So, I have no idea where this story is heading.

Oh well. Here's a new chapter!

Updated: 8/9/2012

"So, what happens to us now?" Ethan asked his best friend, who was currently curled up next to him on his bed, arm thrown casually against the other's chest, head resting on his shoulder.

"I don't know," Benny said quietly, tilting his head up some so his eyes met Ethan's. "I never actually thought this would happen. Us… being more than friends."

"Are we more than friends?"

"I thought we were…"

"I don't remember being asked out," Ethan said, fighting to keep the smile off his face. "Technically, I'm still single." Benny's hand gripped Ethan's shirt as he glared at him.

"Not funny E," he mumbled, frowning at said boy, who let out a quiet laugh but kissed Benny's forehead.

"Who would've thought that you would be the cuddler in our relationship. Almost like … the girl," he said, another smirk gracing his lips. Benny just mumbled something incoherent, turning his blushing face into Ethan's neck. "So adorable," he whispered with a quiet laugh.

"Shuddup… We are more than friends aren't we?" Benny asked, his now non-blushing face looking at Ethan, who shrugged.

"How about … we wait and see how our friends and family feel about … people that like their genders. Okay? If things look like they'll be good for us, then I would love to be your boyfriend," he said, tilting a bit to brush his lips across Benny's.

"Good."

Ethan was lying down, attempting to sleep, when his computer beeped. Slugging out of bed, he found an IM waiting for him.

Sarah: U up?

Ethan: Barely. What's up?

Sarah: I need to talk to you, and I know that if I called your mom would be pissed and didn't wanna fly into your room at 1:30 in the morning. This was my next choice :)

Ethan: Oh. Okay. So, what did you need to talk to me about?

Sarah: Okay, so my favorite store at the mall was having this midnight madness sale, and I was there with Erica, and we saw Della, and she came up to us and wanted to speak to me.

Ethan: So?

Sarah: She asked me if Benny was seeing anybody. I told her I didn't know and that I would ask you.

Ethan: … Della asked that?

Sarah: I know, I was surprised too.

Ethan didn't respond, just sat there, re-reading that over and over, trying to wrap his mind around the fact that someone might like his possible boyfriend.

Sarah: Ethan? U ok?

Ethan: We should talk. In person. Come on over. U can sneak through the window.

Sarah: On my way.

Sarahhas signed out. Sighing, Ethan didn't know how to handle this situation. Quickly opening his window, he collapsed back on his bed, covering his face with his hands and trying to figure out what to do.

"You okay?" Sarah asked, coming to sit next to him. When he didn't move, she got a little concerned. "Ethan?" she asked, shaking him.

"Sarah…" he said quietly, sitting up and looking at her. She was surprised by the despondent look on his face.

"What's wrong?"

"… Sarah… do you have anything against …" he didn't know where to go from there, a dull blush covering his cheeks.

"Against…?"

"People… that like… other people?" he finished lamely, internally hitting himself for chickening out.

"No, not really," she said with a laugh, watching him. "Ethan, what's going on in that brain of yours?"

"… I like Benny," he said quietly, not looking at her. "And he likes me…"

"You two are gay ?!" she asked, clearly surprised. Shaking his head, he finally looked at her.

"Bi."

"…Oh. Is that why you two avoided each other for almost a month?" Ethan just nodded. "Are you dating?"

"No… We wanted to wait and see how everyone felt about… people like us."

"… Okay, well, Della is going to ask me tomorrow what I found out. What do I tell her?"

"If you wouldn't mind, tell her that he's interested in someone else or something?"

"Sure," she said, smiling at him.

"And could you maybe try to hint to Erica about me and Benny? Maybe she won't ridicule us too badly if she hears it from her best friend."

"Maybe," she said with an easy laugh, quickly standing up. "Well then, I'm off. Goodnight Ethan!"

"Night."

Ethan was waiting for Benny so they could walk to school the next morning, remembering his conversation with Sarah the night before. A frown was etched on his face as Benny walked up.

"Geez E, you look like someone just broke your favorite Star Wars collectible."

"This is worse," Ethan muttered as they began to walk, Benny watching him intently.

"What's worse?" Ethan looked at Benny then, and saw the clear worry in his eyes. And he knew what he had to do.

"Nevermind. Just forget I mentioned anything."

"Okay…"

At their lockers, Ethan avoided looking at Benny, especially when he saw Della looking their way. Quickly, he slammed his locker shut and went to find Sarah.

"Hey Ethan!" Sarah called out to him as they met. "You okay?"

"Yeah. Have you talked to Della yet?"

"No… Why?"

"That's why," he said, turning them to see Della talking to Benny. "I want him to be happy. And he can be happy with her…" Ethan saw Benny look at him briefly before going back to talking to Della, a small smile on his face. "That's the torture of being bi. I could lose him any minute, and it just happened." As he said that, Benny and Della shared a quiet laugh and a smile.

Ethan just lost a possible boyfriend and his best friend in an instant.

Benny: You're avoiding me.

Benny: Don't avoid me.

Benny: E, talk to me.

Benny: I know you're online! Come on E!

Benny: What happened to us?

Ethan sat there, reading the messages that continued to pop up on his screen, frowning.

Benny: You're just sitting there, probably moping. I know you E.

Benny: You're not gonna tell me are you?

Benny: You said I was the girl, but I'm not the one moping!

Benny: Even though I do miss being in your arms.

Ethan's fingers hovered over the keyboard, aching to type back. But he resisted. Instead, he logged out, ending the one-sided conversation.

Benny stared at his screen, frowning at the logged-out logo that was next to Ethan's name. Clicking the email icon, he hoped this message would change Ethan's now cold nature towards him.

To: Ethan
From: Benny

I told her no. She asked me out, but I told her that I was already in a relationship.
I meant you. I want to be with you.
So please, quit ignoring me.
I think I love you.

Well, hope you all liked the newest chapter :D

Until next time,

-JustMe133