*Garroth's POV*

Would I be considered clingy, if I said I loved Laurance more than anything?

Possibly...

I sighed looking myself up and down, in the mirror. I combed my hand through my messy blonde hair.

What if I...

No...

Think about happy things...

Like what, though?

~Flashback~

"Mommy?" My voice was barely above a whisper.

"Yes, GarGar? What's the matter?" My mom asked in her sweet voice.

She pat the seat beside her, giving me a warm smile. I climbed up onto the seat, leaning my head against her arms. Mom held me in a side hug, patting my back.

"Mommy, what if I told you...that I have a...crush on someone," I muttered the last part.

"Really?! Aww, GarGar!" Mom hugged me tighter, kissing my forehead. "You must tell me, sweetheart! Who is she?!"

I felt my face heat up and I bowed my head slightly. I bit my lip, playing with my fingers.

"I-It's n-not a-a s-she..," I mumbled.

"GarGar?" My mom's voice was monotone.

I looked up at her hesitantly, afraid to get yelled at. Instead, I was surprised to see my mom smiling like a madwoman.

"Y-yes, M-Mommy..?"

"Gah! GarGar! I must know! Give me all the details! Who is this amazing person, who is winning the heart of my beautiful son?!" My mom exclaimed.

"Mommy...can I confess to you something..?"

"Sure, baby! You can tell me anything, and everything!"

I took in a deep breath, readying myself. "I-I'm...g-gay...a-and I-I used t-to have a b-boyfriend...i-it didn't last l-long... B-but, I m-met t-this r-really nice b-boy...a-and I t-think I have a c-crush on h-him..."

Mom stared down at me wide-eyed, her smile never leaving her face. I tried to smile back, failing. I was way too nervous about this.

"GarGar, you had a boyfriend and you didn't tell me?!"

"I-I wanted t-to tell you, M-Mommy...b-but I got n-nervous..."

Mom brushed a stray strand of my hair out of my face, planting another kiss on the top of my head. I leaned on her shoulder, sighing to myself.

"It's okay, GarGar. I wish you would've told me, though. Did he break your heart?"

"Y-yeah..," I admitted, starting to tear up. "B-but, it's o-okay now! I p-promise, Mommy... B-because, honestly, I-I wasn't happy with him... B-but, I'm h-happy n-now..."

"So, what's this boy like? The one you have fallen for?"

"Well..," I trailed off, imagining him in my head. "H-he's really nice, and sweet. He cheered me up, and he became my friend. I l-like him...a lot...but..."

"But, what, GarGar?"

But he doesn't like me back...

"B-but...uh...he...can tell really stupid jokes sometimes...heh..."

My mom chuckled, rubbing my back. I genuinely smiled, thinking about the good things about him. Why I am falling for him in the first place.

"Wow, GarGar, he sounds like a catch."

Too bad I'm going to strike out, though...

"Mom, you're acting like we're dating!" I giggled. "He's just a silly crush...it's not like it'll ever happen..."

~Flashback Over~

Oh, how wrong you were, Freshman Garroth. How wrong you were, indeed.

*Laurance's POV*

"Garroth! Are you alright?" I knocked on the bathroom door, my other hand on my hip.

The door opened up, and Garroth stood on the other side. He was slouched over. He looked up at me, not saying a word.

"Garroth? Are you okay? You were up here for a long while. I got worried about you..."

Garroth smiled up at me, standing up straight. "I'm fine, L-Laurance. Sorry to make you worry. I kind of got lost in my train of thought..."

"Oh? Were you thinking about how hot I am?" I flexed, causing Garroth to roll his eyes. He blushed, nonetheless.

"Don't flatter yourself, Laurance."

"Love, you're blushing because you know it's true~" I sang, chuckling to myself.

Garroth giggled, stepping out of the bathroom. "What? Am I madly in love with you, as well?"

"Obviously," I said, as though it wasn't even a question.

"Are you madly in love with me?" Garroth crossed his arms, looking me up and down.

"Duh. I love you, Beautiful~"

"Love you too, idiot."

*Garte's POV*

Their conversation replayed in my mind. I gritted my teeth, storming away from the door. I held my head in my hands, lightly tugging at my blonde hair.

"What? Am I madly in love with you, as well?"

"Obviously."

"Are you madly in love with me?"

"Duh. I love you, Beautiful~"

"Love you too, idiot."

I had been listening from inside this room. The bathroom is just across the hall and down a small bit. They were literally outside the door. I growled internally, hitting my head with my hands.

Why him?!

~~~

*Garroth's POV*

Oh my Irene, my mom is smiling like a maniac! That is not a good sign.

"Mommy? What's with that smile?" I questioned, biting my lip nervously.

"Oh, it's nothing Garroth~" Mom sang.

Did she just call me 'Garroth'? Oh my Irene, she is hiding something!

"Y-you sure?" I rose an eyebrow at her.

"Positive, Garroth! Now, I am going out to visit Vylad and his fiancé! You have fun~!" Mom chirped, blowing me a kiss. She grabbed her purse, leaving out the door.

Damn, first Zane was possessed...now I think my mom is... Who next, my Dad?!

"Garroth..," A voice said from behind me.

Speak of the devil, himself.

"Yes, Dad?" I didn't bother turning around.

"Son, look at me."

I rolled my eyes, turning around. My dad had his arms crossed, and he was glaring at me. I sighed, folding my arms over my chest.

"What do you want?" My voice was monotone.

"I need to talk to you about Laurance."

Oh no...

"W-what about h-him..?" I bit my lip, not making eye contact.

"Garroth...why him?"