Sorry this took me longer to post. Since school has started I will most likely be posting every other day, though it might end up being every two days. Please review if you like it or have any ideas.


Carlos was no doubt about it, utterly confused. It had been two days since Jay had gave him several kisses to his neck and he could not forget about it, no matter how hard he tried. His stomach fluttered every time Jay came close to him, and when Jay's face was inches from him, he secretly wished that Jay would decide to kiss his neck again. He had told Jay they had to be convincing, so Jay was only doing what he had been told to. But Carlos really wished he hadn't obeyed. Because now he was screwed. He was developing feels, real actual feelings. He hadn't had that happen to him, ever, in his loveless life. But now he had them. And not just for anybody. They were for his best friend. He had feelings for Jay. And he wasn't sure what kind they were exactly, but they were feelings and it scared him.

Jay wasn't helping Carlos' problem much, either. Jay, for the past twenty minutes had been sauntering around their room, shirtless. Carlos wasn't sure why he cared, because that was something Jay always had done. But now, under their certain circumstances, it made him uncomfortable, and he swore that Jay was doing it on purpose.

Carlos was sitting on his bed, trying his best to look nonchalant as he flipped through a book, pretending to be occupied. When Jay turned his back towards Carlos, Carlos would carefully glance up and admirer Jay's back muscles. Five seconds later Jay would be facing him again, and Carlos would make sure his face was practically shoved in his book. Carlos slowly lifted his head again, hoping Jay wasn't paying attention as his eyes raked up and down Jay's body. He accidentally made eye contact with Jay and quickly snapped his gaze back to his book.

Jay's signature smirk appeared as he felt eyes on him. He had felt Carlos' sharp gaze on him for the past ten minutes, and he tried to keep the corners of his mouth from turning up as he did his best to look clueless as he pretended to organize things around the room. At first he hadn't purposely left his shirt off, but once he caught Carlos' eyes (who thought he was being discreet) on him, he decided why not play it up a little bit, and make it fun? He turned his head and instantly made eye contact with Carlos, who immediately whipped his head back down, and acted as if he had not just been staring at him. And Jay was very glad that Carlos had been staring at him.

Jay took that moment to lick his lips and roughly say, " Something wrong?" He cocked his head as he folded his arms over and loved watching Carlos try to keep his eyes on Jay's face and not his glorious arms.

Carlos stuttered, realizing he had been caught. "N-Nothing," He cleared his throat and averted his gaze.

Jay licked his lips and stepped forward. " Sure, babe?" Jay smirked at that, knowing (hoping) he would get a reaction out of Carlos.

Carlos wasn't going to say anything, he was afraid to say something, but somehow he mumbled, " Uh, it's making me uncomfortable.." He paused as he slightly blushed, " that you're not wearing a shirt." Carlos sighed heavily and closed his eyes, realizing what he had just said. When he opened his eyes, Jay was closer and he was still wearing a smirk and had a playful look in his eyes.

"Well," Jay breathed out," It's making me uncomfortable that you are wearing a shirt," His voice had gotten lower and Carlos tried not to look as Jay licked his lips. Carlos blushed instantly, and decided that he was going to change the subject immediately.

" We're going to have to leave for school soon, so you need to put on a shirt," Carlos tried to keep his tone loud and steady. He didn't want Jay to know that he was having an effect on him, because if Jay knew, then Carlos would never hear the end of it.

" Or we could just both go shirtless," Jay tried again, though he had backed away from Carlos' bed.

" Now." Carlos stated, loudly. He couldn't say much more than that. Jay slumped in defeat and went over to his dresser. He roughly opened the drawer and grabbed the first shirt he saw and threw it over his head.

When Carlos hopped off his bed he was happy to see the yellow shirt and black jacket Jay had thrown on. When he went to walk towards the door, Jay swiftly stepped in front of him. Carlos glared up at Jay and he didn't like the gleam in Jay's eyes. He nervously chuckled before Jay spoke.

