Michael's POV

So, apparently Connor has a crush. I kinda had no clue to be perfectly honest. I kinda want it to be me, but that's impossible, right? Well, I don't know that it's not me either, but I'm not gonna get my hopes up. That would most likely just end in disappointment. We're living together, right? So surely I would've picked up on it if it's me? Unless Connor's just super good at hiding things or I'm just an oblivious ass. I'll just try to be happy for him I guess.

I was sitting on a bench outside and listening to Bob Marley. I didn't remember exactly why I was there, maybe I just wanted some fresh air or something. Someone tapped my shoulder and looked up to see Connor's friend Jared. He had a massive a smirk on his face, larger than the one I'd seen when we first introduced ourselves. My expression grew confused and I lowered my headphones, wondering why he was there. "Um, hello?"

"Hello," Jared said in reply, sitting beside me. "How has life been with your roommate?" The question seemed genuine, but Jared's smirk was causing me to doubt its sincerity. I was gazing at him, still extremely confused.

"Uh, fine. It's been going well. If you ignore my crush on Connor," I shrugged. I didn't even pick up on my change of tone but Jared seemed to notice it. His expression grew quizzical.

"Did something happen?" He asked, quietly and I just looked at him again. This whole conversation was really fucking confusing.

"Nothing happened. It's just, Connor says he has a crush but he kinda said it flippantly, so it can't be me right? I didn't ask him if he had one, it just sort of came out when he was... ahem," I paused and tried not to smirk,"telling me about how he found out that you listened to Hamilton because of Evan. Am I correct in that fact?" I teased, causing Jared to glare at me.

"Whatever, Mell." I merely smiled. "Anyway. So, Connor said he had a crush?"

"Well yes, but it can't be me, right? Surely I would've picked up on it? I mean, we're living together, so I'd notice?" I heard Jared giggling and saw him roll his eyes.

"True. But you haven't really known him as long as Evan and I have, right?" I suppose that's true, Connor and I have only really known each other for a month. But I guess, when it comes to having a crush, they don't care about how long you've known the person. Jared was still laughing. "Anyway, Connor is quite good at hiding things. Sure, his emotions do slip through at times, or he gets caught. Then, he gets all Tsundere on you or something just, not over the top. More subtle." I didn't really trust Jared's words due to his smirk but I smiled.

"Jesus, you sound like his mother or something, I don't know," I shrugged. "But I don't really see what this has to do with Connor's crush. Whoever they may be," the last sentence was mumbled out. Jared's smirk grew wider, if that was even possible.

"Oooh~ you're jealous." I straightened, ha, and just gazed at Jared.

"Well, yeah, you know that. You're the first person that knew, basically! Or have you forgotten that I basically just gushed out all of my feelings towards Connor to you when he invited you over that one time?"

"It's hilarious. You're jealous of yourself," he stated simply and I was back to confusion. How? What? How was I jealous of myself? Jared said no more and just stood up, walking away. I was left alone on the bench. That was a really random and weird conversation. I mean, the only way I could be jealous of myself is if I'm Connie's crush and just aren't aware of it? But what are the chances of that if it's true? I just tried to clear my head of its current thoughts, no use getting worked up over something that's uncertain.

I stood up myself and started heading towards my room. I had work to do for class anyway, so I can't really think about Connor while also simultaneously thinking about coding. I was intercepted by Jake though. "Oh, hey! I didn't see you there Jake." He turned to face me and I realized he was taller than me. He was about Connor's height to be honest.

"Oh, hey Mell," he smiled back at me. "Fancy meeting you again." I merely looked at him.

"It was bound to happen, we do share this campus," I shrugged. "Hey, I saw Rich the other day." Jake's mood immediately changed and I tilted my head. "Is everything good between you? I mean, you acted really strange last time we talked. Hell, you're acting strange right now. Is it to do with his lisp? You don't have to answer, I'm just like, curious." Jake blinked.

"It's nothing to do with his lisp. That's adorable," Jake replied. He didn't say anymore but he was blushing slightly. I raised an eyebrow.

"Okay?" I said, feeling confused. "Wait- do you have feelings for Rich?" I felt myself smirk as I said that. "Is that why everything's weird between you guys?" I slid my hands into my hoodie pockets as I waited for Jake's response. Jake blinked and just stared at me.

"Oh no, it's nothing like that. It's just, I can tell he still feels guilty for something that happened like three or four or however many years ago. Anyways dude, how are you doing?" It was my turn to blink.

"Me? I'm... fine, I guess. I was literally on my way back to my room to work on lecture work. So." I laughed a bit. "It's really not that exciting. And once I'm finished with that, Connor and I are going to hang out, I believe." A dreamy tone snuck into my voice and I almost forgot that I was meant to be hiding my feelings for Connor. Jake smiled at me.

"Is it a date?" He asked, completely out of nowhere. I stared back at him.

"Um, no. I'm not even certain if we are actually hanging out or if I just made that up." I laughed a bit. "Connor doesn't like me like that, so I don't think it would be classified as a 'date' if we do end up hanging out." Jake raised an eyebrow.

"But you like him in that way?"

"I mean, yeah." I blushed. Jake was just smiling before his eyes widened as if he'd remembered something.

"Oh shit, I'm late. Good luck with that Connor guy." He said, running off. I just continued the walk up to my room to do the work.

This chapter is shit sorry. I've just had writer's block and now am in a 'I have no ideas' block so this is crap.