I woke up to a solid chest underneath me, strong arms wrapped loosely around my torso. My head was absolutely pounding, the light coming in through the curtains making it even worse. I buried my head into Jimmy's chest, groaning. Last night was hazy, but I remembered everything. How embarrassing.

I would be mad at myself for forgiving Jimmy so easily, but I understood why I did. 

I felt fragile and alone last night. Despite being surrounded by friends and having fun, I still felt so alone. I couldn't help the pull I had to darker thoughts, but I felt like Jimmy understood in a way that nobody else does. I can sense that he feels the same way, to some extent. I feel like he's the only person I can go to; I'm too scared to tell Felix- he might think I'm insane and my irrational fears were scared that it might ruin our friendship. Plus, I don't want to upset my family. I couldn't hide it from Jimmy now that he's seen it first hand.

I tried to slip out of bed, but Jimmy tightened his grip on me. He reached over to the bedside cabinet and passed me some painkillers and water, which I gulped down pretty eagerly. My head killed. He took a sip of the water too, before selling back down into a cuddle. I blushed- this was quite nice.

"Morning." Jimmy groaned, burying his face into the top of my hair to block the light out.

"Morning." I replied, appreciating how good he looked, even in the morning, "What time is it?"

Jimmy rolled over, checking his phone on the bedside table. He showed it to me and the small smile dropped off my face. It was almost lunchtime- Daxx and Connor would be back soon! I clambered out of the bed, pushing his arms off of me. I pulled on some gym shorts and a shirt, leaving the room. I was expecting to see the same trashed hallway from yesterday.

Instead, I was met with a pleasant surprise. The hallway was spotless. I padded down the glass stairs, seeing everyone awake and cleaning the downstairs with black bin bags and recycling boxes full of cans and bottles. It looked pretty much done and everybody else was already dressed and wide awake.

"Morning, sleepyhead!" Felix chirped, "Get up to much last night?"

"You guys should have woken me up- you didn't have to do all of this by yourselves." I blushed, "Breakfast on me to make up for it?"

"You're going to regret offering to pay." Saint grinned, patting his belly, "Daddy's hungry!"

"Never call yourself that again." Mike cringed, swatting Saint's head with a cleaning rag.

Jimmy padded down the stairs behind me, in just his jeans from yesterday. His bed hair looked insanely attractive and his abs were exposed, making my mouth go dry. I composed myself, tearing my eyes away. I was firmly sticking to just friends. No more. If even drunk me could avoid kissing him, so could sober me. It's not that hard. Okay, maybe it is, but I have the will power.

Felix wolf whistled, receiving a glare from me in response. Mary and Angel looked quite confused, not having been witness to last nights events. Oli rolled his eyes, asking loudly if anyone had ever heard of a shirt. Jimmy just smirked at that, patting his bare chest. I decided a shower was much needed, heading back upstairs to take one. I grabbed a towel- I felt pretty hungover so I thought a shower would help.

I found myself with a bit of pep in my step as I stepped out of the shower, once I was finished cleaning up. I threw on a clean band tee and just some black jean shorts with vans. I towel dried my hair, heading downstairs. Everyone was just chilling on the sofa, chatting. I plopped down next to Felix, swinging my arm around him.

"Thanks, Felix." I grinned, "The place looks spotless."

I noticed Jimmy was missing and I furrowed my eyebrows, looking around. Had he left? My heart began to sank and Felix noticed, patting my thigh.

"He jogged home to get changed. He's bringing his car up to drive us to breakfast; there's too many people for just one car." Felix informed me, making a shy smile slip onto my face.

That was sweet of him. I had noticed that since our chat, he was really making an effort. Not just an effort with me, but also an effort with my friends. He joined in with the drinking game- being totally honest- and now he was even joining us for breakfast.

We heard the front door open and Connor and Daxx walked in- Daxx carrying both of their bags. He looked around and breathed a sigh of relief, a nervous chuckle escaping from his mouth. He looked from Angel and Mary to me and nodded in approval.

"Mama Daxx thought you were going to trash the whole house." Connor laughed, coming over to give us a hug. 

"As if, Uncle Daxx!" Felix laughed, not giving away the lie in the slightest, "We're going to head to breakfast now, if that's okay."

"Here, our treat." Connor smiled sweetly, slipping me a fifty.

Knowing these gluttons, that wouldn't even nearly cover it, but I would pay for the rest. We all got up, saying goodbye to Angel and Mary and heading to my car. Oli offered to drive and I threw my keys at him. I went to get into the passenger seat, but everyone ran past me- sprinting to the car. Felix jumped into the passenger seat, Mike climbing into the back with Saint and Mia.

"Really, guys?" I huffed, rolling my eyes as they locked the doors.

Oli shrugged at me and slipped into the drivers seat. He yelled that he would meet me there, driving off down the road. I walked down the road to Jimmy's, seeing him just leaving through his front door.

"Did they leave without you?" He laughed, unlocking his car for me.

I nodded, slipping into the passenger seat. He laughed and slipped into the drivers seat, starting up the engine. He flicked on the music and I subconsciously nodded along, humming to the music. I really liked System of a Down.

He noticed I was enjoying it and casually turned it up, singing along himself. My eyebrows raised slightly in surprise- he was actually really good. I knew he played guitar, but I didn't know he sang that well. I ended up singing along with him, belting out the crazy lyrics.

He pulled into the carpark of the diner, sending me a small smile as he flipped off the ignition. I smiled back at him- my heart was fluttering. We held eye contact for about half a second, but it felt like forever to me. He eventually broke it, hopping out of the car. I followed suit and followed him into the diner.

"The love birds made it!" Saint cooed, beckoning us over to their large table.

