"So," Mike cleared his throat as Alex and him walked into the stadium. "This is your first game, huh?"
Alex was beaming. He was so excited. "Yeah! I mean I wish we were at home, but either way it's going to be exciting!" Alex glanced all over the stadium. He was absorbing everything and taking it all in.
Mike smiled at Alex's excitement. He was glad to be the one to take Alex out and get his mind off the divorce. Mike knows from experience how rough a divorce is on a person. "What do you wanna eat? Burger, hot dog, chicken?"
"All of the above?" Alex laughed. "I guess I'll start with hot dogs and fries." Mike nodded as the got in the food line. "Mike, I just wanna thank you for taking me out like this. I've just been having a hard time dealing with everything and it's just nice to get out of that whole town and do something fun."
Mike smiled and patted Alex on the back. "I told you I would always be here for you."
There was a moment of silence where Alex and Mike just stared into each other's eyes.
"Next!" The cashier yelled. Alex looked away, embarrassed. Mike blushed and walking up to the cashier. They ordered their good and went up to their seats.
"Finally!" A sigh of relief left Alex. Stairs after stairs, they finally arrived at their seats. Alex looked over at Mike, who's face was completely flushed. He was panting and collapsed in his seat. "Are you alright?" he laughed.
Mike wiped the sweat from his face. "I need to hit the gym again!" The shared a small laugh before getting comfortable. "Man, we are really high up! I can hardly see the field!"
"At least we're here!" Mike nodded his head in agreement.
The game had been going on for a good half hour. Alex and Mike's attention was on the field, until Mike's stomach started to grumble. He left to grab a bucket of popcorn for the two of them. Without noticing, Alex dove his hand into the bucket, touching Mike's.
Alex quickly removed his hand and sucked in his lips. "Sorry." He mumbled.
Mike shook his head. "It's alright…here!" Mike handed the popcorn off to Alex.
It was ten at night and the game had just ended. Unfortunately the Phillies were destroyed.
"Well, you can't win them all." Mike shrugged his shoulders as he threw out his trash.
"Thanks for this! It was so much fun, even if we lost." Alex looked down at his watch. "My train leaves soon! I gotta run!"
Alex turned around, headed for the train station. Mike bit his lip before grabbing Alex's arm. Alex turned around, shocked. He looked down at Mike's hand on his arm, then back into Mike's eyes. "I'll drive you home. Don't worry about it."
"No. I mean, I don't want to bother you."
Mike smiled "It's fine. I mean, we live in the same town after all." Alex nodded.
Mike pulled out the parking lot, with Alex in the passenger seat. He turned on the radio to drain out any awkward silence. Before Mike even realized, Alex was passed out.
"Alex?" There was no answer. Mike smiled at how innocent Alex looked. He was so precious while he slept…actually he was precious all the time!
"Alex," Mike whispered, "Alex!" Alex was skill knocked out. Mike placed his hand on Alex's shoulder and lightly shook him. "Alex?"
"Huh?" Alex finally woke up. His eyes were glassy and a bit of drool was coming from his mouth. Alex finally realized what was going on and he quickly put himself together. "Oh, uh, thanks!"
Mike smiled. "Anytime." Alex smiled and walked out the car, into John's house. Mike watched as Alex left. He had a lot of fun today. But was he really growing true feelings for Alex?
Short and sucky chapter, I know! :( I have finals and graduation coming up, so I've been busy. Hopefully the next chapter will be better! xx.