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Ron, deciding to get a jump on the other detentioners chooses to show up a few minutes early. He wanders into the cafeteria, hearing some giddy giggling behind the walls.
He tilts his head and, ever the detective, slinks inside to see what’s going on. He smothers a gasp as he sees Exer and David, David having been scooped up and propped next to the sink while Exer kissed him softly.
The two were smiling, breaking for air while grinning like idiots. They connected again, somehow not seeing the pair of prying eyes watching the two with confusion. He knew David liked Exer (and was pretty sure it was mutual) but this seemed to have happened overnight. The most confusing part was the small sparks he could hear around the couple. None of the lights were even on, so it couldn’t be them.
“Exer, you’re gonna bruise my lips.” David laughed slightly, one hand on Exer’s chest with his other covering his mouth.
Exer pouts, leaning his head onto David’s chest. “Fine then, I won’t kiss your lips… maybe I’ll do this instead.” He lifts his head and begins kissing David’s neck.
They chuckle and Ron finally feels he needs to leave. If he can just-
*CRASH*
He immediately fails, both boys snapping their head towards the sound. David is pushing Exer away while Exer has a look that could kill, as they both look at-
“RON?!” The two yell out, David relaxing but Exer growing angrier.
“WHY WERE YOU WATCHING US?!” He yells, instinctively putting himself between Ronald and David to keep him safe. “YOU LOOKING FOR MORE GOSSIP?!”
In his panic, Exer started getting aggressive (old habits) and Ron would be lying to say he wasn’t at least a bit frightened. “I swear, you try anything and I’ll-” “Exer!”
David hopped down from the sink and grabbed his arm, pulling back the threatening gesture. “He’s not gonna tell.”
“How do you know?” Exer whisper-yelled back angrily. “Dude’s not exactly known for being good with secrets!”
David sighs, looking at Ron. “How long did you know I liked Exer?”
Ron jolts a bit, thinking for a moment. “Three months…” he mumbles, trying to recall times. “Maybe…”
“Wait he…” Exer seemed a bit left behind, David sighing and smiling at him softly.
“Yes, he knew.” David placed his hand on Exer’s shoulder. “And he made sure to keep me safe.”
Exer glances back at the alarmed Russian, forcing his eyes away. “I… sorry dude…”
“Understand your worry.” Ron smiles. “Need for fear. No hard feelings.”
Exer rubs his arms, keeping his eyes away. “Yeah… thanks dude.” David places a hand on his shoulder, resting his head on it.
“We’re heeeeeeere~” Brenda sings as she walks in, David pulling his head off of Exer and moving away before she bursts into the room and pouts. “What happened in here?”
Pam sticks her head in past her, glancing to them all. “Yeah… seems a bit tense in here.” She points to David. “And are you wearing lipbalm? Your mouth looks all red…”
David laughs, covering his mouth. “It shouldn’t be.”
The group begins their usual jobs, Ron and Exer occasionally sharing small smiles of respect.
So much for their secret relationship…