Rainbow - Kellic // boyxboy

Chapter Nine

I steal another glance at Vic as I'm tying my shoe. He's packing up his textbooks after an alarm just went off on his phone.

We've made casual, friendly conversation today, but neither of us have mentioned last night. I want to, but I don't know if I could. It honestly feels like a distant world, almost like it didn't happen, like it was just a dream. But I know it happened, because somehow Vic's lips still linger on mine.

"So what class do you have now?" I ask, concentrating on my shoelace harder than necessary to avoid looking at Vic again. I feel like I stare at him way too much.

"Music theory." He chirps.

"Ooh, sounds fun." I say sarcastically.

"I hate it. I wouldn't be taking it if it wasn't essential to my course. I prefer creating music." he explains. "Anyway, where are you headed off too?"

"Sam and I are getting some brunch, then I have an appointment." I explain, cringing for mentioning my therapy appointment. I hope he doesn't ask about it. I don't know if when Brandon told him I had an appointment whether he said just that, or whether he actually told Vic that I attend therapy.

"That's nice. I like that you and your sister are close. My brother and I are the same. He's actually visiting today. But I assume you will be at your appointment at that time." He explains.

"Well I'd love to meet your brother some other time." I smile. "What's his name? Is he younger or older?"

"Mike. He's eighteen. He hasn't really been my little bro for a few years now though." Vic explains.

"What do you mean?" I frown confused.

"Since I went blind, he has been more of a big brother to me. Wish it was different but it's not." he explains then he smirks amused. "Am I over-sharing? I feel like I'm starting to sound like Brandon."

I giggle and shake my head, then remember Vic can't see me.

"No," I clarify. "Brandon's oversharing is only a problem when he talks to strangers. And I wouldn't call us strangers. I like getting to know you. You're not over-sharing at all."

Vic's suddenly blushing and he seems to be holding back a grin.

"There's that laugh again." he murmurs.

I feel my face heat up as I become really conscious of my laugh.

Suddenly there's a knock on the door. Thank god. I don't know how much longer Vic and I could be alone together without me just imploding.

"That must be Sam." I chirp.

I jump to my feet and excitedly go answer the door. I feel like a loser, but I don't get to see her as much as I used to. And she's definitely my biggest comfort in all this mess.

I open the door and am met with not just Sam but also Conner and another guy.

"Hi, I bought guests." she chirps.

I move aside confused and the guy standing behind Conner pushes him inside the room.

I turn to Vic only to find him more confused than I am. He probably has no clue what's going on. I mean, less of a clue than I have.

"Vic, um, Conner's here." I explain.

He looks nervous and a little unsure as he stands to his feet. I go stand beside him and inconspicuously brush my hand against his to let him know it's okay.

"My brother just has something to say then we'll get out of your hair." the older guy says. I can now assume this is his brother Jordan.

Conner rolls his eyes at his brother's words, looking incredibly embarrassed and frustrated.