~Hey guys, here is chapter 8 for you. I know, it didn't take so long this time! Yay! I know I haven't been too great at updating, but I will finish my stories. I figured that since I am nearly finished with this, I would work hard and finish it for you guys sooner rather than later. Hope you enjoy.~

Chapter 8: Just One More

No POV:

As soon as Shane walked in the room, Joey quickly sat up and shoved the blankets towards the wall, patting the spot next to him on the bed.

Shane hesitated before choosing to sit farther away on the bed, giving them about a foot or two of space between them, to Joey's dismay.

After about 5 minutes of awkward silence, the two finally had the courage to speak.

"Joey, can I a-"

"Shane, I have som-"

Silence.

"Okay, you go first." Joey said, not looking up from the floor.

Shane gulped, heart racing, pounding in his chest at what he was about to ask. He took a deep breathe, which unfortunately didn't help calm him down, and asked shakily, "Joey... d-do you... like m-me?"

Joey looked up in shock, staring at Shane who was blushing and looking away in embarrassment, body rigid as though he were nervous as hell.

When Shane didn't hear Joey answer the question, he looked up only to meet Joey's surprised eyes. As soon as their gazes met, Shane looked away quickly in embarrassment, cheeks heating up.

The silence seemed to drag on as Joey silently watched Shane, studying his reaction. Then, so quietly that Shane almost didn't catch it, Joey whispred, "Do you?"

Shane stiffened at the question and glanced shyly at Joey, hiding under his bangs. He thought about his feelings and how he really felt about Joey, but it was so strong and fuzzy that it was hard to place. "I don't know." He answered honestly, peaking at Joey from under brown bangs.

Joey was quiet, thinking of Shane's answer. He expected Shane to not know, but it was still a surprise to him that Shane even felt anything towards him.

Turning toward Shane, Joey lifted his hand to tilt his chin up. Though Shane looked away, he still allowed Joey to do so.

"Do you wanna find out?" Joey asked quietly, heart now hammering in his chest. He was surprised that he didn't stutter cause of how nervous he felt.

Shane was even more of a wreck. He was visably shaking under Joey's light touch under his chin, and he refused to speak, knowing his voice would be even worse. So, he settled for a slow and unsure nod.

Nobody said anything as Joey began to lean forward slowly, hand sliding up to Shane's cheek as he began to close the small gap between them.

Shane was quivering as he panicked, heart pounding and mind racing at what was happening. He would wonder if it was a dream if it didn't feel so real.

Joey paused centimeters before Shane's mouth, hesitating as he gauged Shane's reaction. When he didn't push him away, Joey softly pressed his lips against his.

Shane shivered as their lips met, liking the warmth and strength behind them, but it was over too quickly for his liking.

"How was that?" Joey asked quietly, looking at Shane for an answer.

Shane looked at Joey before quickly looking down in embarrassment. After a moment, Shane said quietly, "I-I don't know. It was too quick to tell."

He glanced up shyly at Joey. "C-can you do it, one more time?"

Joey blushed lightly, but nodded and kissed Shane again, lingering there for a moment before pulling back, this time staying a bit closer.

Shane stared at Joey, eyes a bit hazey as he innocently demanded, "J-just one more."

Joey obliged quickly this time and kissed him again, feeling Shane respond by moving his lips with his, both innocent and yet not.

When Joey pulled away again, Shane wrapped his arms around his neck, whispering, "Just one more..."

Joey was more than happy to kiss him again.

TBC...

~I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. I admit it, I was fangirling the whole time writing this. My inspiration? 'Toradora' towards the end with the demanding of kisses. X3 Anyways, next chapter will be the last one, so see ya when I write it. See ya, Friends.~