Chapter 25

A/N: Hey, just a quick note, this chapter isn't completely about our boys. Instead, I'm going to focus on my OC Reggie and that Liam guy we all saw. I hope you guys enjoy it (im running out of ideas for D.C.).

~Drew's POV~

So my little trip with KC went seemingly ok, minus the tears and the dinner in the shower. Afterward we just hung out and watched tv. I guess our 'party' mood got sucked out. Well in other news, KC's doing better and we're both trying to cheer someone up. Good old Reggie to be exact. He's been pretty down about Liam and the whole 'hetero'-ness and we both are trying to make him happy.

"Reggie there are plenty of other gay kids at the school." KC said

"Yeah, you should keep your options open." I added.

"I know, I know! Its just…. None of them are Liam." Reggie said and sighed.

"Damn, you are really drawn to this kid aren't you?" I asked. I thought for a minute and said "So you're sure this guy's straight?"

"Well I haven't asked, but I'm almost positive he's straight."

"Umm, excuse me I have to...uh… go." I said leaving the room. Liam had just walked by and I wanted to talk to him. Since popping the 'question' would just be plain weird and sudden, so I decided to bring it on slowly.

"Hey Liam! Wait up!" I called out, running over to him.

"Umm… hello. " he said raising an eyebrow "Drew, right?"

"That's me. So uhh, I just wanted to ask what you thought of the new kid." I started.

"Who, Reggie? Eh, nice kid. Why?"

I wish I had chosen to do this later, I probably would've came up with a better lie.

"Look can you keep a secret? Bi-guy to straight guy?" I asked.

"Uhh… yea, straight guy." He said, hesitating. "But sure, what is it?"

"Uhh…" I thought. "That was it, I'm bi."

"… Really? That's it? I know that already. 97% of the school knows that. You think we don't see you and KC flaunting around like it's no ones business?" he said chuckling. I seriously didn't notice how open we were being.

"Oh.. well ok then." I said blushing.

"Wait, what does this have to do with Reggie?" he asked. "Is it because he's gay?"

"Uhh, not really"

"You're not cheating on KC with him are you?"

"NO!"

"Are you trying to hook me up? Go ahead I'm not stopping you."

"No, I'm not try- wait, what?"

"I'm not stopping you" he said, lowering his voice. HA! I knew it! I friggin KNEW IT!

"So your…."

"Yes, gay. You can say it…. Not so loud though." He said, now whispering. "And yes, I am… sort of interested in Reggie." Once again, I KNEW IT!

"So why don't you go for it?" I asked.

"Well…" he started. "I'm not exactly out of the closet yet. Sneaking around is cool with me and all, but I'm sure he's not into that."

"Ok, do you want to really know a secret now?"

"Sure"

"Reg is CRAZY about you. You're all he ever talks about, maybe even thinks about."

His eyes lit up with excitement. "REALLY!" he shouted, getting some odd looks from people. "Really?"

"Yes sir. Now PLEASE go give that kid the time of day."

"Ok… Ok I will." He said

"Take it slow though, get to know the guy first." I warned. "He's uhh…"

"Frisky?" he answered for me. I nodded. "Will do. And umm… thanks man. You're a good guy."

I smiled and he walked away. KC walked up from behind me asking "How'd that go?"

"Lets just say Reggie will love me. A LOT."

"You mean…."

"Oh yeah."

"Well… That's great! Maybe I can help out with this?" he said "I'll go to Reggie. I wont tell him just yet, but I'll throw in some advice."

"Do your stuff. I'll see you after school." I said, pecking him on the lips and walking to class.

~KC's POV~

Ok, so Liam is gay, and Reggie needs our help. Drew did his part, now its my turn. So in my next I decided to talk to Reggie.

"Hey, can we talk for a minute?"

"Sure man. What's goin' down in KC town?" Reggie asked.

"I think you should try being friends with Liam."

"Why would I want to do that?"

"Well… take it from someone who knows, it's better to be friends with someone you love than to never interact with them at all." I said with a hand on his shoulder.

"I don't know man."

"Come on man, Drew and I were best friends before we shared our feelings for each other. Trust me Reg, it's worth it." I said

"What if he finds out? What'll happen then?"

"Well if he's really your friend he'll understand, am I right?"

"And what if he just walks off when he finds out I'm gay?" he said, his voice choking up as if he were going to cry.

"Look, Liam's a nice guy. I know he'd never just stop being friends with you because you're gay." I said. "In fact he already knows."

"Oh… Well what if-"

"Reggie would PLEASE stop with the 'what-if's'?" I said, getting annoyed. "Just take my advice man. I would never try to lead you astray. Just do it bro, you wont regret it at all ok? Trust me."

"…. Ok, your right. Thanks man. Drew's a lucky dude."

"I know he is." I joked. " now go get him dude."

After class, Drew walked up to me. "Luck?"

"He agreed to be friends with him." I said. "He should catch on in about 2 days."

"Arent we just great?" he asked.

I put my arm around him and said, "We should get medals."