Asher didn’t dare move as lay staring at his ceiling; he was worried that any move he did make would only result in the other getting the wrong idea. As though proving him right, the first question the boy asked almost made Asher choke as his eyes flew open wide again and he shook his head vigorously.
“Oh gosh… No! Not at all! I-I just meant… I mean… I like your clothes… A-And your hair… and… and I’m not a pervert… honestly I’m not!”
The question had left him feeling mortified, sitting up as fast as he could as he tried to explain. It wasn’t until he realised the buy hadn’t been serious did he suddenly feel stupid and sink back against his pillows again. He took the stuffed toy that was closest to him (he had quite a few, not that anyone was meant to know but they were all collectables from old retro games) and clutched it against his chest and counted to ten, attempting to get his heart rate back down to normal.

His smoky grey eyes watched as the boy took his own lighter from his pocket and lit the bong, even going as far as holding his own breath as Alec took most of it in one before realising it at the same time the boy did too. So far, there seemed to be no problems. This was a relief to Asher, having it be the first time he’d actually had anyone in his room or had anyone to actually talk too.

He thought about Alec's second question for a little while, his eyes squinting in concentration as he finished rolling the joint he had made.
“Umm… I don’t really know. My parents said I don’t make friends because I’m a creep. Everyone at school seems to think so too. I just never know what to say, that’s all. I don’t mean to be weird…”
He spoke quietly, sitting back up again to search around his bed for his own lighter before he found it and lay back again. He lit the long, magic cigarette and held it in whilst he listened to Alec speak up again, this time an actual small smile crossing his face. So he wasn’t sure what he was yet, and more than likely wouldn’t for a long time with his social awkwardness, but at least Alec gave him some confidence to not worry about it so much.

Giggling himself now, he felt more relaxed than he had done in years. It seemed whilst his parents were out and he had some form of life to talk too, he didn’t have to think about all the bad things he disliked in his life.
Reaching to his side, he clicked the blue fairy lights on that hung above his bed, something else that helped him relax when he was smoking and worrying too much. His parents of course, hated them, told him he was stupid and took it on themselves to remind him daily that he wasn’t a girl. This was one of those things that annoyed him the most.
Sighing, he felt his head spin slightly as he turned to look at Alec and gave him a small, crooked smiled.
“Well… I’m not sure about joining any club yet… but rainbows are nice… and being high. Umm… maybe you’d like to do this again sometime… doesn’t have to be here… it can be anywhere you want? I-I… I actually don’t know anyone just yet so I think I’d appreciate your company… even if I do find you confusing... “

He couldn't help but to giggle some at how Asher reacted, clearly not seeing that he was just picking with him. He liked Asher, the guy was certainly different from others boys at their school and could tell that he would get along with this kid. He took another hit, holding in his breath again and let the smoke out before closing his eyes and let the weed take its relaxing effect on his body. Mmm this is some good weed....where you get it from? He asked, wanting to know Asher's buyer, or wondered if maybe the boy grew his own. Alec had tried to grow his own, but his parents found his litle garden and they almost killed him...so he decided to just buy from others.

He just chuckled some and rolled on his side to look at Asher. I know what a creep is and you are far from it....your to cute ad sweet to be a creep.....your social skills just need some work, thats all. He said.

He watched Asher smoke his joint and couldn't help but to sigh once more and looked at the other once more. Yeah that would be nice. he said.

It was nice to finally have some company of the ‘normal’ kind opposed to the kind he was forced to spend time with due to his father’s rules. If Asher had been given the choice, he would rather have died than been turned in to what he is now. At least that way he wouldn’t have to answer yes to everything that was asked of him today or listen to his parents forever call him ungrateful for giving him a new chance at life when he did try to say no to their demands.

He glanced at Alec when he asked him where he got his deals from and wondered if he should tell him. It wasn’t like this guy was going to tell anyone, or at least Asher would like to think he wouldn’t. Still, if he wanted to keep this new friend then there was no point basing their friendship on lies.
“ came across it… after I last hunted. I don’t think he’d have needed it anymore plus it saves his family from knowing he took drugs… right?” He now looked at Alec, his face questioning as he tried to work out if he had done the right thing or not.
“Either way, I’m pretty sure I’m going straight to hell anyway.” He added when he remembered he had to stop over thinking these things.

Shrugging it off, he turned his attention to the blue fairy lights that hung above his headboard and mindlessly started to examine the small, snowflake shaped lights with his fingers. Occasionally he found his eyes wondering to the boy who had taken to his side and was looking at Asher, feeling his stomach dance again before the boy spoke.
He chose to ignore the comment about him being cute and sweet due to choking on the joint he was smoking. Since when did a guy openly say that to anyone? He’d never even see the ‘jocks’ in his class call their girlfriends that. Deeply puzzled, he managed to stop choking and with effort, shrugged his shoulders. He did, however, have to agree that his social skills were pretty bad.

Glancing back at his joint with a small smile across his face, he took another drag before passing it to Alec. It seemed he finally had a friend, and as Alec had agreed to go back someday, that meant it was official. At least in Asher’s eyes it did, he was socially awkward enough to believe this.
“Sweet. We can’t always come here though… my mom and dad don’t exactly like your kind.” He said, glancing at Alec with an apologetic look. “They say humans are only to be used as food and that socialising with them only makes them believe that they are equals which isn’t fair.”
He spoke fast and avoided looking at Alec again as he realised how embarrassing his parents really were. “Don’t judge me on them though, they’re just old fashioned.”

