Michael

"Where we goin?"

Blake grinned and shook his head. "For the last time, I'm not telling you. It's a surprise."

"Aww… no fair."

Blake and I had decided to take a walk after our little shower together. We were not walking side by side however. He walked in front of me because he wanted to lead the way. I didn't mind at all since I was still hyped about the day we were about to have. We kept an easy pace, there was no rush. I wanted to enjoy the last hours of our day together, because tomorrow, school would come. I didn't want to think of that yet so I cleared my mind of all those thoughts and try to focus on 'the now'.

I was really excited since this was our first date together, well if you counted last night, then this was our second. But this was the first date we went out together. I tried to think of where Blake might take me. The movies? too cliche. The seaside? too romantic… yet somehow perfect. I hoped it was the latter one though.

We kept on walking for a while and my curiosity was getting the best of me. My legs felt robotic as I let them continue on walking sluggishly behind Blake. I was dying to know where we were headed but I didn't ask anymore because Blake always gave me the same answer. 'It's a surprise' I wasn't paying much attention to my surroundings because I was deep in thought that I didn't notice I had crashed into Blake who stopped walking

He turned to look at me with an excited smile on his face and I couldn't get over the fact how good looking he was. Or how perfectly white his teeth were. Looking at him head-on still made my heart handsome features, his flawless skin and his heartwarming smile… Oh god, it was too much for me. I still couldn't believe that Blake was my boyfriend, that this perfectly handsome boy in front of me was mine.

"We're here!" He beamed at me.

I hadn't realized I was holding my breath until I felt my lungs hurt. I blinked my eyes a few times and took a deep breath to recompose myself. I tried to pry my eyes off Blake's perfect face to look where we were.

In front of us was a building with a huge sign with red glowing letters that read "El Karne". There was a cartoon guy with a sombrero at the top of the structure, he was holding a burrito in one hand. My excitement dimmed a little. A Mexican fast food joint. So much for a date.

"Come on." Blake said as he grabbed my arm and dragged me inside. He pushed through the double glass doors and brought me inside with him. The inside of the resto wasn't what I would've expected based on the outside. It wasn't a fast food joint after all. There were tables and chairs all around the place and a buffet table at the center. The walls were a yellowish orange color and had various murals of the same cartoon guy on them. At the buffet table were silver trays with different stuff. Lettuce, Tomato, Beef, Cheese… it was a make your own burrito place.

I eyed the place and looked at the people who ate here. There were of mix ages, some kids around our age, some families here and there. It wasn't a bad place I guess. Just not what I had in mind. I turned to look at Blake who was watching me with a hopeful expression.

"Well?" He asked excitedly.

"Whopee! Mexican food." I said trying to sound excited.

He laughed too and smiled at me again."This is my favorite place to eat so I wanted to take you here. This place brings a lot of memories to me. My mom used to take me here when I was a kid."

I returned the smile and we just stared at each other, smiling, for a moment. I then leaned forward to kiss him. When Blake realized what I was about to do, his eyes widened as he pushed me ever so slightly.

"Uhh… why don't you find a table dude." He said nervously as he looked around him, eyeing the others. I felt a little hurt at the rejection and pouted at him. I looked at him suspiciously, what was with the sudden attitude change? "I'll just go to the restroom, need to pee." he said as he turned around and went for the bathroom.

I sighed and went to look for a table. I walked around the place and found a good spot near the buffet table. I took a seat and waited for Blake. I drummed my fingers on the table and hummed to the tune of the music playing in the background. Why did Blake suddenly act like that? I didn't know what was up but it felt like he didn't want me to kiss me. I frowned and continued to mindlessly drum my fingers. I hoped it was just my wishful thinking. After a few minutes, Blake came out of the restroom and his eyes scanned the place looking for me. He saw me sitting and came over. There was a small smile on his face.

"Hey." He said.

"Hey" I returned.

