Nate's POV

Tom pulled me by my hand out of the bathroom, but not aggressively, more dominantly, as if he wanted to make sure everybody, including me, knew that I belonged to him. We decided to ditch school because, I guess, relationships are more fun than learning. By "we," I mean Tom.

He let go of my hand after we left the school grounds, and we walked silently. I didn't think too much of it and just tried to hold his hand in mine. The warmth of his hand felt nice, although it was a bit sweaty, probably from the heated argument between him and Billy.

I left Billy there without saying a word. I feel bad for him. First, his family, then his girlfriend, only to find out later that it was because Tom betrayed him. Now, I feel like a backstabbing "friend" to him too. I have no idea what I'm supposed to do with him. And I wouldn't want Tom to start feeling jealous or something, even though Billy's straight. Or maybe he'd feel jealous because if I were to befriend Billy again, that would, I guess, mean less attention for Tom.

Tom stopped dead in his tracks suddenly, which surprised me for a second.

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"Nate," he started. I was starting to get scared. He put both of my hands into his now. "Will you... will you be my boyfriend?"

Wait... Tom was actually asking me to be his... boyfriend? Officially boyfriends?! Wow...

"I...I...," I had no words that wanted to leave my throat. I was so confused because it was so all of a sudden.

"L-look," Tom started stuttering, "I-if you d-don't want that, r-right now, or if you feel like you're not r-ready... y-you don't have t-to say anything... I...I'll understand."

"I...I do...," I replied.

"W-what?" he asked.

"I d-do want to be... your boyfriend."

"R-really?" There was a spark in his eyes.

"Yeah..."

"Fuck yeah!" he yelled out. "Nate is my boyfriend!" There was this adorable smile on his face. It was so pure. I was smiling too. I finally have a boyfriend!

"N-Nate... I know that it might be too early for this, but... I love you..."

My eyes widened. He was right. This was way too early. He just became my boyfriend, and now he's telling me that he loves me.

"Okay, but listen... you don't have to say it back if you don't mean it, alright? Take your time..."

"I...Okay. Let's date for a while longer, and then I'll finally say the magic words... okay?"

"Alright, baby. I love you," and he approached me and kissed me. I kissed him back. Not only do I have a hot boyfriend now, but I have a boyfriend who loves me.