" You owe me, C," Jay's voice was playful, but Carlos knew he was serious.

" Do I?" Carlos cocked an eyebrow and stepped forward."For what ,exactly?"

"Yep," Jay smirked, but didn't answer Carlos' other question.

Carlos' eyes wandered to Jay's head and landed on his favorite red beanie. He quickly lifted his arm and pulled it from Jay's hair as he laughed, " I don't owe you anything." Carlos then took the beanie in both his hands and placed it firmly on his head. Carlos' action had shocked Jay momentarily, because he had actually stolen his beanie(things were never taken from Jay), and he actually looked cute in his beanie.

Jay blinked, at a loss for words as he stared at Carlos in his red beanie, smirking up at him.

Carlos was confused at Jay's silence so he slowly pulled the beanie off his head and tried to hand it back to Jay, not sure if he had accidentally angered the tall teenager.

" Keep it," Jay said as he pushed the hand away and Carlos tilted his head, confused. " You look cute in it." Jay watched as Carlos' immediately blushed, but put the beanie back on, anyways. Carlos stepped back from Jay and turned to look in the mirror so he could properly adjust the beanie. He liked the way it matched his black and white tee, and his red shorts. But he also liked how he was wearing something that was Jay's. Jay never let anyone wear or touch his things. So, he couldn't help but feel special that Jay had insisted he wear something that was his.

Carlos caught Jay's eye in the mirror and Jay quickly ushered, " You look good. Come on." Carlos adjusted the beanie one last time before going to grab Jay's hand. They walked down the hallway, hand-in-hand, with the door shutting softly behind them.

Jay took several glances at Carlos as they walked towards the school. He couldn't help but stare at the boy happily. If Jay had known he liked seeing Carlos wearing his things this much, he would've made him do it sooner. And the best thing was that people knew that was Jay's beanie. And everyone knew it was a big deal that Carlos had actually taken it from Jay, let alone worn it. It seemed to make a statement among people they passed. Carlos was Jay's, and Jay was Carlos'. ( And for some reason, this statement made Jay's stomach tumble).

They walked casually to class, but took little time to speak to anybody. Not that many people wanted to speak to them, anyways. They passed Jane as they reached the school entrance, but instead of doing anything Jay simply rolled his eyes, grasped Carlos' hand tighter, and pushed past her and rushed into the school.

" I hate her," Jay stated loudly as they stopped in front of Carlos' locker.

Carlos chuckled as he released his grip from Jay's. " Yeah, I'm not too fond of her, either." Carlos looked over Jay's shoulder and watched as Jane quickly walked down the hallway to talk to some girl. " I think she believes us now, though."

" Bout time," Jay laughed and tucked a strand of hair behind his ear. Carlos was about to say something when Audrey walked by and he heard her say something about a test to Lonnie, who was walking by her side. Carlos' eyes went wide and his demeanor instantly changed into one of panic. He was no longer looking at Jay, but rather quickly moving his eyes in every direction, frantically thinking about his situation.

"What?" Jay stopped laughing. He watched as Carlos' mood changed entirely, seemingly on the verge of a panic attack.

Carlos didn't pay any attention to Jay as he rambled, " Shit. Oh fucking shit." He went to put his hand in his hair, but dropped it back down to his side upon realizing the beanie was in his way.

The past two nights Carlos had been too busy thinking about Jay and hanging with Evie and Mal that he had completely forgotten about the huge science test. He wasn't too shabby at science, or anything related, but he generally studied. This time, however, he did not study even a sentence and he had barely payed attention in class, his thoughts being on other important things. He was going to fail the test. And that was not okay with him.

" What's. Wrong? " Jay grasped Carlos' shoulder and forced him to look at his face. Carlos' face was still panicked and he spoke too quickly.

" I have a science test today! I totally forgot all about it, and I didn't study at all for it! I've never not studied before. I don't even know what the test is over! I'm going to fail, and then everyone will think I'm an idiot, which will only add to the list of names they call me."