"Let's go eat." he said. I nodded and his smile grew. He led me to the buffet table and grabbed two plates for the both of us. He handed me one and I held it firmly on my good hand. I didn't want to drop it so I clutched onto it like there was no tomorrow. Blake then grabbed around ten burrito wrappers and my eyes widened as he placed them all on my plate. He put all the other stuff onto his plate and gestured for me to return to the table.

"So…" I started.

"You don't need to do anything, I'll do it all for you." Blake said with another one of those smiles of his as he stared at me. Every time he did those smiles, my heart felt like it wanted to get out of my chest and dance around. All those earlier doubts about him and my disappointment for ending up in a Mexican food joint vanished. I could see it in those brown eyes of his that he truly loved me, that he truly cared for me.

"Okay." I said as I watched him make a burrito.

After a number of burrito's, I lost count how many, we finished eating. Blake paid for our dinner and insisted on me not paying him. It was his treat, he claimed. We made our way outside the restaurant and I slightly felt bummed that the day was coming to an end. As we got out, I found the sun sinking and I knew night time was just around the corner. I sighed and knew there was so little time left.

"That was great." I said with a small smile, although it wasn't what I had expected, I didn't mind.

"I knew you'd love it here." He said with an ear to ear grin.

"Well, I guess we should be heading back?" I ask sadly as I started to turn. Blake stopped and placed a hand on my shoulder.

"But that was just the first stop on our… date." Blake said. Something inside me suddenly lit up at his words. First stop. I turned to look at him and I could feel my lips forming a smile.

"So, where is stop numero dos?" I asked excitedly. He just smiled at me knowingly and the I knew why. I pursed my lips to the side, a habit I did when I got irritated. "Lemme guess? It's a surprise."

Blake nodded and kept his smile. "Let's go, Mikey."

Blake

We were in a cab on our way to the second itinerary of our date. I had whispered to the driver were we were heading which somehow annoyed Michael more. I looked back at the backseat at a lips-pursed Michael with his arm folded on his chest.

"You okay back there?" I asked.

"Hmph… I will be as soon as you tell me where we're going." Michael answered grumpily.

"It won't be longer, we're almost there." I said as I held back my laughter. After a few more streets, the taxi came to slow down. When Michael saw that we were stopping he eyed the surroundings, looking at we might be going to. I just laughed and handed over the cash to the driver.

We both got down and Michael looked from right to left, looking where we were going, of course he wouldn't see it because the place we were going to was not something you could see just by looking around.

I led Michael across the street of where we got down and headed for the McDonald's on the other side. His eye's widened when he realized where we were going.

"We're going to eat again?!" He exclaimed.

"No dude, just follow me." I said as I pushed through the resto's door.

"Hello Sir, welcome to McDonald's." The girl at the counter called to us. I flashed her a smile but our business wasn't here. I headed for the play area and turned to look at Michael whose face was priceless. He had a curious expression and I bet he was dying to know where the fuck I was taking him. Well I would wonder too if I was heading for a play area.

The kids around the play area were all rowdy and noisy and I couldn't help but remember those times I played here when I was little. All those time my mom would bring me here and I would play with Charlie, Abraham and Nellie pretending the playground was our own imaginary world.

(Flashback)

"HAHAHA! I have captured your ever so loyal sidekick and the girl as well!" Abraham called as he stood on the top of the slide with Charlie and Nellie pretending to be tied up in front of him. He flashed his make-believe cape to add the villain effect to the scene.

"Save us!" Nellie called as she acted she was scared of

"Yes, Save us!" Charlie called as well.

"Don't worry guys, Mr. Nice-Guy is on the way!" I said as I raised my arm and struck a superhero pose. I made my way over to the back of the slide.

"Stop!" Abraham hissed in a low voice. "If you come any closer I shall push your sidekick down to his death!"

I stopped moving and looked at Charlie who was really good at pretending he was in grave danger. I started to back away and think how could I possibly save both of them.

"Don't worry about me Mr. Nice-Guy. I can handle myself" Charlie called from behind.

