"Damon is way hotter than Stefan" your roommate and best friend, Tom, comments as you're both hanging out in front of an old episode of TVD.
"Yeah, I guess, but Stefan is such a cute boyfriend" you say, grabbing Tom's hand and moving it around your shoulders so that you could nuzzle into his cashmere jumper. He tilts his head down, looking at you.
"You know when you do that, people think we're a couple? You know how many deals I missed because of you making me look straight?" Tom takes a scolding tone but he can't help but smile. You know he loves you more than any girl in the world. Tom says he's always known he was gay, and although around him no one seems to have a clue, you think you've alnways known, too. Maybe that's why it's so easy for you being around him. You understand each other without even talking, and when you actually talk, he always listens.
"I don't care" you say evenly, hoping to push his buttons a bit further. But Tom would never let you know you can annoy him.
"Well of course you don't" he giggles and kiss your temple. "Wait for me to return the favour someday"
You look up at him not really understanding his statement, and he winks. At the same moment, your phone vibrates on the coffee table and you lean in to grab it. It's a call from Joe. A smile tugs at your cheeks and you're ready to press the green button but Tom jerks his chin towards the phone so you wait a sec before answering the call.
"speak of the devil"
Again, you don't really know what he means. Tom knows you and Joe both want to be more than friends, you're obviously in love but no one is willing to make the first move. It's been like this for weeks...
You wave off Tom's comment to focus on Joe. You're honestly happy to talk to him and try to make it sound like it but your tone doesn't match the frown you get watching Tom roll his eyes next to you.
"Hi Joseph! What can I do for you?"
"Hi beautiful. Are you up for a drink this evening?"
Joe oftens asks you out for drinks. You usually have a lovely time together and end up holding each other's hand on the way back, but everytime he walks you home, he kisses you on the cheek and leaves.
"I'm sorry Joe, Tom is throwing a party tonight, I have to be there for, you know, make sure the flat doesn't burn in flames"
Tom chuckles next to you, crossing his hands in a "stop" gesture and it hits you : he's telling you he doesn't want you to invite Joe. There's only one reaction he can get from you after this. You make sure he looks you in the eyes before you speak
"Joe, would you like to come?"
Joe seems to hesitate, while tom face palms and runs into the kitchen and out of your sight.
"Umm, sure?" he asks, uncertain
"Alright, see you tonight then"
You say before hanging up.
You chase Tom into the kitchen and wiggle your way between his frame and the opened door of the fridge, so that he's towering you. He looks down at you and sighs. He pulls you in a rough hug to be able to close the door then letting you go, he leans against you, making you step back and getting you stuck between his tall body and the fridge.
"Kiss me" he demands
"No way" you state, giggling. You see clear in Tom's game.
"Come on" he pouts "you're gonna get in a relationship with that guy and we won't be able to act silly around each other anymore"
You think about it. Tom and you have kissed in the past, but only when youneeded it, to get someone jealous or get rid of people hitting on you in parties.
"just a peck, then"
he smiles and leans in. You peck his lips and he pokes his tongue out at the same time, licking from your lips up to your nose"
"Uhh, gross, Tommy!" you say, wiping your face with the back of your hand. He chuckles and the sound of his voice makes you smile. He's annoying but he's one adorable weirdo.
A few hours later, the furniture is pushed in the corners, the music is bashing, and all your friends are here dancing or fooling around in the living room or drinking and smoking in the kitchen - because you allow no one to smoke anywhere else.
You're in the hallway next to the kitchen door, talking to Max, a friend of yours. You're leaning on Tom, who's standing behind you, an arm around your shoulder, the other one lifted towards the kitchen, making sure his cigarette doesn't break your rule, except to reach his mouth. Then he spreads his arm again and it's back in the kitchen, so you can't really say anything.
The three of you are debating the ugliness of the dress someone was wearing at uni that day, when the doorbell rings and as usual, it's the party goer who's the closest to the door who opens it, allowing Tom and you not to worry about it and being incredibely rude hosts. Or, like you like to see it, incredibely cool ones, making everyone feeling so at home that they can open the door themselves.
The door opens and there he is. Joe Sugg. He looks handsome, from his ripped skinny jeans to his white shirt and untied bowtie.
His wide blue eyes wander around and land on you. His smile fades instantly. You free yourself from Tom's arm and walks toward him.
"Hi Joe"
"Hi y/N" he says, awkwardly looking toward Tom, slightly waving at him
"Can I talk to you for a minute?"
"Sure" you answer, following him into your room.
You close the door behind you.
"What's wrong?" you ask, sitting on your bed and patting the spot next to you as an invite for Joe to sit. He looks at your hand but stands still.
"I like you, y/N"
"I like you too, Joseph"
"Stop lying to me! I can't do this anymore! I can't pretend to be your friend!"
"Joe... What are you talking about?"
Joe's face is red and you can tell he's really on the edge. He looks like he wants to punch something.
"Tell me why. Just tell me why" he shouts incredibly loudly.
"why what?" you yell at him, half because you're annoyed and half because it's really hard to cover up the loud music playing next door
"WHY YOU'RE MAKING ME WATCH YOU CUDDLE WITH YOUR BOYFRIEND" Joe bursts and you freeze in shock for a second, before smiling widely.
Joe is red as a tomato, arms crossed, if he was a cartoon you're pretty sure smode would come out from his nostrils. He's boiling.
"Joe" you say calmly, stepping closer. Joe moves away and you feel like you're trying to approach a wild frightened animal.
"Joe bear, Tom is gay"
"What?"
You nod to confirm what you just said
"Are you sure?"
"A hundred percent" you laugh "that's why you didn't want to kiss me?"
"I thought... I thought you two were together"
"Joe... The only guy I like is you" you smile weekly and it takes only a second for Joe to absorb your words before he cups your cheeks and crushes his lips on yours hungrily. He kisses you passionately, hands wandering on your body like he's been restraining from touching you for ages. You tug at his hair and he smiles into the kiss. You hear the door swing open and Tom's voice call you:
"Love?" Tom walks in on you and realizes he's interrupting "Oh, sorry babe, not important"
Joe breaks the kiss and looks down at you, worried.
"See? No jealous boyfriend, no drama, just my very gay best friend and roommate"
Joe smiles down at you and you sigh in relief, seeing an honnest and happy smile from him for the first time tonight.
"Yeah but y/N?"
"What?" You ask
"From now on, I'm the only one calling you babe" he grins before getting back to kissing you.
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