Time

Chapter 1: Seven Seconds

Seven seconds. That was how long it took for Noah to kiss Rex. It was a dare to see how close they could get without actually touching and neither one was willing to back down and be called a loser. So with blushing cheeks they edged closer to each other until there was barely a breath between them. They chuckled uncertainly; their mouths cracked into grins when they accidentally bumped noses. They backed away to recover from the unexpected humor. Noah licked his lips and Rex swallowed thickly, trying to get rid of the growing lump in his throat.

"Maybe you should tilt your head to the side," Noah suggested, already tilting his own to right. "I'll do the same."

Rex gave him a small nod and did as the blond had instructed him; closing his eyes although Noah hadn't said anything about doing so.

There was nothing at first but the nerves nearly reaching a pitch within him. Rex counted to ten in an attempt to calm himself. He made it to seven when he felt the heat radiating off his best friend and a light pressure that made his head move back. Rex's eyes flew open as he returned the pressure.

Hands and arms came into play adding their guarded touches and hesitant hugs. Rex moved his arms up so his gloved hands could cup Noah's cheeks as he prolonged the kiss. Noah's arms wrapped around Rex's chest and they clung to each other as these new feelings arose within them.

Slowly they parted and Rex lightly pressed his forehead on the shorter teen. Breathing in the other's air they came to realize that neither they both had lost the dare but they won something far more precious.

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