After breakfast I told Jean I had to run some errands and do some chores before I could come over.
"Alright," he smiles before leaning down and kissing the top of my head, "Let me know when you're done, okay? I'll come get you."
"Okay," I smile back to him as I close the door behind him.
I pull out my phone as I make my way to my room.
To Bert:
Hey, when did you want to come get your jacket?
I pick up Bruce from the hallway as I make my way to my bed. I flop down lazily, cradling the fluffy cat in my arms. I scratch behind his ears, making him purr. My phone vibrates, and I pick it up.
From Bert:
Uh, is now okay?
To Bert:
Yeah, that's fine. (:
From Bert:
Okay, I'm on my way over now, then.
I close my eyes as I continue to cuddle with Bruce. I slowly start to drift off.
Suddenly I jolt awake when I hear the doorbell ring. I sit up quickly, aggravating the fluff ball in the process, he grumbles as he circles and lays back down on my bed. I snort.
I quickly grab Bert's jacket from my door and make my way downstairs. I open the door and have to crane my neck back to look at the tall boy.
"H-hey, Trinity," Bert rubs the back of his neck with his right hand.
"Hi Bert!" I say cheerily, "Here's your jacket, thanks for letting me use it." I say as I look away, my cheeks slightly turning pink.
"Oh! U-uh…" he stutters, "No problem!" he squeaks out as he takes hold of the jacket.
I bite my lower lip nervously before shivering from the cold air coming through the door. I need to talk to him. I need to make things clear that I'm not interested. I'm committed to Jean…
"Uhm," I say, "Do you wanna come in? I kinda need to talk to you about something… and it's cold out here."
"S-sure!" he replies quickly. I step to the side allowing him to walk in, he takes of his shoes and we make our way to the couch in the living room.
I twist my hands together as I try to gain confidence.
"Uh, Bert, I really appreciate you taking care of me last night, it was really sweet of you," I sputter out, "Thank you."
"N-no problem! I-I didn't mind at all!" I can see his cheeks turn slightly pink.
"But," I say with a slight sigh, "I'm with Jean. And I really like him, and I'm not interested in leaving him any time soon, I-I don't want you to get the wrong idea…" as I look up I see Bert's brow furrow and he makes a weird face.
"W-what? W-w-wait a second!" he brings up his hands, "I-I-I…. Y-you've got it all w-wrong!"
"W-what?" I question.
"T-trinity… I-I don't like you like that…" he turns his head to the side as he brings his hands up to his face, covering his reddening cheeks.
"Then why…." I begin to feel flustered, "Why did you help me? Why did you kiss my cheek last night?"
"I-I thought t-that that is what a-a gentleman w-would do…" he sighs before he brings his hands down to his lap clenching them into fists, he squeezes his eyes shut before opening his mouth again, "I-I'm…."
"You're what Bert?" I reach a hand out to grab one of his.
"I'M GAY!" he spurts out, quickly bringing his free hand up to his mouth, his eyes widen, and I can see the oncoming tears forming.
My cheeks instantly flush red. What? Wait, hold on a sec… did he just say… he's gay?
"Oh…" I say quietly, "I'm… I'm so sorry for assuming you liked me!" I apologize immediately feeling embarrassed. I quickly remove my hand from his. He seems to calm down a bit before wiping at his eyes.
He takes a deep breath before speaking, "I'm s-sorry. I should have told you before…"
"N-no it's fine! Totally okay!" I laugh nervously, "At least I know I don't have to worry about you liking me now, right?"
Bert laughs then, "Y-yeah, I guess that's true. Uhm…"
I look at him, as I keep quiet, encouraging him to continue.
"I-I haven't told anyone…" he closes his eyes as he looks down, "D-do you mind keeping it… a secret?"
"Of course, I won't tell anyone!" I reassure him.
"T-thank you Trinity!" as he says that he wraps his arms around my shoulders hugging me tightly.
"No problem Bert," I say as I wrap my arms around him, completing the hug.
After we part, we sit in silence for a bit.
"So… do you like anyone?" I ask breaking the silence.
His eyes widen a fraction and his blush rushes from his cheeks to his ears. I can't help but giggle at his reaction.
"So you do?" I say teasingly.
"Y-yes…" he says quietly.
"Who?" I say with a smile.
"R-r…" he starts.
"R-r- whoooooo!?" I shove him playfully, "Since I'm the only one who knows, you need someone to talk to right? Spit it out!" I smile up to him.
"Reiner!" he spits out.
"Really?" I question, "Well, I guess you guys do hangout a lot…"
"D-don't tell anyone!" he exclaims.
I laugh, "Of course I won't."
Then, I suddenly remember something Jean had told me…
"Bert!" I exclaim, "I think Reiner is gay too!"
"W-w-what!?" he questions.
"Well, I mean, he could be bisexual…" I furrow my brow, "But Jean told me he found Reiner in the library… looking at naked pictures…. Of men."
