Chapter Six

Heavy Petting in Silence

Dave found Cody's house with no problem. He actually lived a few streets down from him. Dave still drove. Being outside at night… scared him. He pulled up and texted Cody.

I'm here…- Dave

Be out in a sec. Primping.- Cody

He's primping? Oh no! I forgot to take a shower! I should have put something nicer on! No No No No! Being gay is… difficult.

Dave sat there twiddling his thumbs. He held his hand in front of his mouth and exhaled. He smelled nothing. That came with little relief. Dave felt like he was about to take a really hard math test that he forgot to study for. Finally, Cody crept out of his house. He was wearing pajama pants, a tee-shirt, a scarf and a communist cadet hat.

Does he really sleep in stuff like that?

The accessories on Cody baffled Dave. Cody walked up to the door with a huge grin on his face. He waved as he walking up to the car. Dave noticed after the fact that he had returned the grin, but his was much bigger and goofy. He felt a little awkward. The door opened and Cody sat in the passenger's seat.

"Hello, David."

Dave managed a raspy stage whisper.

"Hi."

His grin was still big and goofy. Cody chuckled a little.

"Wanna go to your house now?"

Another monotone rasp escaped Dave's lips.

"Sure."

On the way down the streets, Dave tried so hard to get rid of his grin, but it was immovable. He couldn't decide if this was the happiest moment of his life, or the most embarrassing moment of his life. Cody would glance at him periodically and let out a faint laugh.

I wonder what he's thinking.

At long last, after three agonizingly beautiful minutes, they pulled up to the Karofsky residence. Cody noticed how short the drive was and let his jaw drop with a grin.

"You live like six blocks away from me."

Dave froze. He didn't know what to say.

"Um… I just wanted to make sure that nothing happened."

Cody tilted his head and eyed Dave.

It's like he can see through my soul!

"What were you so afraid of happening?"

"I dunno. We could get jumped or something like that."

"In Lima, Ohio?"

"I dunno! I'm scared of the dark!"

Cody didn't react as harshly as Dave would have imagined. He just sat back, and smiled.

"Aww. That's cute."

Dave sniffed a sniff of resentment.

"Let's just drop this, and go inside."

Dave and Cody got out of the truck and went inside. Dave flicked on the lights and stood there awkwardly with his hands in his pockets.

"So are you planning on killing me?"

Dave's eyes shot up.

How does this kid have so much nerve? Doesn't he know that someone's really gonna hurt him one day! I guess it's better to ask, does he even care?

Dave snorted.

"No!"

Cody smirked and went to go sit on the couch.

"I'm going to ask you something."

Dave was frozen.

Why am I so awkward?

"Are you ready for this?"

Dave managed a petrified nod. Cody let out a very deep growl.

"What's your favorite scary movie?"

How anticlimactic.

Dave finally broke free from his statue-like state and walked over to the TV. He turned on his PS3 and went to sit down on the opposite end of the couch. Cody noticed that his body language was extremely closed off.

I hope he doesn't notice how scared I am!

He pulled up the Netflix and opened up his instant queues. He then selected REPO: The Genetic Opera. Cody saw this and started giggling and clapping like a little child.

"Oh my football humping Jesus! I absolutely ADORE REPO!"

Dave breathed a sigh of relief. However, it didn't last long because as the movie started, Cody stretched out and rested his head on Dave's lap. He looked up into Dave's eyes.

He looks so friggin' cute from that angle.

"Uh, what are you doing?"

"Getting comfortable."

Dave twitched and cracked his neck. He tried to get comfortable too.

"Well, let's just watch the movie."

As the movie played, Dave noticed that Cody was giving most of his attention to the movie. Naturally, Dave took that as an opportunity to steal some up close glimpses of Cody.

I wonder what it's like to have freckles?

Cody's arms were crawling with freckles. This thought kept Dave's attention. He wanted to see how far the freckles actually went. Absent-mindedly, he pulled up Cody's sleeve and ran his finger across his skin. Cody looked up, but didn't say anything. He simply returned his gaze back to the TV. Dave had finally gotten to the point to where he could touch Cody.

This isn't scary at all!

Dave began to caress the side of Cody's arm with his knuckles. With every stroke came an intense wave of warmth to Dave's body. It was like Cody's skin was a magnet to Dave's hands. Dave could feel his heart pounding faster. His skin was warm and cold at the same time. He was seeing dots and feeling waves of energy.

What's this feeling? I feel like I'm about to explode.

At that point, Cody looked up and noticed that Dave wasn't watching the movie at all. He noticed that Dave was rubbing his arm and smiling at him. Cody let out a content sigh. He looked at Dave in the eyes. Dave froze like he was a child caught stealing cookies.

"You know how the only kisses we've had have been under extreme dramatic situations?"

Oh yeah, I totally forced him to make out with me earlier.

"Yeah."

"Well I don't think it would be so bad if you kissed me now."

"Y-y-you want me to kiss you?"

Cody laughed.

"Yes."

Dave slowly and hesitantly leaned into Cody. He thought that he was just gonna kiss him in an awkward hunched over position, but as soon as their lips met, Cody grabbed Dave and shifted their weight. Dave was straddling Cody on the couch. They were staring at each other, breathing very hard.

This is… amazing.

Cody pulled Dave down and kissed him hard.

I can't take it anymore. I have to let him know how happy I am!

Dave wrapped his big arms around Cody's thin body and brought him into an embrace. The kissing stopped. Dave was squeezing Cody and sobbing again.

"Dave, don't be upset."

Dave sniffed and whispered into Cody's ear.

"I'm not. I'm really happy."

Cody was speechless. The two laid on the couch in the same position for almost thirty minutes. They wouldn't let go of each other.

I could lay here with you, forever.

Finally Cody spoke up.

"Dave, I'm hot."

"Duh."

"No. I mean you've been on top of me for about half an hour. Trust me, it's wonderful, but we are gathering way to much body heat."

Dave gently crawled off of Cody and sat next to him. He was sitting Indian style with his hands in between his legs. Dave looked at Cody with sheer adoration.

"My room's got a few fans, if you want to go lay down in my bed."

"You're hot natured like me. I can't stand the heat."

"Yeah, I keep my room pretty cold when I sleep."

"Well, let's go."

The got off of the couch, and Dave lead Cody to his room. It was pretty plain. Blue walls, with a desk and bed. There three fans in the room. Each strategically placed to cool the room off. Dave shuffled to the bed, and pulled back the comforter. He looked up at Cody.

"Uh, I hope you don't mind, but I sleep in nothing but boxers."

Cody smiled.

"Do you mind if I do the same?"

He's gonna take his clothes off? There is a god.

The stripping was slow and awkward. They both crawled into bed, and both settled on their backs staring at the celling. Dave rolled over to face Cody.

"Cody."

"Yeah?"

"I know you probably think I'm crazy."

"Don't worry darlin', I'm bonkers too."

"Well, I just want you to know that…"

"That what?"

"This is going to sound really crazy too."

"It's okay, Dave. Just tell me what you're feeling."

"I love you."

Holy shit tarts! I said it! Oh god, he's not gonna like me anymore….

Cody just blinked for an inordinate amount of time.

"I love you too, David."

WHOO HOOO! WOOT! WOOT! WOOT! FUCK YES!

"You know Dave, I used to be afraid of the dark too."

"How did you get over it?"

"I met you."

Dave couldn't think or speak. He could only do. He grabbed Cody, and pulled him close. Cody's face was in Dave's chest. They just laid there and breathed. Dave's heart was beating so fast.

Thu-Thump. Thu-Thump. Thu-Thump.