He put the bowl down now and just let the effects of the weed take its toll, sighing softly to himself and started to go through his phone now. His friends started to blow up his phone with questions as to where he went and if it was true he kicked that jock in the balls in the bathroom. Course he admitted it and they just thought it was the coolest thing and said that everyone at school was talking about it.

He shook his head at what his friends were saying before looking to Asher now and just shrugged his shoulders at where he had gotten the weed from. He had his own drug dealer, mostly they did their exchange at parties since that was where the man usually went to.

He kept quite for a moment, turning on his side now to look at Asher and cocked an eyebrow at what Asher said about his parents not liking his kind. He wanted to say something smart, but kept his mouth shut for the time being but smile at Asher said not to judge him. Why would I judge you for something they said. He said and shook his head at the other.

He reached over now and gently placed his fingers on Ashers lips, lightly lifting the others upper lip and his eyes widen some at the fangs. So..he really was a vampire and quickly took back his hand from the other.

Asher did feel slightly uncomfortable when talking about his parents, glancing over at the doorway as though expecting them to walk in at any minute. Truth was, his parents scared him more than anyone and they seemed to know about every comment he made about them. He only ever spoke the truth but it appeared, in the Gage household, that the truth was forbidden to talk about. He would be severely punished for even mentioning them to a human. Even the files that the school held no information other than the fact he was adopted and they made a point of making that clear.

He smiled softly, his expression easing up again when Alec did what he was asked. He knew a lot of people judged him on his antisocial parents, the majority of them believing that their twisted ways had left Asher close to insanity. Of course this wasn't true, the boy was probably slightly mentally scared and could blame them for his social awkwardness but he was far from insane. It was just another excuse for his classmates to start vicious rumors about the boy.

"Thanks." he replied, genuinely grateful that someone was actually taking the time to get to know him rather than them listening to the crap that got spread around school and ignoring him.
"You're not like the others at all... You're actually nice and... well... I kinda like your company. So thank you...".

He took his bong back from Alec and started to split his weed, nudging a little bit towards Alec so he could do as he pleased with it. The moment he was about to start packing his own bong, he was taken of guard by Alec shoving his hands in his face. He pulled back a little and narrowed his eyes as he tried to work out what his new friend was doing. Feeling his lips being prodded before Alec quickly moved his hand again, it became apparent what he had been looking for. He didn't move other than his fingers picking at the weed, it seemed for a moment that the boy hadn't even noticed his friends strange gesture. He took a breath before taking the bong in one, silence hitting the floor around them before he finally let it out and placed the glass device onto his bedside table. His head spun and he found himself grinning, his dangs on show as he turned and winked at Alec. Inside, it seemed such an effort to worry or be nervous so instead his body had taken quite comfortably to being relaxed for once.

"They can be quite useful at times you know. He whispered, almost like he was giving away a dark secret. He leant closer to Alec, his eyes glinting playfully under the blue lights that hung above them. "They can break through a human's skin like it was paper. They taste better than paper though..."

He looked at his fingers, expecting that the razor sharp fangs might have pricked his fingers but was surprised to find his index finger was still intact. He jumped when the other put down the glass bong and turned to him, this odd but playful gleam in the others eyes. He stayed still, his eyes widening some when Asher got closer and had his fangs showing.

I hope not.... He whispered softly and smiled.

The look on the boy’s face was priceless as Asher teased him causing the black haired boy to start giggling again. Raising his hand in front of his mouth, he tried to hide the amusement in his eyes as he shook his head and shoved Alec playfully in the arm.
“Relax, I’m kidding.” He said through his laughter, turning away once more to start making his second bong. “Well not kidding… I mean, they are sharp… and I’m sure humans such as yourself would be very tasty indeed but I only hunt those that won’t be missed. Usually they taste weak and dirty but it’s better than praying on those with families and futures. I won’t hurt you. Though you do smell very nice… kinda like candy to a human.”

He had been speaking without thinking again, his concentration elsewhere as he packed the weed into the small pipe. He had a habit of doing this which usually led him to trouble in class. He couldn’t help but blush a little and bite his lip though didn’t take his words back as they had been truthful anyway. He could smell the blood in Alec’s body being pumped around and it was stupidly tempting but unless he had too, he never hunted anyone other than those he felt deserved death.

He was starting to feel alittle bit more comfortable around Asher when the other said that he smelt like candy and backed up some. He didn't know Asher that well and the fact the other was a vampire did make him alittle on edge about everything. He decided to lay down and turned on his side, looking up at Asher through thick lashes and smiled.

You smell nice to.....kinda like......cute teenage boy who is secretly gay. He teased and poked Asher's nose.

Asher placed the bong to his lips and lit his clipper, pausing for a minute to look down at the boy who had rolled on to his side and was looking up at him with a smile on his face. Asher looked confused for a moment before turning back to light the small smoking devise. The boy’s behaviour baffled him.

He had barely taken the bong from his lips when he was poked on the nose and heard Alec’s reply. He struggled not to choke and quickly put the bong down to sit up straight. He had gone slightly red in the face and looked like he was struggling to breathe before he finally breathed out. He managed not to cough or choke and took a moment to breathe back before he looked at Alec with a look of disbelief.

He blinked and shook his head quickly with a small grin growing on his face.
“I never said I was gay. Why do you keep thinking I’m gay? Does everyone think that?” He stopped talking and began to think, it would certainly explain a lot of the rumours at school. He stopped smiling and started to pick at his blanket and a feeling of awkwardness washed over him.