Jared could hear his heartbeat in his ears. It made him feel dizzy and delirious. He opened his mouth, trying to say something but he got overwhelmed and looked away. Darnell was really sitting right across from him. Darnell had really said he loved him and wanted him to be his boyfriend. Jared couldn't believe it. His mind just couldn't handle it.
"I—" he started, bringing his closed fist to his mouth before chomping down. So many words were swimming in his head, but he wasn't sure how to arrange them in a way that they would make sense. He closed his eyes, taking in a deep breath before opening them again and looking at Darnell. "Are you serious?"
The younger man's features changed to one of annoyance when his full lips were drawn into a line, and a frown played on his forehead. He loo
