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LLL – Chapter 36 – Crucial Choices – Nervous
Isaac Adam's POV
What was Dakota thinking, messaging me like that all of a sudden? It was so dumb; it means nothing, just empty threats. I say this trying to convince myself more than others but is it really working? I'm still talking about it so no, no it isn't.
That is why I'm sprinting this morning instead of going on a run. Maybe if I blow off some steam, it will clear my head. I have to go out of town till tomorrow with my parents after this, so I have time to figure things out.
Every so often I feel the armband holding my phone vibrate. It can buzz all it wants; I'll answer them when I find a bench. Right now I have things to sort out.
When the time finally did come that I ran out of breath and needed to rest, there was no bench close enough. The grass is good enough to rest on I guess. I may have dumped half my water on me, though... It felt nice.
My phone only had messages from three people. Mom, Antoine and Kale. Mom told me to text her when I was done with my run; she would pick me up from wherever. Antoine told me he wished he could come with me, even though I'm only gone for a day.
Then there was Kale. He had sent a couple of messages. Kale - Slow down why don't ya?
Something on your mind?
You should really pace yourself.
He was behind me running this whole time, and I didn't even notice. I'm such a dunce. I looked at the path I had taken, and sure enough, there was Kade shaking his head running over to me.
"I'm on a sprint today!" I called out to him. You could just hear his chuckle from where I was. "You're just a slowpoke!"
When he finally got into talking distance, he slowed down. "I'm not built for sprints; I'm built for stamina."
"True, you do need to have pretty good sprints in Soccer." On occasion at least. I've been the best sprinter on each soccer team I've been on. I'm proud of that. "I'm surprised you didn't just yell at me."
He pointed towards his ears. "You had music in, what do you expect me to do? Be able to scream like a banshee?"
"Well, why can't you?" He just rolled his eyes. As I took a drink. "Say, who have you told about us running together?"
"Just my dad, why?" He took out his water bottle and took a swig of it.
"Dakota messaged me the last night about it. He said that he was gonna tell Antoine about the whole thing between you and I to him." I told Kale about Dakota; we were boyfriends at one point. Of course, I had to tell him.
He finished his drink pretty calmly considering. "That kid you met on the internet? That's low; I'm not even trying to get you back."
I smiled. "I know, thanks for that."
He raised his hands. "Hey, I broke it off, and you found a sweet guy in Antoine. I'm happy for ya, and a little jealous. The thing is, I would do it all again at the end of August if we got back together." Kale as always been one who hates long distance relationships. "You've got a good thing going; I'm not going to fuck that up."
At this point, I'm feeling pretty refreshed after my rest. So naturally I stood up. "Ready to go again. This time, I'll slow down a bit for you."
Kale rolled his eyes. "You're just getting cocky now."
I made the most innocent look I could make. "No, you're crazy."
He smacked me and started running. "Just get going Baby Eyes." I rolled my 'baby eyes' and started running after him. There is no way I would let him insult me and get away with it.
It was another 45 minutes before we finished our run. We were sitting on Kale's front porch freshly filled water bottles in hand. I had already texted my mom to come get me.
Mr. James, Kale's dad, came out tossing an apple to each of us. "How was the run boys?"
"Good." We both replied before taking a drink of water and then a bite of our apples. Mr. James shook his head at us. "What?" We again shared the reply.
"Just that you two have developed each other's habits. You two can be scary similar at times." I have no idea where he's coming from. We never do the same thing, never ever! The sarcasm in my voice is practically vomiting out.
"Thanks, Mr. James, but we're not like 'That' anymore."
He nodded. "I know, but it's good that you two had a healthy breakup. Seeing you two run together again makes me happy. Even if you two are doing it just as friends." Mr. James went to go back inside. "Kale, I'm heading grocery shopping soon, if you want to join me you can."
"Maybe. I'll see how I feel when Isaac gets picked up." And like that, Mr. James was back inside his home. "Sorry, dad can be a little weird sometimes."
I giggled. "You say that like I didn't know that." Kale silently nodded in agreement. "Hey, you want to hang out with Antoine and me when I get back into town. As friends, I'll try and keep the boyfriend thing on the DL."
"Ya, I'd like that Isaac." I think Antoine deserves to get to know Kale if I'm hanging out with him and all. "I think that's your ride."