A smile crept onto Jay's face as he watched in fascination as Carlos rambled on about a test. He knew Carlos was obviously freaking out, but he couldn't help smiling, Carlos looked adorable all riled up. And Jay knew that Carlos would most likely ace the test. Jay opened his mouth, intending to stop Carlos from rambling on anymore, but Carlos just talked louder.

" I can't fail this test. I can't believe I was so stupid to not-" Jay decided quickly that he had to shut Carlos up. Without looking to see if anyone was actually watching, Jay gently pushed Carlos against the locker, blocking his body from moving, with his own. Carlos was shocked momentarily and without thinking Jay leaned in and roughly connected lips with Carlos. Carlos instinctively wrapped his arms around Jay's back and Jay let his hands wrap around Carlos' neck loosely. Jay pushed their bodies together as he roughly bit down on Carlos' bottom lip. Carlos gasped out and Jay smirked as he took the opportunity to slide his tongue in with Carlos'. The hand that was on Jay's back flew to his hair, and Carlos lightly pulled at it as their lips smacked together.

Carlos was shocked at Jay's sudden attitude. This was a total change for Carlos and he had not been expecting Jay to do this without warning him first. Their mouths moved together, warm and rough, and after their tongues danced together, Jay sucked down on his bottom lip. Carlos' stomach leaped and he pulled Jay closer to him. Jay accidentally moved his hips against Carlos', causing them both to groan out. Jay leaned back, and Carlos let his hand stay on Jay's back as they both stared at each other, breathing heavily. Jay looked at Carlos with dilated eyes before leaning back in and giving Carlos a short, kind kiss.

Jay pulled back completely and smiled, " You'll ace the test, C. I know you will." He walked away, then and Carlos groaned. He had forgotten all about the test.

After sighing heavily and gaining his composure, Carlos turned around and opened his locker. While he was gathering his books, a voice made him jump.

" Wow, that was a sight," Carlos glanced up and came face to face to a smirking Chad. He was leaning against the locker, and Carlos looked him up and down, suspiciously.

" Go away, Chad," Carlos ground out through his teeth, loudly slamming his locker door. He went to walk away, but Chad was suddenly in front of him.

" I can't believe it. You managed to turn Jay gay," Chad laughed and Carlos frowned.

" Excuse me?" Carlos raised his voice, realizing that Chad was there to antagonize him.

" I mean, no girl or guy would ever be stupid enough to hook up with you, so you went begging to your only friend, who blindly chases after girls every day, and managed to convince him to drop his ways and become your fuck buddy? " Carlos tried to say something, but Chad stepped closer to him and continued. " What'd you do? Pay him?" Carlos was confused in Chad's sudden interest in him and Jay's 'relationship.'

"No!" Carlos yelled and had planned on telling Chad off when Chad decided that he was going to do more talking.

" Or is everyone at evil island just gay as shit? I bet those girls, Mal and Evie hit each other up all the time, so it was only normal for you and Jay to start hooking up, right? But you know what? That's fucking disgusting. I bet you want to fuck me right now, yeah? That's why I say we should send all your stupid evil gay asses back to your little gay island, so you don't contaminate our home with more disgusting-"

Mal had been on her way to class when she noticed up ahead, Chad slowly cornering Carlos to a wall. She lowered her eyes suspiciously and slowly walked up to them. She only heard half of the conversation before she was yelling and charging at Chad.

" Leave him the fuck alone!" She slammed him against the wall and Carlos scrambled away. Mal waited for Chad to stand up straight again before she roughly grabbed him by his collar. " Go near Carlos, or any of us again, I will make sure no one finds your body," She roughly pushed him away as she flashed him her green eyes. Chad quickly rushed away and Carlos looked at her shakily.

" Thanks," Carlos spoke.

Mal frowned slightly at him. " You should've punched him, or said something to him."

Carlos shook his head. " I didn't want to be mean. It's different here." Mal sighed as she watched Carlos avert his gaze.

