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So yeah, I’m meeting her tonight for more if you know what I mean” Paul said with a wink in the cafeteria.
Will rolled his eyes, but looked a little sad.
“Shit it feels like everyone is pairing off and you know” He complained to Will in their dorm later that night.
”Welcome to my world” he looked so resigned.
“Hey,” his voice softened, “what’s wrong?”
Will fiddled with his hands laying flat on his back on his bed staring at the ceiling. “I don’t know, guess I’m just sick of it?”
”Of what? Paul bragging about his conquests?” He laughed
“Ha, yes.” Will sighed and in a quieter voice said “I guess I’m just tired of being alone.”
“You aren’t alone! I’m here!” He eyed him. He needed to pull him out of this funk.
”You know what I mean Mike” Will chuckled.
”Yeah, yeah I do. So why don’t you find someone to date? I mean if you are lonely it’s not like you have to be”
“It’s not like it is for you and the other guys. You could go out and date whatever girl you want, but I’m gay and the 3 gay guys I’ve met around here are all sluts”
He laughed hard at that. “Whatever girl I want?!” He chuckled, “I haven’t had a girlfriend since El and I broke up three years ago. They aren’t exactly beating down my door either.”
“You are just picky” Will smirked at him
”Well apparently you are too, with your no sluts rule” he laughed.
“I guess we can just be lonely together” he shrugged
“Yeah, I guess so.” Will sighed
He sat in his dorm bed for a few seconds longer before an idea struck him.
”Hey!” He practically jumped from the bed.
“What if we set each other up?!” He could feel his grin spreading from ear to ear.
”What?” Will sat up.
”Think about it! We know each other better than practically anyone right?!” He was waiting for Will to respond. He was practically buzzing with excitement.
“Yeah, I guess so. So you want me to what? set you up on a date?” He seemed hesitant.
”Yeah and I’ll set you up on one! We could even make it a double date that way we don’t feel as awkward during the date!” He was getting truly excited about this idea. A double date with Will would be fun.
”Mike do you even know any other gay guys besides me?” Will laughed
”Hmm, yeah actually! There is a guy in my English Lit class that seems pretty cool. We’ve talked a few times. I think he is even an art major like you!” He waited for Will to respond.
Will sat there thinking it over, always cautious. “Okay, but I actually don’t know your type. No one is going to be El ya know?”
“Yeah, yeah I know. She’s just so cool ya know?” he rubbed his chin thinking it over.
“Yeah, I know who could compete? What do you like physically though like what’s pretty to you?” Will said seriously like he was taking mental notes.
He thought about it- what did he find attractive? he looked at Will still mulling the question over.
“I guess I like dark hair, eyes- I mean big hazel eyes, milky skin, cool like really cool but doesn’t know it, and uh they should light up a room” he cleared his throat.
“Ha- you just described Snow White” Will said laughing. “You really are picky Mike!”
“Well, I have good taste!” He smirked. “So it’s settled we find someone for each other and go on a double date, yeah?”
”I guess it couldn’t hurt” Will shrugged
The next day he eyed Will’s potential date all through class. He didn’t hear the lecture at all. ‘Is this guy even Will’s type? What is Will’s type, I should have asked.’
After the class was over he caught up to the prospect in the hallway. Tony had warm amber skin with crystal blue eyes and a muscular build- in short for a guy at least, in Mike’s opinion he was hot.
“Uh, Hey! Tony right?” He said walking along side him.
”Yeah, you are Mike right?” His smile was warm
“Yeah, that’s me. Can I ask you some questions? Do you mind?”
“Go for it handsome” he said flirtatiously
”You like guys right?” Tony nodded grinning widely and Mike continued. He was nervous, he thought this would be easy but it wasn’t. “Cool, what do you like to do for fun?” Will would want to have something in common at the very least.
”Well, I think I mentioned in class I’m an art major so I love to draw cartoons, but I also like video games. Oh and I like this game called DnD, most people haven’t heard of it though” Tony blushed.
“What?! That’s amazing! Are you single?” He was so excited, this guy seemed perfect for Will.
Tony’s Eyebrows rose and a flirty smile played on his face. “For you I am, handsome”
Mike’s eyes widened and he turned beet red, “Oh shit! Not me- sorry” he said grabbing the back of his neck. “My best friend, we are setting each other up. I think you would like him. Anyone would really- he plays DnD and is an art major too! His name is Will. Would you maybe want to meet him?”
Tony’s eyes seemed to light up at the mention of Will’s interests, “Is he as cute as you?” He flirted.
”Better, way better looking than me.” He said firmly.