I looked down the road, and sure enough, it was my mom's car. "Yep! Thanks for the run Kale, it helped a lot."
"Glad I could be of service. See ya later Isaac." He waved as I got up and hopped into my mom's car.
Mom had this motherly look on her face. "What?"
"You're getting chummy with Kale again..."
I sighed. "No, I'm not. Well, I am but not like before. I am with Antoine, and he respects that, nothing like before is happening between us." I assured her with every fiber of my being. "I'm not going to break Antoine's heart, mom."
Nick Bell's POV
"Remember; the Littles are coming over for dinner tonight. Don't be out too late." Mom told me as we got out of the car. We had just arrived at school for a day of learning.
I rolled my eyes. "Yes, I know mom. Lucas is coming over for it too, remember."
"Oh, yes... That's right." Mom closed the door to the car. "Well, it's a good thing that I've made a big dinner. Lucas is a big eater."
"Yes, but he has been trying to cut back a bit. He'll probably be just fine." He's starting to slim down a bit and looking better than ever. "I'll see you later mom." We waved as I made my way into school.
Lucas, well anyone actually, won't be here yet. It's way too early in the morning for them. I don't even know why I'm here. It's like 8 am, and school doesn't start until 9, and there are a few loose students about. I'll just wonder around until someone gets here then.
Okay wonder around is not the words I should have used. I really mean sit down outside the theatre finishing up my homework. I MIGHT have been a little lazy last night.
And just as I finished my last bit of homework, someone stood right in front of me. "Hey, how are you?" Jayce? What does he want?
"Regretting coming here so early at the moment." It's not that I don't like Jayce; I'm just realizing how tired I am. "I really should have just walked over and slept in a little bit."
Jayce chuckled. "Ya, I kind of feel the same. I was wondering if I could cash in that rain check of a date."
Awkward smile time, I guess. "Jayce, Lucas and I are back together." I looked down, away from Jayce after I said it. "I'm sorry, but that rain check... it's expired."
Jayce giggled at my joke. "It's okay; I'm not surprised. Happy for you two, though, you guys are nice together. How has his father taken it?"
"He doesn't know yet. Lucas plans on telling him at their next appointment. Pretty sure Rita is going to have told him before that, though. He probably already knows." Rita is a crazy lady like that. She never has liked Blake or Lucas.
"Shitty, how do you think he'll take it?"
I shrugged. "I don't know, it depends on if his dad has finally accepted him or not. Just have to be there for him, for better or for worse."
"That's what great about you. You're there for the people who need it, an overall great guy to have around."
"And you, Jayce, are bluntly honest. Which is a blessing and a curse for you." I mean if someone were that honest it would be really good. You would find out if he fucked up really fast. "I have to get going, though. I'm sure Lucas will be here soon. I'll see you later."
He had a genuine smile when I stood up. "I'll see you around Nick." I nodded and walked off looking for Lucas. Jayce is a nice guy overall, but Lucas is my guy and always will be. Sorry other guys.
Tyson Jackson's POV
Taylor was spending one of his few and far between days at my place. "So how are you and Nikolai doing?" Taylor sat on the edge of my bed with the biggest grin on his face. God this kid is so my best friend.
"We've been cuddling in the bed you sit on." Taylor made a very awkward face. "Under the covers, don't worry your clear. We haven't done anything else yet. I've been too nervous."
He rolled his eyes. "Tell me you've at least kissed." I couldn't help but blush and nod. "Oh ya! Good for you!" I threw a pillow at him aiming for his head; I might have missed just slightly.
"I've been thinking about asking him to be my boyfriend... What do you think?"
Taylor threw himself onto the bed squealing and kicking his legs up into the air. This kid can be such a girl when it comes to this kind of stuff. It makes him very good company. "I think that would be amazing! Nikolai would be so happy! I'd be happy for you! DO IT!"
"You're really hyped about this aren't you?"
"YA! You're getting a boyfriend Tyson. I'm your best friend, who else is going to be hyped about this?" Well me, but I'm too busy being nervous about all of this. It's a huge step for me asking him out; I just don't know how I'm going to do this. "You don't have a plan do you?"
"No..." I shook my head. "It makes me nervous whenever I think about it. I don't know how to do it. How should I do it, Taylor?"