" Just because we chose good, doesn't mean you can't defend yourself," Mal stated, and Carlos bit his lip. " Remember that, C." She waited for Carlos to nod before continuing to her class.

Carlos grasped his books to his chest and walked slowly to class.


Jay didn't know why he had kissed Carlos like that. It was a spur of the moment thing, and he just wanted Carlos to stop freaking out. He got lost in the kiss, and he kissed Carlos like he would anybody else, which he shouldn't have done. Because now he was having trouble focusing and he couldn't get the feeling of Carlos' lips against his out of his head.

And he was feeling...things. He was having feelings for Carlos. He didn't like that. It was weird and stupid. Arrangements don't do feelings. Fake arrangements definitely don't do feelings.

The girl he sat down next to nudged his arm and he looked over at her. Her blonde hair was stuck behind her ear and she smirked at him. He smirked back, avoiding her dark brown eyes as he spotted a small silver chain around her neck. He scooted closer to her and licked his lips.

"Hey," He smiled, " I'm Jay."

Hopefully, he could distract himself from Carlos. Just for a little while.


Carlos sat on their bedroom floor, playing with Dude. It was both him and Jay's free period, and for the past four days Jay had always came back to the room to talk with Carlos, but Jay had yet to return. Carlos kept eyeing the door, wondering what was taking him so long. Dude rolled around the room and Carlos laughed as he tried to focus on him instead of Jay.

Carlos grabbed Dude's favorite toy and rolled it across the room. He watched as Dude chased after it, but averted his gaze from the dog when he noticed a bag under Jay's bed. He stared at the bag, confused as to what it could be. The bag hadn't been there a week or two ago, so Carlos stood up. He didn't want to be nosy, and it was Jay's stuff, but he couldn't help it. He bent down next to the bed and grabbed the bag from underneath. It made a loud noise as he picked it up and pulled it open. He set it down on Jay's bed and sighed loudly when he saw the contents of the bag.

Carlos rummaged through It and realized it must be the bag that Jay kept his stolen items in. There were several rings, bracelets, a few necklaces, and a watch. Carlos pushed the bag away and sighed again. He understood that Jay couldn't help stealing. It had been drilled into his head since he was a toddler, and it was a habit now. But it still upset Carlos, because he didn't understand why Jay needed so much, or why he thought he had to hide it from him. He wouldn't have yelled at Jay, but now he wanted too simply because Jay thought he had to hide it.

In the midst of looking through the stolen items, Carlos hardly noticed Evie enter the room. He turned around and stopped what he was doing as he got a look of Evie's worried face. " Do you have anything in here that could get you in trouble?" She seemed out of breath.

"What?" Carlos lowered his eyes and Evie opened her mouth to speak. Before she could, however, their bedroom door opened and Mal and Jay came rushing in.

"Carlos!" Jay yelled as Mal shut the door and hastily locked it.

"What!" Carlos asked again, startled. Jay's eyes went to his bed and he frowned upon seeing his bag lying open.

" They're doing a surprise inspection!" Evie yelled, answering Carlos' question.

" But only for us four," Mal spat, clearly angry. Carlos looked between the three, all of them holding similar angry stances.

" What? That's bullshit!" Carlos was now angry, too. Sure, they may be hiding a few things, but it wasn't anything too horrible. It wasn't like they were these big bad villains that the whole place made them out to be. It wasn't fair for them to be the only ones to get 'surprise inspections'. It just showed how little they were trusted, even after proclaiming their throne to good.

" Yeah, it is. But we only have twenty minutes until they come in here and decide to kick us out, so we need to get moving," Jay spoke suddenly, hurrying over to his bed.

"Yeah, we just had to throw out all our love-spell cookies and hide Mal's spell book. So you guys need to hurry and hide whatever Jay's stolen and whatever you might have," Evie spoke as she crossed her arms.

