True That

Zach was smiling, like an idiot he knew, as he walked up the three flights of stairs to his dorm room. But he didn't care. No one was there to see him. And even if there was someone there, he didn't care. He was happy. He was taking his time, in no real hurry. He was walking down the hall towards his room when his phone buzzed. He pulled it out and smiled. Owen couldn't even wait until he got home.

Thanks for texting me. Was Owen's text.

Zach seemed to smile wider. Thanks for asking me out.

Thanks for saying yes.

Zach stepped closer to his door. Thanks for the Hard Shells.

Another silly name.

Zach smiled as he opened his door and slipped inside. He shut the door quickly behind him and stepped towards his bed. He sat down and typed. Yeah. Just as stupid as Cool Beans.

True that. Came Owen's response.

Zach laughed softly. Did you just type true that?

Yes I did.

Okay then. Zach typed as he scooted back on his bed.

Does that change your impression of me?

Zach rolled his eyes. He was tempted to call Owen a dork. But he wasn't sure if Owen would get that he was joking. Instead, he typed, I guess not.

How do you feel about motorcycles?

Zach blinked at the text and smiled. Motorcycles are hot. He typed. If Owen had a motorcycle, he was going to die.

Good. How bout I pick you up tomorrow?

On a motorcycle?

Can you hold on tight?

Zach bit his lip and considered how to respond. It sounded like playful flirting to him. Should he try to be playful back? Or play it off with a simple yes? Did he even know how to playfully flirt? He was just going to sound like an idiot. He knew he was. He took a deep breath and typed a response. Yes. I can hold on real tight.

I bet you can.

Zach bit his lip again, harder that time. He was surprised he didn't taste blood. He changed tracks. So where are we going?

I got an idea. Owen texted back. Are you against surprises?

Is it a good surprise?

It has a funny name. That seems to be our thing.

Zach smiled as he leaned back against the wall. They had a thing. One date and they had a thing. He really liked that. We have a thing?

Kinda seems so.

Zach laughed. I like that.

Good. Sorry I talked so much.

It's fine. Zach smiled as he typed. I liked hearing you talk. I like hearing about you.

Oh good. I felt like I made an ass of myself. Guy who wouldn't shut up.

Zach laughed. Owen felt nervous. He made Owen feel nervous. I liked it.

I feel like I don't know anything about you.

Zach snorted and shook his head. You don't. You didn't even know my name.

I wanna fix that. Owen sent.

What do you want to know?

Everything.

Zach rolled his eyes. That's pretty broad.

Do you have any brothers or sisters?