He just shrugged. "Not my problem Ty. You have got to figure that out yourself love bird." The glare I gave Taylor was incomparable. I have to figure out how I'm gonna ask this kid out, and my best friend won't help... thanks.
The next time Zach was at my house I got his advice. He said to just do it. Go up ask in a way that shows you like him, and just DO IT. A little more helpful than Taylor but not extremely helpful.
So here I am, at the swimming pool hanging out with Nikolai and Taylor. Three shirtless boys, just splashing water at each other. Nothing sexual happening here, except for what's happening in my shorts. Nikolai shirtless is really nice looking okay!
"Tyson!" Nikolai threw himself into the water in front of me, splashing me in the process. He popped out of the water, giggling. "Sup?"
"Getting splashed you doof!" I pushed him, but he didn't go very far. His smile was as valuable as gold to me. He looks so happy just to be near me. "How 'bout you?"
"Oh, you know, just doing some splashing." I rolled my eyes. "What are you doing after this? My ride isn't showing up for a bit, thought I might treat you to some ice cream."
I looked over to Taylor, who was my ride. "GO!" He waved me off like he didn't even want me. "I'll explain it to mom and convince her you're safe." Good luck with that one Taylor.
"Okay... but ummm... you think we could make this our first date, as boyfriends?" My face felt so hot when I asked that. I could barely look at him; I was too embarrassed.
It felt like the whole world fell silent when I didn't hear a reply. But then he spoke. "Only if we get the red velvet blizzard." The only function my body would let me do is nod again. "Then, boyfriend, it's a date." The smile on my face went from ear to ear.
"Okay love birds, fifteen minutes left. Time for the hot tub!" Taylor got up, throwing water onto both of us before bolting it out of there. Nikolai and I just looked at each other rolled our eyes and got up to follow him.
"One large red velvet Blizzard, please." Nikolai held my hand as he ordered our dessert. I had a blush on my face the entire time. Nikolai looked over to me. "What's up?"
I shrugged. "I don't know... Just uncomfortable I guess." It's like, I don't want him to let go of my hand, but it makes me feel awkward. Not used to PDA, I guess.
He just gripped my hand a little tighter. "I got you, don't worry."
The girls behind the counter just smiled at us. "Here you go sweeties, enjoy." She even handed us two spoons.
"Thanks!" Nikolai handed me one of the spoons before grabbing the blizzard. "Let's sit in the back!" He went by really quickly towards the back, knocking me off balance. The girl at the counter giggled a bit as we found our spot.
We sat down at a table together. We took turns taking bites from the dessert. Nikolai even offered me a couple of his bites. When we finished, he threw it out for us. "Thank you for that," I smiled and squirmed in my seat.
"No problem, anytime." He started to lean in but stopped. "Are you okay with public displays of affection? I know we were holding hands, but I don't want to make you uncomfortable."
"I don't know... Not right now, in the future, though. I just don't feel it right now; it makes me all anxious."
"Okay." Nikolai got really close and placed his hand on mine again. "We'll take it at your pace then. I'm perfectly fine with that."
We laced our fingers together. "It's not like I want to leave, but when is our ride getting here?"
"Really soon, I promise."
And just like that the door opened, and an older gentleman came in. He stopped and looked around the place for a little bit before turning to us. "Nikolai, tiger!"
He whipped his head to the man. "Daddy!" Nikolai jumped up from his seat and gave the man a hug. When he turned back around, he had the most beautiful smile on his face. "Tyson, this is my dad. My biological dad!"
"Hello, Mister..."
"Just call me Ben, Tyson." Nikolai's dad is here; that's really cool. He's very happy about it, and I should be too, I guess.
Antoine Rieu's POV
"Do you mind hanging out with Kale and me? You don't have to; we can call it off." Izzy wanted to make sure I was comfy with everything going on.
"I'm fine; let's go hang out." Kale was standing on the soccer field in a soccer uniform. "Wow..."
Izzy looked over at me. "Ya, enough of that there."
I just rolled my eyes. "Sure he looks good, but you're the one for me."
Kale was juggling. He was kicking the soccer ball up in the air not letting it touch the ground. He was good at it, at one point it was rolling down his back, and he recovered it.
