We stayed like that for a while, Josh and I.
I didn't want to face the crowd, and he said he didn't want me to be alone.
'Simon?' the door creaked open with Vik's voice.
I looked up as he walked in, and looked down at us.
'Jide is gonna call everyone in for a toast, so you can make a quick exit, if you wanna leave.'
I exhaled finally, and nodded gratefully.
'I'll take you home.' Josh said, standing up himself.
'No! I can get a taxi!' I said, sad that he would have to miss the party.
'No, you can't. Be real.' he said, grinning.
'I'd rather chill with you, anyway.'
I felt my heart rush.
'Do you want me to come back?' Vik asked, looking at me.
'Do you want to?'
'Well, if you have Josh, I guess I could stay here with JJ?' I could see the wishful look in his eye.
'JJ, huh?' I smirked, as Vik looked down at the ground.
'Yeah- JJ. My best friend.' he said. I laughed and nodded.
'Stay. Have a good time. Look after him.'
Vik grinned at me and hugged me briefly, before rushing out.
'Sounds like JJ is starting the toast.' Josh observed, 'You wanna go?'
I nodded, and moved beside him so no one would see me.
We rushed quickly through the flat, keeping out of sight.
I was breathless and laughing when we got to the car.
'You'd make a shit spy.' Josh commented as he fastened his seatbelt.
'Oi!'
'You knocked over a plant pot and broke a picture frame before we'd even left Harry's room.'
I could hear the joking tone of his voice. Even if I hadn't, I wouldn't get angry at Josh- I just couldn't. He made me feel comfortable.
'I'm just clumsy.'
'Imperfect. But somehow perfect, at the same time.' he mused to himself as he started the car.
I laughed.
'So gay.'
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Fanfictionsimon was always clumsy, but after the accident, his hands only became even more shaky.
