Gar walked off school campus awhile after the end of day dismissal, just thinking to himself how happy he was to join the Archery Club. Hitting the target? That was an accomplishment. Even though he completely missed the second time- though, he may have just let Roy win.
There was someone walking ahead of him. The male turned and he recognized 'Gabbie', from lunch. The minute 'Gabbie' saw him though, he began to walk faster and pick up the pace.
Gar frowned. "Wait! Hold on!"
'Gabbie' openly sighed and turned, looking rather reluctant to stay and chat. "If you're here to tell me to stay away from your girlfriend Rachel, don't worry. She's really not my type."
Garfield tilted his head in slight confusion, "Oh her? No, no Rachel's not my girlfriend. I mean, awhile ago I hoped she might be but… nah. Not happening and I'm alright with that." He looked up at the pretty male in front of him. "So, um, how are you?" He asked courteously, nervously rubbing the back of his neck, a small smile growing on his face.
Garth narrowed his eyes. "Uhm, are you planning on waiting until we get to a secluded area so you can beat me up? Because – you might as well do it here." He saw Gar's confusion, and thought he might elaborate. "You seemed pretty hostile toward me at lunch today."
Garfield looked downward towards the cement. "No, no… that's not… I just, I'm sorry, I just thought… well I guess it's an ego thing. The girls were all drooling over you, puddles everywhere of their girly drool. I bet you're used to that though." He blurted, subtly looking Garth up and down, not even noticing he was doing so, but did anyway.
Garth shrugged. "Sure. But they only do because they want what they can't have. Plus, every girl has this fantasy of a gay guy changing for them, I think. But, hey, I can't say I hate the attention. It's an ego boost." he smiled, starting to walk again. "Girls love gay guys. It's a fact." he chuckled.
Garfield's eyes widened, "You're… gay?" He didn't sound mad, his voice was just soft. Walking next to him, he seemed more intrigued. "That's… that's cool. So, how did… you know? Did you have any… I don't know, how… could you tell?" Garfield seemed to be asking this as a legit question, not to be a jerk or make fun of him.
Whether his intentions were good or bad was unbeknownst to Garth. But he was happy to answer any questions. "Yeah, I'm gay. And it's not like I knew because I'm into girly things like glitter and show tunes- though, don't get me started on Armani. Anyways, I just found myself more sexually aroused by males than by females. I mean, I think females are pretty, but the thought of doing anything romantic with a female is just not even an option. But guys... they're just so much more attractive and sexually appealing to me, personally." He risked a side glance over to Gar. "Why do you ask, think you might be gay? Not that I'm accusing you. Don't be offended."
Garfield gave a shrug, "Oh I'm not offended… I just, I don't… know. I don't really know what to… think. I just, thought maybe there was a clear way you… knew for sure. I don't know, I'm sorry." He said, tossing his blond hair to the side. His green eyes darting back to Garth, awaiting a response of some type.
"Do you think you may be gay?" he asked rather casually. He had more than just Gar approach him on this topic. He was totally easy-going on talking about it.
Garfield looked to the taller male, "I'm not sure, maybe… maybe not. I just, I guess I need to be sure, y'know?" He then realized how silly a question that seemed. "… well of course you wouldn't because, you know." He fumbled with his fingers naively. "Garth, I'm really sorry to bother you."
"No bother. And I do know how you feel- I mean I was you at one point. I would say just be yourself, do you. And if one day you happen to find yourself with a guy, then so be it." he shrugged. He looked to Gar with a charming smile. "So, who is this boy that has you thinking, hmmm?" he seemed to prance a bit. He was happy for Gar. One day, Gar would figure it all out.
The young, blond adolescent gave a shrug of his shoulders. "Well, you're the first one who complimented me today… even though it was played off as great sarcasm and – oh, it was sarcasm, wasn't it? … so sorry."
"No. It wasn't. I just didn't want to freak you out or anything- I think you're really cute. Though, I've never seen this shy side to you. You're usually very outgoing. I like both sides to you. It's a good balance." he smiled widely, running a hand through his long black hair that looked oh so soft. He chose to look ahead as he walked, hoping not to blush or scare the blonde off.
