Eve

Chapter 9

"So what did he say?" Adam said, once they arrived to his car.

Eve's cheeks flushed as he shuffled in place, the ankle boots squeaking against each other, "He didn't say much."

Adam brows furrowed, "Eve. I thought we were friends. I didn't just suffer through an hour of torment with Jennifer so you can tell me you and Evan spoke of nothing!" He shivered, "Her tongue was like a snake in my mouth."

Eve felt a strange pang in his chest, an unknown sensation that was easily covered by a chuckle, "You kissed her?"

Adam's cheeks flushed, "It wasn't enjoyable, I'll tell you that much," he muttered before slipping into the car.

Eve slipped in as well, tucking himself behind the seat belt, "You didn't have to kiss her you know. You can contract mononucleosis or cytomegalovirus, both which are easily contracted through bodily fluids. Don't forget those cold sores, the- "

"You know, a thank you would have sufficed," Adam interrupted, pulling out of the parking lot, "I already got a sermon from my health teacher, I don't need one from you."

Eve cheeks flushed, "Eh. Sorry."

Adam grinned, "Don't worry. You're cute when you're off spouting health facts."

You're cute.

For some strange reason the words fluttered around in his mind, in tune with his rapidly beating heart.

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Evan: Are you busy tomorrow?

Eve: No why?

Evan: Thought I'd take your advice. I broke up with Jennifer so I'm free as a bird, so I was thinking if you'd be interested in hanging out after school?

Eve felt happiness bubble inside his chest. Oh what should he do?

I should tell Adam. Maybe he'll give me some advice, he thought, quickly composing a message.

Eve: Evan broke up with Jen and he wants to hang out after school tomorrow. What should I say? o.o

Adam: You don't want to say yes just yet. Don't want to sound desperate. Wait about ten minutes before responding, and don't sound too excited.

Eve: Alright. What if Jen tries to sabotage it? D:

Adam: Leave her up to me ;)

Eve to Evan: I'll meet you afterschool.

Evan: Awesome ;)

Eve giggled to himself, burying himself into his bedsheets. There was nothing he could be thankful for than having his newfound friend going out of his way to help him achieve the only thing he wanted most.

"Honey!" his mom called from downstairs. With a soft groan, Eve bounded down the stairs, knowing the usual schedule.

"I'll lock the door mom," he said, looking at the woman dressed in navy blue scrubs.

His mother smiled and kissed his forehead, "Be a good boy yes?" she murmured.

"You know I always am," Eve grinned and hugged his mother, taking in her vanilla scent.

She chuckled and pulled away, "I know. Anyways, I'm heading to my night shift, so no parties," she joked.

Eve giggled, "Of course mom. Just be careful."

His mother nodded, flashing him a grin, "Make yourself dinner."

Eve returned the gesture, watching his mother leave for work before closing the door.

Eve sighed softly, his eyes taking in the lonely confines of his home. Perhaps it was because he spent most of his lifetime growing up alone, with his mother working night shifts and his father dying in Afghanistan.

A hand wrapped around his heart at the thought of his father. Tall and forever looking like an unmoving mountain, he had always been like a solid rock for Eve and his mother. When he passed away, his mother fell apart, focusing on work rather than raising Eve.

Eve didn't mind as much, he spent his younger years in school and learning how to make himself food.

His stomach growled at the thought. Without further ado, he wandered into the kitchen, the mood for brownies becoming rather evident.

Chocolate covered his fingers, nuts scattered across the table top. It was a mess but nothing dampened the delighted moans from Eve. Chewy and perfect, Eve wanted to finish the entire batch.

Meow.

Eve blinked, popping the chewy chocolate into his mouth as he walked towards the door.

There he stood, in all his puffly glory, "Wolverine?"

"Meow," Wolverine purred, rubbing his fluffy body against Eve's recently shaved legs.

Eve giggled and bent down pulling the cat into his arms as the rough tongue licked Eve's nose, much to his delight.

"Oh my god, there he is!" Adam said, as he jogged across Eve's driveway.

Eve blinked in surprise, "Adam?"

Wolverine wiggled in Eve's arms, upon seeing his owner, jumping away and escaping into the house, "Wolverine!" Eve cried, running after the ball of fluff with Adam close on his heels.

The fluffy cat darted into Eve's open room, jumping onto his unmade bed.

Perhaps it was the poor planning and lack of communication or maybe it was fate itself.

Time slowed as they both reached for the runaway cat, the feline jumping away at the last second, their bodies colliding against one another in an awkward position when they landed on Eve's bed.

Legs became entangled, Eve's hands splayed against Adam's chest, their faces barely a few inches.

"Hey," Adam said with a smirk, deepening the dimple in his cheek.

Eve swallowed, his cheeks flushing, "Hey."

A low chuckle vibrated through Adam's chest, the silver flecks in his blue eyes glowing, "Well isn't this a good way to say hi." Eve gasped, preparing himself to roll off of him if it weren't for the pair of strong hands that held him close to Adam's warm body, "Let me give you some advice," Adam murmured into Eve's ear, his warm breath tickling his earlobe, "Take advantage of the circumstances." Eve felt Adam's fingers slowly slide over his back, sending shivers down his spine. 

Eve swallowed, not liking the enjoyable stir in his chest, "I'll take that in mind," Eve whispered, prying himself away from Adam's grasp. Adam shifted, sitting at the edge of Eve's bed, the tension rather heavy in the air, nearly making Eve squirm rather uncomfortably in his spot.

"Nice boxers by the way." And just like that, the heavy tension dissipated.

Eve glanced down, his eyes widening at the sight of his Superman boxers. He snatched his blanket off his bed, wrapping it around his narrow waist, "Oh my god this is so embarrassing."

"You're a guy, I'm a guy," Adam shrugged, "It's normal." Eve whined, face palming.

"Meow."

"Oh shut up Wolverine," Adam muttered, "You had me running after your lazy ass all afternoon."

Eve could only laugh, "You want brownies?"

"Fuck yeah. I'm starvin'."