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Tic, toc, tic toc.
“Alright class, thank you for all taking your time to finish your final! Unfortunately I cannot let you guys leave yet, you know the rules! No students are allowed in the hallway until all classes are dismissed. Mr. Worth has made it clear that if you leave before 12:15, I’m required to mark you absent for the day which means you receive a ZERO for the final.” Ms. Albright announced before she put her top 40 Pandora playlist on the projector screen in the front.
Simon’s eyes narrow on the minute hand of the clock as it inches its way to the fifteen minute mark. Simon hated that there were 7 more minutes. 7 more minutes until he could leave, see his friends, see Bram, kiss Bram, love Bram. Afterall, today is their 6th month anniversary and not only is it the last day of school, but it’s also the start of the Summer Jubilee!
He’s been planning this day for so long now, and he wouldn’t be so excited if it weren’t for the help of his besties Nick, Leah, and Abby. Most importantly, he just wants everything to be perfect, because he loves his boyfriend and wants Abraham to know he’s so in love with him.
As Simon starts to fantasize about the events he’s planned the bell rings as every Creekwood student flocks to the hallways, practically sprinting out of classrooms to their lockers, busses, and the parking lot. Ah, the mass hysteria that is the last day of school of Senior year.
Somehow through all the large waves of teenagers, he manages to spot Nick’s fluffy afro, and makes his way for his friend. The two hug it out, and do their lil handshake before Abby and Leah pop up from the southend steps. The four start chatting it up about their plans for tonight and how they’re super excited for this summer to start and how they’re all going to hang out and go on roadtrips before starting college in the fall. Well that is until Bram swoops up Simon from behind and scares him silly.
“Hey you.” Bram says.
“Hey babe.” Simon replies after a quick kiss.
“What’s up guys?” Bram asks as he turns to the rest of the group.
“We were just talking about grabbing some food, do you guys wanna come?” Leah asked.
“Sure I’ll drive.” Simon volunteered.
The five of them all cram into Simon’s red Subaru and make their way to Shake Shack. You know, the only suitable place to go and get milkshakes, fries, and other treat yourself snackings.
“So what’s the game plan for tonight?” Leah choked out after watching both of the couples talk exclusively for what felt like 2 hours crammed into 5 minutes.
“Aren’t we all going to the Jubilee?” Nick asked.
“Yeah that’s the plan!” Simon smiled at his besties.
“Yeah, Leah if you want we can get ready at my house!” Abby chimed in.
“Well if you want we can get ready at my house, since me and Nick live across the street from each other.” Leah added.
“Sure!” Abby agreed.
“Nick, if you want you can join us too.” Leah added.
“Are you sure? I don’t wanna interrupt your girl time.” Nick replied.
“No it’s fine!” Leah insisted.
“Ok. Awesome! Yeah let’s do that!” Nick smiled.
“What time do you guys wanna meet up?” Bram asked after shoveling fries into his face.
“Six?” Everyone said in unison followed by laughter to fill the upscale burger joint.
The gang finally finishes their food, and they all climb into Simon’s car again. This time Simon drops everyone off at Leah’s while him and Bram head back to his house.
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Bram and Si, walk into the house with caution to see if Nora beat them home. Turns out the only person home is Beiber, and he’s just sitting at the top of the steps to see who’s home so early during the day.
“Nora? Are you home?” Simon bellowed out.
Silence.
“Guess it’s just you and me.” Bram said as he turned to his lovely boyfriend.
“Guess so.” Simon replied.
“Did you wanna go upstairs?” Bram asked.
“Sure, I actually have a surprise for you.” Simon said as he trots up the steps with his boyfriend in tow.
The two of them maneuver Bieber and make and turn for Si’s bedroom.
“Before we go in close your eyes and hold out your hands.” Simon said.
“Ugh, you’re killing me Spier.” Bram laughed as he put his hands over his eyes.
Simon opened the door to his room and guided his boyfriend in and sat him down in his rolling chair.
“Oh lord.” Bram said.
“What?” Si responded.
“I’m just trying to figure out what you got up your sleeve babe.” Bram smiled.
“Hold out your hands, but keep your eyes shut.” Simon laughed.
Simon gently placed the surprise on Bram’s finger tips.
“Open.” Simon whispered.
Bram opened his eyes to a blue picture frame with a picture of him and Simon sitting on the ferris wheel six months ago.
“Simon. I- I love it. Thank you.” Bram stuttered as he brought the frame close into a hug.
“I’m glad you like it. I painted it and figured that pic would be cute since it's from the very beginning.” Simon replied.
“I love you.” Bram said as he placed the frame on the desk.
“I love you too.” Simon half smiled.
“Can I have a kiss?” Bram asked.
Simon leaned down, grazed his lips on brams as he cupped his sweet boyfriend’s jaw.
“You know you don’t have to ask.” Simon said as he stood back up and plopped on his bed, motioning for Bram to join him.
