Joel walks through the door, tired and grumpy-like normal. You glance up from your phone, smiling. “Exhausted there, babe?” You tease, and he’s clearly not in the mood for it..at all. Joel grumbles as he walks into the kitchen to place his bags down, and most likely get a drink.

Thankfully, Sarah was on a road trip with her friends, she tried to convince you to go but you had ‘plans’. You told your father you’d be staying at Anna’s for a few days, the girl you worked with. He didn’t second guess it, why would he? You and Anna were pretty close, close enough she was willing to cover for you. So while Sarah’s away, you get Joel all to yourself..finally.

You loved Joel, loved being in his presence, but you were so damn tired of keeping it hidden, you didn’t want to be hidden any longer. Being able to freely walk in his house, call him the nicknames you want, be as close as you want, it was a relief, a break from all the sneaking small touches and only ever being close when your father wasn’t looking. This whole sneaking situation had been going on for months, but it wasn’t until last night that Joel admitted to being in love with you. You both got into a huge fight, and he ended up spitting it all out. ‘i love you so damn much, it hurts.’-his words exactly. Now, he didn’t ask you out, but he admitted to loving you, being in love with you, enjoying your presence, that gave you the clear sign that he wanted this, he wanted it just as much as you did. But there was a problem, when wasn’t there? Your father and Sarah still didn’t know, and you weren’t planning on telling them anytime soon, but it was quick to be discovered. Joel’s neighbours caught you sitting on the porch, your feet in Joel’s lap while he play’s guitar, humming a soft song to you. You ended up kissing him, clearly not noticing the staring eyes of the neighbours. They informed your father, and you had no damn clue about it, but when you get home..you were getting a mouthful.