“Well, okay. I guess it couldn’t hurt to meet another art major anyway” Tony said shrugging.
“Perfect! I’ll set up the details with Will and get back to you next class? Is that okay?” He couldn’t believe how easy this had been.
“Yeah, that works.” Tony smiled heading to his next class.
”Perfect.” Then a thought slid into his mind. “Wait!” He called, “you aren’t a slut are you?”
Tony burst out into laughter “a flirt? yes, a slut? never”
Will shuffled into their dorm room that night with a deep sigh and flopped onto his bed.
”Bad day?” Mike asked
”No, it was okay. I’m just tired; I talked to a lot of girls today.” Will yawned
“Wait why?” His brows furrowed in confusion
“For you! Remember? We are setting each other up.” Will looked truly miserable but he knew better than to push.
”Oh.” Then a slow smile crept into his face, “I already got you set up, by the way! He’s perfect for you!” Will stared doubtfully back at him.
”No, Will I’m serious! He’s an art major! He likes video games, plays DnD and he’s not a slut” he said proud of himself.
Will chuckled, “oh god Mike you didn’t ask him if he was did you?” He was smiling eyes lit with laughter seeing it eased something tight in Mike’s chest.
“Well, uh I might have.” He grinned.
“Subtle.” Will shook his head, “I found someone for you too” he said quieter.
“Oh cool.” He shrugged.
“She has dark hair and green eyes, and she is really really cool.” He was steady and calm but something in his facial expression shifted and he seemed sad.
”You okay?” He asked coming to sit on Will’s bed.
”Yeah, yeah. I’m good. You want to set it all up for Friday night?” He grinned but it didn’t quite meet his eyes.
“Uh, sure. Your guy is hot by the way- I mean for a guy” he said trying to cheer Will up a little.
“Great, add to the pressure, why don’t you?” He laughed.
The week passed quickly, as each day went by Will seemed to get more and more anxious. He got to the dorm Thursday night after hanging out with Paul to find Will staring at his bed. It had what looked like every article of clothing he owned on it.
“You good, Will?”
Will whirled around to look at Mike. He looked completely panicked with purple circles under his eyes.
”Woah, what’s wrong Man?”
”It’s-it’s Well I’ve never been on a date before and I-I don’t know what to wear.” Will was blushing actually blushing. It was adorable how nervous he was.
”Will, man relax. I’ll be there too remember?” He said walking over to the bed. And picking out a plaid yellow top and brown slacks. “You look good in whatever, but this is nice?” He said handing it to him.
“Yeah?” Will asked quietly fidgeting with his hands.
“Yeah, you have nothing to worry about. This guy is gonna love you” he grinned putting a hand on his shoulder.
“Okay, thanks” he said quietly starting to put his stuff away.
He was quiet for a bit studying Will’s movements. “Will is there something else bothering you?”
Will’s face turned beet red and he looked like he might cry. “I-what if, what if it goes well?”
“Huh? That would be good right?” He didn’t understand why that would be a bad thing
”I-I’ve never, uh.” Will was blushing hard
“ooooh, I mean I think lots of people are virgins still- I am. I don’t think that’s a big deal” he said confidently
“Wh-wha- No Mike! I- I’ve never even kissed anyone! I’m 21 don’t most people know what they are doing by now?” Will was sitting on his bed now head in his hands clearly melting down.
”Oh.” He softened. Of course Will had never kissed anyone he grew up in Hawkins.
He cleared his throat, he had to cheer him up. “Listen, kissing is easy. If you can fight interdenominational monsters before 18 you can definitely kiss someone.” He patted his back.
None of this seemed to soothe Will’s worries so he pressed on determined to calm him down.
“I can show you how if you want.” He was quiet. He didn’t know why he offered but something deep in him was insisting that he just make this better for Will.
Will’s eyes flew to his widening. “You don’t need to do that Mike.”
“Do what? Listen, kissing is no big deal. If you want to practice I could probably use some practice too it’s been awhile since I’ve kissed anyone” he ran his fingers through his hair beginning to feel nervous for reasons he didn’t quite understand.
Will just looked at him as though he had grown a second head so he pressed on.
”I really don’t mind Will, it would help me too honestly. It doesn’t need to be a big deal. Unless you want your first kiss to be special?” He questioned
“Uh, no. I guess I just want to get it over with, but how is this gonna help you? I’m a guy”
“A mouth is a mouth” he shrugged glancing at Will’s.
“Um, okay, yeah. If you are sure you don’t mind. I don’t want to be bad at it” he said wringing his hands.
“Yeah, I don’t mind” he said it quietly. He was starting to feel a bit nervous it not like he was an expert at kissing either. “Okay you ready?”
