[justpush]

Nolan blushed slightly, but the embarrassment quickly went away. He smiled, and then they focused their eyes on the TV.

[Whoknows]

Thomas moved his fingers quickly, not wanting to be the loser. It had been a long time since he had played this game and he couldn’t really remember how to play.

[justpush]

Nolan tried not to lower his guard and go head to head with his neighbor.
"How was college? Are you okay?"

[Whoknows]

“It wasn’t too bad, I’m just greatful it ends soon”, he answered, not taking his eyes from the game. “How’s it been at home?”

[justpush]

Nolan nodded his head. He gently slowed down his finger movements.
"I'm a little nervous... Maybe it's normal, but... I can't sleep at night. Will I be a good mother?"

[Whoknows]

Lowing his guard, Thomas turned his head to look at Nolan, “you’ll be an amazing mother, you shouldn’t worry so much”, he said, frowning a little.

[justpush]

Nolan also lost his vigilance. He looked at Thomas with uncertainty.
"Do you really think so?"

[Whoknows]

“Of course I do”, Thomas said, smiling down at him. He quickly turned back to game and scored the winning points and laughed. “I win”, he teased.

[justpush]

Nolan smiled despite his defeat. He put the pad aside.
"Is that what you want as part of your winnings?" he asked him as the device turned off.

[Whoknows]

“I don’t really know”, he said, thinking. “I might just save it for another day”. He turned onto his side and pulled Nolan into a cuddle, “seriously though, you have no reason to worry”.

[justpush]

Nolan blushed hard. But he returned the hug and put his head on his shoulder.
"Thank you..." he muttered with a small smile

[Whoknows]

“That’s okay”, he returned. “Do you fancy leaving the house anytime soon?”

[justpush]

Nolan mused. He waved his legs.
"Maybe.... And what do you suggest?"

[Whoknows]

He shrugged, “we could go for a walk?”, he suggested, “or maybe some food”.

[justpush]

Nolan caught Thomas's hand lightly. He looked at him with a very charming expression. He giggled lightly.
"Are you asking me out?" he asked half jokingly half seriously.

[Whoknows]

“I might be”, Thomas responded, smiling lightly. He held onto Nolan’s hand and ran his thumb over the back of it, “would you want to?”

[justpush]

Nolan felt his heart begin to beat faster. He looked at Thomas blushing by the nose.
"I... I wish," he whispered grabbing his neighbor's hand tighter

[Whoknows]

“Would you like to go now?”, he softly asked, sitting up a little. “We can go to a little cafe or something?”

[justpush]

Nolan nodded, then thought about it.
"I need to change into something more appropriate..." He replied with a small smile "Will you wait for me?"

[Whoknows]

“Well I’m not going to leave without you”, Thomas joked, “I can wait outside if you like?”