Edgar's pov:

Now comes the question, what should we do now?

-So uhm, do you have any other games to play? I kinda don't wanna play UNO again. -Chester asked.
-Yea I should have some...somewhere.

I began to look for board games that have been tucked away and abandoned. I remembered quite a few cleaning sessions and tried to keep track of the new places that could hide the games. Ultimately, I checked on top of the shelf and there they were. I tried to reach them from the ground, getting on tip-toes, but the boxes were just out of my reach. After a moment of struggle, I gave up and went to get the chair. But as I turned around, I saw Chester taking them off the shelf with ease.

-Fuck you dude! You let me struggle when you could easily reach it?!
-Hehe I just wanted to give you a try! -He giggled.
-This is so unfair. -I rolled my eyes.
-So which one should we play? -he looked at the options.
-I don't know, you pick, you're the guest.
-Oh how kind of you~. - he chuckled then smirked.

He put each box down, inspecting the games. From what I was seeing, we were working with chess, monopoly, scrabble and a bunch of other things I never even got to play. We agreed on scramble and both of us sat on my bed. Literally not even 10 minutes later we were yelling at each other.

-DUDE YOU CANT JUST PUT LOL AS A WORD! -Chester yelled.
-Yes I can! It's a word.
-It's a shortening! A slang! Not a real word!
-But we accepted your USA and that's a shortening too! -I crossed my arms.
-THE USA EXISTS ITS A WORD NOT A SLANG!
-Chill out man, you're hurting my ears...
-Actually you know what? I'm getting kinda dizzy, we should stop for now. -Chester said, rubbing his temples.
-Are you feeling sick? Please don't throw up in my bed.
-No, no, I won't, I just feel pretty warm. -I put a hand on his forehead and sure enough, I could feel that he was hot.
-Yea you do seem to have a temperature, I'll go fetch a thermometer to check.

I walked over to the bathroom and looked around in the cabinets. After a few seconds I managed to find one, and I brought it back to Chester.

-Feel free to lay down in my bed, and also just pop this into your mouth for a few minutes. -I handed him the thermometer.
-I never thought I'd be laying in an emo dude's bed one day. -He giggled.
-Bruh, what are you even on about? Is the fever getting to your brain~? -I asked in a babying voice, doing a fake pout.
-You know it might be, cause I'm pretty sure I'm seeing things right now.
-Seeing things? Like what exactly? -I asked curiously.
-I don't know about you, but I'm seeing a really pretty guy in front of me. -his voice quieted as he closed his eyes.
-Wh-what? Are you talking about me? Chester?

I looked at him in disbelief. He passed out.
-Ugh you can't just drop this on someone then fall asleep what the hell!! -I mumbled under my breath, as heat rose to my cheeks.
The thermometer beeped and I carefully took it out of Chester's mouth. It read 38.7C on the device, he got quite the fever. What do I even do with him?

His phone started ringing and it wrote out "Mandy🍬". Oh that's his sister if I remember right. I picked it up and was instantly met with yelling.
-CHESTER WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOU AGAIN?? THIS IS THE SECOND DAY INA ROW FOR FUCKS SAKE!! WRITING A MESSAGE OR RINGING ME IS NOT THAT HARD!! YOU SHOULD BE HOME BY NOW!
-Uhm hello? -I said awkwardly after that yelling fit.
-Sorry who are you? -Mandy asked in an annoyed tone.
-I'm Edgar, a classmate of Chester. He's at mine for a project we're working on.
-Oh you're the cool emo dude! -She said, as i had a confused expression.
-Uh yea? I am? Anyways your brother managed to be a dumbass and get drenched in the heavy rain, and now he's knocked out in my bed with a fever. -I explained, rubbing the bridge of my nose.
-Certainly sounds like him. But is he okay tho?
-Yea he's just a bit hot, he fainted mid conversation.
-I understand. I'd guess you don't wanna babysit him, but I can't really pick him up as we don't have a car. If you could drop him off that'd be nice. -Mandy said, clearly embarrassed on his brother's behalf.
-Yea Chester told me you can't come, current plan is that once my mom gets home she'll drop him off.
-Oh that's perfect. Uh may I ask when your mom gets home?
-Yea, it should be like 1-2 hours from now.
-Okay. Well uhm see you later then?
-Yea see ya. -I hung up.

I sat down on my bed next to Chester, making sure I wasn't disturbing him as I pulled my phone out and began playing brawl stars to pass the time. After a while I actually got quite hungry and decided to make some food. I wandered down to the kitchen, trying to figure out what I should cook. Feeling kinda lazy, I decided to just make some pasta. I got out a big pot, trying not to cling them together. I put the water up to boil and began scrolling on my phone until the bubbles start forming.
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Now that the pasta is done, it's time for the sauce and the main course: cheese. I rummaged through the fridge just to realize we didn't have any tomato sauce. Bruh the pasta is already cooked, and so am I. Anyway we'll just balance it with cheese, at least we have cheese. I love cheese.