Will looked at him, hazel eyes wide with nerves he nodded slowly.
He gulped mouth going a bit dry. “Okay so you need to relax first pretend that the date went well and you like me, Kay?”
Something shifted in Will’s face and he nodded again seemingly unable to speak.
“So, uh I guess I’ll take the lead. If it’s going well and you want to test the waters you would just lean in like this” he leaned closer to Will and tilted his head up with his hand.
he looked at Will’s lips then back at his eyes. “Then if they seem into it you’d uh-“ he swallowed “just give them a light kiss at first” he was whispering now inches away from Will’s mouth
Will was focused. He closed his eyes and leaned up and placed a light kiss to Mike’s lips. It was soft and over too soon.
“Like that?” Will asked seriously
”Yeah, yeah that was good” he whispered swallowing.
“So now, if uh they seem into it and you want to keep going you’d want to uh well- I’ll just show you” he closed his eyes and leaned back down to meet Will’s lips.
Slowly he kissed him and like everything else, Will was very good at it. The kisses were soft and explorative, lips barely parting he found Will’s lower lip and placed the smallest amount of suction to it. Will responded by doing the same causing Mike’s breath to catch a little. His neck was heating up. Will broke the kiss.
”I’m sorry was that bad?” His eyes were full of worry.
”No, no. You are doing good.” He said a bit hoarsely, “Do you uh want to try it with tongue?”
”um, okay yeah if you are sure this isn’t grossing you out?” Will still looked nervous.
”No, no I don’t mind” he said a little too quickly.
“So it’s a little more intense so if you get uncomfortable just let me know and we will stop” he said glancing at Will’s lips again.
“Okay” Will voice was barely a whisper.
Mike leaned in but this time Will closed the distance. Will gently lifted his hand to the back of his head gently touch Mikes hair. Mike parted his lips deepening the kiss. slowly they found a rhythm and it became heated, messy.
Something began to tighten in his core and he needed to move his hands, to get closer. He laced his fingers around Will’s back pulling him closer. This was different; this felt different.
A soft sound came from Will’s lips and the sound triggered something in him that could only be explained as instinct. His hand snaked up into Will’s hair and softly he tugged it breaking the kiss so he could begin kissing Will’s neck. They began to slowly fall back onto the bed. The stubble he found as he kissed down his chin and neck felt nice on his lips.
Will moved his hands along his back and through his hair lightly pulling. He moaned and began to kiss Will’s lips again. Will’s shirt rode up slightly the smallest amount of skin showing. His hand found the small patch of skin fingers lightly grazing. Will shuttered at the light touch underneath him. He began kissing his neck again desperate to hear more of those soft noises, feel more of him.
“uh, um Mike” Will’s voice was breathy and strangled.
He sat up straight realizing that he may have gone too far. He shook his head trying to clear it ‘what just happened?’
”Uh, sorry” he said blushing deeply.
“No, it’s fine. I didn’t know kissing with tongue would be, uh, would be that intense.” He said a little breathless.
‘Me either’ he thought. His mind hazy, he struggled to focus on anything other than calming his own heartrate.
“Are you okay?” He finally asked regaining some control of his mind.
“Yeah, I-I’m fine” His cheeks were pink and his lips were dark.
He cleared his throat trying to regain some normalcy. “So what do you think? Do you feel better about it now?”
”Uh- Well. I was wondering if” Will was scarlet and looking away.
”if what?” He asked steadily, “You can ask me anything Will, it’s okay”
”Do I- should I do anything differently?” His voice was barely above a whisper.
“No.” Mike took a very shaky breath and laughed releasing some tension. “You, uh, well I don’t think you needed a lesson- you’re a natural.” He felt his face heat, and stood up. “So yeah, uh you are definitely ready for your date” he walked over to his side of the room and began gathering his shower bag.
”Thanks Mike” Will was still sitting on the bed blushing.
“no problem, I’m uh gonna get ready for bed be back in a few.” He mumbled leaving the room.
He went immediately to the showers. It was true he liked to shower at night, but really he just needed to clear his head away from Will.
‘How far would I have gone?’ He thought as he turned the faucet. Thoughts of kissing Will swirled in his mind. His lips, the way he felt against him, the sounds he made and- ‘oh god, maybe a cold shower is best’
‘I guess I’m lonelier than I realized. Good thing I’m going on that date tomorrow’ he concluded. It definitely wasn’t Will- ‘a mouth is a mouth right? It’s just a normal reaction, but then what was that feeling? I’ve never wanted to go further, not like that’
‘Why did I like that so much… more than. No it’s just been a long time.’
