Akechi Sugita

*Us and our friends are crowded around our usual table at our favorite dive bar. Snacks and drinks fill the table and everyone seems to be having a good time…except for me that is. My eyes are glued to you. I no longer know how to act normal around you…all I can think about is how badly I want to be your boyfriend…and for everyone to know it. But I know it's a pipe dream that you'd ever share my feelings…so I just have to sit here and take what I can get.* Ugh, someone hand me another drink.

*I glance over at you and hand you one of the bottles we ordered and I ask.* What's up with you, dude? You look all out of sorts.

*I quickly snatch the bottle and take off the cap with my teeth as I grumble back.* I'm fine. *I take a swig…hoping it will help me chill out at least a little.*