The Blinding Smoke
Smoke or the smoker?
The sound of waves crashing to the shore was loud but not more than the heat beat of the guy who stood by the shore
His eyes were not set on the peaceful yet terrific ocean but the stars that were scattered in the sky
Adrian
(startled) *lored that scared me*
umm.. I-I can ask u the same question... I guess?
Raaz's stare for few seconds without speech made Adrian rethink of the question he asked
Adrian
(confused) wh-what?
Raaz
(sites down on the sand) so.. enjoying the solo night by the beach?
Adrian
(sits nxt to Raaz) mm-mm it's peaceful
Raaz
(smiles) makes sense.. without those frogs
Adrian
stop calling ur friends frogs.. (chuckles)
Raaz
(mumbles) friends u say
Raaz mumbled as he pulled out his cigarette
Adrian's eyes were set on the fingers that held the cigarette against Raaz's lips
the clicking sound of the lighter overlapped Adrian's heart beat
Adrian gulped as the lighted tobaco stick stuck between Raaz's lips as he took a puff
Raaz turned towards Adrian as he let out the smoke.. his lips went up slipping the dimple on his left cheek
Adrian
(nodding) b-but I can't smoke one whole cigarette
Raaz
and I am not lighting a new one for u
Raaz said as he brought his hand forward.. with his finger nearly touching Adrian's lips
the poor guy gulped as he pressed the cigarette butt with his lips.. almost touching Raaz's finger that held them
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(shouting from a distance) HEYYY! WHAT R U BOTH DOING THERE? LET ME JOIN U GUYS......
Adrian
(panics) *cough-cough*
Raaz started laughing out loud as he rubbed Adrian's back trying to calm him down
Adrian in a hurry stood up coughing
Raaz
(trying to hide his smile) u ok? it's not even ur first time smoking.. as much as I remember u didn't cough on ur first time and now (trying not to laugh) coz of-
Adrian
(runing away) ohh Shut up please
Raaz continued laughing as the guy who called them out sat nxt to him asking about Adrian who ran away hiding his face
Adrian
*sharing cigarette like that feels illegal.. it's bad for my health*
what was bad? Smoking.... or the man who smokes?
Initiatives
Adrian with his luggage stood by the entrance of the hotel with bunch of students
Adrian felt chills as he felt a breath from behind land on his shoulder
Adrian
*😑* wooo scary.. I might die from heart attack
Steve said as he put his arm around Adrian's shoulder
Steve
so the school trip ends here huh
Adrian
4 days passed by without any track.. it was fast
Steve
and now starts the exam season which will take forever to end
Adrian
and then another year and we r out of high school..
Adrian
*side eyes* dream on.. we will still have exams in universities
Raaz
and stress about career
Raaz made Adrian flinch as he stood right nxt to him nearly touching his shoulder
Adrian's shoulder was by a inch lower to Raaz's making Raaz lower his sight to look at Adrian's red face
Adrian
*flustered* huh? yea..yeah
Raaz
U r.. turning red dude.. U sure u didn't catch cold from last night?
Adrian
<ignores Steve> yeah I am good.. no cold of such
Adrian
<ignore Steve ×2> it's.. it's just a little hot here..
Steve
U were out lats night?
Adrian
<ignore Steve ×3> I am good *smiles*
Raaz
*confused but convinced* that's good then
Raaz joined his friends shortly as they rushed towards the bus that arrived
Steve
<climbing up the bus> bro.. when did u leave the room last night without me noticing?
Adrian
<searching for the seat> midnight...when u were sleeping like a log
Steve
<following Adrian> what if u were caught?
Adrian
<siting by the window seat> I wasn't
Steve
<sits nxt to him> and what about Raaz? U were with him?
Adrian stood up as he put his bag up in the compartment
taking out his headphones he glanced at the back seat
Raaz sat there laughing with his friends
Steve
U seem close with Raaz
Steve
I mean.. he doesn't really take initiative to talk to ppl
Adrian
<sits back> really? but he always initiates the convo with me
Steve
exactly!! So unlike him u know
Adrian
umm hmm.. <puts on his headphone>
Steve
can't u pretend to be interested at the least
Steve
tch <sits straight rolling his eyes>
Adrian
*so he doesn't talk to ppl first.. Does that mean I am different? Can I wish for more then? No! I shouldn't expect anything.. I will be hurt if I do.. but a little hope won't harm much ryt?*
and the 4 days school trip ended with Adrian overthinking
Start of the story
Adrian knocked on the door for his mom to welcome him
Adrian
yeah, thankfully <walking in>
Alice
<following Adrian> how was the trip? U must have stories to share
Adrian
I do mom but before that can, I take a good long hot bath please
Alice
oops.. my bad.. I will prepare dinner in the meantime dear
Adrian
<climbing up the stairs> thank you for being such an understanding parent
Alice
the pleasure is mine
both chuckled as they changed their directions
Adrian slipped into the bath tub as he sighed
Adrian
Stories to share huh.. Where should I start.. the times I blush just by a glance of him.. the time I get flustered and struggle to speak up or the time when he is too close that I forget to breathe
Adrian sighed again as he played with the foam lost in his thoughts
Adrian
I said I am not coming
Steve
how can u not be part of ur best friends birthday celebration ian?
Adrian
Since when did u become my best friend?
Steve
From the time I met u when I was 4
Steve
And now I am 17 wanting the guy I met when I was "5" to celebrate the day with me
Adrian
and I said I am not coming to any party..
Steve
U r not even bad with crowds what r u hesitating for?
Adrian
coz the party is at a bar-
Adrian
yes club with drinks and we r not allowed in there with our age "17" ID
Steve
who said we r using our original ID.. R u dumb?
Adrian
No I am a responsible citizen who is not going to be unethical
Steve
aha.. u weren't this responsible while stalking that girl whom u liked in middle school.. since when did stalking become ethical?
Adrian
I was not stalking I was simply following her
Steve
can u stop justifying urself by using words that r not true
Steve
COME ON ENJOY THE PARTY MY BOY
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yooo Adrian.. U finally came.. YAHOO
Adrian
(tiny voice) can't believe I am doing this
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U SAID SOMETHING? I CAN'T HEAR U
Adrian
LET'S GO DANCE BUDDY
？？？
(excited) YEAHHHH LET'S GO HAVE SOME DRINKS!!
Adrian
No! Wait.. WHAAAAAAT??
this way unwilling Adrian was dragged to the bar counter
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