He took his time showering trying and failing to clear his mind. By the time he got back to their room Will was already in his pajamas settled on his bed reading a comic.
‘At least Will seems to feel better about everything’ he thought trying not to focus on how cuddly his best friend looked. He climbed into bed without a word.
It was finally time for the double date, and Will had regained all of his previous nerves. They were walking to the pizza place to meet their dates.
”so what’s this guy’s name?” Will asked fidgeting with his hands.
”His name is Tony. I think you will like him” the words tasted bitter on his tongue.
”What if he doesn’t like me?” Will was looking down at his feet as they walked.
”Not possible” he said seriously “Will, seriously just be yourself. He’s going to love you.”
Once they arrived they grabbed a large booth and waited.
“Oh hey! I see your date!” Will waved over raven haired girl with green eyes to the booth. She looked like the description he had given Will.
”Veronica, this is my friend Mike! Mike this is my new friend Veronica!” Will seemed proud of himself and Mike couldn’t help but smile.
“Nice to meet you” he shook her hand. They exchanged pleasantries and then he saw Tony walk in.
“Hey Tony over here!” He called.
”Hi Mike!” Tony smiled walking up. Then he turned to Will and stuck out his hand “You must be Will! I’ve heard a lot about you.” Tony looked him up and down and grinned. “Mike said you were cute but I had no idea.”
Will’s blush was immediate and something low twisted in Mike’s gut as all of Will’s attention turned to Tony.
”Nice to meet you” Will said shaking Tony’s hand. Their hands lingered a beat too long for Mike’s liking.
They all sat down, ordered and began talking to their prospective dates.
Veronica was very pretty with dark brown short hair, green eyes, and had a sunny disposition everything he asked for, but he was having a hard time focusing on her and instead found himself listening more to what Will was saying to Tony.
“So Mike mentioned you play DnD what class do you like playing?”
“Oh I’m a lover not a fighter, I usually pick magic user typically cleric with a Druidic subclass. What about you?” Tony was leaning in hanging on every word Will said.
Will’s eyes lit up, “I usually play as a cleric too and you are an art major too right? What are the odds?” He laughed.
”I know, so have you been to arcade about 20 minutes from here? I haven’t been yet but I think it’s called space port.” Tony placed a hand on Will’s arm. It looked so effortless as though it was normal.
“Yeah! We’ve been to that place a couple times right Will? It was cool but the place back home is better, don’t you think?” Mike couldn’t help but cut in. He could feel his date getting frustrated beside him. She had been speaking to him about- he didn’t know what.
“Uh, yeah we’ve been.” He said shooting Mike a look. “I’d love to go back sometime though” Will turned back to Tony smiling broadly the way he usually did for him.
”Well, would you like to go with me after this? Show me the ropes?” Tony seemed a little more vulnerable now not as confident.
“Yeah, yeah I’d like that” Will’s smile gutted him in a way that surprised and confused him. ‘Why am I upset? It’s going well for him. This is what I wanted’
”So anyway, that’s why music is so important” Veronica said placing a hand on his arm trying to draw his attention.
”Hmm, oh yeah. I love music.” He said absently
“Really?” She smiled
“Yeah, we both do. The Clash practically saved Will’s life” he grinned at Will.
Will smiled back. “Mike has an eclectic taste Veronica! He likes it all, but Bowie is his favorite.” Will really did know everything about him.
“Wait how did you know that?” He questioned him smiling.
”Mike, you once spent 2 hours breaking down your favorite songs of his. How could I not know that?!” Will laughed at him and something in his chest warmed at the sound.
“What kind of music do you like Tony?” Will turned his attention back to his date and he felt inexplicably angry.
”I really like The Cure.” Tony was softly smiling at him.
”No way! I love The Cure!” Will’s eyes lit up and Mike could have sworn a beam of light was shining around him.
Blinking hard he tried to focus on his date the rest of dinner. She truly was lovely, but as he sat there chatting he felt nothing just like every other date he’d been over the years.
When dinner was over Tony and Will headed to the arcade and he walked Veronica back to her door.
“I had a good time tonight, maybe we could do it again some time?” She asked hopefully
“Sure" He smiled leaning in he gave her a kiss goodnight. He hoped he would feel that thing he felt the night before but he didn't. "Well, goodnight" he walked away without glancing back.
He got back to his dorm and found himself pacing the small area wondering how the rest of Will's date was going. He waited and waited hoping he would be back soon, telling himself he was just curious if he was a good matchmaker or not.
It was midnight before he heard Will and Tony’s voices coming from just outside of the door. He practically held his breath trying to hear every word.