After I placed the pasta into a bowl and put an unholy amount of cheese on it, I sat down at the table and began consuming my freshly cooked meal. As I was slurping up my cheesy pasta (it was heavenly), I heard the door to my room open and a few footsteps followed.

-Hey sleeping beauty, how was your nap? - I asked teasingly.
-Fucking hell, did I really pass out? I don't remember shit. -Chester said, holding his head.
-Yep you did. You were knocked out for like half an hour so yea. By the way I made you some pasta too if you're hungry.
-Oo you did? Thanks dude! -he sat down next to me, and took a bite.
-We didn't have tomato sauce, so I hope this is enough.
-I actually don't like tomato sauce. Is it just my fever or does this pasta actually taste gorgeous? -his eyes lit up as he went to take another bite.
-Made by yours truly. -I said proudly.

We continued to eat until our plates were empty, Chester even licked the bowl clean.
-Ew dude, it wasn't THAT good. Also you're literally licking up oil.
-It was the best goddamn pasta I've ever had.
-Well I'm glad you liked it. Now let's get back to my room and check your temp again. -we began heading up the stairs.
-Wha-why? I don't even feel that hot anymore! -I put my hand onto his forehead, and he was still clearly warm.
-I just want to check.
-But I don't want that thermometer in my mouth, it tastes like metal! -he whined.
-Because the end IS metal. But if you'd like to, I'll get the rectal one and shove it up your—
-Actually I think I'd prefer the first option.
-I thought so too.

We arrived into my room and Chester sat down on my bed, while I got the thermometer and handed it to him. We waited a few minutes in awkward silence until the device beeped.

-38.1C, it's going down. You'll be fine by the time we drop you off.
-I'm already fine! See? -he started jumping around in my room.
-Dude stop, you're gonna fall through the floor.
-Do you have any balls to juggle with? I kinda wanna practice. -He grinned.
-Juggle with your own balls, and sit down on your clown ass. What's with this rush of energy?
-First of all: mean. Second of all; I actually don't know, might be cause of the nap. I have way too much energy during the day I never take naps.
-I can see that. We still have an hour to go, what do you wanna do? -I sighed.
-I don't know, let's play some cringey party game, like smash or pass.
-That's so fucking childish. Count me in. Who are the people we're doing? -I was so bored that I was up to playing anything. At least that's what I wanted to believe.
-With like the class maybe? Ugh but I don't know everyone's name yet.
-I can pull up a class picture if that's good. Now you can learn everyone's names. -I searched in my gallery for the pic and then showed it to Chester.
-Yea I can see them just fine. Do you wanna go first?
-Sure, uhhhh let's see...i'll start with a strong one, Emz. The one with purple hair.
-Ooo she's pretty, but she looks like a typical mean popular girl. -Chester speculated.
-She is exactly that. She once asked me out and then dumped me after a week. She seemed like she wasn't interested in me at all. -I huffed.
-Oh that's such a bitch move. Still smash tho. -He chuckled.
-Understandable. It's your turn now.
-Uhm, how about this white haired girl?-he pointed at the pic.
-Colette? Hard pass, she's creepy. She stalks people.
-Really? I never knew a stalker.
-Lucky you! She has this weird scrapbook and she has a page about everyone in the class. Especially of the school mascot, Spike! She also cut my hair once and taped it into her book and she bites anyone that touches it.
-She's crazy what the hell.
-Yea! So uhm next person is...

We went on for quite a while, and I just basically described everyone in the class. After a few turned I realized that Chester said smash to both men and women, and it got me curious.

-Hey Chester?
-Yeah?
-What's your sexuality? You said smash to a bunch of dudes too. - I asked, kinda embarrassed for no reason.
-I'm pan, I smash everyone.
-Even kids? -I laughed with a smug look on my face.
-DUDE! No, of course not kids. -he face planted, but then started giggling aswell. -What about you?
-Well I myself don't like kids, but women and men are both good. I'd say I prefer dudes cause some girls can be heartless.
-Bro got gay from relationship trauma. -Chester chuckled.
-It's not trauma, it's just a ✨spicy memory✨. -i giggled as i drew a rainbow with my hands.
-HAHAHA BROO! Spicy memory, lmao im dead. -he was laughing so hard, he was holding his stomach.
-I know, like I'm just so funny. Also why do you think I'm emo, like? -I giggled.
-I just thought you liked the style.
-I mean yea, that's why I wear it haha.
-This is the first time i've seen you laugh actually. -his words caught me off guard, making me look at him.
-Well yea, I'm not the type to laugh a lot. -I looked to the ground.
-You should definitely laugh more! You got such a sweet laugh.

I blushed a bit, but covered it up with my scarf. I was so taken aback by the compliment, I couldn't even say anything.

