“I was trying to bring back the mullet in 2001, you don’t have to flatter me. Though I’m glad I’ve grown into the baby face.” Harper deadpanned. He rolled his eyes. “It was those sundae cherries though, all you have to do is chew!” He chuckled to himself. “I know I’m the best around and you’re the second best by association.” He teased. It was nice for a change to be flattered and he enjoyed Mickie’s company. Harper couldn’t help but take note of Samuel and his attritubutes. “Sounds like your type.” Harper blurted out.He took pause at the sentence.
“I have thought about it but I was afraid it might be taking advantage of you.” Harper gave a sad smile. “I’m also the first person you saw from the facility so I wasn’t sure if it would too soon-even after eight years.” He took a deep breath. “But I was also processing a relationship I was in at the time which was very tumultous at best and distant at worst.” Harper looked at Mickie. His personal relationships weren’t something he talked about often even with the other. “After not seeing them for a while, I had come to terms with the love we had wasn’t normal, even at that age.”That’s the most Harper can tell Mickie. He sighed. “And what we have felt so normal and happy. I’ve seen you grow and I have never been so proud to hear you speak with others.” He gave a small smile. “So maybe that’s why I didn’t pursue it.” He blushed. “Besides in comparion to Samuel I have prescription sunglasses, a six on a good day, a scene kid turned teacher, a hardass, a scowl that can kill, and three shades close to translucent. Also makes tentacles from darkness and other peoples Shadows-like that one.” Harper said reaching for Mickie’s shadow. He leaned in and straighten the shadow to its normal form. “You have a strong shadow and I hate when I bend it.” Harper admitted.
“But with that said would you want to pursue something with me?” He blushed.”Because what If I said I want to try?.”
“I don’t know who I should be thanking for that to have never come back. Still, you’re gorgeous Harper, you’re one of the most beautiful men I’ve ever met.” Mickie said, a blush covering his cheeks before his features gained a frown. “Well, I didn’t really chew my sundae because it’s ice cream.” he huffed. “Oh, second best by association then, wow what an honor.” he giggled. “You’re truly amazing Harper, I’ll never get tired of telling you.” At the mention of Samuel his heart stopped and his brain short circuited. “Yeah, he definitely is.” he mused.
“Harper,” it was all a lot to process hearing everything the man had just confessed, and it made his heart swell up and he found himself unbelievably happy. “You would’ve never been taking advantage of me, and yes you were the first person I ever saw, but even then I found you beautiful. Eight years you’ve had this with you and you didn’t say anything, we grew into men together. I understand, I really do. The first time I ever felt love was revealed to be nothing but a scheme in a greater plot which I wasn’t even considered a worthy pawn. Nothing about me is normal either, nothing about us is normal, but that’s good. We’re not normal, cause we’re two idiots that have been liking each other for eight years and have never even spoken about it. We are happy, very happy. Harper,” he was being left speechless again, inching closer to the male little by little, wanting to close the gap between them. “You should’ve” he mused. “You and Samuel are very different, but I like different guys for different reasons, and I like you for different things, I’ve liked you for a lot more.” he said. “Much rather bend me over, huh?” he said finally trying to break some of the awkward tension.
“I want to give it a shot Harper, we can’t really waste time here. Eight years is far too long, and I...I’ve wanted you for a long time. So, do you want to kiss me?”
