congrats on 400!! 🥰💞💖 im choosing chocolate ship with mayward + kisses accompanied by happy tears (':
omg thank you! i haven’t gotten to do mayward yet so yay
400+ words. this is pure.
JJ was currently pacing back and forth frantically running his fingers through his hair and gnawing at his bottom lip. Pope was left staring at him wide eyes wondering what had gotten into the charming, easygoing blond.
“JJ, what’s up with you?” Pope had such a soft spot for JJ. He always loved to be around him. They were best friends, they did everything together. They called each other out on their bullshit, but also looked out for one another. Pope had known about his crush on JJ for a while now but kept it to himself afraid of ruining their friendship. He couldn’t tell if he was into him that way. Sure, he was more touchy and gentle with Pope than anyone else. But that wasn’t enough evidence for him.
JJ finally stopped pacing and met Pope’s gaze. He strutted towards the witty, curly haired boy with beautiful skin. Oh, how JJ adored Pope’s intelligence. It wasn’t threatening at all, it just made JJ excited to hear everything new he learned. He loved that they fit together. Pope’s book smarts with his street smarts. Not that JJ was stupid, but Pope just excelled in academics. He also admired Pope’s dedication to what mattered to him. After getting lost in Pope’s soft eyes for a moment, JJ took in a deep breath and shakily let it out.
“Pope, you're my best friend, but I want to be honest with you. I want you to be more than just my friend” JJ rushed out and then looked down to watch his fingers pick at a callus.
When JJ heard no response, he slowly looked back up to Pope’s face. He looked like he was on the verge of tears. JJ’s heart dropped, but then Pope moved to speak.
“I’ve been wanting that for a long time too” Pope finally confessed. JJ’s whole demeanor perked up and his smile covered his entire face. “Seriously?” he couldn’t believe it. Pope nodded his head and mumbled “Come here.”
He grabbed JJ’s shoulder to pull him close and connected their lips. JJ’s hand softly slid onto Pope’s cheek holding him into place. The kiss was so slow and gentle. Both boys showing how much love they had for the other. JJ felt wet drops fall onto his cheek and opened his eyes. Pope finally let his tears fall, which pulled on JJ’s heartstring. His eyes began to well with tears that threatened to spill. JJ pulled him back towards him into a deep hug, “I’m so happy right now.” All Pope could do was squeeze tighter and nod his head in agreement.