I was glad when the school day finally ended. Now I get to go home and jump into my tiny 8-bit world and escape the realities of the real world. At times, i'm still pretty nervous around Cyr and I have trouble forming my words but at least I haven't done or said anything embarrassing...yet. Jaime keeps hinting at me and leaving me and Cyr 'alone'. She seriously thinks I have a crush on Cyr but I don't! We're just two friends. Two friends that likes to hang out and talk about Harry Potter. Nothing to it.
I went to my locker to gather my books so I can do my homework and when I closed my locker, Cyr closed his locker at the same time and we looked at each other. Cyr gave me a smile so of course I had to smile back.
"Ready to head out to the bus?" He asked.
I nodded then started to walk with him outside to the buses. We both said goodbye to Jaime before getting on the bus. Jaime lives in a different neighborhood so she takes a different bus. Which is okay with me because deep down, I kinda want to have some alone time with Cyr. But on the other hand, I wish Jaime was here to keep me from embarrassing myself in front of the cutest guy in school. Again, I don't have a crush.
When we got on the bus, I watched Cyr find a seat and sit down next to the window. I was about to pick another seat when he called my name.
"Jonah! Sit with me."
I couldn't believe he was asking me to sit with him. I turned and smiled at Cyr nervously then slid into the seat next to him. I set my bag down on the floor next to my feet. We were both quiet. I didn't know what to say to him. I still wanted to ask him if he's straight but I can't do that with people around. Someone might hear and then they'll ask me if i'm gay and then the truth would come out that me, Jonah Hill, geeky Star Wars and Harry Potter kid is gay. Maybe....maybe I can ask Cyr once we both get off the bus. But what do we talk about in the meantime?
I glanced at Cyr to see him looking out the window.
"So...how was your first day so far?" I asked.
Cyr looked at me and smiled then shrugged. "It was okay. It was bearable because I had you and Jaime to help me through it."
I blushed slightly.
He's happy that I made his day seem good, I thought.
"Well, i'm glad that I could make your day seem okay."
The bus finally drove off from the school. And we both were quiet again. It seems like it's easier to hold a conversation with Cyr if Jaime is around. But, I don't want to keep depending on Jaime. I want to talk to Cyr all on my own.
"So...it's crazy how we have first period together and you and Jaime have second period together." I said.
"Oh yeah. It's too bad you don't take Biology with us. We could have so much fun in Mr. Withers class."
I smiled. "Yeah. It's too bad. I take Biology third period."
Then silence fell between us yet again.
"So... if you had a choice between me as a partner and Jaime as a partner, who would you pick?" I asked.
I wanted to see if Cyr liked me enough to pick me as his partner first hand. Not saying I like him of course but still. I glanced at Cyr and watched him lean his head back onto the bus seat and stare up at the ceiling. He looked like he was thinking.
"If I had to choose between you and Jaime, who would I pick? I would say..." Then he turned his head towards me and smiled. "You."
I suddenly felt my cheeks flush with red so I quickly turned my head away so Cyr wouldn't see.
"R-really? W-why m-me?" I asked.
Cyr shrugged. "I dunno. I guess I just have more fun with you."
I started to feel my heart thumping in my chest. I licked my lips and slowly looked at Cyr again once the blushing stopped and noticed that Cyr had his eyes closed. The window next to him was open so there was a slight breeze that blew his hair gently. I couldn't help but think how cute and calm Cyr looks. I smiled then looked away.
The yellow bus finally stopped at our bus stop. I nudged Cyr gently before grabbing my stuff and standing up. I walked off the bus and waited for Cyr to get off too so we can walk home. Once Cyr got off, we both started to walk down the street.
"So, where do you live?" I asked.
"A few blocks down. You?"
"Same."
I stared at my feet as we walked. This is my chance. We're finally alone alone. I can finally ask him the question.
"So...um...ever dated someone before?" I asked.
Cyr shrugged. "I don't really do much dating."
I looked at Cyr, curious.
"Really? Why?"
Cyr shrugged again. "I guess I haven't found the one. Why?"
I shook my head. "No reason."
Okay. Now I need to ask him.
"So...um...if you ever liked someone, would you tell them?"
Cyr nodded. "Of course. Would you?"
I shrugged as I looked away.
"I dunno...I...i'm kinda shy."
Cyr smiled. "It's okay to be shy but if you like someone, just tell them and if they don't like you back then it's their loss."
I looked at Cyr and smiled. Though, I started to wonder if I ever told Cyr how I felt, and he doesn't like me back, will it be his loss? Do I....like Cyr? Jaime keeps saying I do. No. I can't like a guy I just met. It's not possible. Or...is it?
"This is me."
I stopped when Cyr stopped. He pointed down the street.
"I'm a few houses down."
I nodded then glanced at my house. "And this is me."
He smiled. "Cool so we're practically neighbors."
I nodded.
"Alright well...see you tomorrow, neighbor." He waved goodbye.
I smiled and waved goodbye too. "Bye...neighbor..."
Then I sighed sadly. "I couldn't ask him THE question."
I shrugged then walked up to my house and got out my key then opened the door. I walked inside. It didn't seem like anybody was home yet. That's when I cursed myself. I could've hung out at Cyr's place till someone came home. Oh well. I closed the front door then ran up the stairs to my room and dropped my bag on the floor. I hopped on my computer and the first thing I did was go onto Your8-bitWorld.com. I looked through my friends list to see if anybody was on but it seemed like nobody was online.
I sighed and signed off then walked over to my bed and plopped down on it. That's when I received a text. I fished for my phone out of my pants pocket and opened it up. I saw that there was a text from Cyr. I wonder how he got my number...
"Jaime..." I mumbled. I started to read the text message from Cyr.
CYR: I had a really nice time with you today. Thanks for being there for me.
I smiled at the text then pressed my phone to my chest as I stared up at the ceiling with a smile on my face. Is this a crush?
"I would think so."
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