So, this is just a small kinda filler chapter, but it'll do.
Ya'll will like it - I think :D
Updated: 04/02/2014
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Ethan blocked what he thought he had seen on the tall boy's wrist from his mind; he didn't plan on finding a match, let alone a boy match – the whole process was a waste of time for him.
The class had been going on for a few weeks now, and people were getting paired up right and left it seemed.
But Ethan, Benny, and Rory hadn't had any luck yet. Ethan had to ignore that the tall blonde Kendall hadn't found a match either.
It wouldn't work, so he blocked it out, ignoring it.
He knew he shouldn't do that, but he couldn't face it.
Not yet.
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Kendall had fallen asleep in class, a light snore emitting from his nose every couple of breaths. As he drifted off, he began to dream.
He saw a glimpse of big brown doe eyes looking at him with utter adoration, pale cream skin that would be soft to the touch, and dark brown hair that he just wanted to run his fingers through. He couldn't quite recognize who it was, but he knew that this would be someone who would mean the world to him, and that he would be with forever.
"Kendall, wake up." Kendall opened his groggy green eyes only to be met with wide brown eyes that were staring at him.
"Logan…"
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While Benny and Ethan were getting ready to change for PE, Benny moved to go and change in a shower stall.
"Why do you always change in there?" Ethan asked, making Benny stop and look away. "What is it?"
"My mark is on my back. I change in there so no one can see it."
"Oh," Ethan said, blushing a bit; it surprised him that the thought of Benny's mark made his face heat up. "Mine's on my wrist," Ethan said, showing off his watch-covered wrist. Benny nodded and Ethan moved so he could still talk to him as he changed in the stall. "Sorry I asked. I didn't mean to bother you."
"Its fine," Benny's voice called out from the stall. He was quiet for a minute before he peaked his head out. "Do you… wanna see it?"
"What?! You know-"
"I know," Benny said, blushing now. "But you're my best friend… no harm in seeing it, right?"
"Benny I don't know…"
"It was just a thought. Sorry I made you uncomfortable."
"No, it's not that… Maybe not at school though. It would be interesting to see someone else's…But we could get in serious trouble here."
"What about after?"
"…Sure. After school." Benny grinned before he pulled back into the stall; in a minute, he was out, changed into his gym clothes.
"Well, let's go pretend to play sports!"
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Carlos was watching James, who was staring absent-mindedly at nothing, twirling his pencil between his fingers; James typically didn't do anything in class, so this wasn't surprising, but he seemed even more distracted than usual; this had been going on for a handful of days now.
"What's wrong?" Carlos asked, making James jerk at his words and look down at his paper.
"Uh, nothing."
"James."
"Carlos, just… drop it."
"No. Something's wrong with you. What is it?" James shook his head and grinned.
"Nothing. I just was wondering what it's gonna be like when we find out match." Carlos grinned now and scooted his chair closer, bumping James's shoulder playfully.
"It'll be so worth it," Carlos said, briefly laying his head on James shoulder before he moved away, a light blush spreading across his tan cheeks. "You just have to wait for it." James blinked as he looked at Carlos, his friend, a weird look crossing his face. "What?"
"…Nothing. You're right though. It'll be worth it. I just… I can't help but wonder who it is."
"Whoever it is will be one of the luckiest people on this planet. No one will ever be good enough for you, but whoever you end up with will have to do." James grinned as he nudged Carlos.
"No one's gonna be good enough for you either," he said, making Carlos blush now. "I mean that."
"I know. I meant it too."
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Benny and Ethan were at Ethan's house, trying to do homework, which wasn't working for either boy.
"So, you've never shown anyone your mark?" Benny asked, making Ethan look at him and nod.
"Yeah, my parents pretty much trained me to not show anyone until I found my "match"," he said, making air quotes around the word. "I've always worn something on my wrist to cover it. I can't believe I'm considering even showing it to you."
"Yeah, I know how you feel. But… I'm tired of hiding. Adults who have found theirs can walk around with theirs all out in the open, why can't we?"
"Because it's not supposed to be seen."
"Which is bullshit," Benny said, standing up and beginning to lift up his shirt. "I want you, my best friend, to see it."
"Benny-"
"Just humor me. You don't have to show me yours. I'm just tired of hiding; tired of having to change in the stalls every day, having to wear a shirt when I swim… it's a pain."
"You're very opinionated about this."
"Hell yeah I am." Ethan laughed as Benny pulled his shirt off and turned so his back was facing him. Ethan stood up slowly as he looked at his friend's back.
"Wow."
"Yeah. It's kinda cool isn't it?"
"Cooler than mine… can I…?" Ethan asked, hand already raised.
"Sure." Ethan slowly raised his hand and stared at the dark green mark that covered his back; it spread from his shoulder blades down, in a large, folded-wing shape. "They're like dragon wings."
"Like I said, pretty cool."
"Definitely." Benny grinned and pulled his shirt back on, facing his friend. "What?"
"I feel… like a weight has been lifted. I'm glad I showed you."
"Me too," Ethan said, beginning to pull off his watch. He caught Benny's look and smiled. "It's only fair." Benny grinned as he caught Ethan's wrist in his hand; he stared at the dark twisted mark that covered his wrist.
"Yours isn't that bad," he said, making Ethan shake his head. "Really. I like it."
"But it's not dragon wings." Benny shook his head as Ethan put his watch back on.
"Whatever."
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I hope ya'll liked this chapter.
Thanks for reading!
-JustMe133
