Brandon

August 15, 2012 I transferred to a new school not knowing anyone but my older cousin. Up until this point I had only been in private schools, only being around kids who were religious and used to dressing a certain way. But entering into this new school really had me in a culture shock. My first day I stayed around my cousin and pretty much followed her since we had the same classes and she did make me feel welcomed. A week later the school invited its new students to breakfast as a meet and greet so we could meet whoever else was new.

That day I met the person who would make my last years of high school the best. This guy, Brandon stood about 5'10 most likely around 160 lbs and short black hair with blond highlights, he wasn't overly muscular with a lean frame but it was enough that girls always did double takes when he would walk by. I was sitting at the end of a table by myself eating my breakfast and keeping to myself when he came to sit across from me. " Hi I'm Brandon! Nice to meet you!"  I looked up surprised because I thought he was talking to someone behind me but he was looking at me smiling. "Hi. I'm AJ nice to meet you too." I felt strange being around this guy for some reason. I knew I was shorter than he was I only 5'5 and 180 lbs. I was stocky but had some muscle from playing football before I transferred.

 But we talked the whole time we were at breakfast that morning and I learned that he had also transferred from another school that year too and that he was a senior like my cousin. We talked about how different it was to come from private schools and entering into a public school and how at ease we both felt. A few weeks went by and we got to hanging out more and meeting up early in the mornings before school would start. I couldn't figure out why I felt strange around him all the time though. I knew I liked being around him around friends but when it would be just us I didn't understand why I felt so nervous and excited! It was like I could be myself around him and tell him what I was thinking or what was running through my head. He was the same with me too, being himself around me and being open about himself. It feels hard to explain sometimes. 

As the school year was picking up and flying pass classes were picking up and I had joined a few clubs to take up time after school. Some days I would meet up with him after my clubs were over and we would get food and study or hang out at his place. Midterms were coming up fast so he suggested I come over and stay the weekend and we could study for our tests. That night we did study for hours only stopping when his mom brought us some food and told us to take a break before we drained ourselves.

 "Hey thanks for inviting me over this weekend, I don't think I could've studied this much by myself." I said. " Its cool man I'm just glad we got so much done. Honestly though I am happy you came over this weekend. I know we haven't had as much time to hang out like we use to." Brandon said." I felt bad because it was true. Before we did hang out almost everyday but after I joined my home education and art clubs I hadn't spent as much time with him.

 "Hey Brandon, when midterms are over how about we have gaming night. We could invite a few friends over and make it like a party or something." I said. "That does sound fun, but first lets finish up these tests sheets and get some sleep." he said. We spent the rest of the night finishing our studies I looked at the clock and realized it was midnight.

 " I just thought about it but this is the first time you've ever stayed the night at my house man." "Hmm. I never thought about it but yeah it is." I said. " Um.. Brandon where should sleep tonight? I could sleep on the floor so you can have your bed." " Na, my bed is big enough to fit us both." he said. "Okay, well I'll go and shower first then." I got my bag and went to his bathroom and started the shower. I kept thinking that the floor would've been just fine for me but since he insisted on me sharing his bed I wouldn't turn him down.

 After I finished my shower I dried off and put on my boxers and told him I was done in the bathroom. When I walked into his room Brandon had already walked past me and closed the door turning on the shower. I set at his desk for a minute just looking around his room that I had been in many times already thinking about how lucky I felt to have this guy as my friend. I looked at the walls that had posters of Call of Duty and some swim suit models he had and getting lost in my own thoughts when I heard the door open. 

"Hey sorry I forgot to grab some clothes from dresser." I turned around I seen him with a towel around his waist and water dripping from his body. I guess my eyes wondered a bit to long. " Yo, AJ dude you okay?" he asked. "Yeah sorry I just got lost in thought was all." He gave me a look and smiled walking back into the bathroom. He came out a few minutes later in a pair of tight boxers that didn't hide anything. It really showed his bulge and his tight butt. We both got into his bed and he turned out the lights. It felt like the world kind of stopped because everything was quiet, even our breathing.

 "Hey are you asleep?" he asked. I didn't answer back. I think he could sense that I was awake because he started talking to me. " I've been waiting to say this for a while and I haven't had a chance so I'll just say it now. I'm glad we're friends and I've had a blast everyday we've been together. I know we've got time before I graduate but before that, I just wanted to say I like you AJ and I want to be with you." I felt speechless. No words would come to my mind to say back to him.

 He turned away facing opposite of me and started drifting off. I finally caught my breath and said " I feel the same about you too Brandon." He turned facing me again, pulling me close and kissed me. You know how they say when you meet the one you love you feel fireworks go off in your body? Well that's exactly what I felt when he kissed me. That night he wrapped his arms around me and we fell asleep together.