“Wh-what are you doing?” Nick tried to keep his voice even as Colin settled his head onto the pillow. The bed was smaller than the one in Nick’s room, so it was more cramped than usual. They were so close that if Nick moved an inch more to his left, his elbow would touch Colin.
“I’m taking one for the team. I’m helping you out because that’s what friends are for.” Colin said, as if nothing about what he was doing was unusual. He closed his eyes and crossed his fingers above his chest.
Nick was confused. “How is this helping, exactly?”
“I’m your only familiar thing here.” Colin opened his eyes and turned his head towards Nick. With a mischievous look on his face, he asked, “Are you feeling shy now?”
Before Nick’s cheeks and ears could turn red, he turned Colin's head towards the other d
