The day went normal even after all that happened with Benny the night before. It almost felt like some wonderful dream, but I knew it wasn't. I missed it, truly. The warmth, the butterflies I got, the softness and sweetness of the moment, and his sweet lips. I missed it all. I wanted so bad for him to remember, and it almost tormented me that if he did, there was a 98% chance our friendship would be done for. I'm in love with him. I can't say it any other way. I just love him. I love everything about him, but he doesn't love me back, he can't. He might have even remembered the kiss and hoped it was a nightmare. I was sighing at home in my bed when Benny came in. We were that close. He could come when he felt like it and come into my room. I wished he would stay the night with me, in my bed. And we could snuggle and kiss...but I knew it wouldn't happen.

"Hey, Ethan. Mind if I stay the night?"

"Sure, go ahead. Do you want me to set up your place like usual?"

"Um..about that. See, I realized on my way over here that I forgot my blanket, and my pillow, so..."

"Yes?"

"I was wondering if we could share the bed for the night? If you know, we could both someow fit?" I pinched myself to make sure it was real. My luck must have been amazing. The guy, that I loved, was staying the night, and sleeping next to me, in my bed. I didn't think it could get any better.

"Oh, that's fine. An advantage of being geeks is that we're able to fit into small spaces, and share beds made for one person." He smiled.

"Thanks, Ethan. I thought you'd be mad. I remembered my clothes and my toothbrush. I don't know why I was in such a hurry to get here...Oh! Don't go out tomorrow." I raised my eyebrow.

"I'm saving you. The new Dusk movie is coming out. Duskers are going to fill the streets. It has like, a cult following, and if you get sucked in, I can't guarantee I'll ever see you again, Buddy." He patted my back.

"Thanks. I can't imagine where I'd be without your guidance."

"Anytime, pal."

"So, Benny..What do you want to do?"

"I don't really know...I don't have any new video games, and we beat all the old ones..seven times. Wait! I brought coloring books!" I smiled as he made an adorable face and reached into his satchel excitedly. He triumphantly pulled out two coloring books, which were filled with various cartoon characters. I started laughing. Really hard. He smiled back. Leave it to Benny, at fourteen years old to bring coloring books to his friend's house. He was so cute.

"Sorry. Do you think this is stupid?" He looked a little upset. I really wasn't laughing at the books, but his adorable innocence. I was lucky, to have a friend that thought like he did.

"No! No, it's just...really cute." I realized my mistake as soon as it left my mouth. I covered my mouth, and stuttered out something to explain.

"I mean..t-that is..I"

"Ha, thanks. They're just fun. Wanna color this tree blue, and make the water green?" He didn't seem to care that I called him, a guy, cute. I was glad he didn't question me about it. We spent the most of the night coloring in the books and making movie, comic, and video game references. I was just really excited to lay next to Benny. His porcelain skin against mine, soft and warm, his sweet face...Oh, I was very excited. I faked a yawn.

"Benny, are you tired yet?"

"You know that I'm never tired, I just crash, but I wouldn't mind trying to go to bed early." We made our way to my small bed, and changed into our pajamas. We got into the bed and under the covers, seeking the warmth it provided after the late fall's air had been on us all day. Benny talked, breaking the silence that we had gained since laying down. Not an awkward silence, just a comfortable one. We just didn't know what to say. I guess Benny still retained his shy side, if only a bit.

"I just got a huge blast of f-freezing air.." He shivered. He was so cute. I knew just what to do. There was one way of making people warm that I knew always worked. Transferring body heat. I wrapped my arms around him and pulled him closer.

"With my arms around you and the covers on, you'll be warm in no time." Benny blushed, a good sign. He looked down to the left, and smiled, as if thinking of something. He didn't seem to reject my arms around him. I was hoping for the best. He looked at me.

"Yeah..I guess I do feel warmer." I worried that might have been a sign to let go, but he snuggled closer in my arms, Smiling, and resting his head on my chest. I felt so nice, so loved. If only this was a regular thing...We snuggled, still getting closer, until our faces were but inches away.

"Hey, Benny..."

"Yeah, Ethan?"

"It would be nice if you forgot your blanket next time, too..." I blushed saying what I thought. And I was eager to see his reaction.

"Yes..that would be nice." He layed his head back on my chest, and I wrapped my arms tighter around him. I craned my neck, and moved a hand to hold his head. I tilted his head up, and I kissed his soft, warm lips. They tasted like sugar, and ice cream. He wasn't hesitating. He was accepting my kiss, and after shyly smiling for a moment, he kissed back. There was no passionate kiss, but a soft, sweet dream. We kissed softly, and lovingly, and then we released. We blushed, and looked at each other. We communicated through our eyes, and I kissed his forehead, as he slowly fell asleep, in my warm arms.

I was so happy at that time I had just snuggled and kissed the one I loved. He had kissed back, too. I wanted to call and tell Sarah, but I had something much more precious in my hands at the moment, and I wasn't going to let him go until the last moment. I held him close, and kissed his cheek. I whispered.

"I love you, Benny." Then I too, fell asleep. Joining the pure euphoria that was us.

Later, in the morning...Dad's P.O.V

I was gathering the laundry, random shirts strewn all about the floor and such, towels..I got into Ethan's room. I was careful entering as not to wake Benny and Ethan. Benny being on the floor, I made extra care not to step on him either. I realized that Benny wasn't to be found, but his satchel was near the door. I looked in Ethan's bed and found my answer. I saw Ethan. And Benny. Snuggling with each other with smiles on their faces. They were sleeping, but Ethan's arms were still wrapped around Benny. And at that moment, two things popped into my head: Ethan is the man in the relationship! And oh, my son is gay. Great... I left with a concerned look on my face. I wasn't telling anyone, no. If anyone had to tell the Mrs. that her son was gay, it was Ethan. Crazy night...I should really stop collecting the laundry. Last time, I walked in when Ethan was asking out Benny via videochat. Benny had a towel on his head. I still don't know what was going on. What to do with my son...