Chapter Nine: Just A Friendly Morning Hug Between Roommates
Marco
It's been two days since I talked to Nate in the hospital. He came back, and we spent all weekend with him. I still haven't given him an answer about what I'm going to do. I just don't know.
I've been trying to make time to hang out with Craig, but it hasn't been working. I think I've seen him once this weekend. Oddly enough, he's Remy's new roommate. I guess they hang out because I haven't seen either of them since Saturday night.
Most of my time has been spent fooling around with Jesse in the mornings, then doing the same with Rory after all of my classes are over. I have to admit, it's really fun, but I miss Andrew. Every time he walks in on Rory and I (we always leave the door unlocked), he gets really upset. But he really hasn't even tried to apologize for being a jerk. I guess what we're doing isn't really helping either, but we are having fun, and I don't want to spend this entire year on drama.
It's another Monday morning, and I'm so tired. I stayed up with Jesse all night last night. He's been really upset about Rex. He's such a jerk; I don't know why he stays with him. Rex hasn't called him or come to seen him, which means they haven't had sex since Thursday night. So Jesse is all depressed. Rex hasn't even been showing up at most of his classes.
I think I've just decided. I'm going to spy on him. For Jesse, and for Nate. As far as I've heard, Nate was in the hospital because he got himself all worked up over Rex's absences. I'm not sure why though; I don't think he likes Rex or Jesse in that way.
"Waaaaaaaaake up!" I yelled, shaking Jesse.
"Marco, I don't wanna go toclass today," he whined without even opening his eyes.
"What can I do to convince you?" I asked, poking his cheek.
"Nothing," he groaned, rolling over.
"Not even this?" I asked. I climbed up on him (something I do every morning) and kissed him on the cheek. When he didn't respond, I kissed the corner of his mouth. Then, right on the lips. I didn't let go until he backed his head up for air. He opened his eyes and smiled a little, but then closed them again.
"You're with Rory…" he reminded me.
"So what? We're not really together," I said.
"What do you mean?" he asked, popping an eye open.
Instead of answering him, I cuddled up behind him, reaching my hand around and under his shirt. I felt him tense up, but he didn't push me away. I slowly pushed my hand underneath his boxers, and kept moving it down…
"Okay! I'm awake!" he yelled, sitting up, and in the process, dislodging my hand. I smirked and pulled him to me for a quick kiss. We sat there for a minute, my head resting on his shoulder. A knock on the door startled us both, but we didn't get up. I slid a hand onto his leg.
"Come in, it's open!" I yelled. Jesse tried to move, but I held him in place as the door opened. I didn't care if it was Rex. He was putting Jesse through hell right now. And I just hoped it wouldn't be Rory, or God forbid, Andrew.
"Um, sorry, I guess I'm interrupting something," he said as he walked in.
"Oh, hey Craig. Don't worry about it. Just a friendly morning hug between roommates," I said, smirking. I kissed Jesse on the cheek, but he stood up, turning his back to me, and walking into the bathroom.
"I need to talk to you," Craig said. He looked nervous.
"Sure, come sit down." I moved over to my own bed and motioning for him to join me.
Craig
I gulped and sat, taking a deep breath.
"So what's up?" he asked me. He was sitting there in his boxers; nothing else. No matter how long we'd been friends, I've never sat with him like this. And I just walked in on him and Jesse…never mind. Snap out of it Craig.
"It's about…about why I'm really here," I finally said.
"Okaaaaaay," Marco said, drawing the word out. "Why are you really here?"
"I think…" I paused, wringing my hands together. How am I going to say this? Craig, just say it! Marco will understand.
"You can tell me anything Craig," he said, interrupting the debate going on in my head. I was afraid he'd say that.
"Marco, you see…I think…that I'm…IthinkI'mgay!" I blurted out as quickly as possible. He didn't say anything; he just stared at me with a blank look on his face. "See, I knew I shouldn't have come here, I knew I shouldn't have told you," I rambled.
"Don't think that Craig! You can talk to me about anything and I meant that. I just don't understand how…or why. You're the biggest lady's man I know. I just didn't expect it; that's all," he explained.
"Ever since you kissed me…" I trailed off, looking into his eyes. I leaned forwards. I didn't know what I was doing, but as soon as I got really close to his face, he leaned back.
"Um…" was all he said.
"I'm sorry, I'm such an idiot!" I groaned, standing up.
"No Craig, wait. Look…even if you are gay, I'm uh…I'm not the one for you," he said.
"How do you know though?" I asked, confused. "That kiss…"
"Shouldn't have happened," he interrupted me. "And I'm sorry for that."
"Okay…" I trailed off, not knowing what to say or do.
"Craig, you're still one of my best friends. Now, if you really think you're gay, I'll help you find someone that you can get to know better. Someone who will understand your position and will be willing to help you. Who knows, maybe you'll fall in love," he said, shrugging.
I laughed at that. I had to. Fall in love? I don't think so. I really came here for Marco, and he was turning me down. As far as I know, he's the only one who can help me. But still…maybe I should try to let him help me.
"Okay. Thanks Marco. I'll meet you at breakfast."
"No problem," he said before I left. I felt much better leaving than I did going in.
Jesse
I listened to their conversation from the other side of the door. I was standing in my towel, and when I was sure that Craig was gone, I came out.
"Is it safe?" I asked.
