Two Vibrant Hearts

**Morgan's POV**

What is wrong with me?! Why can't I control my emotions around him? I also know I am playing with fire when I tease him like I just did, and that I'm in way over my head when it comes to that kind of... um, experience.

I shuffle back into the kitchen just as the timer goes off signaling that the dough is ready. "Perfect timing" Brian says quietly from behind me causing me to jump slightly because I didn't hear him enter the room.

I let out a shaky breath and turn to face him, "It's not nice to sneak up on people" I rasp out.

"Ha, it's my house and you knew I was in it...I'm just a super secret stealth ninja, and I got you with my element of surprise!" he tease and I notice he took his boots off and was walking around in socks now....hmm, his stealthy secret is NOT well disguised.

I smile up at him before turning back towards the pizza dough. Brian helps me roll it out and I add the topping while he gets the oven ready. I have honestly have never really enjoyed cooking with anyone else before but he made it sort of fun so I didn't mind in the least. I place the pizza in the oven and set the time again before turning back towards Brian and lifting up his shirt again.

The cut is very small, and to be honest, I'm surprised that it's even bleeding. Regardless, I still feel horrible for hurting him so I ask him where his first aid supplies are and he tries to tell me that it's not necessary but I pout out my bottom lip at him until he caves.

I grab an alcohol wipe and a small bandaid and ask him to hold up his t-shirt as I clean the tiny wound. He grimaces slightly causing me to laugh, "Oh, knock it off you big baby" before bringing my lips down to just above his flesh and gently blowing. I feel him tremble slightly so I repeat the action once more before putting the bandaid on top.

When I stand back up his eyes are closed and he looks like he's trying desperately to avoid something...

I hope that something...isn't me.

**Brian's POV**

When Morgan gently blew warm air over the cool spot on my skin caused by the alcohol wipe, my dick instantly got hard in my jeans. Then, to tease me she repeats the same action causing me almost to rip her clothes off and bend her over my kitchen counter.

I close my eyes and keep repeating in my brain that I can't do that because I would be a huge hypocrite until my.. situation.. is back under control. When I reopen my eyes she is staring at me with a puzzled expression that instantly makes my heart ache. She wasn't trying to tease me at all...she was just being her sweet, innocent, tender loving self, that I'm falling even more for.

I excuse myself to my bedroom for a minute and grab my guitar off my bed before reappearing back in the living room. I begin strumming the same soft melody that I wrote yesterday in the auditorium and watch as her expression turns to amazement. When I finish she kisses my cheek tenderly so I ask her, "Did you like that?" and she nods her head because I think she's speechless at the moment. "I'm glad you like it, because I wrote it about you" I say honestly..

..she looks shocked to say the least.

**Morgan's POV**

Brian said he wrote that melody for me and I can't believe it. That was one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard so I find it hard to believe that I am actually the inspiration behind it.

He smirks at my blown away expression, "If you don't believe me you can ask Michelle...she was there when I wrote it the other day." he say and suddenly it all makes sense...of course she was there. I let out a little scoff and Brian frowns, "Did I say something to piss you off?" he asks cluelessly.

I sigh deeply and look away from him, "Of course Michelle was there when you wrote it...that's why it's flawless and perfect...unlike me." I admit sadly.

Brian grabs my chin between his thumb and pointer finger and turns me back to face him. "Morgan, I swear I wrote this for you...I really like you. Plus, if it was really about Michelle.. it would be nothing but a flaw" he jokes and I can't help but laugh.

"I really like you too" I admit and he tenderly kisses my lips and pulls me flush against him just as the oven timer goes off. I feel him smile against my lips and I chuckle out, "Perfect timing?" and he nods his head and pulls the pizza out of the oven.

"Are you ready to sample the fruits of our labor?" he says playfully and hands me a plate with some of the best looking pizza I have even seen on it.

I take a bite and I will admit that it tastes even better than it looks, "Brian, this is amazing!" I mumble out and he chuckles.

"Feel free to join me for cooking lessons any time" he says sweetly causing me to blush.

..I would love to spend more time with him.

**Jimmy's POV**

Ever since the other day's in-school detention, Brian and Morgan have been attached at the hip. I'm trying my hardest not to let it bother me since I have a date with Ryn's niece, Dora, tonight.

I still haven't mentioned to anyone about the mix up between the two of us a few days ago, and needless to say, Ms. Barrell is beyond grateful. She picked a spot out by the beach for us to meet and I'm honestly excited but I haven't told Morgan or any of the guys that I'm going out tonight because I'm worried that I will jinx myself.

Luckily, school flies by and I manage to escape getting detention for the day and I rush towards the parking lot. "Jimmy...wait up!" Ryn shouts after me so I skid to a halt.

