The following week, Mikey spends all of his time with Pete. On an unfortunately rainy day, Mikey is facetiming Pete when, out of the blue, Pete asks, "Do you want to go on a trip tomorrow?"

"A trip?"

"Like a date. But we're not dating. So I'm calling it a trip," Pete says, and Mikey swears he hears a yet after Pete says they're not dating.

"Yeah, I'd like that. Meet at the coffee shop?"

"Yeah. I'll text you when I can."

"Okay."

There's an awkward silence for a few seconds until a different voice is heard on the other line.

"I've gotta go do the dishes. I'll see you tomorrow, okay?" Pete says suddenly.

"Alright. Bye, Pete."

The line goes dead, and Mikey sets his phone on his nightstand. He decides that he should sleep, so he closes his eyes and tries to think of anything but the kiss and the numerous ones that occurred in the following days.

He fails miserably but ends up falling asleep anyway.

Mikey wakes to the sound of laughter coming from the hallway. He realizes it's Gerard and Lindsey, so he ignores it and checks the time on his phone instead. It's 12:30 on the dot.

"Shit!" He whispers, checking his texts. He has about five from Pete. He decides to call him instead. He taps on his phone a few times and ends up facetiming Pete by accident.

"Mikeyway!" Pete exclaims, a wide smile on his face.

"Hey, sorry. I slept in. What time are we going?" Mikey replies, putting on his glasses.

"If you're free, we could go in about 15 minutes," Pete says, his grin still not leaving his face.

"Yeah, that's fine. I'll see you soon."

"Yeah. Bye."

Mikey ends the call and gets out of bed, then gets some clothes from his dresser and makes his way to the bathroom. When he walks out, he sees Gerard in the hallway.

"Going to see someone?" Gerard smirks, ruffling Mikey's hair.

"Hey! I just fixed that!" Mikey attempts to repair the damage done to his hair. "And yeah, Pete's taking me on a trip."

"A trip?

"It's like a date, but we're not dating, so it's not a date," Mikey repeats Pete's words from the call last night. "It's a trip."

"Ah," Gerard says. "You two are going to date. I swear to god, you're gonna date, and if you don't, I'll do... something."

"Something?" Mikey asks with an amused grin.

"Yes, something. I'll think of it if and when the time comes. Now, go on your trip with your future boyfriend!" Gerard pushes Mikey towards the door.

"I need shoes first!"

"Oh," Gerard pauses for a second. "Then get shoes!"

Mikey does as told and eventually leaves the house a few minutes before they're set to meet. 

"Hey," Pete says when he sees Mikey. Mikey smiles at him, and Pete greets him with a bear hug. Mikey grins and hugs back, greeting Pete as well.

"You ready?" Pete asks.

"Yeah, where are we going?"

"The aquarium," Pete grins. "Because I know you love sea life."

"Yes!" Mikey cheers, kissing Pete on the cheek. "You're the fuckin' best."

"C'mon, I want to see a turtle. Get it, because of sea turtles-"

"I got it." Mikey buries his face in his jacket. "Jesus Christ, that was horrible."

"Shut up, it was amazing and you know it."

Mikey rolls his eyes and grins at Pete.