Not so bad after all (Edgar x Chester)

Edgar's pov:

After the concert, we were heading back to the bus stop chatting away about how cool the show was. We even ended up getting signed t-shirts from Draco. As we walked down the streets, it was already dark, only the streetlights's glow was helping us navigate. We stood by the sign, waiting for the bus patiently.

After some time it came, and thankfully only few people got on with us, so we had seats. We sat down and i put my headphones on, turning on some comforting music. Chester sat next to me, staring out the window with a smile on his face. I laid my head on his shoulder, closing my eyes as I listened to my music. I felt his hand wrapping around me and he pulled me closer, giving me a little side hug.

The ride home was calm. When we arrived back to the school, we got off and just awkwardly stood there for a while.
-Thank you for this amazing present. -I said as I walked up to Chester and hugged him.
-I'm glad you liked it. -He hugged back, softly patting my back.
-Well, it's uhm getting pretty late so.. -I said, gesturing about going home.
-Wait!
-Yea?
-Wouldn't you like to.. sleep over maybe? -Chester said with a nervous expression on his face, but it just made me smile.
-Sure, why not? -I smiled, walking along him on the way to his apartment.

I quickly pulled out my phone and messaged my mom that I'm sleeping over just so she knows, and she sent back a massive thumbs up emoji, with the following text: "okay sweetie stay safe". What an amazing mom.

Me and Chester walked in silence, I was enjoying the cold night breeze but I noticed that he had a perplexed look on his face, as if something was on his mind.
-Yo, you good? -I said, startling him.
-Y-yea..
-Doesn't sound too convincing. -I chuckled.
-I was just thinking.
-About what?
-What we did at the concert. -he answered quietly, staring at the ground. His words made me pause for a second, having completely forgotten that I kissed him.
-Oh. I'm so sorry, I just— -I began to apologize, but he cut into my word, facing me.
-Edgar, stop. -He said, firmly putting his hands on my shoulders. His cheeks were slightly pink, and he smiled at me with sparkles in his eyes. -I like you.
-Huh? -I was shocked, hardly being able to process what I just heard.
-I said I like you. -he giggled.
-I- I like.. you too. -I looked away, embarrassed.
-Can I... kiss you? -He asked, his face glowing red as he stared into my eyes. How could I possibly say no?
-Ye-yea. -my voice was shaky as I agreed.

Chester raised his hand, softly placing it to hold my cheek as he slowly closed the distance between us. He looked at me with so much love in his eyes, it made my heart flutter. I felt Chester's shaky breath on my lips before they met his as I closed my eyes and melted into the kiss. My hands made their way up and stopped to rest on his shoulders. Our lips moved to a rhythm as Chester's hand caressed my cheek. After a minute we pulled away panting, out of breath. For a moment we just stared at each other before I spoke up.

-So are we like dating now or what? -I asked.
-I guess. Would you like to be my boyfriend? -He chuckled.
-I'd love to. -I smiled.

We pulled away from each other and continued walking to Chester's apartment holding hands. I kept smiling so much that my face hurt, yet no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't stop. I glanced at Chester and he had the same smile on his face which just made me smile even more. As we got up to his apartment, he opened the door and let me in. Even though we tried to be as quiet as possible, a tired looking Mandy walked out of her room to greet us.

-Hey Chester, hey Edgar. Wait, Edgar? What are you doing here it's like almost 10pm. -She asked, rubbing her eyes.
-He's sleeping over, hope you don't mind. -Chester said, rubbing the back of his neck.
-Oh sure, as long as you're quiet. I'm gonna go sleep, good night. -Mandy waved and then closed the door after herself.
-I think I'm gonna skip showering since it's so late. -Chester yawned as he stretched.
-Same. -I said and yawned aswell.