"Did you want another after school private meeting?" I tease quietly and she scowls at me.

"Please don't joke like that!" she says and pokes me playfully in the chest, "I wanted to say have fun and please make sure you get Dora home safely...I had to vouch to my sister that you were a trustworthy date...so, don't make me eat my words!" she mock scolds and I just chuckle and slide into my car before waving goodbye.

I run home and decide to put on the ONE pair of clean clothes I have currently...fuck, I hate doing laundry...and grab my swim suit and a towel just in case she wants to go swimming. I wonder briefly if I should buy her flowers but dig in my wallet and come up empty. Shit! My parents aren't home for me to sneak some from their wallets but maybe Brian will lend me some without asking what it's for..

..the likelihood of that is slim to none, but I'm desperate.

**Brian's POV**

I just got back to my house after dropping Morgan off at her house. Surprisingly, her mom likes me and is excited that she can save the gas money from driving her back and forth to school so she has been allowing me to drive her the last few days. We still never told her that Morgan wasn't at Val's house on Tuesday...and I hope it stays that way.

There is a knock at my door so I drag myself over to answer it. Jimmy is standing on my doorway wearing CLEAN clothes and has a backpack with something stuffed inside. I quirk an eyebrow at him and he huffs loudly and shoves me inside.

Jimmy looks at me with almost pleading eyes and asks, "Can I borrow some money...no questions asked?" he mumbles quietly.

'No questions asked?' I think internally to myself...Jimmy has never tried to keep a secret from me before and honestly it has me worried.

Luckily, he's dressed too nicely for the money to be for drugs.

**Jimmy's POV**

I know that my refusal to tell Brian what the money is for is making him run through all sorts of worse-case scenarios. I sigh loudly, "I'll tell you....IF...you promise not to bust my balls, ok?" I huff out and he nods his head yes. "I'm taking Ryn's....I mean, Ms. Barrell's niece, Dora, on a date tonight and I'm low on funds..to be honest, I'm completely out" I reply truthfully.

Brian smirks at me, "Ryn? So, you're on a first name basis with the hot music teacher...oh god, please tell me that you fucked her and you can have all the money in my wallet!" he teases and I should have known better than to slip up in front of him, or believe that he he had it in him NOT to bust my balls about something like this.

I scowl and turn towards the exit, "Thanks a lot, Bri!" I grumble out sarcastically and slam the front door behind me.

I can hear footsteps chasing me and Brian grabs my arm and spins me around, "Jeez Jimbo, I was only busting on you!" he apologies and I roll my eyes.

"Yeah, thanks for apologizing for doing the things that you promised me 5 minutes ago that you weren't going to do!" I sneer and shove him away from me before he makes me late. I jump in my car and Brian knocks on the window and gives me his sad puppy dog eye until I roll it down. "What?! I'm going to be late if I don't leave now" I growl out harshly.

Brian hands me $80 through the window, "I really am sorry man, I hope you have a great time" he says in a truly apologetic tone that instantly makes me feel guilty. I take the money and apologize for being a dick and promise to pay him back ASAP but he just shakes his head no. "Jimmy, your friendship means more to me that $80...just call it a gift, as long as you promise to stay my best friend for life" he asks and my heart is overwhelmed with emotions right now.

"Brian, you will be my best friend until the day I die.." I choke out then clear my throat and get my emotions in check, "but, once I'm gone...I will haunt you from the grave so you can never forget me!" I tease and reach my long fingers out the window and wiggle them at him causing us both to chuckle.

I give him a small wave goodbye and rush to the location where I am supposed to meet Dora. I scan the crowd but I don't see her...'Fuck, I hope she doesn't stand me up...first dates are awkward enough' I groan internally to myself.

"Are you looking for me?" I melodic voice says from behind me and I spin around to face whomever is speaking to me.

I see Dora standing there wearing a denim skirt and cream colored top that compliments her skin tone perfectly. She has gorgeous crimson red hair and beautiful brown eyes that I could honestly get lost in. I don't realize it, but I must be staring at her with my mouth hanging open because she starts to giggle and I immediately snap it shut and embarrassment floods my pale cheeks.

"I'm so sorry...yes I was looking for you." I mumble out with a shaky voice before taking a deep breath and trying again, "I'm Jimmy by the way, it nice to finally meet you, Dora" I say and give her a small peck on the cheek.

I pull back and see her blushing and shyly glancing up at me through her lashes. I assume it is to hide the lust that's already creeping into her eyes towards me.

I can already tell this is going to be a good date.

Notes

Up next is Jimmy's date with the lovely and beautiful @DuckyDora6661