"Shhh you!" Abraham said as he pretended to hit Charlie. Charlie did a good job of faking he was hurt from the blow. I suddenly got an idea and I made my way to find another entrance to the playground. I wanted to sneak up on Abraham so I turned the other way to find an alternative route.

"Where are you goin?!" Charlie called.

"Save us!" Nellie called too.

"Hahaha! That is right! Cower under my fear Mr. Nice-Guy!" Abraham hissed. "Hide like the coward you are!"

I made my way silently around the playground tunnels as I found another way to the top of the slide. As I got out of the last tunnel, I tiptoed silently behind Abraham who had his back turned to me. Nellie saw me and her eyes widened. I signaled for her to keep quiet and she nodded.

Abraham noticed her movement and turned to look behind him, however it was too late.

"Gotcha!" I said as I pinned Abraham down. I held him down with both my arms as I pressed against him. I was a little bigger than him so I managed to hold him down for a while. He struggled underneath me but when he finally realized he couldn't break free, he sighed.

"Agh! You got me again!" Abraham hissed. "You win this round!" he called.

After a few laughs from the four us Charlie and Abraham went down the slide to finish their meals. That left me and Nellie there. She turned to go away but stopped as she looked back at me.

"Thank you for saving me, again, -Guy" she said as she gave me a smile. Nellie was super cute and I found myself smiling goofily at her.

"No… problem" I stuttered. As I looked at Nellie, who was smiling at me, I felt my heart race. I knew something was up and I knew that something was a feeling I wouldn't get rid away any time soon. I found myself, crushing on Nellie, for the first time.

(Flashback Ends)

I sighed and smiled as I watched those kids enjoy their time. I shook my head. "Good times" I muttered. I continued on walking past the play area that housed so many memories to the door at the back of the resto. I went there and pushed through the door.

Michael, who was behind me, followed me in curiosity. He eyed everything around him and I found it cute how he did. As I pushed through the door, It led to an alley by the dumpster. I walked passed the dumpsters and headed for the far end of the alley. As I reached the end, there was a steel door there with a peephole.

"What is this place?" Michael asked as he eyed the unusual area. I ignored him and gave a knock on the bolted door. After a few seconds, the door opened and Michael almost jumped in the air as he was surprised. I went inside and Michael soon followed.

"Hey there Rex." I said at the guy who opened the door.

"Yo! Alex." He greeted as he bumped fists with me. Michael just stared at is questioningly.

"Yo Rex, this is my… uh… best friend Michael." I said as I gestured over to Michael who was all silent beside me. He was frowning and I guessed it was because I referred to him as my best friend not my date.

"H-hey there." Michael called as he offered a hand. Rex just stared at Michael's hand. This made Michael bite his lower lip and he started pull away when Rex took it in his huge hand.

"Any friend of Alex is a friend of mine." He grinned. Michael returned the smile and they shook hands for a while.

"So, shall we go?" Rex asked me and Michael turned to me with another questioning look.

"Yeah." I nodded and grabbed Michael by the hand as Rex led the way to our next destination.

Michael

I eyed the dark hallway as Rex led the way. Rex was a really big guy. He looked like one of those bouncers you see in a club, heck, maybe he was a bouncer or perhaps a mafia member. How the hell did Blake… I mean 'Alex' know this guy?

The place we were walking in was really creepy, like an old abandoned warehouse. Maybe it was an abandoned warehouse. The walls were all dusty and the scent of rotting wood lingered around area. I could see cobwebs in the corners of the walls and at the low ceiling. I didn't know what we were supposed to do here, I mean I thought 'Alex' and I were supposed to be on a date. THIS didn't look like a DATE to me.

"Who is he?" I whispered to Blake who was silently walking by my side. He held my hand in his which made me feel slightly better despite the place we were in.

