[ WP ] 2 young kids meet each other in third grade , becomes best friends , then years later starts crushing on each other

I met Jimmy in the third grade. I remember being the lonely kid, flicking bugs off blades of grass in the corner of the schoolyard, when he stomped right up to me. 
 
 `` Just what do you think you are doing!?'' He had yelled. I was startled. This would n't have been the first time someone picked on me. However, he began a chain of events that he'd be consistent with for years to come: he broke my expectations. He stuck out his hand, and pulled me up. He mimed unsheathing a sword from his imaginary belt, and brandished it high into the crisp Autumn air. `` Come on, we've got a mission!'' And he pulled me off into a fantasy. 
 
 Years later, and that fantasy had really never ended for me. From elementary school to high school we were inseparable. Our adventures morphed, from slaying evil orcs in the schoolyard, to trading pokemon, to sneaking drinks out from my parents mini-fridge and getting wasted behind the old movie theater. It's where we are now. It's been such a good time, just him and I, partners in crime. I can truly call him my best friend. 
 
 Despite that, I feel guilt-ridden. It started when he put his arm around my neck in school a few weeks back. I do n't know what it was, but a warmth blossomed inside. Then, I caught myself staring at the back of his head in Math a week after that. I tried to shake it off, but I could n't. I'd had fleeting crushes here and there, but I knew when I was caught. And I felt caught, hook, line, and sinker on this. He came to represent everything I wanted. Honesty, loyalty, and above all, compassion. 
 
 I'm trembling as I bring the beer can to my lips. My cardigan rippling gently in the night wind. The moon light was splayed out on the hood of Jimmy's car. We were reclined back, just reminiscing our old adventures. I was working my courage up, and it felt like I was a bag, being filled and filled with water, but too much and I was about to blow. I chugged a big gulp of beer, and turn to Jimmy. 
 
 `` Jimmy, there's something I've got to tell you. And this might be weird to hear.'' I said, hoarsely. My throat and mouth had gone bone-dry due to nervousness. Jimmy turned his head to look me in the eyes, curiosity erupting on his face. `` I... think I might have a crush on you.'' I said. The words came slow at first, but they came out easier as I unloaded it. 
 
 For the longest time, Jimmy and I just looked each other in the eyes. His eyes were a storm of emotions, and I could n't tell what he was thinking. 
 
 Finally, after what felt an hour. He spoke. `` I have a crush on you too Matt.'' He leaned towards me, and I went closer, and we locked lips. It was so alien to me, such an unknown feeling... but it was divine. I never felt so close to him.