He finally caught it just as we were walking up to him. "Hey, guys, ready for some warm up for the season Isaac?" Oh ya, show off your ability to say his name right. "How's it going, Antoine? Are you joining us today?"
"Je vais bien, je ne fais pas vraiment le sport."
Kale just awkwardly laughed. "I don't know any French, Antoine."
Izzy translated for me. "He's fine. Antoine isn't really a sports guy. He likes to cheer people on, though." He shrugged and gave me a kiss on the cheek. "Ready for a long boring afternoon of watching us play soccer."
"Could be worse, I could be not spending it with you," I smiled and set down my backpack. I have tons of goods in here for everyone. I got a picnic blanket and lunch for everyone.
The two of them got off and started kicking the ball around. I tried not to pick a side in it all. They really do co-operate well with practice. Eventually, some other soccer players came and eventually got enough for a game.
Naturally I cheered on Izzy's team. Izzy and Kale ended up on the same team and really showed they worked well together. There were a couple of times where the ball went straight for my head; I dodged luckily.
When they finally called a timeout, the two boys came over and sat down. They both downed a water bottle each. "Damn; you guys are good."
"Thanks." Izzy kissed me on the cheek. "What's for lunch?"
Kale rolled his eyes. "What he means is, thanks for cheering for us. What have you made us lucky guys for lunch?"
He's such a gentleman. "I didn't know what you would like, so I brought stuff for sandwiches. I have a thermos and everything!"
Izzy gave me a hug. "Awww! That's awesome, you're the best!" I grabbed everything from inside my bag and spread it out for everyone.
We all sat around enjoying ourselves, joking around and just being friends. Kale turned out to be an awesome guy too. He's definitely Mr. James' son. It was a great afternoon.
We were about to leave when Izzy piped up. "I have to go to the bathroom. Be right back." He quickly ran off towards the Rec. Centre nearby.
We waited by Kale's car for him to come back. "So, I know Isaac, and I have a history, but you two are boyfriends now. We can still be friends while you two date, right?"
"Of course. Les amis sont bons." I blushed when I realized that he didn't understand me.
Kale just shook his head. "I heard good and friends. And without any ne pas, so that means we're good right?"
"Oui! You're were a friend of Izzy's before we got together. I shouldn't be allowed to tell him what he can and can't do."
Izzy came running up to us. "Hey, sorry. I really had to pee. What are we talking about?"
"Oh nothing, just getting to know each other." Kale opened the car door. "Ready to go, everyone?"
"Ya." Izzy got in the front seat, and I got right behind him. Kale gets the whole Isaac and me thing, and that's good. Kale is allowed to hang around, I guess. He makes Isaac happy, so he's a keeper.
Izzy and I were lying around snuggling watching a movie. "What do you think of Kale?"
"He's a great guy. It really seems like he gets the whole you and me thing." I looked up at him with a smile.
"Ya, I'm glad. Kale was nervous you wouldn't like him." Izzy squeezed me in tight. "You sure you're okay with everything? Kale and I hanging out, it seems like something you shouldn't be okay with."
I quickly gave him a kiss on the cheek. "We're fine, I promise." He quickly returned the kiss, on the lips, though. "Let's just watch the show." And like that, we just snuggled and watched the show.
Emile did his job as a little brother and separated us. We took our revenge when we squeezed him in between us. He didn't move but made it clear that he was uncomfortable. A perfect end to a perfect day, I loved it.
Chapter End.
TWO CHAPTERS IN A ROW!? Oh wait, let me explain. LLL is my top priority for stories right now, and I will be doing my regular planned releases for LLL. Meaning next chapter release will be a 3 chapter release. You know, 100th chapter and all.
Just a couple of chapters left. So I'll see you in like... who knows how long cause I have to write three chapters for you. And there will be some good news by the end of it, I promise.
Trivia!!
This one is all about Antoine!
So I mentioned last chapter that Antoine, is a based on a friend of mine, whose family is from Quebec. That being said, my friend Antoine, does not like his little brother (brotherly love and all).
He's also very straight! So no luck there. If anyone reads this, who has read from LE until now, GUESS WHAT!? SPOILER ALERT Antoine is the guy at the end of LE. If you haven't read LE, well you don't know. If you have, that's a major piece of trivia.
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