”I had a great time tonight, Can I see you again?” Tony’s voice was shyer than how he’d spoken at dinner.
”yeah I’d like that” Will’s voice was barely over a whisper, and It sounded like they were standing close to one another too close.
He listened closer trying to hear the rest of the conversation, but it was quiet-too quiet. He made his way to the door putting his ear to against the wood. He heard what sounded like rustling then he heard it. The soft sounds that came from Will’s throat just one night before- with him.
‘Oh.’ He walked back to his bed, ‘Good for Will. This is what I wanted for him so why?’ He shook his head trying to clear it. ‘This is good. This is fine.’
A few moments later the door opened.
“Hey, how’d it go?” He asked softly trying his best to sound normal.
Will grinned and put his back against the door.
”I really like him.” His smile was shy and he was looking up like he did when he was remembering something good.
”That’s uh, that’s good.” He said lamely.
”Yeah I mean- he’s great. We talked all night and we have so much in common. We are going out again tomorrow” Will seemed to be buzzing with excitement.
“Cool, so he’s your type then?” He tried smiling but it felt hollow.
“I don’t know if I really have a type but yeah I owe you one Mike, he’s- I don’t know. He’s so nice and funny and he knows about art. I’m really excited! Thank you so much for all your help!”
“Yeah, glad I could help” he said softly, feeling something crack in his chest.
”Oh hey! How did it go with Veronica?” Will asked excitedly, “She seemed to like you!”
”Eh, I don’t think she’s my type” he said shrugging
”what?! How? She is literally what you described to a T!” Will’s brows furrowed
”Yeah, I don’t know I just didn’t get that feeling ya know?”
“You know at some point you are going to have to move on from El? I know you took the break up hard but you have to let yourself move on and try to be happy.” Will spoke gently
“Hmm, oh right El. It’s not about El; I mean yeah she was my first well only girlfriend but I don’t know.” He rubbed the back of his head.
“I wasn’t that good a boyfriend to her- I mean I tried but I-“ his words faltered ‘why wasn’t I good to her’
He cleared his throat “How did you get over your Tammy? It was Lucas right?” He felt a small pit form in his throat.
Will froze like he had been hit and his eyes became wide for a few seconds before blinking rapidly
“I- uh. I don’t think you ever fully get over- Well, um.” Will began wringing his hands.
“Hey? It’s fine Will. I’m not going to tell him I don’t think it would bother him though.” He said softly
Will cleared his throat seeming to decide something. “I think you just have to decide 'Do I want to keep pining for someone that doesn’t see me that way or do I want to be happy' and then no matter how much it hurts you just have to move on.”
“Hmm, I guess.” He was quiet letting his mind wander. He was beginning to think his inability to move on was never about El to begin with.
“So where are you and Tony going tomorrow?” He tried to change the subject but talking about Tony was the last thing he wanted to do.
“We are going to draw each other in the campus square” Will looked so happy, eyes shining bright. It hurt. He didn’t know why but it did.
“That’s great, Will” he wanted him to be happy but it all felt wrong like watching part of yourself drift away. “I think I’m gonna get some rest”
The next day he felt restless something low in his gut felt twisted and ugly watching Will get ready.
"Does this look okay?" Will nervously asked him. He was wearing a blue sweater over a white button up with grey slacks. His hair was textured today, eyes bright with excitement and nerves. In short he looked perfect, as usual.
"How would I know? I'm not gay!" He snapped defensively. Immediately he regretted it, his eyes widened and he met Wills.
Will took in a sharp breath and looked like he might cry.
"Will, I" he felt as though he might cry himself.
"I've got to go." Will's voice was cold and distant as though he already left.
"Wait, please" he said catching Will's arm as he headed for the door.
"What do you want Mike? I don't get you! You act like you want me to be happy and find someone! Like you don't care that I'm gay!"
"I don't! I don't care that you are-"
"Then why do you say shit like that to me?! You've been doing it since we were kids and if you have a problem with it then I don't know why you insisted on being roommates!" He poked him angrily.
"Will, I'm sorry. I-" a lump formed in his throat.
"Just forget it, Mike. I have to go. I'm going to be late." He cut him off ripping his arm away and stormed out.
He crossed the room and laid down on Will's bed the way he sometimes did when he'd had a bad day and Will wasn't home yet. He buried his face in Will's pillow and breathed in his scent. Why did he say that? Why was he always saying shit like that? Why was he so mad at Will for going on this date that he practically forced on him? He wanted Will to be happy didn't he?
