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Chapter 4
"So what would you like to do now? We've got like 2 hours of day light left," Jeff asked, unlocking his car, and getting into the driver's side. The sun was beginning to set, and it was lower, so it would be right in their eyes as they drove. He pulled the yellow ray bands from his middle console and put them on.
Nick smiled fondly as he slipped into the car, catching sight of the bright yellow ray bans. It was kind of sweet, really. They suited him. He frowned for a moment, trying to figure out what they could do as he clipped on his seat belt, "I don't know. What is there to do in this town for two hours?" He really needed to familiarize himself with his place a bit more.
"I don't know. Would you like me to drive you around and show you where everything is?" Jeff suggested.
Jeff just kind of wanted to hang out with Nick more. If they went back to the dorm, Nick might leave, or something, and all Jeff wanted was his company. He really loved to be in it.
"That sounds nice, actually." Nick smiled brightly. He liked car rides, really. They gave a sense of freedom. Besides, he didn't want to go back to the dorm yet. Going to the dorm meant trying to figure out what he should next to Jeff and he just wasn't sure what he was going to be able to come up with. At least now he had more time.
Jeff agreed, and pulled out of the small parking lot.
"So, this is really just the outskirts of downtown. When we head back to Dalton, I'll show you the quickest way to and from town," Jeff explained, "This is the library. It has a decent supply of books. There's another one a little farther away, but this one's worked for me." Jeff pointed out a rather old looking building to his left.
Nick looked around them as Jeff drove, watching for all the things he was pointing out. It was a fairly small town, really. He could see that much. But it was nice, that Jeff had stayed there all his life. Nick couldn't really imagine staying in one place for as long as Jeff had, but then, Jeff was here now, and that gave him a reason to hang around. He didn't think there would ever really be a reason, but Jeff was drawing him in more and more.
"It's not that big, but it's got stuff you need. Do you mind if we stop at Wal-Mart? I want to get some cans of soda for the fridge," Jeff suggested.
More excuses. Jeff honestly didn't have to get any until tomorrow, because he brought drinks with him. He would probably buy some candy and popcorn too though. I mean, he did say the Doctor Who marathon was a second date right? That meant he had to be ready. Just thinking about even getting a second date with him was fantastic.
"Not at all. It'll give me a chance to see more of town," Nick smiled brightly.
It also gave him more time to spend with Jeff. More time to just be in his company. Nick was content to just stay in Jeff's presence for as long as he could. So far, the day had been very good to him. Meeting Jeff, and going on a date with him all in the same afternoon. He couldn't help but feel a little lucky.
"Mkay," Jeff replied, and turned into the large parking lot, and quickly found a spot. It was a Monday afternoon, people weren't really out. He parked and unbuckled and got out of the car. When Nick closed his door, he locked it, and they went inside.
"Well, here's Wal-Mart. I mostly just get my food and things from here, because the actual grocery store is way more expensive, but I'll show you where it is," he explained.
Jeff grabbed a cart, because he had planned on stocking up on soda and juice. "You need anything specific?" he asked.
Nick looked around the shop curiously. Every shop was different. Even if it was the same store, they always looked different and this was no exception. He looked around them, his eyes trailing back to Jeff as he spoke and he smiled, shrugging, "I'm really not that fussy. Get whatever you'd like."
"Okay. Soda, tea, juice? I mean, we are sharing a room. Might as well agree on snacks," Jeff suggested, and put a thing of water bottles in the bottom of the cart. His favorite was Mountain Dew, so he got two 12 packs of that.
Nick shrugged, chuckling softly. He'd never really had specific preferences of anything before. He just had what he was given. Even when he was a kid. In fact, especially when he was a kid. He didn't have a whole lot of options. "I'm sure your choice in snacks is impeccable." He smirked.
"Go ahead, and pick stuff out. Ooh these are the best chocolates you will ever have though," Jeff said, and plucked a bag of Hershey Kisses in the cart. The Hug ones.
Jeff got a couple packs other candies, including Air Heads, Red Vines, and Jolly Ranchers. Jeff also got a good bag of oranges, some apples and a thing of bananas. Didn't want just junk food. In the end, he had added a loaf of bread, peanut butter and jelly, and some lunch meat. They were set for a few weeks.
Nick watched curiously as Jeff picked things out. He hadn't tried most of the candies he'd tossed in. Mainly because he never had the time. That was kind of a strange thought, really. He hadn't had the time in a hundred and eighty two years.
Every now and then he'd drop something small into the cart, nothing much. He didn't think he needed anything at all, really. He was a very low maintenance person.
Jeff checked out, and realized he had more than he originally wanted. They left, and it was dark outside.
"So, back to the dorm now? Unless you want anything else while we're out?" Jeff asked, while putting the plastic bags in his back seat.