"Yeah," Marco answered. "He just needed to talk."
I walked over and locked the door.
"You know, we have twenty more minutes until breakfast…I'd like some more of that friendly morning hug if you have time for me," I said boldly. Sure I was upset that Rex hadn't called me, but screw him. Marco was so much more fun and mysterious.
"What did you have in mind?" he asked, a grin plastered on his face. He stood up and came over to me, kissing the corner of my mouth. I loved it when he did that. "Something like that?"
"Hmm…I was thinking…more along the lines of a nice…hot…shower…" I watched as his eyes widened and he silently nodded.
Grabbing his hand, I led him into the bathroom. I turned the shower on and waited until it was nice and hot. Slipping my towel off, I climbed in. When Marco didn't follow me, I poked my head back out.
"Are you sure you want to?" I asked. Again, he nodded and leaned in, kissing me. He pulled his boxers off and his cheeks grew red. "It's okay," I whispered in his ear. I pulled him into the shower. He gasped as the hot water hit him. I pulled him close to me and kissed him, slipping my tongue into his mouth.
Lindsey
I stood up and carefully walked around the air mattress on the floor. It was really annoying me by now. Thomas insisted that Nate sleep in our room at night while Rex was gone. I understand that he wants to protect him, but the kid's eighteen, he has to start looking after himself sometime.
I woke them both up before jumping in the shower. By the time I was done, Nate was gone, and his bed was shoved under Thomas.'
"Good morning," I said, stretching. "Hey, I got an email last night. Did you know thatnext monththere's a parent's night or something? I didn't know they did that crap here."
Thomas' eyes widened and his mouth hung open.
"Shit. I didn't realize that it's next fucking month," he snarled.
"I'm sure it's not that bad," I said. "Anyway, I'm gonna head off to breakfast. I'm starving."
"Yeah," he waved me off.
Thomas
There is no way I'll be here for parent's night. I need to find out exactly when that is so I can skip out on it…
Nate
I love sleeping in Thomas' room. It's so much better than being alone. Of course, there is a downside. That being I don't have any pills left. I'll figure something out. Actually, I have an idea. I dressed in my uniform and quickly made my way back to Thomas' room. When I busted in, he was just fixing his tie.
"Hey, I'm glad I caught you. I gotta ask you a favor," I said, sitting down on his bed. He fixed his hair in his usual little mohawk.
"Shoot," he said.
"I need some money," I said. He turned instantly, and frowned.
"Nate, there's no way in hell that I'm going to give you money. You'll just buy more pills," he said.
"No I won't!" I protested. "I spent my book money on my last stash…and well, I actually need my books." That part was true. I had no books.
"You've been going for like three weeks now without books?" he asked.
"Yeah. I just borrow them from people, or copy problems out of them," I explained.
"Okay then, I'll go down to the bookstore with you today. We can get them together," he said. Dammit.
"Nah, that's okay. Never mind."
"You're such a lying little shit!" he yelled. "I knew you were gonna buy pills. You're staying here from now on. Maybe I can get Lindsey to room with Rex or something."
"That's fine with me," I smiled.
Rex
I know I haven't been spending very much time with Jesse. I thought about it as I got ready for breakfast. I was actually going to show up for once.
I've been trying to divide my time equally, but it hasn't been working.
Some things are just more important than Jesse.
Besides, he has Marco.
Remy
I don't know how much more I can take without girls. I think I may start to drift again. I can't help it. Okay, I'll admit it to myself; I'm bi. What's so wrong with wanting to fool around with guys? Yes, I have a girlfriend, but she's not here, and she can't even visit me.
My roommate is kinda cute, but I don't want to mess things up with Marco. Maybe he'll give me some action. He's doing it for Jesse and Rory. Hmm…I'm getting a good idea here…
Rory
For once, I woke up before Andrew. He looked so peaceful sleeping like that. I walked over and shook him softly. He stirred a little, but didn't wake up.
"Andrew…" I whispered in his ear. He jumped and opened up an eye.
"What do you want?" he glared at me.
"Can't we please just talk about this?" I asked him, pouting. Andrew is my best friend. He's more than that to me. I can't go on with this much longer.
"I have nothing to say to you."
"Please Andrew! I'm only using Marco to get you jealous!" I blurted out.
"You knew I was falling for him," he said, sitting up.
"He likes you too okay!" I said. "I can tell."
"It's a little too late for this Rory. You're already in it with him. I can tell that you're staring to feel something for him. I just know it," he said, his eyes tearing up.
"I'm sorry! Can we just end this and get back to the way things were?" I asked…more like begged.
"I'm done talking to you," he said, rolling over and laying back down.
"Fine!" I yelled. "I'm done trying then!" I stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind me.
The truth is, I don't think I could forget about Marco even if I tried.
It's funny how people can do that do you.
Andrew
As soon as he was gone, I jumped out of bed and locked myself in the bathroom. I pulled out my oh-so-familiar razor and dragged it across my arm.
The pain always helped.
I miss Marco.
A/N: The parent's night thing is relevant; I brought it up for a reason. I try to fit as many POV's in here that I can each chapter, so sorry if some are short. The short ones are fillers to show that those people still exist lol. Tell me if there's anyone you want a long POV from and I'll try to do it. I had to make Remy bi because he'd be no fun. I can't have too many straight guys here, this is slash! And now Andrew has a little secret of his own.