Carlos watched as Jay grabbed the bag of stolen goods from his bed and then grabbed Carlos' arm. " Do you have anything?" Carlos thought a moment. All he had stolen was a blanket, and some snacks from the cafeteria, and that probably wouldn't get him in trouble, so he shook his head no." Alright, come on," Jay stuffed the bag into his backpack and then grabbed Carlos' arm, pulling him out of the room.

They sped walk down the hallway and hurried outside, trying their best to look normal.

" Where are we going?" Carlos asked, confused. Jay huffed and walked faster causing Carlos to whine in protest.

" Gonna hide these in a spot I know, near the bleachers," Carlos looked over at Jay before looking forward again.

" Why'd you hide those from me?" Carlos questioned suddenly, and Jay tensed up.

" I didn't," He stood up straighter and tried to fake nonchalance. Carlos rolled his eyes. Jay had always been good at lying to others, but never to Carlos. Carlos almost always knew when Jay wasn't telling the truth.

" Please don't lie to me, idiot."

Jay was silent for a moment before responding. '" I didn't want you to worry…." He glanced over at Carlos, " Or get mad at me or something."

" I wouldn't have," Carlos coughed," So don't hide stuff from me. We're both in the same general situation. I understand. I don't need you hiding stuff from me." They had made it to the bleachers and they had both stopped, staring at each other.

"Okay. I promise, from now on, no more hiding," Jay nodded his head in agreement. Carlos stood to the side as Jay placed the bag behind the bleachers and under a big bush. He looked up at Carlos and stated, " No one ever comes here. It'll be safe here." Carlos nodded and they stared at each other again.

Carlos bit his lip nervously and Jay snapped his eyes towards Carlos' mouth. It was silent as they both surveyed the other, wondering what the other was thinking. Jay had to prevent his feet from moving any closer to Carlos, and Carlos' stomach suddenly had butterflies. Jay accidentally put a foot forward, and Carlos cleared his throat loudly.

" We should go," Carlos stated, as he removed his gaze from Jay and turned back towards the school.

" Yeah," Jay mumbled as he ran his hand through his hair nervously. He followed behind Carlos, staying far enough behind.

They didn't hold hands back.


Jay was lying in bed when Carlos finally returned. He slowly sat up and stared suspiciously as Carlos placed something on his dresser.

" Where've you been?" Jay asked roughly, causing Carlos to jump.

Carlos turned towards Jay," Talking with Mal and Evie."

Jay lowered his eyes as Carlos shuffled out of his red shorts. " Really?" Carlos glared at Jay as he tugged off his shirt and threw on an oversized grey t-shirt.

"Yes, really." Carlos threw his dirty clothes to the side and Jay watched as he made his way over to their beds.

Carlos looked between the two beds, as if deciding something, before he turned towards Jay and spoke sternly, " I'm sleeping with you tonight. My bed's cold and I'll keep warmer this way." Before Jay said anything Carlos made his way under the covers and turned to face Jay. Jay opened his mouth to say something but Carlos stopped him. " Don't protest. Im staying," He smiled and Jay huffed, but smiled back.

" Did you get your bag back?" Carlos looked at Jay. Jay scooted closer to Carlos before talking.

"Yeah, while you were out with Mal and Evie," Jay moved his hand so it was placed between Carlos and his face. Carlos nodded softly and eyed Jay's hand. " Sorry for lying to you."

Carlos tried to keep his eyes off Jay's face. " It's whatever," He bit his lip again and moved his legs towards Jay slightly. They were silent as they stared at each other. Suddenly Jay slowly reached his finger out and started tracing something on Carlos' cheek.

Carlos looked down at Jay's finger and chuckled. " What are you doing?"

Jay hummed quietly, " Counting your freckles." Carlos tried not to grin, but failed. " When you're finished tell me how many there are," He responded as he let his heavy eyelids close.

Jay didn't respond as he continued to lightly trace the groups of freckles painted along Carlos' face. Jay scooted closer, again, and Carlos could feel Jay's hot breath on his nose.

" Night," He heard Jay mumble.

" Night," Carlos mumbled back, falling asleep to Jay absentmindedly tracing his freckles with his fingers.