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Elmer normally loved hangouts with Albert but today was different. Elmer had liked Racetracks Higgins since he was 13, he gave up hope when he turned 15 and Race started dating Romeo. Albert soon after Race and Romeo got together told Elmer that he had a crush on Race so Elmer backed off.
now they were hanging out and all they could talk about is Race everything he did or said. he was the only thing they could think about anymore.
“and his eyes are just stunning” Elmer said it was a normal comment to make to them because it was true and everyone knew it.
“i think they’re gonna break up”
“what makes you say that?”
“do you see how uncomfortable Romeo makes Race? and not to mention Race cant stand his friends”
Elmer tried to hide his happiness
“wow i knew he didnt like them but they always seen so happy together”
“ya well Race is a dancer so acting comes easily to him”
“your right. and Romeos like really extremely clingy and that must get annoying”
“not as clingy as you El”
Elmer went home with some interesting emotions he was happy Race was gonna leave Romeo but scared that his best friend was gonna get with his crush.
at dance the next day Race looked especially sad
“ Racer are you ok?”
“we broke up and its good we did but it hurts to be this lonely”
Elmer opened his arms to give the boy a hug
“i love you Race if you ever feel lonely im here”
“im so lucky to have a best friend like you”
Elmers heart shattered in to a million pieces Best Friend Race said maybe he doesnt like him back, maybe he broke up with Romeo for someone else.
“Hey Ellie you wanna come over? me and Albert are hanging and its boring without you”
“of course i’ll be over soon”
He jumped out of his bed and tried to decide what to wear he settled with grey sweat pants and a hoodie Race gave him as a joke it was his favorite.
“Hiya Ellie!” Race said as he opened the door
“wearing my favorite hoodie today are you?”
Elmer blushed “do you want it back? if its your favorite i dont want to keep it from you”
“no no i like it on you”
“could you both stop flirting Race come here and tell him” Albert shouted from the other room
Race rolled his eyes
“ugh fiiiiiinnneee”
Elmer was confused what did they have to tell him?
Race went and sat with Albert on the couch a little to close for Elmers liking he went and sat on the other side of Race
“so we have something we wanted to tell you” Race said
“ok??”
“after years we are finally together” Albert announced
heart shattered again
“oh im so happy for you!!” El smiled
the rest of the night Race and Albert held hands and cuddled and Elmer sat there wishing he wasn’t wearing Races hoodie.
“i should get home” Elmer had finally had enough
“oh ok bye Ellie” Race said he sounded a bit distracted Elmer didnt dare to look at what was distracting his crush
when he didnt get a response from Albert he left
shutting the door a bit to loud
“ya know he has a crush on you Race” Albert told Race after El had left
Race blushed a little
“really? thats why he looks so damn cute in my hoodie”
“ Race i think i like him too”
“oh… i think i like him and you”
“should we tell him?”
“yes maybe tomorrow at dinner i can make some Italian food and you both can come over”
Albert kissed Race
“that sounds great cutie “
the next day
“aww why aren’t you wearing my hoodie?” Race asked sadly
“umm sorry? im wearing your shirt tho!”Elmer smiled
after dinner they decided to watch a movie
Albert paused it and said
“thats it i cant take it anymore Elmer will you be my boyfriend?”
Elmer was surprised but Race was even more so that Albert would just say it like it was nothing
“i umm.. arent you with Race?”
ofc Elmer was poly and Al knew that but he never thought about being with both of them
“Elmer will you be my boyfriend too?”Race asked shyly
“oh my god you better not be messing with me i will soke you if you are “
“ were not we've liked you for a really long time” Race grabed Elmers hand
“please? we arent complete without you”
“oh my god im dating both of my crush's i could cry”
Race kissed him
“dont do that “
“Hey i want kisses!” Albert yelled