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"Hello?"
Even wakes up with a jolt. The bedroom is dark, but a light under the door suggests someone being in the corridor outside.
"I'm home!" Isak shouts, likely waking up the whole collective.
Seconds later the bedroom door is ripped opened, revealing the dark outlines of a hunched over figure. Isak flicks the light switch, making Even groan and pull the cover over his head.
"I'm so sorry, baby!" Isak closes the door as the volume of his voice increases. "I didn't mean for it to happen. I would never do anything to hurt you, do you believe me, baby?"
Even removes the cover again. Isak is leaning against the closed door, struggling to remove his heavy winter jacket.
"It's fine, you just caught me off guard. Looks like it was a good party?"
To Even's shock, Isak starts to cry. He throws his hat on the floor and slides down the door to the floor.
"Baby, what's wrong?"
"Baby," Isak sniffles. "That's what you used to call me, before-"
Even is not sure whether to laugh or be genuinely concerned. He has never seen Isak like this, or even this drunk. He slowly gets out of bed and sits down in front of Isak.
"Do you want to tell me what happened?"
Three hours earlier.
"Gentlemen! I have an announcement!" Magnus gets on top of a chair. "Last night I officially asked Vilde to be my girlfriend."
The other guys give off half-hearted cheers.
"And what’s even better, she told me I am the best kisser she ever had."
Bored faces turn into skeptical ones.
"Why are you telling us this, dude?" Isak asks, downing the last of his Tuborg.
"I just think you should know I am the new Casanova of the group."
"Thanks, we will remember that," Mahdi says, as they start putting on their jackets and shoes.
"It’s too bad she’s not coming to the party tonight, or I could show you."
"Yeah, that would have been awesome," Jonas deadpans, supporting Isak as he tries to put on his other shoe.
An hour and a few beers later, Isak is dancing on top of a couch with Eva and Chris. He laughs and moves his hips to the same rhythm as Eva. Ever since he came out, it has been so liberating attending these parties.
"I love you!" Eva screams and kisses him on the cheek.
Isak just laughs and grabs her hands to spin her around.
"ISAK!" Magnus jumps up beside them. "What the fuck dude?"
"What?"
"Aren’t you gay? I turn away for a second and your'e making out with Eva?"
"I’m not. We’re just having fun."
As confirmation, Eva cheers and starts spinning Chris instead.
"Sure. I’m having fun too!" Magnus starts jumping up and down on the couch. "Hey," he turns to Eva and Chris. "Did Isak tell you the news? I’m relly good at kissing. Relly- Llerrrry good."
The girls giggle and stare at Isak.
"Thanks for that," Isak sighs. "As if you’d even dare kissing a guy.""
"Wanna bet?" Magnus licks his lips.
"Sure. I'll give you 200 if you kiss a dude." Isak looks around the room scanning for a guy for Magnus to kiss.
"I'm in." Magnus takes a step forward, coming face to face with Isak.
"What the fuck! You’re not kissing me."
"Why not? You don’t think I’m man enough?" Magnus holds up his arm, supposedly flexing his bicep.
Isak laughs.
"I know you’re not. Fine, kiss me then." He straightens his back and meets Magnus halfway, trying to look his most intimidating self. Isak can’t afford to lose 200, he’s not due for money for another two weeks.
Magnus's eyes flicker between Isak and Eva and Chris, who are watching with glee.
"It's not that you're a guy, but we're friends too!"
"That's true," Isak says. "I'll probably fall in love with you if your kissing is that good."
Eva cackles.
"I'll take my money now, thanks," Isak turns to step down from the couch. "Cash is preferred, but I-"
He is stopped by a hand grabbing his shoulder, turning him back to facing Magnus. There is a new look of determination in Magnus's gaze.
Isak watches as in slow motion, Magnus getting closer and closer before pressing his lips against Isak’s. Isak barely has a chance to react, before he feels something wet against his lower lip.
He quickly pulls away and puts a hand on Magnus's shoulder to keep him away.
"See? I’m great at it."
Isak wipes his mouth and refrains from spitting on the floor.
"What the fuck? You slipped a tongue in there, you fucking creep."
Magnus shrugs.
"I thought you liked that. You and Even always slobber all over each other."
Even. Isak left him alone tonight. They have spent every weekend together since they became official. Tonight Isak decided to spend one Friday night with the boys, like in the good old days. Look how that turned out. The image of Even’s face lingers in his mind. He looks so sad, disappointed. Did Isak do that? Even is always so nice to him. So pretty.
Isak opens a new beer and drinks in big gulps, eager to wash away the taste of Magnus and whatever garlicky food he has been eating.
Now
"I didn’t mean to do it. He’s so dumb and I didn’t think he’d dare to, y’know?" Isak is barely sitting now, his head sliding further down the bedroom door. "I only want to kiss you. I love your mouth, it always makes me feel all tingly-things, you know? Sometimes I miss you so much. I mean, not when you're here but when you're not here I miss you. Then I think about what I would wanna do with you if you're there. But sometimes my brain does something weird and someone else pops up in my head, like my biology teacher or that Mr Robot guy. I haven’t seen that show, but he’s real pretty, don't you think?"
Even nods, but before he has a chance to speak, Isak gasps and covers his own mouth with his hand.
"I didn't mean it like that! I don't think he's pretty. I wouldn't kiss him, like ever. If he was there tonight instead of Magnus, I would have not kissed him. Do you believe me?"
"I believe you. Sweetie, I think we should get you to bed." Even tries to pull Isak’s hands, but Isak is still. Once again, his eyes are filled with tears.
"I'm sorry I ruined everything."
"Oh, honey." Even takes Isak’s hands in his and holds them tightly.
Even will never be able to reciprocate the love Isak showed him in December, holding him and letting him know he wasn’t alone. He made Even coffee in the mornings and curled up next to Even as he slept. Even's boyfriend, still a boy in most senses of the word, has been playing grown up a lot lately. Even is secretly relieved that Isak still has the ability to be a little messy.
"I’m not angry with you."
Isak’s eyes turn big like a cartoon reindeer.
"You’re not?"
"No. Unless that kiss really made you fall in love with Magnus and now you're running away with him."
Isak scrunches his nose.
"Yuck."
"Did you enjoy the kiss?"
"Fuck no."
"Then we're good. Thank you for telling me. We can talk about this tomorrow, is that alright?"
"Will you be here tomorrow?" Isak sniffles.
"I promise. I will stay with you when you’re hungover, and not laugh at all when you remember this conversation." He kisses Isak on the forehead.
"Good," Isak nods animatedly. "You're so nice. And pretty. Have I told you-"
"Yeah yeah. Let’s get you to the bathroom."
This time he manages to pull Isak up from the floor and scoot him away towards the bathroom. Isak tips on his toes down the corridor, then turns and shushes at Even, before loudly slamming the bathroom door behind him.
Even chuckles and gathers Isak's outdoor clothes from the floor. When he picks up Isak's phone it lights up with a new message: Sorry fr tonight bro. You keep your money
Ten minutes later they curl up together in Isak’s bed, Isak wrapping Even’s arm around himself.
Even rubs Isak's chest through the thin fabric of the t-shirt. Isak's body is warm and a little sweaty.
"I love you Evi-devi," Isak mumbles.
Even smiles and kisses him in the neck.
"More than Rami Malek?"
The only response he gets is Isak’s beer induced snores. Even curls up closer behind him.
"I love you too."
Tomorrow he's making Isak coffee.