*Vylad's POV*

Aww! Oh my Irene! I knew those two had a thing going on!

I crouched beside the couch, trying to withhold my giggling. It was the cutest thing I've ever seen...excluding Dante, of course... I mean, what?

It was Laurance and my big brother, Garroth~. Okay, mostly Garroth, though... He was snuggled up to Laurance, his head resting on Laurance's chest. It was so precious.

I'm not sure they know what's going on, though. I know that Garroth has a cuddling thing, when he sleeps. That's the reason he still has a stuffed bear. But, Laurance, well...I don't think he realizes what Garroth is doing. But, that doesn't stop it from being adorable~

"What's going on over here?" A tired, yet still familiar voice asked. I turned around, to see Dante- who still appeared half-asleep.

"Garrance. Need I say anymore?" I giggled quietly, holding a hand over my mouth.

"Nah. That explains everything," Dante let out a small chuckle, sitting beside me. "Do you have your phone on you, if so...take lots of pictures."

"For what? A shipping shrine, like Kawaii~Chan started?" I rose an eyebrow, reaching around for my phone.

"Blackmail," he flatly replied.

I rolled my eyes, snapping a few pictures. Once I saw Garroth start to shift in his sleep though, I instantly backed away- pulling Dante with me.

"What would you need to blackmail Garroth or Laurance for?" I asked, keeping my voice low. We were the only two awake.

"I dunno. But, why not have it just in case?" Dante shrugged, smiling at me. I couldn't help but smile back, it was contagious.

Why did I have to fall for, one of, my older brother's best friends? Yes, I admit it...I have a crush on Dante...

But, it's not like anything will ever happen between us. Anything happening between us, is as likely as...Zane dating Travis. Yup.

"What're you guys up to?" A half-asleep voice murmured from behind us.

Dante and I spun around, to face a just waking up, Travis. Speak of the devil... His white hair stuck up everywhere, and one of his eyes were closed. I pointed over at Laurance and Garroth, and Travis squinted his open eye to see.

"Those two...I wouldn't be surprised if they were dating," Travis chuckled, stretching his arms.

Stirring sounds came from behind us, and all of us jumped back to where we were originally asleep. Garroth yawned, stretching his arm, and barely opening his eyes. He saw us all staring at him, and narrowed his eyes. Dante and I gave him a small wave, and I gestured to Laurance.

Garroth looked down, his face blushing madly. He immediately hopped off the couch, covering his face in his hands. I scooted over to him, patting his shoulder, and biting my lip in order to avoid laughing.

"Hey, Garroth, big brother," I whispered, still giggling a little. "Why didn't you tell us about your relationship, sooner?"

"We're not dating, Vylad!" Garroth whisper-yelled. I shushed him.

"Shh, quiet. You're going to wake your sleeping boyfriend."

Dante and Travis giggled behind me. Garroth rolled his eyes, his blush darkening. I feel bad, but not...at the same time. He does the same thing to Dante and I. It's only fair.

"Shut it, Vylad," Garroth sighed, shaking his head. "Why didn't he move on the floor, or something? Or, like, push me off the couch? What even happened after I went to sleep?"

"You missed so much, big brother, it's crazy. Dante and Laurance got in a fist fight; over who loves you more. Then, Zane came down for a snack, and had a make-out session with Travis in the kitchen. All the while, I was sipping tea and reading this interesting article about-"

"You guys just went straight to bed, didn't you?" Garroth interjected, and I nodded.

"Basically, yeah," I replied, giggling. "Anyways, whose up for some breakfast!"

"Food!" A tired voice exclaimed. It appears as though, the mention of food, has awoken the sleeping boyfriend of my older brother.

"Alright! Everyone's up!" I clapped my hands together, jumping to my feet. "Food time!"

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*Garroth's POV*
~Later That Day~

"Garroth, I'm bored!" Dante complained, sticking out his bottom lip.

"Yeah. Don't you have some video games, or something?" Travis asked me, also pouting.

"I guess we do," I shrugged, glancing over at Vylad.

"What kind of games, do you got?" Laurance rose an eyebrow, munching on some sort of candy bar. I have no idea, where he even got that from.

"Down here, we have like...uh... Vylad, what does Zane have down here?"

Vylad shrugged, walking over to Zane's downstairs video game cabinet. Vylad and I, don't really play that many games. I'll play some console games once in a while, and Vylad...he's mostly doing other things.

"Zane plays video games?" Travis questioned, looking over Zane's collection, as well.

"Yeah, he's a nerd," I fake-scoffed, smirking a little.

"Hey!" Laurance pouted, crossing his arms. "I play video games!"

"My statement still stands," I retorted, smirking bigger.

"How dare you!"

"Well, maybe you and him should stop being dorks!"

"You're a dork, Dork!"

