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It was a chilly Sunday night at the boy’s home. They were bored and decided to play a recently bought card game on James’ bed called “Confess!”. It’s a party type of card game where you pull some cards and toss one to one of the players. If they accept the confession the other player has to pick up another card, but if the targeted player doesn’t, then they have to pull another card. The person with 0 cards left won the game. (like in UNO)
They have been playing this game for about half an hour now and Aiden already won a round. Now it’s time for the 2nd round to start:
- You’re not gonna beat me this time! - said James confidently.
- Well, let’s see then! - replied Aiden while setting up the card pile and pulling 5 cards - I hope I’ll get the most embarrassing ones, which will leave you speechless.
- Oh, so you want to win again this badly? Well, what if I say I’d be extra brave this time and answer all of your questions?
- Okay then - said Aiden and put down a card in front of James - if you are really tough this time, answer this one! “Have you ever accidentally talked trash about your teacher in public and got caught by them?”
- Haha, well actually something similar happened back in middle school when I accidentally said “screw you” too loud to the teacher, and he got angry and gave me 2 hours of detention for the following 3 days - replied James - So yeah, it was pretty embarrassing when he called me out in front of the class, haha.
- Okay fine, I’ll pull a card - said Aiden in a somewhat petty tone and took a card - give me something thought too!
- You asked for it! “Have you ever locked yourself in a public bathroom?”
- Pfff this isn’t that embarrassing at all - said Aiden in a confident voice, but blushed a little - Actually yes, it happened to me once. When I first tried using the men’s bathroom I couldn’t open the door after I finished. I had no idea what to do and I wanted to leave that place as soon as possible cuz the smell there was awful… And I really didn’t want to make a scene or bump into somebody so I folded down the toilet seat, stepped on it, and tried to “parkour my way out”. It luckily worked but when I wanted to jump down from the door, I landed in the wrong way and hurt my left ankle and knee. It hurt but at least I was able to get out of that nasty place.
- Hahaha, that’s a good one!... But are you okay since?
- Yeah I’m fine, it was 3 years ago anyway. The pain was quickly gone after 2 days. So since I told you this you must pull a card whether you like it or not! - said Aiden in a smug tone.
- Okay, okay I will - replied James and pulled another card, but when he saw the question, his eyes bugged out, and started to have a nervous look on his face.
- What’s wrong James? You looked so shocked by looking at it.
- Umm… I think I'm going to pull another one…
- No, don’t! I want to see what question you picked! It seems really embarrassing if it got you shocked like this.
- Well… Umm… I think… It’s not a good idea, let’s just forget this one question and continue the… - but Aiden didn’t let him finish his sentence and took the card away from him - AIDEN NO!
Aiden took a look at it and started to read it out loud:
- “Was your first kiss… embarrassing?”
After reading it, he immediately got the hint, as to why James wanted to ignore this question.
- Oh - said Aiden and started to have a nervous look as well - well, if you really want we can skip this one.
But James wasn’t listening to him. He turned away and looked at the floor, still acting nervous.
Aiden noticed that as well:
- Babe… Is everything okay?
But James didn’t answer, he started to sob instead.
- …Babe?
- I’m sorry… - replied James in a humping voice and started to sob even harder. - I’m sorry for ruining your first kiss. For making it an embarrassing moment… Also, the fact that it was recorded and aired on TV. I swear if I only knew that was your first I… I wouldn’t have been that pushy. I still feel like a jerk since it was revealed in the truth challenge that… I screwed up.
Aiden was listening to him and was just thinking about what his boyfriend said. He knew that he indeed felt really embarrassed during that episode 3 kiss and when it was revealed to be his first. But he didn't want to tell James in the face that “Yes, you indeed screwed up my first kiss and embarrassed me on TV” because he didn’t want to make James feel even more of a jerk. Also, he knew he regretted doing it and he was really sorry about it.
