"Yes!" Harrison cheered quietly. Preston and Max shot him a look. He was over at their house, and it was the theatre kid's brilliant idea to anonymously talk to Neil about his crush. The teenager on the phone clenched his teeth. "Shut up, guys!"

"Hm? 'Guys'?" the male on the other line asked. They gave eachother panicked looks.

"It's nothing important," Max added quickly. "Gotta go. Bye." He swiftly hung up and sighed. "There. Happy now?"

Preston let out a squeal of sorts. "Yes! Thank you!" He tackled the shorter boy in a hug. Harrison scratched the back of his head. "Yeah, thanks you two."

"Anything for my ship- I mean, my friends!" The actor laughed nervously. The black haired boy rolled his eyes, trying to hide his smile. "Of course. Now you can finally date his sorry ass."

"Hey!" The strawberry blond hissed softly. "If anyone's sorry, it's me. He's fine."

The jaded teen raised an eyebrow. "Damn. Already protective over him." He snickered as the college students glared. "I'm kidding. Besides, I was the same way."

"He really was," Preston interjected. The magic lover stifled a sigh as the couple flirted with each other. He pulled out his phone and decided to text Neil. "Don't be suspicious," he reminded himself.

Harrison: Heyo
Neil: Oh, hey.
Harrison: What time do you get off work again?
Neil: 1 a.m.
Neil: Why?
Harrison: Just curious
Harrison: Ik you usually come in late, I just never knew exactly when you got off
Neil: Um, ok...?

"Shit. Was that too obvious?" he thought, worried. He checked the time.

"I should probably get going..." The illusionist murmured, standing up. His friend glanced over at him and waved. "Ok, see you on campus tomorrow!"

Max gave him a wave that turned into a finger gun. "See you whenever, nerd."

He rolled his eyes at the comment and gave them a nod before showing himself out. Once he shut the door, his phone went off. He checked it, somewhat hoping it was his crush.

Neil: Seriously, why'd you want to know?
Harrison: Can't a guy be curious once in a while?
Neil: Don't answer me with another question, dammit
Harrison: Lol, sorry
Harrison: I'm just planning something
Neil: Ooh, can I know what it is?
Harrison: Of course not
Neil: Why nooot??
Harrison: Cuz it's a surprise for you
Harrison: You'll have to wait until tomorrow morning
Neil: Ugh, fine. Ttyl...
Neil: xo

Harrison felt his heart leap in his chest. Was... Was that supposed to be a subtle confession? He shook it off with a smile and yanked open his car door. Climbing into the seat, he squeezed the steering wheel excited and, once again, quietly cheered. "Yes!"