He lay there thinking about Will. Will's lips, the way they tasted on his- perfect, how he wanted to keep going- just how much he had wanted Will. He thought about the noises he made the sweet soft sounds that drove him crazy. His pants tightened and need surged through him. He unbuttoned his pants and gripped himself, He began stroking thinking about how far he would have let things go the other night. Will would have made more of those noises, their shirts would have come off, he would have touched him, he wanted to touch him- the thought of being able to feel Will's skin on his undid him and he shuttered under his own touch immediately feeling flush at what he'd done.
Reality came crashing down on him and he shot out of Will's bed like he'd been burned. 'What the fuck is wrong with me? Oh god. Laundry... I need to clean his sheets. shit'
He put his head in his hands and aggressively combed his fingers through his hair pacing back and forth around the room 'okay, this is fine' Quickly he stripped the sheets from both his and Will's bed and took them to the dorm laundry room. He loaded the wash then decided to go for a walk around campus to try and clear his head.
This did not help at all and only seemed to make things worse. He forgot that Will said his date was in the campus square so when he spotted them sprawled out on a picnic blanket laughing and holding hands it gutted him in a way that could only be explained as pure torture. He couldn't help but stare. Will was smiling light radiating off of him as he spoke to Tony about something animatedly. Tony was leaning in grinning back. They weren't doing anything, but it looked so intimate. Intimate in a way that he wasn't allowed. He clenched his fists taking a small step forward. Tony leaned in closing his eyes and Will kissed him.
Will- the Will that he had kissed only two days ago was kissing someone else, laughing with someone else. A lump formed in his throat that he refused to acknowledge. Dragging his eyes away he walked back to the laundry room.
It was late when Will got back to the dorm, but he waited up for him needing to apologize for their fight earlier.
Will walked in with a soft smile on his face but said nothing, just quickly changed into a white tee and yellow sweatpants for bed.
"Hey, how was your date?" the word date tasted like bile on his tongue.
"It was fine." Will flopped on his bed, clearly still annoyed from earlier.
"Come on Will. I'm really sorry. I don't know why I said that okay? I don't care that you are gay- you know I don't care. I have no idea why-"
"You are feeling weird about the kissing practice the other night, aren't you?" Will cut in voice quiet.
"No- I"
"Look Mike, like you said a mouth is a mouth, right? I know you aren't gay. Sorry if I got too into it, but I- you don't have to worry about me getting any ideas. I know you aren't like me." Will fidgeted
"Will," he looked at him seriously, "You have nothing to apologize for. I don't know why I was such a jerk earlier, but it had nothing to do with the practice or the fact that you are gay. I'm so sorry."
"Are you sure? because you've been acting weird ever since?" Will's voice was laced with worry.
"Can I take you to lunch tomorrow to make up for it?"
Will smiled, "I can't, Tony and I are going out again."
"Really? three days in a row?! That's kinda clingy of him don't you think?"
"We are really hitting it off. I like him a lot." Will was smiling so brightly it hurt his eyes to look at him.
"Oh, that's great. So what do you like about him?" Mike started to feel queasy he’d forgotten to eat today.
"What don't I like about him? He is handsome, funny, smart, artistic, plays DnD, he's a good kisser, and he actually likes me." Will looked giddy in a way that he'd never seen.
"I'm happy for you Will." He swallowed, "You ready for bed?" he asked going to turn the light off.
"Yeah, I'm exhausted." He said yawning. Will got sleepily under his covers and closed his eyes. "Hey Mike?"
"Yeah?" his voice was barely over a whisper as he turned the light off and got into bed.
"Did you wash my sheets? They smell like you" He asked sleepily
"Uh, yeah. I felt bad and was doing laundry anyway" He felt his face heat in the dark
"Thanks, Mike" He could hear Will's sleepy smile in the dark.
The next morning was like any other on the weekends. Will sat in bed sketching story ideas that Mike would throw around. They agreed long ago when they decided to go to NYU together than they would always work on their passions together. Whether it be a comic book, illustrated story or their own DnD edition- they would do it together.
"Okay, so hear me out! The paladin and cleric go into the dark wood together and encounter some angry orcs and are forced to fight their way out." He was on his bed lay on his side propped up by his elbow. Will was already sketching.
"You mean something like this" He said after quietly sketching for a while. He held the picture up and it was exactly as he'd imagined it. Paladin Mike and Cleric Will stood back to back. Will's staff was held out wielding a protection spell around them sleeves of his robes billowing with power. While Mike's sword was out and ready to face the oncoming horde.
"Shit Will, I don't know how you always scoop the image right from my brain but you do it every time." He grinned. Will only blushed and smiled back. Mike's stomach growled angeringly at him.
