead against his. He kisses his forehead again and holds him tighter. Simon rests his head against Baz's chest. Baz is relieved that Simon decides to put his head on his chest because he doesn't want Simon to see the tears that are close to fall from his eyes.

Simon loving the affection that he is getting from Baz, hugs him tighter.

At that moment Baz is trying to control his emotions. He can't keep this secret from Simon any longer. Baz is so scared, but Simon needs to know. He needs to tell him right now. Baz breathes in deeply.

"Snow, I need to tell you something."