Chapter 57

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Our driver parks the car on an almost empty parking lot, cutting of the engine and turning to face me. "I already have a suit, but I want to get a tie that will match yours, so feel free to choose a color you like.", he kisses the top of my nose before jumping out of the car. Alex and I follow suit as he leads us over to a store which sells dresses, specifically for special occasions. We push my sister inside, since she was insisting on getting us suits first. "-there anything I can help you with?",I didn't quite get the first few words, but I still understood what the employee had uttered. Alex seems rather shy, as she was explaining the type of dresses she prefers. The lady automatically takes her to... where ever she was taking her and shows her different kinds of designs and colors.

At one point, Nathan and I where just wandering around the store, pointing out things we think look gorgeous, but not wanting to interrupt the lady that was helping Alex, she was going all out to please her costumer. After another few minutes or even hours, Nathan tugs at the hem of my shirt, pointing at Alex who was wearing the most breathtaking dress I had ever seen. It's a mixture of purple and rose, a taffy colored bow in the front. The material appears to be tulle, so is the see through layer on top of the color one. It's strapless fitting her shoulder and bust perfectly and reaching down to above her knees. "You look absolutely stunning.", she smiles shyly at my compliment, slightly clutching the front of the dress. Her gaze switches to the person next to me, a short laugh escaping her lips soon after.

I turn to face him, curiosity displayed on my features. "What did you say?", I really want to know what made her laugh, after seeming so depressed the other days."I just said if I weren't gay, I'd ask her out.", he smiled,first at her then at me. "Well, then I'm glad you are, so I wouldn't have lost you to my younger sister.", I joke, leaning up to his lips for a kiss. "No worries, I'll stick to you.", he closed the last few inches between us. In this moment, I had almost forgotten that we weren't at home where no one was able to see us,so I quickly broke the kiss, a huge blush spreading over my cheeks as I notice, not only the employee but also a few customers staring at us. Looking down at my feet, the embarrassment heavy on my mind and the glances of the other people burning even more than the blush.

Nathan sneaks his arm around me,pulling me closer to him giving me a sense of protection. I could feel him talk, his chest raising and falling in short distances,while his hand was rubbing over my back. He lifts my chin with his thumb, practically forcing me to look at him. "She wants to know if she should get this one or try on a few others.", his green eyes. So captivating when you at least expect it. "She should get this one, it's really beautiful.", I look over to her, a huge grin on her face, probably from my extremely embarrassing move. "Okay, I'll get this one. Wow, it only took me.", she glances at her phone which was laying in the changing room, "One and a half hours to choose a dress. That's pretty fast.", she laughs at our puzzled faces before pulling the curtains shut and changing into her regular clothing.

The lady even gave us a discount,because she supports the LGBT+ community, so I guess it was good that I kissed him. We exit the store, Nathan and I exhausted from doing nothing. "So, which store did you have in mind?", my sister and I both looked at him after I had asked my question. "Maybe the one down the street, I got mine there.", we nod and follow Nathan, who has already started walking there. I found myself in the same situation as on our first date, should I take his hand or not? And just like that time, he notices my glances downwards, taking my hand in his and giving it, like always, a light squeeze and a smile towards me. Even though, touching him and being close to him feels so fantastic, there is always this thing about the public and society. I'm never sure if it's okay for me to be as close to him as I want when we're in public places, if it's okay for me to just kiss him without thinking about any consequence. But sometimes, he takes this fear, like now, it's great holding his hand and showing everyone that we belong together. I don't even know if this thought, this fear will ever really vanish or it's the downside of my happiness.

We reach the store, finally being able to escape the uncomfortable heat that was going on outside there. All most immediately, a male employee walked over to us,seeming terribly familiar. He smiles down at me, adjusting his glasses like he always does. "Well, will you look at who decided to skip class.", Jordan pushes his washed out green hair out of his face. "Well, will you look at who's working at a suit store.", I counter, also smiling at him. "It's good to see you guys again.",his gaze dropped even lower towards the connection between Nathan and me. "And I'm glad you two finally found together.", the black haired boy and I stare at each other with idiotic grins on our faces before turning back to Jordan. "Anyway, I'm guessing you're hereto buy suits, so, who will be my unfortunate victim?", he rubs his hands together, pulling his shoulders up like some Disney villain.

Both of them point at me,grinning at me innocently. "Well, good news is, I'm not only good at maths but also at dressing guys. With suits to be more precise.",he leads me to a rack of suits, asking a few questions such as, what color or how the collar should look and fall. Don't ask, I had no idea. Luckily, Nathan completely took over after witnessing a few minutes of my confusion and starting to give Jordan exact details on how he wants my suit to look. I'm impressed as to how much he knows about this sort of stuff. And I'm glad that it was only those two,since I'm not too found of other people touching me, even if it's for the soul purpose of getting my measurements and checking if the material suits me, or what ever. Nathan was placing kisses on the top of my nose every once in a while, like he wanted to relax me from stressing about those two constantly rushing around me to go search for stuff. Meanwhile, Alex was treating herself with some ice cream she bought at the shop next doors, waiting outside while she ate,since you're not allowed to eat or drink in here.