"Old friend." Blake whispered back. I continued to watch the surroundings, looking for any indication of where the hell were we only to find nothing. I sighed and kept on walking like a robot again. What the hell happened to stop number two of our date. I just kept myself optimistic as I treasured the moment holding Blake's hand. His hand was so firm and warm, I remembered how it felt when he had his arms around me and his hands on my stomach when we were showering. I recalled how good it felt and how his touch sent a jolt through my veins. I wanted Blake to hold me again. I didn't want to be walking around an old creepy area, I wanted to be in Blake's arms. I sighed again and just kept quiet.

After walking in the draggingly long hallway in minutes of silence, Rex took a turn and Blake followed him, pulling me. As we turned, Rex stood in front of another door and issued for us to enter. Blake nodded and dragged me as he opened the door and went in.

The area we just entered looked like a pub. There was a bar with stools in front of it. A chubby old guy was behind the counter and I guess he was the bartender. The room was dimly lit and a heavy scent of alcohol and tobacco wavered through my nose. I scrunched my nose and looked at Blake who had a cooly expression.

"Welcome to 'The Lounge'" Blake with a devil-may-care grin. As I stared at him, it was like he was a different person. He wasn't my Blakey anymore. I was about to say something when he grabbed me again and dragged me to the bar. Was he forgetting that I didn't drink? He took a seat on one of the wooden stools and I followed suit.

"Hey Shawn." Blake called. The chubby old guy turned to us and he smiled as soon as he saw Blake.

"Alexander!" He beamed at Blake like how a father looks at his son. Shawn's expression looked like he was really stressed but somehow seeing 'Alex' made his day. "I haven't seen you in ages." The old man said.

"Yeah, sorry I've been really busy…" Blake said as he ran a hand through his hair.

"You grew taller." Shawn said with a smile.

"And you look younger." Blake joked which made Shawn chuckle. I just sat there staring at both of them as they laughed. I felt out of place, like somehow I didn't need to be here. Blake suddenly noticed this.

"Oh, Shawn, this is my bestfriend Michael." Blake said as he gestured to me. Bestfriend again. Why didn't he say boyfriend? was he scared of what they might think? I was starting to get pissed with Blake but I let it go… This was our date. Even though he claimed I was just his bestfriend.

"Hello there Michael." Shawn said as he extended a hand to me. He extended his right hand however which I couldn't shake since my right hand was still in a cast. He then noticed this and apologized instantly and offered his other hand and I shook it. He then turned back to Blake.

"So what will it be?" Shawn asked Blake.

"The usual." Blake said. "and…. could you bring it to one of the rooms?" he added. Rooms? I turned to look around and saw that there were several doors at the far end of the place. I guess those were the rooms… Rooms… Rooms for what? What the hell was this place? I started to get queesy, what the fuck kind of date was this?

"Sure thing Alex." Shawn said and turned away. Blake then grabbed me and dragged me as we made our way to one of those doors. As I walked with him, I watched the people around us and I could see more people that looked like Rex and hookers. Hookers everywhere. It suddenly hit me what this place was, or at least what happened here. This was a place where people picked up prostitutes… Wait then what the hell were we doing here?

Blake led me to one of the door and my heart was beating so fast, don't tell me… was Blake thinking of doing it here? He opened the door and pushed me inside. He locked the door behind him as he did. The room had a bed in it, just what I was expecting and it had a small TV set with a DVD player and a lot of DVD's next to it. I could only guess that those were adult movies. Shit, Blake did plan on us doing it here.

He sat on the red sheeted bed and patted the space next to him. My heart was practically beating so fast I might die of High BP. Shit. Shit. I was about to say something when a knock on the door interrupted me. I opened it to see Shawn with a bottle of alcohol. I didn't know what to be exact.

I grabbed the bottle and thanked him. He smiled at me and left. I closed the door again and turned but as I did, Blake was already in front of me. It made me jump, and I almost dropped the bottle. He took the bottle from me, opened it and took a large gulp of it. I stared wide eyed at him. Who the hell was this person? He then placed the bottle aside and he cupped my face with both his hands.

"I want you." Blake said hungrily and the way he said it made me die a little bit. I could sense the longing in his voice. I stared at him as he held my gaze and he leaned forward and kissed me.