# Sorry, I’m awkward: Ch 1 - A Date?

Author: SarcasticIceBear
Tags: Bear, M/M

Part 1 of "Sorry I'm Awkward". Mark is a Freshman at his new college, he starts to fall in love with Wyatt, a brown bear.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"School is boring" I think to myself. "I don't think I'll ever use this" I try to think of something else,&nbsp;anything&nbsp;other than listening to this Calculus lecture. I've always been terrible at math, but for some reason I'm required to take more than the norm. I regret going into Computer Science. I was under the false impression that it didn't require you to be that good at math. I drift in and out of daydreaming. I will myself not to sleep. I feel my eyes get heavy as I drift off.

&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;"Hey! Mark! Wake up buddy" I hear, a paw resting on me, gently shaking me awake. He's the cute brown bear from my chemistry lectures, I didn't know he took this class. I'm still a bit dazed, so I try to keep cool.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp;He smiles, his muscles clearly visible in his polo and his legs clearly defined in his boot cut jeans.&nbsp;_Oh god, he's hot.&nbsp;_I panic internally. His voice snaps me out of my daze  
  
&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;"You okay man? You don't look so good, we should get you something to eat" He hefts me up from my desk, clutching me against his chest. I lean into him, feeling soft fur.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;"You okay? You look hungry. I'll get you something" he says, smiling brightly blushing slightly.&nbsp;_Oh god he thinks I'm cute, or something_.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;"I'll just have a sandwich, fries too" I weakly sputter.&nbsp;"Maybe some tea?"  
&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;"Sure thing" he ruffles my fur, going off to pay for the order.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; My face feels on fire, I've wanted to be on a date with him, does this count? I don't know, not how I've seen dates on TV.&nbsp;  
  
&nbsp; &nbsp;He comes back, with my sandwich and mug of tea.&nbsp;"I was worried about you. What's a cutie like you doing in Calc 101? You're smart enough for 204 at least?" he chuckles, I blush hard.&nbsp;"I'm actually just taking the minimum requirements, it's my freshman year and I'm in computer science" I try not to stare. I try to keep eye contact with his brown eyes, like almonds.&nbsp;"I think you're cute too. Do you want to go on a date some time?" I force out, weakly. &nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The words sting like fire. Why am I saying this? What if he has a girlfriend? What if he isn't into me like I think he is? I'm probably ruining my first chance at getting an actual boyfriend at this school. He doesn't say anything, and time feels like it froze. I feel my blood run cold.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Could this be a date? I mean, I've wanted this too. You're pretty cute" he says through his mouthful of his burger. He got a double bacon cheeseburger.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; "I guess, I don't want to be too forward. I don't want to assume anything either."  
&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;"You're fine. I think we're both nervous. Don't be too hard on yourself." he says warmly  
&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;"You think so?" I stammer, my nerves taking hold  
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Of course, you done with class for the day? I can walk you back to your dorm, or you can chill with me for a bit" He offers, munching into the last of his burger  
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"I think I better get back, my roommate is probably worried. He probably heard I passed out in class." I sigh.  
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"I don't want to keep you from anything" He says, slightly dissapointed  
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"I haven't told you my name yet, how dumb of me. I'm Wyatt." he chuckles, slightly nervous.&nbsp;

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&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;"This should be it." I point to the door.&nbsp;  
&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;"You sure you don't want to stay with me?" he offers, raising an eyebrow.&nbsp;"I'd be more than happy too, my roommate is away for the semester, so it's just me"  
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"No, I should be here. Besides you're a junior, I'm a freshman." I say, trying to mask my sadness.  
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He bites his lip,&nbsp;"well, okay, if you're sure"  
  
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;We stand awkwardly, there's a great deal of tension. I want to kiss him, but I don't know if he does. I break the tension, and go inside. I see him walk off, I get the feeling he was expecting something.

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