I smile mischievously as I look over to the gentle giant.
"W-what?" he asks.
"I just came up with a great idea," I grin.
"What is it?" he asks with a confused smile.
"Well…" I start, "Jean is friends with Reiner, right?"
"U-uhm… Y-yeah I think…" he replies.
"If we can tell Jean, about you, and your crush on Reiner, I'm sure we can set up a double date!" my smile grows wider.
"EH!?" he huffs out.
"Come on! It won't be so awkward because Jean and I will be there!" I smile.
"w-what if… i-if Reiner declines!" he sighs, "Then…. T-then he w-will know about m-me! And he'll S-stop talking to me!"
"You won't know until it happens…" I look at him with pleading eyes.
"F-fine!" he closes his eyes as he turns his head away in embarrassment.
"I'm going to tell Jean to come over now!" I squeal excitedly as I grab my phone.
"Well, yeah it's pretty obvious," Jean scoffs.
"Y-you knew?" Bert questions in surprise.
"Yeah, the way you look at Reiner, anyone could tell…" Jean turns to look at me, "You really couldn't tell?"
I shake my head, "No! How…?" I begin to ask.
Jean's cheeks start to turn pink suddenly.
"Are you okay Jean?" I ask.
"Y-yeah! I'm fine!" he brushes me off, "Anyway, back to Bert, what exactly do you want me to do?"
"W-well, you s-see…" he starts.
"He wants you to ask Reiner if he wants to go on a double date with us, and Bert, obviously as his date," I say quickly because I'm way too excited for this.
"Okay," Jean agrees while he fishes his phone out of his pocket, quickly dialing a number.
"W-what are Y-you doing!?" Bert exclaims as he recognizes Reiner's number on the screen.
"What do you think?" Jean smirks, "Idiot."
"N-N-no!" Bert says as he reaches his arms out towards Jean's phone, "I-I'm not ready!"
I laugh as I watch the two quarrel over the phone, Jean has it pressed to his ear.
"Hey Reiner!" he says into the phone. Bert instantly stiffens as he accepts defeat, sitting back.
"Oh, nothing, I actually have to ask you a question," Jean's eyes meet mine as he smirks.
"Would you wanna go on a double date with Trin and I," he asks before smiling, "Oh, who would be your date?"
I laugh as I see the horrified look on Bert's face, his forehead with drops of sweat across it. I reach a hand over, grabbing his encouragingly.
"Calm down," I whisper to him. He nods his head, taking a deep breath.
"Bert," Jean says in a matter of fact tone.
"Mhmm…" Jean hums.
"How about today?" Jean questions, "Bert and Trinity and I are already together."
"Okay, great!" he says excitedly, "We'll meet you there!"
"Sooooo?" I question with excitement.
"Looks like you've got a date gentle giant," Jean smirks before slapping Bert on the back.
"Eeeeeeeeee!" I squeal, "See Bert! That wasn't so bad!"
As I turn to look at him, he seems like he's in shock. His mouth is slightly open, his cheeks paled.
"Are you okay, Bert?" I ask with concern. Suddenly his features change, his dark green eyes sparkling, a smile forms, and his cheeks suddenly turn a light pink.
"I-I'm going on a d-date, with Reiner?" he looks to me, then to Jean.
"Yup!" Jean says.
"You are!" I add.
Bert starts to laugh happily, he pulls both, Jean and I, into a tight embrace, "Thank you!"
"Of course!" I say happily.
After he releases us, we sit back.
"Well, Reiner decided on bowling," Jean says, "Everyone needs to be ready by five. Reiner said he would pick you up Bert." Jean nudges the other boy with his elbow.
"I've gotta get ready!" Bert exclaims before standing, "I'll see you guys later!" he says quickly before making his way to the door.
I sigh happily as I scoot closer to Jean on the couch.
"Thank you," I say to him before kissing his lips.
"No problem at all," he says before smiling and kissing me again, "Someone had to help him out, he probably would have turned into a puddle if he tried to ask Reiner himself." He chuckles.
"How could you tell?" I question.
"Tell what?" he asks.
"How could you tell he liked Reiner?" I look up to him, his face suddenly turning pink again.
"W-well, it's obvious isn't it?" he stutters out.
"No, I had no clue until he told me," I lift an eyebrow at him.
He turns his face away, his blush running up to his ears, "I…" he pauses, "I used to like someone, and I acted just like Bert, that's how I know."
"Who was she?" I ask out of curiosity, "I mean, you don't have to tell me, if you don't want to."
I didn't think it was possible for Jean to turn even more red, but I guess it was, as his cheeks flared.
"I-it…" he chokes out, "Wasn't a girl."
AUTHORS NOTE:
*evil cackling*
I really enjoyed writing this. Plot twists and cliff hangers are fun. :D hope you enjoyed the chapter, let me know what you think!
Oh yeah, I do not own any of the characters from SNK.