Dark affairs

I woke up to the sound of someone knocking on my front door.

I looked over at Jack but he seemed fast asleep still.

He was clutching my pillow with a small smile on his lips, he looked so cute that I couldn't stay angry at him for stealing all my bedding during the night.

I sighed and pushed myself up to sitting, letting my bare feet dangle over the side of the bed as I rubbed the sleep from my eyes.

I groaned and got up to the incessant noise of knocking and looked for clothes to put on as I was still naked from last night.

I found some shorts and an old t-shirt hanging over a chair and shuffled my way to the door.

I opened, squinting into the bright light at an extremely awake and practically glowing Alex.

"Hey beautiful" he beamed at me holding up several brown bags with what I assumed was our breakfast.

"Hey Alex" I greeted back opening the door wider and wearing a genuine smile. It actually made me happy to see Alex so excited.

He entered and turned to greet me, I held onto his shoulders and stretched up to kiss his cheek.

At the last moment Alex turned his head and our lips met. The second I felt his soft lips and tasted him, my eyes fluttered shut as memories of our relationship surfaced.

I instinctively wrapped my arms around his neck and he grabbed my hips to pull me close. He hummed in content and I had to smile into the kiss.

The kiss stayed sweet and innocent and didn't last too long still I was flustered when we broke apart but Alex's eyes were shining and he wore a toothy grin. He looked down wearing a small blush on his cheeks and then pecked me quickly again still holding me close to his body by my hips.

"Where's Jack?" He inquired looking around for his best friend.

I huffed "Where do you think he is? Still in bed of course, I don't recall you being such a morning person either?" I looked at him questioningly.

"Uhm, no I'm normally not, but I wanted to see you guys." He mumbles the last bit but I heard him well enough.

"Aww," I coo pulling his head down to rest our foreheads together. "You're too cute for your own good." I joke.

He looks up staring straight into my eyes. "You think so?" And just like that cocky Alex is back and he grins victoriously.

We stay like that for a few moments until we're interrupted by a sleepy voice from the doorway.

"So where is this promised breakfast of yours, I can't even smell coffee yet." Jack pouts standing there in only his boxers, ruffling his hair and then scratching his naked belly.

"Well hello to you, too." Alex mocks and Jack smiles and opens his arms for a hug which the elder doesn't hesitate to fall into.
Alex is just a couple of inches shorter but it's enough for Jack to take his hand behind his best friends head and press him to his chest.
Alex snuggles into Jacks naked skin and I watch them and I can admit it's cute and I don't feel jealous or threatened by it.

Then Alex looks up at Jack and they both share a short kiss and I'm okay with that as well.

I busy myself working the coffee machine and putting the kettle on and setting the table when I feel two long arms snake around my waist from behind.

"And hello to you, too." Jack mimics Alex's greeting and pulls my face towards him as he looks over my shoulder to give me a kiss, that's less innocent than the one I just shared with Alex.

"Uhm, Okay, I bought bagels and croissants and cupcakes and ..." Alex mutters more to himself as he pulls said items out of the various bags and places them onto a big plate.

I come over to the table with a pot of tea and set it by his plate and he looks at me with big eyes and I can't help but caress his cheek with my thumb and he instantly smiles again.

Jack has already sat down at the table and was patting the chair beside him for Alex to join him which the latter happily obeyed to.

I prepared some scrambled eggs and set the frying pan on the table before I joined the guys who were already munching at their bagels.

"Thanks for waiting with breakfast." I sarcastically grumbled and earned a kiss on either side of my cheek from the two boys that was sadly pretty greasy and wet. So I shot them a glare and wiped it off with the sleeve of my shirt.

The rest of breakfast is spent with chatter and jokes as the boys consumed every single item Alex had brought and the whole time he is very assertive to each of us, looking after our needs and wants and showering us in affection by holding hands and planting little kisses every chance he gets.

It's nice but it also feels staged and I don't feel comfortable with showing him affection in front of Jack although I can't stop thinking about the kiss we shared and I catch myself staring at his lips when he speaks not registering what he says.

That leads to me tensing up the longer we sit there together. Jack seemed to be his relaxed self but I think I can see Alex being stressed as all his actions seem forced and planned so this vibe settles on me as well.

So when the last edible thing is long gone we sit at the table and look at each other seemingly no one wants to make the next move until Alex clasps his hands awkwardly and asks."So what are we doing after that."

Jack runs his hands through his hair and answers as he stares down at the table. "Actually I have a meeting with Nano later on. Maybe you two could do something today and we meet for dinner and drinks later?"

He looks up between the two of us and I frown at him, because that's the first I heard of him having a 'meeting' planned today. It's Sunday for Christ sake!
He looks back at me unblinking and I know he tries hard not to show he's lying.
I don't understand what makes him do this but I don't want to confront him with Alex here so I say nothing and look at his best friend instead with a blank face for his reaction.

Alex smiles wide and takes my hand, "Sure, Mickey and I will find something to entertain ourselves while you're gone."

Does this sound suggestive? At this point I don't really know anymore, everyone seems to hide their real feelings and I don't think this is a good start into this love triangle.

"Okay so I better get ready." With that Jack gets up from the table and vanishes into the bathroom.

I get up as well to clear the table and Alex jumps up to help me. We don't speak much while I do the dishes and Alex is beside me drying them and putting them back into the cupboard.

We're almost done when Jack reappears dressed and groomed. He grabs his keys and phone from the counter and turns to Alex."Okay so I'm off, see you later, I'll text you."

He grabs him and pulls him close, they don't kiss but just stand there hugging in what looks like a silent conversation or understanding and I feel left out, cause I don't know what's going on.

Then Jack turns to me pulling me close as he whispers into my ear. "Don't worry about me Mickey, I love you, I'm cool with it. " and before I can ask what he means, he quickly kisses me and is out the door.

I'm a bit confused but when I turn around to try and ask Alex about it I am engulfed in his embrace and he whispers. "Oh my god Mickey, I wanted to do this the whole time." With that he kisses me passionately.

I freeze for a moment completely overwhelmed with what is happening but my brain shuts down and I just enjoy the feeling of his warm lips on mine and his strong hands holding my waist.

The kiss escalates quickly and it takes all my willpower to brake away and put a hand on his chest making him open his eyes and he immediately starts apologising. "I'm so sorry, I was coming on too strong was I? I...I'm "

I stop his rambling "No, Alex, it's okay, but maybe let's not move that fast? I need some time to actually get used to this "

He looks like a scolded puppy. "so no more kissing?"

"No! No, just don't go any further than making out?" I propose.

He grins and pulls me back in. "I can deal with that."

Notes

Mickey and Alex are K I S S I N G.