Broken Hope (boyxboy)

Chapter 8 - Forest Trails

I'm sorry this one is a little late. I got a little sidetracked and didn't realize the time. Anyway, thank you for reading, giving Votes, Comments or Shares. They always make my day!

-Picture of Kevin

Keegan's POV

When I woke up I found myself pressed up against Theo. I jumped miles out of bed almost hitting my head against the wooden floor, continuing to embarrass myself. Theo wrapped an arm around my back just before I fell backwards. Our faces were suddenly inches apart. I could hear my heartbeat, and I'm sure my face made it all to obvious that I was beyond flustered. Theo pulled me away from the edge and I froze, not wanting to cause anymore unnecessary trouble.

"I'm sorry. I didn't... I didn't mean to." I apologize, for sleeping so close to him and making such as scene. I bet I crept him out.

"It doesn't matter." He said, sounding almost as if it were true. I was able to loosen up a bit though. "Hang on, I'll go get us something to eat." He said before getting out of bed and taking to the kitchen. My mind was still flushed with embarrassment. I can't believe I got so close to him. I'm starting to feel I haven't changed a bit since I was a kid. Whenever I slept with someone I would always reposition myself next to them, still asleep. Its almost as if my body migrates to the nearest heat source. My mind kept going in circles and before I knew it Theo had already returned, with two bowls in his hands.

"I brought you a bowl of cereal. Hope that's okay?" He said, handing me a bowl.

"Y-yeah, it is... thank you." I respond surprised. I was still taken back by his generosity. I worry that I may be fooled again, so I'm always on edge. He just seems... genuine though.

Theo took a seat on his bed and pulled out his phone. He focused on it while occasionally taking bites of his cereal. I realized I was still in his bed and removed myself as fast as possible. Theo glanced at me a little strange, probably for my jumpy behavior. I stood awkwardly in the center of the room for a moment before getting on my bed.

The door to the cabin suddenly opened and in walk an instructor.

"The hiking trip starts at twelve. If you're coming make sure to meet in the middle of the park." He announced, leaving moments later.

"So, are you going?" Theo asked, looking my way. I made up my mind about that last night. I'm down for it if I can be near Theo.

"Yeah. I'm going, preferably with you?" I turn my statement into a question. My heart shook like an earthquake when Theo gave me a teethy grin.

"Sure. That'll be fine." He said, now smiling. That was a sign to me that he meant it. I couldn't help but return the smile after receiving his response. I took our bowls to the kitchen and washed them after heavily insisting to Theo. He's already done a lot for me. This is little favor wept in comparison to the things he's done.

I sat in my bed reading for sometime and decided it would be a good idea to get to the center of the park early. Theo agreed and we got our stuff and headed for the group. The walk there was quite peaceful. I really enjoyed walking around with Theo. Its a complete change from back home. I don't have anyone and my neighborhood stirs up some pretty ugly memories.