Nick helped Jeff with the bags, smiling brightly, "No, we can go back to the dorm. I've probably wasted more than enough of your time today." He chuckled. He was still a little nervous about what to do when they got back, considering this was still a date, but he tried to keep that at the back of his mind.
Jeff stopped, "You think you wasted my time?" he asked softly, "I had a lot of fun today. I was hoping we could go out again."
Really? What? Jeff thought he had wasted Nick's time. He honestly loved today. He thought it was his best first day of school in a very long time.
Nick grinned, blushing a little and looking away for a moment, "I'd really like that." He didn't expect Jeff to be wanting to spend much more time with him than he had. Most people didn't want to be around him for too long. Nick could only guess it was because there was something a little off about him. They could probably sense that he was dangerous.
Jeff smiled and looked forward and pulled out of the dark parking lot. It was a short drive back to the dorm. He parked in the parking lot, and got out. They collected the groceries and went inside. It had been a really great day. He had really enjoyed himself.
Nick was pretty much stumped at this point. It had been more or less a perfect day. He didn't know what he was supposed to do once they got to the dorm though. Was he supposed to kiss Jeff? Is that what happens now? Because he didn't want to overstep his boundaries, but he kind of wanted to kiss him. Just once. After a moment, he turned to Jeff and smiled softly, "So…umm…thank you for a really great day, and for showing me around the town a little."
Jeff wanted very badly to kiss Nick right now, but he didn't. They had just met today, and he didn't want it to be awkward for the rest of the night.
"You're welcome," Jeff said and smiled.
He had put the food away, and was now lying on his back on his little bed. His shoes had been taken off. He almost took his shirt off as well, but didn't.
Nick watched Jeff for a moment as he laid out on his bed before reluctantly moving to his own. Nick didn't sleep much. He didn't really need to. It was just one of those things. He'd only need an hour, maybe two a night. Still, Jeff would need sleep. Laying back on his bed, Nick kicked off his shoes, crossing his arms over his chest and smiling as he looked over at Jeff, "I don't want to keep you up any later than I have. Especially with lessons tomorrow. Get some sleep, yeah?"
"Yeah," Jeff chuckled, and took out his phone to make sure his alarm was set. He then rolled off the bed, and got up to put on some pajamas. He really just took off his shirt, and then put on some sweat pants. I hope it doesn't bother Nick that I'm shirtless, Jeff wondered.
Nick watched Jeff for a moment when he took off his shirt. He knew he was staring. He knew it was bad, and he needed to stop, but he couldn't help himself. Jeff looked really good under that shirt. After a moment, he shook his head, snapping himself out of it and closing his eyes. He knew he wasn't going to be able to sleep for a long time.
Jeff saw Nick watching him, so he stretched out. He was trying to be modest, but he knew he was ripped. He was in dance class pretty much his whole life. All guys want to impress the people they like, so why not. He hid his smile, and tried to keep it from looking like it was on purpose.
Nick ran a hand through his hair as Jeff stretched out, biting his lip. He could tell Jeff was just doing this to get to him now. It was kind of flattering that Jeff would even try to get to him like that. He just wished it wasn't working. After a moment, Nick looked over at Jeff with his arms crossed over his chest, a small smile on his face, "You're a tease. You know that, right?"
Finally he just stopped before it was too much, and sprawled out on his stomach on his bed with his feet in the air. Jeff laughed out loud, "That's what I was aiming at. Did it work?" he asked.
Nick raised his eyebrow, "You know it worked."
He rolled over and faced Nick. After laughing at his facial expression, he pulled the blanket from under him, and wrapped up tight.
He just had a smile on his face.
"Looks like you have to be the one to turn off the light," Jeff teased.
He chuckled, sighing softly as he got to his feet. He walked slowly over to turn the light off, smiling brightly at Jeff as he did, "Sweet dreams." He sighed softly as he got back into his bed. He knew Jeff was going to be sleeping. Which meant he was going to be left with a lot of time to think about everything that had happened.
"Goodnight! Don't let the shadowlurker bite," Jeff joked. He actually didn't fall asleep for a little while. A lot of the time was spent thinking. Nick was amazing. This can't be real? I was in a car accident on the way to school, and I'm in a coma. He mentally shook his head. It's gotta be the only answer. Something this perfect just doesn't happen for me. Maybe there's something totally terrible about him?
Nick chuckled softly at Jeff's joke. He stared up at the ceiling for a while. His head spinning with all his thoughts. Why did he like Jeff so much? He wasn't meant to like a human. It had only been a day. What was it about him that drew him in? It was like he had this hold over Nick, and really, that should've been frightening, but it wasn't. It was just…refreshing. Nick turned over onto his side, looking over at Jeff's bed. He was trying to figure out what he was suppose to do from there. This was a complicated situation. One he hadn't been in before.