Markus held Connor loosely with one arm to his chest. His fingers rested over Connorâs heart, the gentle thrum of his artificial heart almost a lullaby Markus could feel.
Connor had his eyes open, halflidded, LED that lemon yellow again. âMarkus?â He whispered. Markus was almost startled, considering how quite their small room in Carlâs old mansion was. âMarkus?â
âHey Connor,â Markus murmured, setting his magazine down. âWhatâs up? You look kind of down.â
Connor was quiet again. âDown?â
âY'know, sad, blue, upset.â Markus halfheartedly waved his hand. âYouâve been on yellow for an hour.â
Connor wiggled a bit, looking up at Markus. âSad is an emotion.â He said. Markus waited for more, but that was it.
âWhy, yes, it is. You can feel those now. So why are you sad?â Markus brushed a curl behind his friendâs ear. Connor wrinkled his nose and leaned up, arms on either side of Markus. âCon?â
âI am upset because I have developed feelings for someone.â Connorâs voice was shaky and confident at the same time. His pale cheeks were now an odd blue. âAnd I am upset because I know they do not reciprocate the feelings back.â
Markus stared back with surprised eyes before shaking his head lightly and sitting up. âWell, how do you know they donât like you back?â
Connor groaned and laid down in his arms. âBecause he is with another already.â
Markus felt a small twinge in his gut, fighting back a smile. âHe, huh? Didnât know you liked dudes.â He teased.
Connor burrowed deeper into his arms. âI prefer them over the feminine. You arenât helping!â he sat up again. âMarkus, what do I do? It makes me feel sick when I think about him! Im not supposed to feel sick! IâŠâ Im not supposed to feel anything. âMarkus, what do I tell him?â
Markus bit the inside of his cheek to stop another smile. âWell⊠Why not get him alone and ask to talk? Then you can just⊠Open up?â
Connor leaned on the back of the couch. âBut I usually spend my time alone with him. So do I just⊠tell him anyways? And say âHey, I know you are likely straight and dating a female, but I am quite into you!â, like an idiot?â He felt like a whiny child.
âSure.â Markus remained cool and collected. âExactly that. Because thatâs who you are, Connor. Youâre sarcastic and funny, but dense and blunt too, and kind, but badass- youâre the whole package.â Markus allowed himself a smile this time.
Connor closed his eyes and took a deep breath- that he didnt need -and locked eyes with Markus. âHey. I know you are⊠likely straight and dating a female⊠feminine⊠whatever. B-But, uh⊠I-â
Markusâ lips were on his in a moment, gentle and sweet, hiding a passion beneath a blanket of softness. His hand curled beneath Connorâs left cheek, cupping it gently. After what felt like only a millisecond, they parted. âI, Mr. Connor Anderson, am quite into you.â Markus smiled.
Connor blinked a few times before breaking out into a wide grin, then a puzzled expression. âBut⊠But North is-?â
Markus cringed. âNot my type. Her and two Tracis are together. Theyâre pretty cute together, but weâll out-cute them.â
Connor smiled. âHey- wait a minute!â he smacked Markus hard in the chest.
âOw! What was that for?!â Markus laughed, rubbing the dull strain on his chest.
Connor was standing up now, almost pouting. âYou let me ramble on to you about the dude I liked when you knew I was talking about you?! Dick!â
Markus just laughed again and grabbed onto Connorâs hand. âYou sound just like your dad. Come on, Con, donât be like that!â
Connor reluctantly allowed himself to be tugged back into Markusâ arms. âIâll forgive you⊠Just this once.â
Markus ran his hand through Connorâs curls, fluffing them up. Gently, he placed his lips right on Connorâs forehead. âThatâs enough for me, baby. Thatâs enough for me.â
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