[Carter also takes a deep breath and then glances at Scott, seeing how he's looking down at his hands and leans in to kiss his cheek softly.]
No it's not that, I just....wasn't expecting that. I also didn't think you...uh..liked guys. You were talking about girls a lot earlier so I kind of assumed you were straight.
[Scott's smile starts small, but grows exponentially as seconds pass and the fact that Carter kissed him sinks in. Sure, Carter might be the first guy he's ever kissed, but that only means his heart beats even harder when he realizes those kind eyes are returning affection.]
I... don't really know what I am. I think you're great, and really ... great. Yeah, uh. I've had girlfriends in the past, but I don't know. I guess this means I'm bi? I never had time to think about sexuality, honestly. I mean, I've thought guys were attractive, but there was never one that really stood out. Until...now.
[He reaches out and holds his hand out for Carter's again, leaving it as an open invitation this time, one that they can make a decision about together.]
[Carter laces his fingers through Scott's and smiles, it's a sweet and completely genuine one.]
I get that, I was kind of in that spot about a year and a half ago so I get it. Next time I won't be so surprised now that I know you're not just fooling around.
[It's that smile again. The one that Scott noticed immediately and thinks is his favorite thing about Carter, along with the genuine compassion and energy in Carter's eyes. It makes his heart beat fast when they hook fingers again.]
One thing about me, is that when it comes to people and things like this, I don't fool around. I don't know, I'm always pretty real with this stuff. I may be slow in learning about myself, but uh, I'm learning .. and I'm glad you can understand.
You too, are kind and compassionate that is. That's one of the best things about you, right next to your smile.
[There's this bright grin on his face that he can't help now.]
So, what was it like for you when you figured out you liked guys and girls. Was it like this, or did it take more time? I'm suddenly wondering if I always did and just didn't think about it.
[Carter says as his cheeks go pink and his smile grows even more.]
For most my life I've noticed attractive guys and girls but I never really thought about it as 'oh I'm bisexual' because I only ever dated or slept with girls. But that might be because I was too chicken to try being with a guy or hadn't met one I wanted to date, I don't really date all that often in general.
But then I met this guy at a drop in dance class and it wasn't just me noticing that he was attractive but being really attracted to his personality and I realized I wanted to date him and kiss him. I got real confused but luckily my ex girlfriend talked me through things and the more I thought about it the more comfortable I got with the idea of liking both.
[There goes that flip in his stomach, and he runs his fingers carefully once more back and forth against Carter's knuckles. This time there's conscious intent.]
I've only dated three people, and the last was somewhat of a thing I think because we both missed people. I didn't mean it that way, but when I look back... [he gives an awkward shrug.]
You knew you were attracted then. I never thought about it, really. I guess I have been before. I couldn't act on it, because I was dating someone. It was gut feelings in passing, I think. I mean, Brett and probably someone I came close to really almost hating, but he redeemed himself.
[It's weird for Scott to think about it this way now, and realize that he was attracted to different guys, but didn't linger on it at the time. He knew the feeling, but there was so much going on that he couldn't ever allow himself the freedom to think on it.]
[A little tingle goes down Carter's spine when Scott runs his fingers across his knuckles.]
It's weird to say but in all the time that I noticed when guys were attractive I never thought of it as 'oh I am attracted to him' it was always 'oh he is a good looking guy' which was probably my dumb brain phrasing it that way so I didn't have to sort through all the confusion it brought up in me at first.
Brain patterns and thoughts can be so strange sometimes.
Yeah, that's mostly what it was like. Cause, like that's what I was thinking. Brains are the strangest things. I mean, I remember from trying to take AP Biology that the body was so much. If I didn't have Alison's murder that year, I might have finished it.
[He shakes his head, and half snorts a laugh at himself. He was so dedicated at the beginning of that year. Life at Beacon Hills High was insane. Never a dull moment of rest for him. Carter would find his brain a nightmare most of the time.]
Yeah, I felt like I would with anyone else I liked immediately. It was obvious to me. It only really hit me after I kissed you what it really meant for me.
Guess so, man. Don't think I woulda shown you my belly button right off the bat if I didn't.
