In the morning Carlos stretched and cuddled back up to Ben not wanting to move at all. He was content to just blow off everything and spend the day wrapped in the love of his best friend and now boyfriend. Ben smiled sleepily yawning a bit. "Morning Puppy, time to get up." He urged lovingly but Carlos refused sliding his hands up Ben's shirt to warm them on his warmer body. He smirked down at his boyfriend and pulled his shirt off for him getting up. Carlos grumbled at the movement but watched Ben saunter toward the bathroom door, looking over at Carlos with come-hither eyes. His whole body felt warm all of a sudden as Ben left the door to the bathroom open turning the shower on and started stripping down. Reluctantly the monochromatic boy slipped off the comfortable bed and stepped into the bathroom just as Ben was sliding into the shower. Shedding his clothes onto the floor, he stepped in following his boyfriend under the torrent of hot water. It cascaded down their bodies in small streams that hugged the dips and peaks of their forms.
"You certainly know how to wake me up." Carlos let loose a chuckle as he let his hands wander Ben's body. Ben was rather fit despite his lack of sports and his skin was smooth. A pleasant hum left his throat with his boyfriend's hands on him. Carlos plucked up his body wash and started washing Ben in slow sudsy circles that wound around his body leaving a foamy trail over his physique. Carlos's breath caught as Ben's soapy hands began the same thing. Before long both boys were worked up and panting softly in the steamy bathroom. They both wanted more but stopped by Ben's alarm on his phone going off in the bedroom notifying them that it was time to leave for school. Ben briefly ignored it pulling Carlos against him kissing him passionately, letting his hands wander down to his ass giving it a firm squeeze.
"Later we'll continue this…" Ben promised and Carlos breathlessly agreed. The two climbed out and got dressed before heading to Carlos's quickly for a quick change of clean clothes. On the way to school, Ben smiled holding Carlos's hand as he drove. "You spend the night at my place so much I think we should go to the mall after school and get you some new clothes to change into when you stay. Now that we're a thing, I figure you'll be staying more often." Ben thought out loud. He loved the idea of being around Carlos more, frankly, the years he was with Jay, Ben missed him sometimes. They had used to hang out almost every day but that changed when Carlos dated jay. He was just happy to have him back again. Carlos squeezed his hand humming in agreement seeming content still, trying his best not to think about the pain that lingered with his breakup with Jay. He may love Ben and be with him now but the wound was still fresh and the shark that was his emotions was happily drawn to it nonstop now.
They parked next to jay's car where jay sat waiting with a big box of heart chocolates. He saw Carlos and smiled handsomely.
"Hey baby, I know I really messed up and I just want to make things right between us. I love you." He handed Carlos the box of chocolates and Ben stood aside looking a little worried but not sticking his nose in Carlos's business. Carlos took the chocolates then looked up at Jay briefly, his heart fluttered for a brief moment, this was the Jay he had fallen in love with. The kind sweet Jay who did things out of the goodness in his heart to love and care from him. His pained heart left him speechless and both Jay and Ben stood waiting for Carlos to speak. Carlos looked between them. The indecision hurt Ben a bit but he wouldn't admit it. He knew that his monochromatic boy had to do this without him prodding.
"Thank you Jay, but… I can't accept this. I'm sorry. I meant it when I said we are over yesterday okay? You need to move on." Carlos tried to hand the box back but Jay wouldn't accept it. Ben slowly let out a breath he had been holding but still didn't quite feel satisfied by the answer, why not just tell Jay he was taken? Ben tried not to let his disappointment show but Jay did. He frowned and took hold of Carlos's arms looking him in the eyes.
"I still love you, I don't want to move one. We can fix this, don't give up on me. Don't give up on us baby. Please." Jay begged and Carlos stunned into another silence for a moment before Jay smiled a bit. "I know you still love me too. I can see it in your eyes. You want to try don't you baby? I promise I'll be better. Come on, don't give up on us." He continued to attempt to persuade. He was pulling on Carlos's wounded heartstrings and Ben was slowly feeling his heart stretch as if slowly being pulled apart. Why wasn't Carlos reacting? Did he really still love Jay? Were yesterday and this morning just a rebound. Ben's head swam just as much as Carlos's. Why can't he just say no? His heart lurched at memories of two years of being with Jay. All the good memories and times together. Jay could be jealous and stupid. He was extremely careless with Carlos's feeling but he did love him. Ben looked more and more pained by the second. The bell rang and Ben just silently started walking to class. Carlos gasped at the movement and immediately felt his heart sink to his stomach. Shit. Fuck. This wasn't supposed to happen. Carlos forced the chocolates back into Jay's hands without saying anything and ran after Ben. He grabbed ahold of Ben's hand squeezing it looking at Ben apologetic and guilty but he could already see the disappointment and hurt lingering on Ben's face no matter how much he tried hiding it.
"Ben… please." Carlos begged pulling him to a stop. Ben looked him in the eyes and it pierced his heart. Ben was hurt and he could see every ounce of it in his gaze. "I said I love you and I meant it. I just. I'm still recovering from yesterday. Forgive me?" Ben gave a weak smile and nodded.
"I'll always forgive you puppy…" Though the smile didn't reach his eyes. He knew Ben meant what he said but the damage had been done and Carlos could feel it. Jay was coming up towards them and Carlos lept up onto his tippy toes to pull Ben down into a loving kiss right there in front of Jay. When they parted the smile on Ben's face finally met his eyes and they headed into class holding hands. Ben still felt a pang of hurt that Carlos was struggling but he was willing to forgive, always. He loved Carlos and he knew this was hard for him so he tried his best to medicate his pain with reminders of their kiss. Jay didn't look phased. He looked determined. He would have Carlos back one way or another.