Chapter 12

He let out a relief sigh when he saw Teo returning .

Malik greeted him and the boy smiled and wave.Teo introduced Lila to his other friend Dwayne and they all got in Teo's car,Lila sitting in the front passenger seat.

Teo left malik and Dwayne at a mall after Malik told them a story about how he accidentally bleached all his T-shirts.

Both boys were silent as they drove to a destination Teo had in mind.Lila just sat playing with his fingers and the bells on his school bag.Teo stopped at a small ice cream shop and just like on their date he opened the door for Lila and held the boy's hand.He smirk when he saw the younger boy blush.

Teo ordered for them and they sat in one of the booths in the back of the place.Lila hummed at the taste of his chocolate ice cream which cause Teo to chuckle.

"So what did you want to talk about?"

Lila looked down and started playing with the icing on top of his red velvet cake.He didnt know how to start and the way Teo was looking at him made him nervous.

"I...I um I want to see how far this can go....how far me and you....together can go."He said just above a whisper but Teo heard every word.

He smiled at the small boy who was turning red all over.

" Just..."Lila continued

"If this is a joke don't let it get too far.Tell me now."

Teo's smile fall from his lips before he took lila's small soft hand that was on the table.

"I promise you baby boy its not a joke.I like you and I want us to be a thing if you agree that is."

"Okay."Lila smiled

The two boys enjoyed their time together.They had a comfortable converstaion as if they have known each other all their lives. Teo enjoyed making the boy smile and blush and Lila couldn't get enough of Teo's breathtaking smile.

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Lila was greeted by his father as soon as he open his front door.His mom right behind him.

"Why weren't you at work today?"His dad asked crossing his arms

"I-i had a project to finish at school."He lied nervously

"You could have called honey we were worried about you?"his mom said softly.It was cleared she was worried but his dad on the other hand was just upset he was short handed at work.

"I'm sorry,I'll make sure to call next time."He said with a nod

"Dinner will be ready in a bit."His mom smiled and walked away along with his dad.

Lila sighed and made his way up the stairs.