After a few more moments, which felt like eternity times two, Nathan and Jordan pull me towards a mirror to see what they have put me in. And I have to say, they did a great job, the traditionally black suit with a light lavender colored shirt underneath. Alex was back soon after, forcing me yet again, to open the first few buttons. "So how do you like it?", my boyfriend looks at me through the mirror we were both standing in front of, smiling at each other. "It's incredible, thank you.",he kisses the tip of my nose again, before gathering up a pile of ties he wanted me to choose one from. "How about this one?", I take a purple one out of his hand, holding it against my chest. "Let me see.", he put the pile down and started to tie it around my neck, seeming quite concentrated as he did so. "Perfect.", he smiles at his masterpiece, pointing at the mirror for me to look at myself and I have to say, he's right. The color of the tie and the shirt harmonize pretty well.

"I like it.", I smile at Nathan, receiving one back. "I like you.", he places his hands around my waist, pulling me closer to his body. "I know. I like you too.", I joke, turning towards Alex as she tries to take a picture of us. "Hey, at least ask first.", I scuff over to her, but also leaning away from the boy holding me in his arms. "Fine, fine, I'll wait until tomorrow.", she winks at me and puts her phone back into her pocket. I turn to face Nathan who was smiling at the sibling-scenario and pecking my lips after a few seconds. "So, do you want to try on something else or take this one?", he asks,releasing me out of his grip. "I'll take this one.", I over the soft material of the suit and smile over to Jordan who kept watching us from a safer distance. He nods at something Nathan must have said and walks over to the rack with shirts to pick the same one I was currently wearing and also the same tie.

Both of them ordered me to change back into my clothing, so we could pay and that's what I'm doing right now, pealing myself out of the shirt and suit and fighting with the knot of a tie around my neck. After a few minutes I was finally free, taking a deep breath before putting on my regular clothes. I walk over to Jordan, handing him the things I was getting and thanking him for his good advice and help, so did Nathan who bought the same shirt and tie so we would match at prom. "You three have fun tomorrow.", the green haired boy adjusts his glasses as we leave the store and hit the wall of heat outside. "Ice cream?",Nathan grins at me, taking my hand and pulling me towards the shop where Alex got hers from. We ordered the same flavor we did last time, walking back to the car while eating it. And holding hands. All three of us where carrying our bags, proud of what we bought today,but also mildly exhausted from all of this changing clothes.

"You guys want to come over and play in the pool?", Nathan asks as we start to head home, the air-conditioning blowing right in my face. "Sure, how about you,Alex?", I turn back towards my sister who was texting on her phone."No, I'll stay inside, you know I hate the outside. And water.",she laughs at her own statement. "Then it's just us I guess.",I'm in no way sad about that, more like excited that I don't have to be watched by my younger sister. "Alright.", he smiles as well and I'm pretty sure he was thinking the same thing.

He parks the car in front of our house, waiting for us to get out, then backing all the way up to his own place. Alex and I take our bags inside, parting in comfortable silence as everyone left for their own rooms. I place my bag on my,still undone, bed before searching for my trunks. Well, I did find something, but not what I was originally looking for. Nathan's shirt . The one I was wearing after the party, I guess I never actually returned it. After another short search, I also found my trunks, changing into them and pulling his shirt over as well. "I'll be back later.", I scream from the bathroom as I pick the largest towel and leave the house without shoes. That kinda reminded me of that one time, Jordan and I were running around trying to find Nathan without shoes on.

I walk over to his place,entering through the little gate leading directly to his garden. To my surprise he wasn't even there yet, so I decide to sit down at the couch and wait. I wonder what will be tomorrow. I mean, two guys,with matching suits and stuff, show up together and maybe even kiss,I don't know. I'm just scared of anyone being assholes about it, I guess. Just because Claire, my sister or my parents are okay with it doesn't mean that others are as well. Deep in thoughts, I didn't even notice Nathan walking straight towards me, in his trunks if I may add. "Oh.", was the only thing that left my mouth as he was standing in front of me. "What's up with you?", he smiles,pulling me up to my feet. "Oh, nothing much.", I lie, trying to cover it up with a smile. "I'll let it slide for now, but if you're going to stare of into space again, you'll have to tell me the truth.", he pecks my lips, before changing the subject.

"So, you want to get in the water, it's way too hot to be even wearing a shirt.", he smirked while tugging at the hem of it. "It's actually yours.", I raise my arms for him to pull it over my head. "Oh, I would have totally forgotten about it, you can have it if you want, it suits you way better than me.", he throws it on the couch I was sitting on, not even waiting for a response, as he leans in for kiss.

Suddenly, Nathan lifts me off the ground and puts me over his broad shoulders, my head dangling on the side of his back. "Don't you dare!", thrashing around and trying to free myself from his grip. His body starts to move towards the pool, like I expected. "No! No!", I'm partly laughing, partly telling. We're already half way through his garden, so I kinda stop wiggling around and just dealing with it over words. "I swear to God!", he stops right in front of the pool, shifting me over his shoulder and into bridal style, grinning down at me with a sly face."Don't you dare.", I cling to his arm as his smirk gets wider. Nathan leans down, placing a kiss on the tip of my nose, before throwing me into the cold water. It's actually quite refreshing,considering the intense heat that's going on.