Will chuckled, "Come on, let's go get some breakfast before you starve to death." Will got out of bed and held out his hand to help him up. He grabbed his hand and stood up too quickly almost headbutting Will in the process. They stood close, too close for a moment. Will's hazel eyes glanced at his lips and his stomach did a flip. He looked down at Will's lips and back at his eyes inching closer hand tightening around Will's. He swallowed and started to close his eyes, to lean in, but Will was already moving towards the door hardly noticing the state he was in.
"So what are you up to today?" Will asked on the way back from breakfast.
He shrugged, 'probably spiral all day' he thought but said nothing.
After a beat he finally asked, "What are you doing on your date?" he tried hard to keep the bitterness from his voice.
"He's taking me skating!" Will's brows furrowed and he studied Mike's face closely.
"You know I'm sure he wouldn't mind if you came a long, if you want. Maybe we could invite Veronica? She really is great you know." Will nudged him as they walked.
"I guess, that could be cool." He shrugged. Maybe he should give Veronica another chance she really was cool.
When they got back to the dorm Will called Veronica and the Tony to set everything up.
"Okay, I'm gonna shower real quick before we meet up!" He grinned gathering his things.
"Cool" he smiled back
Mike paced the floor trying to figure out what to wear when he noticed that Will left his shower bag. He grabbed it and ran to the dorm showers. There was only one shower running no one else was there, practically unheard of even on a Sunday morning.
"Will" he called pulling the shower curtain back without thinking at all. "I got your-"
Will shrieked. His eyes were wide and he moved his hands to cover himself.
"S-sorry. I thought" His words caught in his throat as he took Will in. He was completely naked, soapy and soaked. His hair was tossled his frame was sturdy and solid, muscular though you wouldn't know it if he weren't naked... 'oh god I'm just staring at him- shit say something'
"Mike, you scared the hell out of me!" Will chuckled nervously grabbing the towel hanging nearby
"You left your shower bag" he said lamely, trying to hand it to him
"Mike, that's your shower bag." Will smirked steam billowing around him.
"Oh" he said still staring at him... rational thought had completely abandoned him.
"Are you okay?" Will's eyebrow quirked up at him.
'no' he thought. 'I want you. BAD.' He only nodded turning around.
"I'm gonna go." he mumbled leaving the room.
He hurried back to their room quickly dressing in a yellow pollo, jeans and sneakers. Then he threw himself onto the bed and screamed into his pillow.
"Mike, you okay?" Will asked walking into the room a faint blush staining his cheeks.
"Yeah, I'm fine." he lied, "sorry about that."
"It's okay, we should go though we are going to meet them in the campus square and head over." Will smiled
"You look nice" he said quietly. Will was wearing a plaid blue top and kaki pants.
"Thanks" Will's eyes crinkled in a smile at the compliment.
They walked to the square, Will was practically jogging in excitement to see Tony.
"Will!" Tony waved running over to them. "You look good, per usual" he grinned pulling Will into a hug and kissing his cheek.
Mike clenched his fists barely containing his anger. He had no right to touch him like that.
"Hey, Mike!" Tony smiled warmly at him.
"Hey." he grunted back
"So Will, are you ready to change your mind about skating?" Tony asked grabbing Will's hand as they walked towards a nearby bench to wait for Veronica.
"Change your mind?" Mike's brows furrowed.
"Oh, I told him that last time I went skating it wasn't very fun" Will said sheepishly grabbing the back of his neck and looking away.
"Right, I guess none of us did." he said quietly remembering how bad that day had been.
"Well, today is the day we change that!" Tony grinned looking between them
"Oh hey Veronica! I'm glad you could join us!" Will smiled brightly at Mike's date.
"Thanks for inviting me!" She said smiling at them
Will nudged him, reminding him to speak "Yeah, it will be fun"
They got to the skating rink and he mostly managed to stay present and have a good conversation with Veronica.
They all began to skate and he found himself yet again paying more attention Will than his date. Will and Tony were holding hands smiling at one another as they skated around the rink.
"I'm getting some air" his date said annoyed and she skated away. he knew he should go after her, but instead he rolled in between Will and Tony breaking their hands apart effectively throwing their balance. He caught Will's arm before he could fall pulling him close.
"Whoops-ha. Sorry, I'm a little clumsy on these" he said as Tony hit the floor.
"Oh my gosh, Tony! You are bleeding!" Will rushed to his date freeing himself from Mike's grasp.
"I'm okay, it's just a scratch. You should be careful Mike" Tony said standing himself up and dusting off.
"I'll go see if they have a Band-Aid" Will said skating off face full of concern.
