Broken Hope (boyxboy)

Chapter 6 - Sparking Charm

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Keegan's POV

I sat in bed once again, reading. That's pretty much all I came here to do. I'm not interested in partying, or hanging out with friends. I'm here to escape my life for a week, and hopefully clear my head in the process. Theo entered the room a few minutes later and plopped himself on his bed. He looked as if he was trying to fall asleep.

Three hours passed and here I was still reading. Theo had just woken up from his nap. I occasionally glanced at him while he was asleep. I know its a little weird, but I find something about him so... charming, y'know, besides his face. He propped his head up and looked over to me. I looked back at him, curious. He just smiled.

"You sure love your books..." He said in a mocking tone.

"Reading, its an escape." I reply, quietly. He sat there, silent for awhile.

"How many did you bring?" He asks sitting up on the edge of his bed.

I waited a moment before speaking. Making sure my count was correct. "Seven."

"Mind if I read one?" He asks, with his voice growing husky.

I smiled, then pulled a book from my bag that sat on the floor next to my bed. "Here." I hand him a book, something that he might be interested in still with a smile on my face.

We spent the afternoon doing nothing in the cabin. Mostly sleeping and reading. I was pleased though. This was all I could have hoped for. Finally being able to converse with someone genuine after all this time lifted my soul a bit.

Theo took a shower. I decided to do the same, only, I realized I forgot my towel.

"Is something wrong?" Theo asked, noticing me digging through my bag.

"I uh... I think I forgot my towel." I reply, not removing my eyes from the bag.

"Don't worry, I'm sure they have extra here. Just ask one of the teachers." He assured. He's right, theres no need to worry about it. I turned to thank him, but instead froze as I caught sight of Theo... shirtless. I could feel myself practically turning red. I wanted to hide it without being obvious but couldn't think of any way to do so. I sat there, clearly blushing, not knowing what to do. Theo looked at me curious. 

"What, does my being shirtless make you uncomfortable?" He asked, drying himself off.

"N-no... I'm just not used to it is all." I barely manage to speak. 

He walked over to his bed and searched his bag for a shirt. "Wanna head out for dinner? We can ask a teacher there." He asks still rummaging throw his belongings.