[Busts out laughing, because it really is such a goofy ass thing to do for two guys getting together to drink beer, but it's such a Scott thing to do.]
[Going back to his beer, Scott takes another few sips of his beer. He doesn't think much about it since he's incapable of actually feeling any effects of alcohol. It's merely a way to distract him from exactly how good looking Carter is with his hair flipped forward like that.
He can only take so much before he reaches forward and pushes it back, running his finger over Carter's smile line. ]
[Carter's eyes flicker to Scott's when he pushes back his hair, his are a pale green and seem unusually clear and he can't help but smile a little wider. He wants to say something else but his mind is pretty much focused on Scott, looking at all his features and before he can say anything the waitress comes back over to see if they want a refill on their drinks.
Carter blushes even more and moves away from Scott a little, thanking the woman but refusing another drink.]
I can't drink too much tonight, I have to get up early to go jogging tomorrow before class.
[There's a moment when Scott lets himself get lost in those eyes. He too lets himself carefully scan all those features he's insanely attracted to. It's freaking crazy how easily he finds himself drawn in, but Scott's like that. He's that person that sees someone and kinda just knows. Leaning forward, Scott is about a second away from another kiss when the waitress comes over. Damn.
Scott glances down and then back up, shaking his head at the refill.]
You too? I always get up and run. If we need to say goodnight for tonight, that's chill. We can always meet up again another time.
[Scott tosses down enough to cover both their tabs on the table plus a tip. He figures this was close to a date. They did kiss after all. He grins widely and pushes back on the chair to stand up.]
Okay, I've got your number. I'm sure we can set something up.
[When Scott stands up so does Carter and for a second he doesn't know if he should hug the other boy or not but it feels a little too soon so instead he reaches out to take his hand in his, holding it for a long moment and then giving it a little squeeze.]
For sure. I'll talk to you later, fellow perfect bellybutton haver.
[Squeezing Carter's hand for a few seconds longer than a normal handshake, Scott takes a long look at the other guy and bites his lip, a sure fire way to show he's very interested. He laughs at the comment and nods. ]
Sounds good. See you perfect bellybutton club member. I'll get those jackets for us. Later.
[It's hard to let go, but he does and walks off to the jeep he's got parked in the lot.]
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Date: 2023-09-17 08:39 pm (UTC)No it's not that, I just....wasn't expecting that. I also didn't think you...uh..liked guys. You were talking about girls a lot earlier so I kind of assumed you were straight.
captcha bites. <3
Date: 2023-09-17 09:04 pm (UTC)I... don't really know what I am. I think you're great, and really ... great. Yeah, uh. I've had girlfriends in the past, but I don't know. I guess this means I'm bi? I never had time to think about sexuality, honestly. I mean, I've thought guys were attractive, but there was never one that really stood out. Until...now.
[He reaches out and holds his hand out for Carter's again, leaving it as an open invitation this time, one that they can make a decision about together.]
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Date: 2023-09-17 10:17 pm (UTC)I get that, I was kind of in that spot about a year and a half ago so I get it.
Next time I won't be so surprised now that I know you're not just fooling around.
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Date: 2023-09-17 10:47 pm (UTC)One thing about me, is that when it comes to people and things like this, I don't fool around. I don't know, I'm always pretty real with this stuff. I may be slow in learning about myself, but uh, I'm learning .. and I'm glad you can understand.
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Date: 2023-09-18 12:09 am (UTC)[He clarifies.]
You don't seem like that type of person at all, you seem really kind and compassionate.
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Date: 2023-09-18 02:55 pm (UTC)[There's this bright grin on his face that he can't help now.]
So, what was it like for you when you figured out you liked guys and girls. Was it like this, or did it take more time? I'm suddenly wondering if I always did and just didn't think about it.
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Date: 2023-09-18 05:36 pm (UTC)[Carter says as his cheeks go pink and his smile grows even more.]
For most my life I've noticed attractive guys and girls but I never really thought about it as 'oh I'm bisexual' because I only ever dated or slept with girls. But that might be because I was too chicken to try being with a guy or hadn't met one I wanted to date, I don't really date all that often in general.
