Craig is doing really well in his promotion at work. I couldn't be more proud of him. He has been in his apartment for a month. He went with the one bedroom since I liked that one the best. It has been nice to go to his apartment instead of his house. Ruby is trying to cox him into leading her the apartment sometimes. God knows what she has in mind for wanting to use it.
Craig since he had his own place we are still planning the going away party for Clyde and Token. They are already gone and it feels kind of lonely without them. Clyde is at least going to the school down the street. We will be able to see him a lot more than Token. God I even miss Wendy. It's hard not having her face to face, we text a lot more now. The party is to happen over Labor day weekend since I know all our friends can come to visit us.
It almost feels like Craig and I got promoted at once. I am now officially assistance manager at my parent's coffee shop and he is now team lead over the cash lanes at Costco. Right now, I'm in route to Craig's apartment. I know he just got off but he at least had the early shift today. I opened the shop so I got off at 1pm today. I like getting off early especially when I know Craig is home.
I knock on the door as I wait for Craig to open it. He is taking forever, what the hell is he doing in there? I'm ready to cuddle today after dealing with our new hire. She is horrible at operating the coffee machine. It's not that hard I would like to think to fix coffee. Craig cracks the door open.
"Hey," he said nervously. "You're pretty early."
"Not really," I replied. I notice Craig is just standing there. "Everything okay? Are we going out, I thought we were staying in?"
"We are," he replied slowly.
"Craig, you're out of beer," I hear a male's voice say. Beer? Who the hell is that? I push past Craig into the apartment and I see none other than Thomas. Thomas looks surprised to see me. "Hi, not sure, s-s-shit, if we met before. I'm Thomas." He holds out his hand and I shake it although I'm upset about this.
"I have heard about you," I replied. Thomas nods. I look at Craig and looks guilty. "Craig, can we talk uh in your room."
"Sure," he replied. He walked to his room and I walk inside behind him. I don't waste any time expressing my feelings.
"What the hell is he doing here?" I asked.
"We were just hanging," said Craig.
"Oh really," I replied. "Why do you seem nervous?"
"I'm not," he replies defensively.
"I don't have time for this Craig!" I snapped losing it. "I don't trust him. I don't want you talking to him anymore."
"Where the hell is this coming from?" he asked in disbelief. "I have been friends with Thomas for years." I was doing so well. I took Clyde and Token's advice and I was not worried about Thomas at all. Now to see him here and Craig acting like this….
"Do you flirt with all of your friends too," I reply. Craig face hardens.
"I don't know what you are talking about,"
"Oh really," I said balling up my fist. "You have the audacity to lie to me. So, you didn't tell him I enjoy being inside of you." Craig's eyes get wide. I chuckle because I'm that pissed off. "You know what I'm going home." I walk into the living room and I see Thomas sitting futon Token gave Craig. Craig hasn't purchased any living room furniture because he doesn't have enough money after he is done paying bills. Didn't stop us from partying in here a few weeks ago. It was only close friends not the whole circle of friends I plan for Token and Clyde's party.
"Don't leave," said Craig. "Let's talk about this."
"A-Ass balls," stammered Thomas. "What's happening?" I find myself just frustrated to no end.
"Thomas, I need some time with Craig," I replied deciding to stay and fight for my boyfriend. I'm not going to just let Thomas have him. "Would you mind cutting out early?"
"Is that what you want Craig?" asked Thomas looking confused.
"Yeah," he said lowly.
"Really Craig?" questioned Thomas. "I thought we were suppose to be spending the evening together?" I laugh. I'm not laughing at Thomas. I'm laughing because of how even more pissed off I am.
"I don't know where you got that idea," I said not caring if I came off as rude. "Craig is will be spending time with me."
"Stop," said Craig putting his left hand over his face. "I just over booked is all. We can all hang out."
"Over booked?" questioned Thomas. "Why are you stringing me along?"
"What are you talking about?" asked Craig annoyed.
"You won't commit to me," replied Thomas. Thomas stutters a cruse word before continuing. "I know this is a bad time to bring this up but you know how I feel about you and yet you continue to ignore my feelings." I shake my head knowing I was right the whole time.
"I'm sorry you got that impression Thomas but Tweek is my boyfriend," Craig says proudly. I actually stopped being mad at him because I am in shock. This is the first time he has ever admitted to me being his boyfriend to anyone.
"Boyfriend? Why didn't you tell me!"
"I didn't really tell anyone," replied Craig shrugging. "I had my reasons." Thomas clicks his tongue.
"You stood by and allowed me to make an ass out of myself?" he questioned. "You knew I had feelings for you."
"I know but…"
"Fuck you Craig," he said walking towards the door. I watch to see if Craig will stop him and he doesn't, Thomas slams the door shut. I'm still shaken by everything, no pun here. I shake a little as I go and sit down on the futon and stare at my lap. I can feel Craig it down next to me.
"Tweek I'm sorry,"
"I don't know what to say," I whisper. "What are you apologizing for?"
"All of it," he sighed grabbing my hand. "I should have told Thomas about you a while ago but I kind of liked how he spoke to me. The flirting is nice, you know you don't really flirt with me."
"Are you serious right now? I asked looking up. "You're my boyfriend, I didn't think I had to flirt with you 24-7."
"I know, I am not blaming you I'm just trying to explain myself."
"I don't care to know," I replied. "I'm just glad that you are now claiming me." I don't mean to make myself sound like a piece of property but it felt wonderful to know he is proud to be my boyfriend.
"I've always claimed you," said Craig pulling my face up to meet his gaze. "I don't know what I was so afraid of. I feel like everything happened so quick. I had to make sure what I'm feeling is real."
"What are you saying?"
"The truth is I am in love with you Tweek," he said blushing. "I think I have always known but ignored it. Love can sometimes change things and I didn't want anything to change." I feel my heart beating hard in my chest. I feel my eyes water. "Did I hurt you?"
"No," I smiled. "You in fact just made me very content." I lean in kissing Craig. He returns the kiss still holding the side of my face. I break out of the kiss to tell him the blunder since he is in a good mood. "Would now be a bad time to tell you that Token and Clyde know about us."
"What!"
I can't help but giggle. I don't know why Craig thought things would change. He is still Craig and I am still Tweek, we always will be.