I slipped into the booth, Jimmy sitting next to me. I was blushing, but he seemed pretty chill about my friend's stupid comments. Oli was scowling to himself, but I pouted at him and he gave me a quick, very sarcastic grin. I wished he would just cool it.

"What's everyone ordering, then?" I grinned, scanning the menu.

"It'll be easier if just two of us go up, rather than the whole table." Felix shrugged, dragging me out of my seat, "We all decided before you got here. Jimmy, what are you having?"

Jimmy scanned the menu, pointing at what he wanted and Felix nodded. He dragged me to the food counter, at the other end of the diner, and looked at me expectantly. I looked right back at him, confused by what he was try to ask.

"I obviously want the details on you and Jimmy." Felix rolled his eyes, "We haven't had a second alone, so I need updates. Make it quick, we're next in line."

"No update. He apologised, he's coming out and so we're friends; he needs support. Somebody who knows what it's like to be... lgbt, I guess. We're just friends... I guess we cuddle, too? I'm not sure about the logistics." I rushed, making Felix's face light up in delight, "What about you and Mike?"

"We're going steady- he asked me and I was cool as a cucumber... not. I totally wasn't. I freaked out, blushed and jumped all over him. We haven't done it yet and last night he tried to sleep on the damn floor." Felix laughed, "I forced him to cuddle."

"Next?" The girl at the counter called, Felix and I stepping up, "Oh, I was at your party last night! It was totally awesome, so thanks. You guys seem super fun!"

I blinked at the girl, utterly shocked. This was something I wasn't used to. Being recognised in public and being met with a positive reaction? How shocking. Felix thanked her, gushing about how fun it was with her. He ordered all of the food and I simply pointed to what I wanted: a veggie fry up with avocado on the side.

I paid and we headed back to the table, a small smile on my lips. This was an incredibly strange feeling. I was still blinking away the shock when I sat down, everyone looking at me curiously. I shook my head, snapping out of it.

"You look like Felix just told you he's pregnant." Saint laughed, "Fortunately for Mike, we all know that can't happen- so what did happen?"

"Somebody complimented him." Felix shrugged, with a smile.

"That can't be something out of the ordinary- I mean look at him." Oli rolled his eyes, gesturing to me.

"Oliver, stop flirting with him! We're all clearly team Jimmy." Mike huffed, making Felix squeak and hug him tight.

"My own friends are willing to betray me for a stranger?" Oli huffed, crossing his arms, "I need new friends."

"Nobody will have you." Mia teased, tapping his nose playfully.

"Keep your hands to your boyfriend." Oli teased back, "Or I'll steal him."

"You couldn't get a single guy, what makes you think you could get a taken guy?" Mia deadpanned, making us all gasp.

They both burst out laughing, making all of us relax. Their play fighting got serious sometimes. I felt like they were going to start a catfight. Jimmy's eyes looked over me, sending me a 'what the fuck' look. I shrugged, this was pretty normal as far as I could tell.

Our food arrived after a while of just chatting and we all dug in, happily wolfing down our food to cure our hangovers. My breakfast was really good, but I saw Jimmy eyeing up my toast. I sighed, sliding it onto his plate. He sent me a goofy grin, scoffing it down in seconds.

"Is that Jimmy Wellot?" I heard a voice come behind us.

I tensed up, recognising the voice. I bit my lip, ducking my head really low. I didn't want them to see me, especially if they had already recognised Jimmy. If they saw us sat together- even just eating breakfast- all hell would break loose. Everyone at the table saw me suddenly duck and sent me questioning looks. I noticed Jimmy was just as tense as I was.

"Yeah, it is. Who's he with?" The voices were getting closer.

I was about to slip under the table and hide, but Jimmy's hand reached out to grab mine- squeezing it tight. I whipped my head to look at him, my eyes wide. His face was expressionless, his eyes wide and looking straight down at the table. I could sense the fear radiating off of him, sweat dripping down his forehead. He was scared shitless.

"Are you sure?" I whispered, my voice frantic.

He simple squeezed my hand tighter under the table and I nodded, trying to be brave for him. This wasn't going to end well, but if this is what he wants then we're going to have to sit through it. At least we outnumber them, for once.

"It's the gaylord! Andy!" The goons scoffed, finally stood at our table, "What the fuck are you doing with the queer squad, Jimmy?"

Jimmy didn't respond, squeezing my hand a little harder for support. I think he's cutting off the circulation to my hand. He's squeezing like he's giving birth. I gave him a little squeeze back, trying to comfort him subtly.

"You're getting dumb ass on my breakfast, can you just fuck off?" Oli rolled his eyes, sending the filthiest glare to the goons.

I mouthed a 'thank you' at him and he nodded, standing up and puffing up his chest to scare the idiots off. The goons scanned the table, seeing that it was filled predominantly with guys. Saint stood up, standing beside Oli and sending a glare of his own. The goons scrunched up their face in disgust, backing off.

"I hope you know what you're doing, Jimmy. It's fucking disgusting." A goon snarled, "I'm telling everyone."

Jimmy tensed up at that, grabbing my hand with both hands. The goons walked away, leaving a shaking Jimmy in their wake. He was beyond scared, but at least he was still here. He didn't deny anything, he didn't run away and he didn't insult me in the process. That was progress, in my humble opinion.

Once I was sure they were gone, I pulled Jimmy out of his seat. I pulled him to his car, taking his keys and unlocking it. Once inside, he broke down crying. I wrapped my arms around him, holding him close to me as he cried. It was kind of awkward, with the gear stick in-between us, but he needed a hug.

"It'll all be okay." I whispered, hoping it was true.