Aiden didn't say a word and just continued listening to him:
- It just makes me feel even more of an asshole when I realize the person I embarrassed, was my crush, the person I ended up dating, the person I care about, and… - James took a big sigh - …The person I love.
He stopped for a second to wipe down his tears because he felt like he could burst into tears at any minute. He took a big sigh again and continued:
- When I was hanging out with you at the camp, it felt like those moments were when I felt the happiest. I felt like I had finally found somebody who I wanted to be more than friends with. But also those moments where I treated you badly and was fake started haunting me all the time. I kept telling myself “You don't deserve him, after all what you did to him.”
- …James - said Aiden in a worried voice and went closer to him.
- I also started thinking about “I’d really like to start over and kiss him again, but this time it won’t be forced!” but I didn’t. I chickened out every time I wanted to kiss you during the show because I didn’t want to screw it up and embarrass you again - then he chuckled for a brief moment - I guess this is why it took me so off guard when you kissed me because it felt so special. I swear I’ve never been that delighted because of a kiss before. It made me feel like I was at the top of the world and feeling that my whole face was turning red. I swear it was the greatest kiss I've ever had.
This last sentence made Aiden smile, but it didn’t last long because James started to continue his venting:
- Even though we made up and became a couple, for some reason my brain keep telling me that I don’t deserve this. No matter how many times I’ve been saying “I’m sorry! I’m so sorry!” Please Aiden, if I can’t forgive myself then at least forgive me. But I can understand if you also don’t want to.
James felt like he couldn’t keep it in anymore and started to cry quietly. He even put his hands on his face because he didn’t want to be seen as weak again. But it was too late. Aiden knew he was crying and he needed to be comforted. He went closer to him, put his hand on his boyfriend’s shoulder and said:
- It’s okay James. I forgive you!
Then he hugged him behind his back.
- Don’t worry babe, I’m not mad at you anymore.
James slowly started to stop crying and just asked:
- You really mean it?
- Yes, I do - comforted his sad boyfriend - I know you regretted it and also learned from it.
- So, can we finally forget about that awful kiss?
- Well, no.
- Huh? Why? Won’t be better for both of us if we just ignore…?
- Sorry, but I can’t just forget about something that was recorded and aired on TV.
- Oh, I get it.
- But I guess that’s okay because we all have our embarrassing moments in Disventure Camp and also other bad memories that we can’t just erase from our minds, can we?
- Hehe, I guess you are right - laughed James a little - I also have other bad memories, which I can’t just forget about.
- Yeah - replied Aiden confidently - Well, if we can’t forget bad memories do you know what else can we do instead?
- What?
- Making good ones!
- Oh - said James whose expression turned into a smug one because he got an idea - Like this?
James rotated his head right and gave a quick smooch on Aiden’s cheek. This made Aiden blush a little but he got the hint:
- So you mean, do you want to make up for that awful kiss by giving me sweet ones?
- That’s right, my love!
James turned around and gave another kiss to him, this time on the lips. He also started to pet the back of Aiden’s head while his partner put his right hand on his face and the left one on his shoulder. Then they both slowly lay down on the bed and continued to kiss. James was above Aiden who made sure wasn’t accidentally crushing him. After like their 4 or 5th kiss, James lay next to Aiden and just petted him on the chest while their hands were clasped together.
- Those kisses were much much better than that awful and embarrassing one from that episode, right my dear? - asked James in a smug tone.
- Absolutely - replied Aiden while looking at James with a charming look on his face.
James then put his left palm on his boyfriend’s face and asked:
- Would you accept a final 3 seconds long kiss?
Aiden smiled at him again and replied:
- I would.
So he went closer to his face and gave him a last one, which was exactly 3 seconds long. When James was done he snuggled closer to him, hugged him, resting his head under Aiden’s chin, and just… blushed. Like always after a long kiss.
- Was the 3-second-long kiss nice this time baby?
- More than nice, but next time… Do it in style, baby!
- Haha, okay sweetheart! As you wish! - replied James and chuckled a little - I love you so much!
- I love you too babe!