“I know.” Bram replied as he sat beside his lovely boyfriend.
“Happy six months babe.” Simon whispered as the two began to curl up on the bed.
“Happy six months baby.” Bram concluded.
“Are you excited for tonight?” Si asked.
“Yeah.” Bram chuckled.
“What’s so funny?” Simon asked anxiously.
“Oh nothing.” Bram smirked.
“Babeeee!” Simon whined.
“It’s just funny.” Bram snickered again.
“Abraham, if you don’t fess up” Simon said with his fake tough guy voice as a smile peaked through the facade.
“It’s just funny, how 6 months ago I sat on a ferris wheel with you and kissed you in front of the whole school.” Bram said as he poked Simon’s tummy.
“That is pretty funny, but you know what’s crazy?” Simon asked.
“What?” Bram asked as he sat up and gazed at his love.
“How we went from Jacques and Blue, to me and you.” Simon said as he sat up to meet brams eyes.
“Getting poetic on me spier?” Bram asked before biting his lip.
“Maybe.” Simon answered.
“Well it’s cute, just like the smile you’re rocking right now.” Bram laughed.
“Thanks.” Simon laughed before kissing Bram again.
“Come on, we better get downstairs before your sister comes home and thinks we’re having sex or something.” Bram said.
“Yeah, I guess.” Simon sighed.
“Listen, your family loves me, and I want them to continue to love me.” Bram chuckled as he hoisted the two of them to their feet.
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Leah, Abby, and Nick all migrate to Leah’s basement where she hides her drumset, video games, and many sketchbooks.
“So what do you guys wanna do? We have a lot of time to kill!” Abby says cheerfully.
“I’m down for whatever.” Nick says as he sat on the couch across from the TV where Leah is known to throwdown on Assassin’s Creed.
“We could play some video games, or we could just chill or whatever.” Leah said as she sat in her bean bag chair by her drums.
“Oh come on you guys are no fun.” Abby laughs as she joins her boyfriend on the couch.
Great! Leah thinks to herself.
“Do you guys just wanna watch some TV for a little bit?” Nick says as he turns the TV on anyways.
“No, stop, turn it off.” Leah said deadpan.
“Oh there’s The Office reruns on!” Abby cheered.
Leah sighed and rolled her eyes. She was more of a Parks and Rec girl herself but Abby and Nick were both office fanatics, meanwhile Simon was on her team. Nick and Abby curl up on the couch and start giggling at the dry humor spewing from the TV.
What could possibly be so funny about a stapler in Jello? Leah thought to herself.
Minutes pass and yet somehow Abby and Nick’s relationship make it feel like hours of agony have gone by. Between anxiety and depression, Leah’s mind is cluttered with negative emotions as her sarcastic thoughts bounce around like the color changing DVD screensaver.
I wonder what it’s like to be held like Abby is? She begins to think to herself.
Abby snorts after Dwight says something sociopathic but timed well.
Maybe I wanna know what it’s like to hold Abby. She catches herself pondering.
“Are you okay over there?” Nick asks as he turns to look at Leahs confused face.
“Yeah, sorry. Just lost in thought.” Leah shakes it off.
“You sure you’re okay?” Abby asks with a smile.
Damn, her smile is beautiful.
“I’m fine. Just daydreaming.” Leah replies.
Daydreaming about what it’s like to feel loved, to hold someone’s hand.
Leah looks at her nails, somehow over the course of 5 seconds she’s managed to scratch off most of the nail polish on her thumbs.
FUCK.
Leah can see feel her heart racing as she continues to bounce her thoughts around her brain, as it seems like her head is shrinking in on itself.
Abby does have a nice smile. Too bad her and Nick are together. You just want her because you don’t find Nick attractive anymore. You’re too fat to be with attractive boys like Nick. Boys will never be able to care for you like girls do. Girls are catty and high maintenance. You’ll never be happy. You’ll never find someone. No guy or girl will ever be into you.
You’re going to be alone forev-
“Leah?” Nick asked while he interrupts her intrusive thoughts.
“Whats up Nick?” Leah replied, trying not to sound upset or confused.
“Garrett asked if he could hang with us all. Would you mind if I invited him to hang with us all tonight?”
“Have you texted Simon and Bram?”
“I just asked, they said they’re cool with it.” Abby chimed in.
“Then I don’t see why not.” Leah answered rather harshly.
“Awesome! You know Garrett’s pretty cool.” Nick insinuated as he went back to his phone.
“He’s pretty charming.” Abby added.
“And single.” Nick concluded.
Ugh. Gross, are they really trying to tell me to flirt with Garrett Laughlin?
“Yeah, I’m just not really interested in dating right now.” Leah said shortly.
Abby and Nick took this as a sign to back off, and just go back to watching The Office.
Tonight is going to be a long ass night. Leah thought to herself.
“Tell Garrett we’re meeting at the Jubilee around six.” She ends up verbalizing.
Fuck. She internally screamed.