Chapter 3

Soon enough, all twelve friends arrived, and all made their way to Davey's basement. Davey arrived last, carrying chips and soda for everyone. He tried to sit down next to Jack, but was let down when he realized that the spot was already taken by Crutchie.

Everyone started having conversations with the person next to them, until it suddenly grew quiet. "So… what now?" Finch asked.

"Why does this always happen?" Specs asked.

"Why does what happen?" Davey asked.

"The sudden silence, and then no one knowing what to do or talk about." Specs explained.

"We have a new person, so we could try to get to know each other- there's a bunch of different 'best friends' games." Romeo suggested.

"That sounds interesting." Davey remarked.

"Well, I think there's a possibility this could end disastrously, so let's do it!" Jack said, "What do we need to do first?"

"First, we need to get into pairs." Romeo explained. The pairs were Jack and Crutchie, Davey and Katherine, Race and Spot, Romeo and Specs, Elmer and Albert, and Henry and Finch. "Now, we have to find questions that you answer about your partner. The team with the most points wins. Got it?"

By the end of ten rounds, Jack and Crutchie were in the lead with nineteen, and Race and Spot were shockingly in last with seven.

"I can't believe you! We watched Doctor Who together all the time! How could you not know it was my favorite show!" Race screamed.

"You're one to talk! You couldn't even remember what my old dog's name was!" Spot fired back. This went on for almost 20 minutes, until the group finally got them to stop by offering to play truth or dare.

"With our friend group? Is that the best idea?" Davey asked.

"It'll be fine," Jack assured him, "Now who wants to go first?" Everyone remained silent, "Alright I'll go first- Racer truth or dare?"

"Do you even have to ask?"

"Alright, I dare you to kiss the hottest person in the room."

The others started to laugh, while Race just leaned over, and kissed Spot. The room erupted into cheers and shouting. When they finally pulled away Race spoke, "We were planning on telling you guys tonight. That was kinda the reason why we were separated."

"That's why? That's ridiculous!" Davey exclaimed.

"I know. I'm sorry I never told you guys- well- except for Romeo, he knew."

"Don't worry about Race, we get it." Albert said.

"Well, I guess it's my turn now, "Race said, "Romeo, truth or dare?"

"Dare."

Race smirked like he had a plan, "I dare you to tell your crush how you feel about him."

Romeo looked scared, and also like he was about to punch Race in the face, "Anthony what the fuck? Why would you do this?" Race seemed proud of himself while the others in the room were extremely confused. "Race, I can't do this!" Romeo pleaded.

"Yes, Romeo, you can. Don't you trust me?"

Romeo nodded, "Yeah okay." He took a deep breath, "Specs?"

"Wait what? Romeo-" Specs started to speak.

"No, I'm so sorry for what happened last year. I wasn't in a good mental state and I broke up with you, which I deeply regret. I've never gotten over you."

"I haven't either. I haven't been able to get you off my mind, and even though we were still friends and we talked every day, I still miss you." Specs confessed.

"So, kiss and make up?" Romeo asked?

Specs laughed, "Definitely." They shared a kiss, while the rest of the room cheered. Everyone at some point had heard that they still liked each other after the break up.

The game dragged on, and it wasn't nearly as emotional as before. Romeo had to prank call Katherine's dad, who also on the school board. Henry was dared to take off his shirt for the rest of the game, and Crutchie had to sit on Jack's lap for the remainder of the game as well.

It was Crutchie's turn to ask now, "Davey, truth or dare?"

"You always say truth Davey, pick dare this time." Race influenced him.

Davey rolled his eyes, "Fine, dare."

Crutchie thought for a moment, he wasn't good at coming up with dare, "I dare you to kiss Jack."

"What? No-" Davey began protesting.

"Oh come on, do you not want to kiss me?" Jack interrupted.

"No, it's not that, you're my friend so-"

"So it shouldn't be a problem."

Davey took a moment before saying, "Whatever." And kissed Jack. Davey intended for it just to be a quick peck, but he couldn't seem to pull away. When they finally did, everyone in the room was making some sort of comment to embarrass them, mostly Davey.

"Alright, come on guys let's move on now." Jack told all of them. But Davey didn't move on. He couldn't stop thinking about that kiss. Why was he so eager to kiss Jack? Why did he enjoy it so much? Why did he want to do it again? Does this make him gay?

The rest of the night was fun, but he didn't really get to enjoy it because his mind was filled with these thoughts.

Just before everyone went home Crutchie approached Davey, "Hey, I know this is last minute, but would you mind if I stayed the night?"

"Yeah of course. Trouble at home again?" Crutchie only nodded.

After everyone left, it took the two boys almost fifteen minutes to clean up after them. While picking up cups, Crutchie decided to break the silence, "Davey are you okay?"

"Yeah, why wouldn't I be?"

"I don't know, it just seems like you're thinking about something."

Davey sighed, "You're not wrong, but it's probably nothing."

Crutchie understood not to push people, especially Davey, "Okay, well if you need anything just let me know. I mean, you've done so much for me so it's the least I can do."

"Thanks Crutchie, I appreciate that." Davey looked away from him and went back to cleaning, but stopped almost immediately, "How have you been recently? I mean, I know things haven't been too great at home but… " Davey trailed off.

"Actually, uh, could I ask you for help with something?" Crutchie asked nervously. His hands started shaking slightly. "You know what? Nevermind, it's stupid."

Davey took one of his hands, and led him to the couch, "Whatever it is, it's not stupid."

Crutchie sighed, "I know it's not, but maybe at another time."

"Okay, I'll be here when you're ready to talk but for now, why don't we go to sleep, I'm exhausted."

Crutchie smiled and nodded.

*Seize the Day*

1:23 AM

Albert: Davey i left my phone charger at ur house

Elmer: Oh shit I think I left my makeup bag

Jack: i think i left my wallet

Davey: Every time!

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