Just By Chance

26. The Truth

The next morning, Beam awoke to the sunlight from Forth's window shining on his face. He frowned and covered his eyes from the sun then sat up and stretched. He looked around the room remembering last night. That was a night that he would never forget. Forth had been so considerate of him throughout the entire time and Beam was so grateful. While there had been some moments of pain, they didn't last long and Forth made sure to take it easy with him.

Beam looked back at Forth who was still sleeping and smiled. He rolled over and leaned close, propping himself up on his elbow so he could get a better view of Forth while he slept. He stared at his face, taking in all his features. Forth had a defined jawline and very smooth skin. Since he was asleep, his facial muscles relaxed and spread out more and he actually looked quite soft as opposed to his usual stoic expression.

Beam glanced at the clock and saw that he only had an hour to get ready for his first class.

"Forth." Beam called, rubbing his chest a little. "Forth."

"Mmm." Forth responded but he didn't move.

"It's time to wake up."

Forth still didn't move so Beam began to pat his chest. "Wake up, sunshine. You have class this morning too." He sat up and was about to throw the covers off when suddenly Forth rolled over and grabbed him into a big bear hug.

"Ayyyee! Ai'Forth!"

"Mmmmm." Forth grumbled. "Staayyyy."

Beam chuckled as he squirmed in Forth's arms. "We have to get up. We can't miss class."

"Just this once?" Forth asked with hope in his voice.

"Mai."

Forth groaned and buried his face in Beam's neck. He really was still tired. He felt he could have slept for at least two more hours.

"I'm gonna head back to my room and shower."

Forth finally opened his eyes at that and popped his head up to look at Beam.

"Can I join?" He asked excitedly.

"Ai'Forth!" He wiggled out of Forth's arms and slapped his shoulder.

"Is that a yes?"

"No!"

Forth poked his lip out in a pout. "Fine." He rolled over so that his back was facing Beam.

Beam stared at his back for a while before quietly grabbing the pillow he slept on. He was going to hit Forth with it but Forth was already a step ahead of him.

"Don't even think about it!" He quickly rolled over and reached up and grabbed Beam again, rolling on top of him and pinning his arms at his sides.

"Ahh, Forth!"

"You were going to attack me??"

"No! I was just making sure you didn't fall back asleep." Beam said hurriedly.

"Liar." He said as he began to tickle him.

They began to play fight until Beam called out.

"Forth, look. Your phone is ringing."

Forth stopped for a moment to glance at the night stand where his phone was resting. It was on silent so he wouldn't have heard it. But it wasn't lighting up with a phone call. Beam took the opportunity to quickly grab his pillow from before and gave Forth a strong thwack!

Forth dramatically fell off of Beam, hollering in mock pain and Beam scurried away, getting out of bed.

"You tricked me!" Forth yelled.