A/N: Fair warning, this'll be a bit short.
Eli woke up to find that Jake wasn't by his side. As he sat up and stretched, the smell of hazelnut coffee filled the room. He smiled. After fixing his hair to the best of his ability, he set his feet down onto the hardwood floor, feeling the coolness set in. Jake walked in with two mugs.
"Morning sleeping beauty. Hope you like hazelnut." he smiled. "How are you feeling?"
"Uh... Better." he said, taking the mug. "And... Hazelnut is my favorite."
"Good... So did you want to talk about last night?"
Eli blushed, the memory entering is head again. "Uh, If you want... How long have you liked me...?"
"A while. I mean, after all the stuff that happened with you and I over Clare, I kinda saw you in a different light. Of course, I could never tell you unless I was positive that the feelings are reciprocated." Jake said and Eli sunk his head down slowly. "The feelings... Are reciprocated, right?"
Eli sighed. "I... I don't know.."
Jake's heart sank. "Eli..."
He put his mug down. "I-I'm sorry. I just don't know! I've never been with a guy before."
"So then what was last night then, huh?" Jake said, standing up.
"I-I Don't know, Jake. I was... I was sad."
Jake's face fell. "So you used me?"
"No!"
"You led me on."
"No! I..." Eli sighed. "I didn't mean to, Jake. I'm sorry."
"...W-wow." Jake said, his lip beginning to quiver.
"No please don't cry, Jake."
"Get out."
"Jake-"
"Please... Just leave." Jake said, walking off to the kitchen.
Eli looked down at the hardwood floor and sighed, gathered his things, and left. The door shut quietly behind him, and Jake was left alone to stare at it. He wiped his tears away roughly and took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. He had promised himself that he'd never get worked up over not having Eli. What made this situation any different from his earlier predicament...?
He was so close...
They slept in the same bed. They cuddled. Hell, they kissed each other on the cheek. Jake was practically swooning at the thought of it. It was almost like all the hopes had been snatched away from him. Suddenly, his phone buzzed. He got a text from Eli. Raising an eyebrow, he stood up to see his car in the front of the cabin. He had never left yet.
E: Jake... Can you come outside plz?
He sighed, walking out and getting into the car. There was a small pause, as Eli was trying to gather his thoughts.
"Well...?" Jake spat, not looking at him.
"Jake I... Look, I don't exactly know what I am. And I don't really know if I'm ready for a commitment like this. I don't want to hurt you, I … I didn't mean to hurt you." he said. He began to stroke Jake's cheek. "I can't stand to see you cry."
Jake squeezed his own thigh as he felt goosebumps forming on his neck. He always got chills when Eli touched him. "So what are you telling me...?"
"I... I like you, Jake. I do. But I'm scared. So much has gone on with these girls I've dated. I can't just transition to guys in one night. I need time to work this out. I want this, us, to work."
"Eli, did you expect me to have us holding hands by tomorrow or something? If you need time, I can wait. We don't have to be public right now." he said, cracking a small smile. "Besides, it wouldn't be the first time I snuck around. Hell, I dated my step-sister."
Eli smirked, still stroking his face. "So, are you in?"
Jake took his hand. "Completely."
"Good. So... you wouldn't mind me doing this." he said, slowly climbing over and softly planting a passionate kiss on Jake's lips. Jake resisted none, returning the favor without hesitation. As they pulled away, they both smiled and looked into each others' eyes.
"So... up for some hot chocolate?"
"I'd love that, Jake."