Eventually we all got tired so decided to hit the sack - as the saying goes. Cry picked up our shirts and headed inside after saying goodnight. After a while Toby fell asleep on the chair so Anthony took him to his own room before heading to the room he was sharing with Ian. Ian and I sat out for a while looking at the stars and the moons, listening to the crickets and flowing of the river. He finished his beer after 10 minutes and started to head in but he stopped and winked at me.
"Have fun in there with Cry." He turned and left, leaving me on my own. I sighed and placed my head in my hands. I needed another drink.
After another beer and a half I felt someone grab the bottle and put it away from me. Surprisingly it was Cry who still has the look of guilt and worry in his eyes.
"Come to bed Felix. You must be cold...and I don't want you getting drunk." He placed his hand on my shoulder as I stood, as a way of reassurance I think. I walked in, unable to look at him, and lay down on my bed for the night. I slipped into my sleeping bag while Cry got cosy in his sleeping bag and blanket. I turned and faced the wall as Cry dimmed the light from the lantern he had brought.
"Cry?"
"Yeah?" He yawned.
"I'm sorry...Goodnight."
"...Goodnight Pewds."
I woke up. It must have been an hour or so since I fell asleep. It was still as dim as before but I kept hearing a rustling from behind me. Instantly nerves kicked in and I found myself paralyzed and unable to turn around. I felt and heard whatever it was coming nearer to me. It was warm and breathing - not two things I liked when it was unknown. It came closer until we were touching and...Sighed?
"You're fine Felix, it's just me." Cry said as he pulled the blanket around me as well and then wrapped his arms around my waist.
"Cry what are you-?"
"I'm sorry."
"What?"
"About earlier. What you said...it took me by surprise, that's why I couldn't answer you. I didn't mean to hurt you. But the truth is..." He gulped. My heart was racing, he wasn't going to...? He was just joking right? "I like you too...in more than a friendly way." He snuggled into my shoulder and I could feel the heat from his face. He seemed so much more embarrassed than I was. I turned to face him.
"You're not just saying that are you?"
"If I was would I be cuddling you right now?" He's right. That was a stupid question. Another mental slap was in order.
"...Good point." I smiled at him, "So...you like me?"
"Yup, and you like me so..."
"Sooo..."
"Felix...?"
"Yeah?"
"Will you..." He took a deep breath, "Will you be my boyfriend?" He looked me directly in the eye, scared of rejection. I smiled.
"Of course I will." I put my hand to his face as a wide smile spread across his face. I leaned in and put my forehead to his, closing my eyes and embracing this perfect man and this perfect moment. He kept his hand on my waist but moved one up to my chest. I opened my eyes and sure enough he was blushing and smiling to himself. Our eyes met and in one synchronized movement we leaned in further and our lips met in a gentle and life changing kiss.
And that, bros, is how my perfect love story started.