Something Like Spring (Something Like, #4)

by Jay Bell

“Hey!” Jason said. “You’re home!” This enthusiasm caused a smile, but even it was weary. “That I am. Nice song. What’s it from?” “Nothing. Just a little freestyle.” Jason set aside the guitar and stood. “Should we hang out in your room? I can play more for you.” Caesar shook his head. “After a day like today, I just want to go to sleep. See you tomorrow, okay?” Jason’s head nodded, which he considered a betrayal since the rest of him didn’t like this plan at all. A whole day until he would have another chance, and every possibility that Steph, Kurt, or someone else would be around. After Caesar disappeared down the hall, Jason paced the room feeling… Too much. He craved and yearned and needed. He was horny and emotional, angry and vulnerable. He considered excuses, reasons to knock on Caesar’s door, but all of them were flimsy. In each scenario, he was sent back to his room. Jason thought of how he’d snuck into Shawn’s room just to see him sleeping. Similar emotions had driven him to do stupid things before, but they were a pale imitation of what he felt now. Shawn had been a physical infatuation. Jason had barely known him. Caesar actually talked to Jason, welcomed him into his life, made him feel good about himself. It’s a nice face. Caesar had said this and something similar on two different occasions. He liked how Jason looked. No guy had ever complimented him like that before. Not many girls either. This was a hint, an invitation. One of them had to make the first mov...