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Mikey quickly darted to the front door seeing as it was raining like it told him on the weather app when he checked before going for work. He shook his head, shaking the water out of his hair, then pulling a hand through his hair. He wanted to get it cut, but the length was starting to grow on him. Maybe he would just shave the underside so it'd be the top part of his head being the longest.

He was starting to unbutton his pale blue shirt as he was walking up the stairs. When he was outside of his door he grinned at the mischievous plan forming in his head. Mikey turned the knob slowly, already knowing his brother would be invested in his game, and quickly pushed it open to shout.

All it did was get Aiden to blankly state, "shut up, your boyfriend is sleeping."

Mikey's eyebrows creased together at the mention of boyfriend and Jasper, but he wasn't there; he didn't text Mikey and his car wasn't outside. But, when the young adult looked to his bed he saw the top part of Jasper's hair popping out from under the covers. A soft look took over Mikey's face unbeknownst to him, and he smiled small at the sight.

Then, Aiden's comment was comprehended and Mikey was forced to say, "he's not my boyfriend." He didn't want to admit that he wanted to be Jasper's boyfriend, but he also didn't want to ruin such a good friendship by being selfish and kissing the college student for his own reasons. Everything was confusing for Mikey, but all he knew was that he had a big urge to lean over to kiss Jasper's forehead but best friend's don't do that.

So, Mikey tore his eyes away and changed out of his work button down, standing in front of his closet for a shirt. He grabbed one that he remembered his mother getting him before both of his parents passed away, and slipped it on along with pajama bottoms before climbing in the bed beside Jasper.

Before Aiden could say anything Mikey said quickly, "shut the fuck up."

He scooted close to the warm body and closed his eyes, feeling his cold body warm from Jasper's heated body.

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Mikey's body woke him up at some point in the night and he noticed how close he had been sleeping to Jasper. When he opened his eyes and felt the presence of Jasper's back on his forearms he scooted away. A little part of him wanted to do the opposite and hug the college student to him and fall asleep like that, but he stopped himself. He climbed out of bed and walked to the bathroom, rubbing his eyes. Once he was done he went to the kitchen for food since he's been asleep since he gotten home from work.

The clock on the stove surprised Mikey with the time. It was only eleven at night, yet the whole house was quiet. Aiden was asleep as well, which had Mikey thinking it was in the middle of the night.

Mikey walked back upstairs for his phone, grabbing it and closing the door extra quietly so he didn't wake either boy up. He made himself some beef ramen noodles and sat at the table to eat them. He used his phone to watch a show from Netflix and immersed himself in it.

He didn't hear the steps of Jasper who slid his sock clad feet on the floors. He yawned, stomach also grumbling from hungry, and rubbed his eyes. When he walked in the kitchen he dropped his hand and his yawn stopped midway.

"What are you doing?" Jasper whispered and Mikey swiveled in the seat to look back at his friend. Forgetting about checking the fridge, Jasper made his way to his best friend and leaned against his chair to look at his phone. The show on the screen woke Jasper up even more. He was quick to inquire, "you're watching anime?"

Mikey smiled sheepishly and nodded, pausing the show since he couldn't look at Jasper and read the subtitles at the same time. Both were surprised for different reasons: Jasper was since he didn't peg Mikey as a guy who would watch anime, and Mikey was surprised at how chill Jasper took to him watching the show he always ranted about.

But then Jasper really recognized the show and slapped Mikey's arm. He scoffed, "that's my show, Mikey."

"I can watch it with you, y'know."

Thankfully for Jasper it was dark downstairs, that way Mikey didn't see the massive blush taking over his face. His heart melted in his chest and he turned the hand at his side into a tight fist to keep his emotions in check. But, Jasper nodded and told his best friend to wait so he could make a sandwich and they could watch the anime together.

They finished their food and went up to Mikey's room, him plugging in his headphones, and handing one to Jasper. The two got comfortable in bed, their upper bodies pressing against one another, and Jasper clicked the play button in the bottom left hand part of the screen.

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I think I might start accelerating their relationship soon. I want them to be cute and all, which they are now, but I just want extra cuteness. Hope you all have a good day!

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