I click play on the album that’s been my recent obsession and text Porter.
Will
Best americano I’ve ever tasted thanks for the new rec
He’s usually slower to respond when he’s working or in class, so I don’t expect an immediate text back.
I glance at my other texts and see the one from my mom this morning saying she can’t wait to hear about our trip to North Carolina. I really should call my parents and talk to them about what I’m feeling. I’m sure they’d have good advice, even if I’ve never asked them for dating advice before. I also know they’ll be completely fine with me considering being with a man.
The question I keep asking myself is, “What if I’m just building this up in my head?” I’ve never touched a dick that isn’t mine, and I’d hate to admit my attraction to Porter, then realize in the moment when it’s time to domorethat I’m not as into it as I’d thought I would be. My biggest concern is that I’ll ruin our friendship over something I’m not one hundred percent sure of.
I also can’t treat him like an experiment just because I’m curious. Should I be looking for another guy to hook up with then? To see if I even like it before saying anything to him? I don’t love that idea, but I really don’t want to fuck up anything with him.
My phone vibrates in my hand, breaking my thought process again, and I glance down before I can stop myself, a stupid rush of anticipation hitting my chest.
Porter
That’s because I’m the best barista ever
I smile and type back.
Will
100% cosign on that. I only want you to make my drinks from now on
Porter
That’s a tall order when I only work 3 or 4 days a week.
Will
Guess I’ll just have to be at your place in the mornings from now on
I bite my bottom lip as blue dots dance across the screen. So much for tamping it down when I just invited myself to spend the nightevery night.
Porter
Very presumptuous that I’d want you in my bed every night
I realize I’m smiling at my phone, and I can feel Nathan’s eyes on me. Turning to look at him, I just shrug, and he turns back to face the front of the bus.
Will
Sounds like it’s only 3-4 nights, but we could make it every night if you want ;) Especially if it comes with morning coffee made by the world’s best barista
Porter
You do know I don't own an espresso machine, right?
Fuck, I hadn’t even thought of that, but now I want to buy him one. He should totally have one. Him not having one is a disservice. Why didn’t I think of this before now?
Porter
Gotta go, breaks over.
Will
Okay. Just know I’m jealous of everyone else who gets a coffee from you all break. I miss it already.