Garfield gave a soft smile, "Thanks. Although I don't have to tell you that you're attractive. You already know."
"Oh. But I like to hear it." he grinned. He then bit his lip, "not to freak you out but, would you mind some help on that thought process of yours? I can make it easier." He looked to insure nobody was around and then hesitantly took Gar's hand and entwined their fingers.
Garfield felt his cheeks get so very hot and flushed. "Um, I… I don't… mind. What, did you have on your mind?" Garfield Logan was seemingly that cute clueless boy shown in every high school movie. It was… cliché but quite adorable.
They slowed as they approached Gar's house. They stood out in his driveway. "Well, maybe... I could-" Garth began to lean in to kiss Gar.
Just then the front door opened, "That shirt is becoming on you darling, if I were on you, I'd be coming too!" Before the door shut as the tall, dark and handsome man stepped out side, allowing his little girl to have stepped outside first.
"Daddy! You know mommy won't be too impressed with that comment." She narrowed her eyes up at her father.
Cole grinned from ear to ear, "Well how dare she assume I'm talking about her? Maybe I was talking about the pool guy!"
Emma tilted her head in question, "But we don't even have a pool."
He narrowed his eyes but then gave a wave and smile, "Hey Gar! And boy invading Gar's personal bubble!"
Garth took a step back, raising his hand to casually wave to the man. "Hello, Sir. I promise not to pop his bubble- only to invade and provide comfortable company." he made a face that basically showed he regretted saying that. He turned and huffed under his breath, "Oh man I'm bad with parents." he then looked up and gave a confident smile to the man.
Garfield's face flushed, he didn't know what to say – especially to Cole and what he may or may not have seen. He just looked down, a small, "Hello." Escaping from his soft lips, ones that Garth got so, so incredibly close to kissing.
Cole gave a shrug, "So… is this young man scoring touchdowns?"
Garfield's eyes widened, "W-what?" He managed to blurt out rather quickly.
Cole grinned, "Personal bubble popping boy, are you new on the football team? My Gar's a pretty great athlete, knows how to play the field." He told him, a quick but suave wink.
Garth raised an eyebrow. "Yes, that he does. But no, I'm on the swim team. And, you can call me 'Personal Bubble Popping Garth'."
Cole raised an eyebrow, "You're name is Gar too?"
Garfield face palmed.
Garth chuckled. "No, my name is GarTH."
Cole nodded, "I'm going to call you, Gar the 2nd." He said with a wide smile. Even Emma herself face palmed this time. Garfield's green eyes looked to Garth apologetically with a soft smile and a shrug of his shoulders.
Cole became easier to understand when you hung around him more. Of course this was Garth's first time meeting him and all so it was no surprise he could barely keep up.
Garth really wasn't sure how to handle the situation. He decided to just try to fix it. "No, see, my name is Gar, then a T - H on the end."
Cole nodded, "Yeah… I'm just going to call you Garth. It's easier that way." He gave a shrug, "Anyway, have fun with popping bubble space boy. Emma and I are going to get some groceries." He picked up the little girl and gave a smile as he kissed her cheek. "So Gar-TH… will you be staying for dinner? … don't be offended, I'm not the one cooking." He teased.
Garth shook his head. "No, I have to get home. Thank you for inviting me, Sir. Nice meeting you."
Cole opened the car door, the little girl climbing into the vehicle, grabbing the seatbelt and buckling up. "Oh, well no problem. It was nice meeting you too."
Garfield looked to Garth, completely forgetting that their hands were still intertwined. "I… uh, I'm sorry… about that... he's uh… different."
Garth smirked. "He's cool. Sorry I'm so awkward around parents. I'm not used to dealing with them... I'll see you tomorrow." he dropped Gar's hand and abruptly turned to walk away.
Garfield found himself smiling, but he kept it to himself, despite how hard it seemed he let out a sigh, "See you tomorrow, Gar number two." He said with a chuckle, shaking his head as he turned towards the house. Thinking about the attractive, dark haired, gay male. 'Oh boy…' Garfield thought to himself.
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