But then I met this guy at a drop in dance class and it wasn't just me noticing that he was attractive but being really attracted to his personality and I realized I wanted to date him and kiss him. I got real confused but luckily my ex girlfriend talked me through things and the more I thought about it the more comfortable I got with the idea of liking both.
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Date: 2023-09-18 08:57 pm (UTC)I've only dated three people, and the last was somewhat of a thing I think because we both missed people. I didn't mean it that way, but when I look back... [he gives an awkward shrug.]
You knew you were attracted then. I never thought about it, really. I guess I have been before. I couldn't act on it, because I was dating someone. It was gut feelings in passing, I think. I mean, Brett and probably someone I came close to really almost hating, but he redeemed himself.
[It's weird for Scott to think about it this way now, and realize that he was attracted to different guys, but didn't linger on it at the time. He knew the feeling, but there was so much going on that he couldn't ever allow himself the freedom to think on it.]
You, I didn't even think twice. It was easy.
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Date: 2023-09-19 12:09 am (UTC)It's weird to say but in all the time that I noticed when guys were attractive I never thought of it as 'oh I am attracted to him' it was always 'oh he is a good looking guy' which was probably my dumb brain phrasing it that way so I didn't have to sort through all the confusion it brought up in me at first.
Brain patterns and thoughts can be so strange sometimes.
[And he would know....]
Wait? Really?
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Date: 2023-09-19 02:27 pm (UTC)[He shakes his head, and half snorts a laugh at himself. He was so dedicated at the beginning of that year. Life at Beacon Hills High was insane. Never a dull moment of rest for him. Carter would find his brain a nightmare most of the time.]
Yeah, I felt like I would with anyone else I liked immediately. It was obvious to me. It only really hit me after I kissed you what it really meant for me.
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Date: 2023-09-19 07:45 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2023-09-19 08:41 pm (UTC)[Busts out laughing, because it really is such a goofy ass thing to do for two guys getting together to drink beer, but it's such a Scott thing to do.]
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Date: 2023-09-19 09:08 pm (UTC)I was a little surprised when you just lifted your shirt up to show me, but after seeing your abs it's not like I was gonna complain because damn.
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Date: 2023-09-19 09:24 pm (UTC)[Scott rubbed the back of his neck, still chuckling like that said everything.]
Your abs are every bit as damn too, okay.
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Date: 2023-09-19 09:39 pm (UTC)Thanks.
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Date: 2023-09-19 10:59 pm (UTC)[Going back to his beer, Scott takes another few sips of his beer. He doesn't think much about it since he's incapable of actually feeling any effects of alcohol. It's merely a way to distract him from exactly how good looking Carter is with his hair flipped forward like that.
He can only take so much before he reaches forward and pushes it back, running his finger over Carter's smile line. ]
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Date: 2023-09-19 11:17 pm (UTC)Carter blushes even more and moves away from Scott a little, thanking the woman but refusing another drink.]
I can't drink too much tonight, I have to get up early to go jogging tomorrow before class.
[He explains.]
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Date: 2023-09-20 03:20 pm (UTC)Scott glances down and then back up, shaking his head at the refill.]
You too? I always get up and run. If we need to say goodnight for tonight, that's chill. We can always meet up again another time.
ooc: figured we could start to close this thread in favor of another :)
Date: 2023-09-20 05:22 pm (UTC)[He asks, a warm and open smile spreading across his face again.]
I'd like that, a lot.
sounds perfect to me.
Date: 2023-09-20 06:06 pm (UTC)[Scott tosses down enough to cover both their tabs on the table plus a tip. He figures this was close to a date. They did kiss after all. He grins widely and pushes back on the chair to stand up.]
Okay, I've got your number. I'm sure we can set something up.
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Date: 2023-09-20 06:11 pm (UTC)For sure.
I'll talk to you later, fellow perfect bellybutton haver.
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Date: 2023-09-20 06:32 pm (UTC)Sounds good. See you perfect bellybutton club member. I'll get those jackets for us. Later.
[It's hard to let go, but he does and walks off to the jeep he's got parked in the lot.]
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Date: 2023-09-20 06:48 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2023-09-20 08:46 pm (UTC)