"My Irene," Dante lightly chuckled, shaking his head. "You two fight like an old, married couple."

"Duh, Laurance smiled, draping his arm around my shoulders. What is he doing..? "It's because we are married."

"What?!" Everyone else in the room shouted.

"Yeah! Right, babe~" Laurance winked, holding me closer to him

What is he doing?!

"How long have you two been hiding your secret marriage from us?" Travis smirked, obviously trying to play along."

"Nah, Travis. We're only dating. Who would wait until they're married or even engaged, to conr out with their relationship?" Laurance chuckled, resting his head on top of mine.

I was probably blushing madly, and panicking a little on the exterior. Because I sure as Hell, was panicking on the interior. I have no idea what he's doing here, but it's messing with my emotions, horribly! Stupid, boys!

"Wait...are you guys seriouly together?" Dante questioned, pointing in between both of us.

I mean... I wish we were... But, we're aren't.

"N-" I started, before getting interrupted by Laurance.

"Yup!"

"L-Laurance!" I whisper-yelled, wanting to die.

"Seriously?!" Dante and Travis yelled in unison. I glanced over at Vylad, who was squinting his eyes, and biting his lip a little.

"Yup, Garroth is my boyfriend!" Laurance chirped, dropping his arm from my shoulder. He grabbed my hand, instead.

I am most definitely not freaking out! Nope! Not at all!

"How long?" Vylad pressed, tapping his chin with his finger.

"We aren't-!"

"Three months," Laurance answered, interrupting me again!

"Hm...I don't buy it," Vylad smirked, looking Laurance and I over. "Kiss."

"I-" I started.

"Okay."

This can't be happening!

"W-WHAT?!" I freaked out, placing my free hand over my heart. I can't. I can't. I can't.

"Do it, then!" Dante was grinning widely.

"Sure," Laurance shrugged, turning my body, so I was facing away from the other three. "Pucker up, beautiful~"

Laurance leaned in closer to me, and I felt my heart racing. I don't know what to do! My long-term crush, is trying to kiss me! Kiss! Me!

"Play along," Laurance whispered in my ear. "I'll tell you what I'm doing, after."

"U-uh...alright..?" I stammered.

I am so damn confused.

Laurance grabbed the sides of my face, pulling my head towards him. Suddenly, I felt the presence of his lips against my skin. He had pressed his lips up against my cheek, BUT REALLY CLOSE TO MY OWN LIPS!

He pretended to kiss me, slowly pulling away. Laurance winked at me, and I was left dumbfounded, and I'm sure the others were as well. What the Hell just happened there?

"Is this for real?! Or am I dreaming?!" Dante exclaimed, rubbing his eyes.

"Dudes!" Travis gasped, still completely stunned.

I can't believe my crush, just basically almost kissed me! For no reason! My heart is racing, and it suddenly got extremely hot in here. His lips were only centimeters away from mine!

Laurance, you just almost-kissed the guy, who has been crushing on you since Middle School! And. You. Are. Straight. Maybe... But, still! The number one thing you shouldn't do, as a straight male, is "KISS" your gay friend! Not good!

Don't entirely blame him. He doesn't know we're gay...

"But, for real though," Dante looked in between us, genuinely confused. "What was that?"

"I'll explain myself, once someone else sees...that's it's okay for them to come out, if they're ready," Laurance put his hands on his hips, standing proudly.

"I see what's going on here," Vylad muttered, just loud enough for us all to hear. He crossed his arms, smirking at Laurance and I. "You two aren't dating, are you?"

"What?" Laurance rose an eyebrow at my baby brother.

"You didn't even kiss him. Garroth probably would've passed out, if you did. He also keeps touching his cheek, where your gross saliva is," Vylad pointed out.

I dropped my hand, not even realizing what I had been doing. Also, that's disgusting. He slobbered on my cheek. Gross germs.

"How'd you see through my amazing lie?" Laurance chuckled, leaning against the nearest surface.

"If you two were actually dating, Garroth would be a constant, love-struck mess. And also, extremely touchy and clingy with you. That's how he was when he da-"

I quickly darted over to Vylad, covering his mouth. He was going to bring up, that's how I acted around Gene. But, there's no need to tell Dante, that I dated his brother. Or tell Laurance that I'm attracted to guys. Not the time or place.

"L-Laurance," I looked over to him, still confused as to why he did all that. "What was your goal?"

Laurance shrugged, pointing at both Dante and Vylad. "Kinda convinced Vylad and Dante were dating. And, I wanted to encourage them to come out."

"WHAT?!" The both of them shouted, as Vylad pushed my hand off of his mouth.

I dropped my head, laughing to myself. "Oh, Laurance... I've been trying to find out that information, forever. It was a nice try, but nothing's ever going to solve that mystery."

Laurance shrugged again, chuckling. "Worth a shot."

My Irene...

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