-Did I make you uncomfortable? I'm sorry I just say random stuff!
-No, no it's okay, it's just that I don't get compliments often. Or ever. -I was still staring at the ground.
-Oh, do you have a sweet spot for compliments~? -he teased.
-And what if I do?
-Then I really like your scarf. -I turned to Chester, just to see him staring at me. -And your eyes are really beautiful.
-What are you doing Chester? -I was embarrassed of this situation and just kept looking at him.
-Your eyeliner is on point, and I like the way you do your hair. -He kept climbing towards me on the bed.
-Chester? -I was blushing already.
-Your clothes are so stylish, you look very good in them. -the closer he got, the more compliments he said, it all made me blush in embarrassment.
-What are you trying to do?

He was so close to me by now, I could feel his breath on my face. My heart was racing, I had no idea what was going through his mind with that grin on his face. He was so close, way too close!
-Ch-chester? -my voice was quiet and shaky.
-I was just kidding! -he laughed and backed away from me instantly.
-Oh my god I'm gonna fucking kill you!

I started chasing him around the house, and he was laughing as he ran. We flew down the stairs and Chester pulled the table move. We were circling for a few minutes until I heard the door open.
-Hey boys! Oh Chester you don't seem sick at all! -my mom greeted, a bit surprised by us running around.
-Yea he got better over time. -I explained.
-Well Chester are you ready to go home?
-Sure, I'll just change back into my clothes, they should be dry by now. -he said and went upstairs.

-So what happened exactly while I wasn't here? -my mom asked me, and I explained everything from how drenched Chester was, how I gave him some spare clothes, about his fever and the chat with his sister, leaving out a few minor events, like us playing smash or pass or when Chester climbed into my face with his compliments. Why did he do that?
-Uh huh, I understand. Actually Eddie I didn't know you could be this caring! I'm really proud of you for handling this situation so well. -she held my face in her palms.
-Mom it's nothing, it was just basic hospitality.
-Well I'm still proud of you sweetie. -as I looked away, my cheeks went a little pink from her words.

Soon Chester arrived in his own clothes, and we all got into my mom's car. He told my mom his address and thankfully she knew the street already. The car ride was awkwardly quiet for a while.

-Hey Edgar, I'm sorry about earlier, I know I was a bit too much. I just love messing with people. -Chester whispered just quiet enough for my mom to not hear.
-Yea I've experienced that quite a lot recently. Also you don't have to apologize for everything, it's fine. -I whispered back.
-I just always feel like I go a bit overboard.
-I mean, sometimes you do, but it's okay. Honestly I was way more angered about your pranks than..whatever you were doing earlier. Why did you even do that?
-To mess with you I guess.
-I see. Well, you are weird. -I chuckled quietly.
-I know I am!

-What are you whispering about back there? -my mom asked curiously.
-Nothing important, don't worry about it. -I said and silently giggled with Chester.

Soon we arrived at an apartment complex and we stopped.
-Is this it? -my mom asked.
-Yea! Thank you for having me and for the ride too! -Chester smiled.
-Don't worry about it sweetie! -my mom said to him, smiling back.

Chester got out and I followed.
-What are you doing Edgar?
-I'll accompany you. I wanna meet your sister aswell.
-My sister? Why? -he questioned as we walked up some stairs.
-Oh I forgot to tell you, Mandy called you when you were knocked out. She had quite a few words for you.
-Oh fuckkk she's gonna be so mad! Actually I don't wanna go home anymore. -he whined.
-I would usually say "don't worry it's just your sister", but I heard her yell through the phone and it sounded like she was about to woop your ass. So good luck I guess. - I said as we stopped in front of his apartment.
-Well thank you Edgar.
-No worries man. And you can just call me Ed. -I said, covering my mouth with my scarf.
-Okie dokie!

He opened the door and there stood Mandy with crossed arms.
-Hey Mandy... -Chester said in a kinda scared tone.
-It's really not that fucking hard to write a message you know. -she said angrily- If you do this once again, I'm gonna put you in home arrest. Now get in.

Chester walked in with his head down, and Mandy gave him a smack on the back of his neck, which made me wanna chuckle.
-Thank you so much for taking care of my brother, I know he can be such a nuisance. -Mandy said as she leaned on the doorframe.
-It's no worries, he's a fun dude.
-Well I'm glad he's making friends after all of his stupid pranks. I can never get him to stop. -She rubbed the bridge of her nose.
-Eh it's fine, even if he pisses me off every now and then, we still had fun.
-I'm glad to hear that. Well, uhm bye I guess.
-Bye. -I smiled and walked down the corridor and the stairs and then back to the car.

We drove back home, and as soon as I was done with my nightly routine, I went to bed. It took me a while to fall asleep, as I couldn't get my mind off of Chester's compliments. Did he mean any of that, or was he just joking?

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I bit longer chapter this time. The sparks are starting to form👀✨