"Honey, if you liked him you shouldn't have set him up with me." Tony skated off the rink, a knowing look playing on his face once Will was far enough away to hear.
"I don't know what you are talking about." He pouted following.
"Sure you don't, handsome." he winked. "Look, I really like him so if you aren't serious, then back up because I am." Tony said it confidently like he'd found something precious and wasn't going to give it up without a fight.
He had found something precious he realized wheels turning in his mind.
"Here! This is all they had" Will was laughing as he showed him the rainbow bright bandage the roller rink employee handed him. Gently Will cleaned Tony's elbow, and placed the bandage on the small hurt giving the spot a kiss once it was covered.
"You are too sweet" Tony said softly. He tilted Will's chin up and gave him a tender kiss right there in front of everyone. Will's blush was immediate and so pretty.
He felt cold anger surge through him "I'm gonna go find my date." he said flatly, walking away.
He finally caught up to her; she was returning her skates getting ready to leave. "Veronica! wait up!" he called
"Why? I'm not staying so you can ignore me the entire time again" she bit off
"You are right, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have ignored you" he said guilt hitting him
"It's fine, I'm just not going to waste my time. see you around" she said walking out the door.
He skated back to where Tony and Will were sitting sharing fries and booth.
"Hey" he said skating up, "Will can I talk to you alone for a second"
Will nodded giving Tony an apologetic smile and skated off with Mike.
"What's wrong Mike?" he said looking at him
"I think I'm just going to take off" he said running a hand through his hair.
"Wait, why?"
"I feel like a third wheel" he shrugged.
Will stared at him for a moment before responding slightly annoyed. "We are on a double date! How do you feel like a third wheel? Where's Veronica?'
"Just forget it Will, I don't want to get in the way of you and Tony" Tony's name came out in a mocking tone and he rolled his eyes.
"What's your problem Mike?! You've been acting weird all day! You know what, just go! I'll see you later" he said angrily turning away from him.
He left in a huff and went straight to his friend Paul's. When Paul answered the door there was only one thing on his mind.
"Hey man, you wanna get drunk?" he said greeting his friend
"Hell yeah, dude!" He said letting him in.
He didn't get back to his dorm till around 10pm. His body felt heavy and sluggish but somehow he made it to his room without too much trouble.
He threw the sock off the doorknob and unlocked the door vaguely wondering why it was there to begin with. He stumbled into the room his hearing catching up to him a beat too late. It was dark in the room save for a dim lamp on Will's side of the room. He heard the moaning first. Sweet mulling sounds that instantly went to his dick. "Mmm you are sooo hot" he heard a male voice whisper that wasn't Will's say. Still feeling confused he turned the overhead light on.
Mike realized too late that he was walking into something private Will and Tony were both shirtless grinding into each other when he turned on the light, but quickly broke apart when they realized that he was there.
"Oh, don't mind me" his brain felt fuzzy as he flopped onto his bed. "I'll just watch." he felt a smile slide onto his face as he looked at the state Will was in. his hair was a mess tossled perfectly, lips bruised and he sported a hickey on the right side of his neck, his chest was heaving from exertion, and then there was the outline of his dick in his kakis precum soaking the tip. He licked his lips unable to keep from staring, Will was staring back completely bewildered.
"I'm going to go, I'll see you after class tomorrow?" Tony asked looking at Will.
"Yeah, Yeah of course" he said breaking his gaze from Mike. He stood up and walked him to the door. Tony gave him a quick kiss and whispered something in his ear that made Will smile.
"Mike, didn't you see the sock on the doorknob?" Will asked after shutting the door.
"Mmm, no" he said pulling Will on his arm as he walked by. He must have pulled harder than he meant to because Will fell onto his bed next to him.
Will chuckled, "I don't think I've ever seen you this drunk. Are you in a better mood now at least?" he asked starting to get up.
"No, no don't go." He slurred pulling him back down. "You need assistance" He said eyeing where the erection in Will's pants had been.
Will's eyes widened and his eyebrows rose. "Well now I know you are really drunk." He laughed but his eyes looked weary, guarded.
"No, Will. I want to touch you." he put a hand on his chest rubbing his thumb over Will's nipple mesmerized at the small shiver it produced. He looked at Will's lips then his eyes.
Will shook his head confusion heavy on his face, "Get some rest Mike, you are going to have one hell of a hangover in the morning." Will quickly crossed the room grabbing water and a small bottle of Tylenol and handed it to him. "Here, take this"
He took it suddenly feeling too hazy to argue or even stay awake. "Goodnight Love" he muttered shutting his eyes. A sharp intake of breath was all he heard before he fell asleep.