AN: Hello Everyone.
Surprised to see me? Lol :)
Its been I think a year since I last posted a chapter to this story and I apologize for that. But since taking Puck out of our story (umbrella0326 is coauthoring too) it has been difficult to write. My plans had changed drastically and I had to switch some things around. It was complicated and confusing me and driving me bonkers. Lol!
So I decided to step back and take a break and focus on other stories instead. Also my Betareader and Coauthor umbrella0326 and I have also been very busy in our own lives that it was hard to find time to write this story. And not only that but I almost lost passion for this story not gonna lie... But recently I reread it and my passion is back! :)
Anyway enough on that. Hopefully you guys like my new changes (not in this chapter but soon) and still stick by me. :)
Thank you all for your patience and understanding. :) I'll try not to dissapear again. Hahaha.
Its a short chapter but it will be longer next chapter I promise.
Starts a week after chapter 7.
I wanted something thats not so drama filled so that's why this is the chapter name. But drama will be back... Soon.
What's going on with Artie and Dave? You will have to read to find out. :)
Please review, be kind. :)
Have a nice day!-ILOVESMESOMEGLEEX3
Something Cute
Chapter 9
They couldn't stop smiling at each other. Both were nervous, giddy, scared and happy all rolled into one. Despite thier feelings the vibes in the truck was calm and surprisingly soothing. But no one was speaking. No one needed to, instead enjoying each other's company was enough for both teenagers.
Dave and Artie knew what took place last week in that very truck that they are driving to McKinley in. Neither knew how to bring up the kiss. Should they? And how? Neither knew the answer to those questions that weighed heavily on thier minds.
Dave was scared and confused. Why did he kiss Artie? He didn't know. He honestly had no idea. Sure Artie was a shoulder to lean on and Artie comforted him when he needed it. But kissing him... He felt like he crossed the line! It felt right and wrong at the same time but mostly wrong.
He's NOT Gay! But... Kissing Artie felt GOOD. Why would kissing another boy be so wrong if it was OK?
Dave was so confused and angry when he got up Monday morning. At first he regretted kissing Artie. He was nervous and angry... And lost. But that all changed when he picked Artie up to take him to school. They both smiled politely at each other before Dave resumes helping Artie in his massive truck.
As Dave picked up Artie from his wheelchair there was moment that passed between them. A moment of comfort and belonging. Artie stared deeply into Dave's eyes as Dave longingly stared back. They both felt the world change suddenly. Something happened in that moment that made Artie softly caress Dave's shoulder as Dave shyly looked down and to the side. He didn't tell Artie but he was looking to see if anyone was watching. No one was. They were ALL alone as Dave continued to stare, his face incredibly close to Artie's.
"We should go..." Artie whispered passionately as they both snap out of whatever just happened. Both still very confused but it felt right. Dave immediately pulled his face from Artie's cleared his throat and gently placed Artie in the passenger seat. Smiles were adorned on thier faces as Dave shut the passenger door. After Dave put Artie's wheelchair in the back of his truck they were off to McKinley. Off to an unknown day full of uncertainity.
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Artie isn't gay. Dave just needed a shoulder, someone who would listen. Artie was constantly telling himself this all day. Trying to convince himself, of what? He didn't know.
That's all that happened. Nothing more... Artie thinks as he wheels himself around the library. He needed a distraction so he's spending his lunchbreak in McKinley's old library. He's certaintly NOT avoiding a certain handsome jock... Not at all. Or that's at least what he told himself.
This was all VERY odd! And giving Artie a massive headache.
But still... He couldn't deny that damn kiss! He wasn't sure if it was real or did he let Dave kiss him to be a good friend? They weren't even friends!... Not really anyway.
Beiste's punishement had certaintly brought them closer together but Artie still wasn't sure what they were or who he is or if he liked Dave... Or of anything!
When Dave looked into his eyes it was like he understood Artie. Artie felt appreciated. He felt... Something. Artie couldn't drop this. He had to think about this calmly and rationally.
Brrrrrrrrriiiiiiiinggggg!
Artie sighed as he left the old smelly library to his next class. He more confused then ever.
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The whole day was off. Things seem to be out of place for both boys and neither knew what to make of it. Both wondered if anyone else felt the high energy in the air or was it just them.
Probably just them.
The whole day consisted of Artie and Dave giving each other quick bashful, embarassed smiles as Dave escorted Artie to every one one of his classes. No one seemed to notice anything going between them. Artie and Dave were in thier little world and when they were there they couldn't think of anything else but each other.
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Finally it was nearing the end of the day and Artie had one class left- English.
Dave escorts Artie but neither spoke. They didn't want to disrupt the connection.
Dave smiled at Artie as he was leaving to go to his class and Artie smiled back.
Dave smiled so wide his mouth hurt but he didn't care. He liked Artie despite what's going on he was really enjoying Artie's friendship. But as he left he couldn't help but feel saddened for some reason. Leaving Artie was hard every time. And he still didn't know why. Too many questions were swirling in his head. All he knew was that he wanted Artie. He just wanted him. And that realization scared him more than anything in the world. His heart was telling him to turn around and go up and kiss Artie but his brain said no. With his head and heart fighting Dave didn't know what to do! Thank God Artie was probably thinking the same thing because Dave was only a feet away and Artie couldn't take it anymore! He HAD to do something... This was killing him! He couldn't deny it anymore...
"Dave!"
Suddenly Artie rolled up right in front of the jock, both staring passionately at each other. Breathing heavily. Artie and Dave somehow knew what each other were thinking.
Dave lowers himself, now eye level with Artie. He tilts his head, closing his eyes inches away from Artie's lips when Artie stopped him! Artie put his hands on both of the jock's shoulders halting Dave.
He opened his eyes in a flash, slightly hurt and confused Dave just started at Artie worried that he misread Artie and deeply regretting doing this.
He was about to apologize when Artie gave him the sweetest smile he could give. Dave felt relieved that he didn't ruin... Whatever this was.
"Why?-" Dave was about to speak when Artie softly touched the jocks shoulder gently. This sent waves down Dave's spine.
"Not here..." Artie whispers. Dave finally realized where he was and was alarmed immediately. Artie sensed this and decided to take action.
"After school... I know a place where we can... talk." Artie's voice was so low and full of passion Dave had to scoot closer to hear.
They stare once more silently recieving each other's message.
With that Dave turns around and walks away without another word. The fat smile never leaves his face.
Artie sat right there in his wheelchair with an identical smile to Dave's then he also snapped out of it and headed off to class.
Both were fully aware that something was brewing between them. They couldn't fight it anymore.
Dave smiled.
Artie had a BIGGER smile.
The world continued to spin.
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AN: Hello Everyone, its me umbrell0326 here. It sure does look like Artie and Dave are getting closer, huh? Are you sure about that? Hee hee hee hee.
The next chapter is mine to write. And you will NOT want to miss it. My thanks to ilovesmesomeglee for being a very helpful betawriter and friend. Until then, my friends and readers, adieu !
