fellowshippers | The Never Book (7/?) Orlijah

Title: The Never Book
Author: Miss. Xander
Rating: Varies from PG-13 to NC-17
Summary: There are a lot of things Elijah has never done. And then he meets Orlando.
Pairing: Orlando/Elijah (my OTP lol), Dom/Billy and maybe others...
Warnings: High School AU, Angst, Fluff, Sex and all that stuff!
Notes: Thanks to my brilliant beta [Unknown site tag]avaro_naeth
[Bad username or unknown identity: Thank you SOOO much to ]slainte_mhath for the most awesome banner!!

P.S. - Here's a LINK to the previous chapters!!
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"Have you always worn glasses?" Orlando asked as he and Elijah lay on his bed. They were relaxing in post 'heavy make out session' bliss and Orlando 's eyes were staring sweetly at him.

"Yeah," Elijah nodded. "My mom said I was blind as a bat when I was born. So blind I couldn't even find her nipple. Not that you needed to know that."

Orlando laughed, reaching up to the nightstand beside Elijah's bed to grab his glasses that had been taken off during their heated kissing. "Have you ever thought of getting contacts?"

Elijah shrugged, enjoying his eye sight coming back into focus as Orlando slid the glasses back on him. "Never thought about it. Contacts are expensive and aren't exactly in the budget. We have more important things to buy."

Orlando nodded, shifting on the bed so he could start to kiss along Elijah's neck.

"Why?" Elijah asked, letting his head roll back to expose more skin for Orlando's lips.

"Just curious," Orlando mumbled, nipping gently and grinning at Elijah's yelp. "I better go, Grandpa's expecting me."

"I'll call tonight," Elijah offered, letting his hand run through Orlando's hair.

"Won't be home," Orlando smiled. "I'm going to the girls Volleyball game."

"Oh," Elijah frowned. "Can I come?"

"Well…" Orlando sat up, slipping on his shirt that had been tossed off at some point. "I'll be with some guys at school… you probably wouldn't have fun."

"I thought you hated American sports," Elijah let his frown deepen, feeling something uneasy stir inside of him.

"I do," Orlando laughed. "I go because all the guys are."

"Popular guys?" Elijah asked, watching Orlando slide his shoes on. His movements faltered but he nodded none-the-less.

"Yeah, popular guys."

"Right," Elijah sighed softly.

"Listen Lij… you're just not part of that crowd… you'd feel awkward and I'd hate for you to feel like that," Orlando reached up and patted Elijah's cheek.

"But… I mean… it's not that you're embarrassed to be around me…?" Elijah looked sheepishly down.

"No!" Orlando scoffed. "That's crazy talk. You know I'd never be ashamed of you! I just care about you and don't want you to feel out of place. Now… what's bringing all this up?"

"Just something Dom said…"

Orlando scoffed louder. "Ignore Dom, he has no clue what he's on about. But I gotta run, I'll see you in the morning, okay?"

Elijah nodded and let Orlando peck his lips before the Brit stood and headed off.

Elijah stared after the retreating form, frowning lightly and feeling quiet unsure about the situation.

~I've never been jealous of the popular guys. You see, I've developed some sort of theory – possibly a little twisted – that the popular boys are actually jealous of me.

I never have to dress to impress anyone. And I never have to keep up this perfect façade of whatever. I've actually got it easy.

But they have to dress in the most popular clothes. Talk the right way, walk the right way… it just sounds so unappealing.

So I've never been jealous of the popular guys. Until now.~

* + *

Orlando was all smiles when Elijah opened the truck door the following morning. "Great news!" He said as greeting.

Elijah raised an eyebrow at him, waiting for him to go on.

"I got a call last night… you'll never guess who's coming to visit!" Elijah gulped.

~I've never been jealous of someone's ex-boyfriend before. Until now.

Shit. What the fuck am I gonna do?!?

The fabulous Eric is coming to town. The one Orlando's always ranting about. Yeah, I don't talk about those times much but that's only because I'm trying to block it from my mind.

But now… he's coming here. For a whole week! To visit. And god… how can I ever compare with him?

I'm just geeky – loser Elijah who's never gonna be any better then Orlando's fantastic Eric. I keep a fucking loser 'Never' book for heaven's sake!

Shit. I'm screwed.~

* + *

"Mom?" Elijah had thought long and hard on it, deciding that the subject needed to be approached carefully but definitely soon.

"Yes Elijah?" She was semi-distracted, poring over papers from the accounting office she now worked at.

"Do you think…" Elijah cleared his throat, taking a small sip of the milk he'd poured with his dinner. "Maybe… I could get contacts?"

"And how do you plan on paying for them?" Mrs. Wood looked up and Elijah had tried not to visibly flinch. She wasn't supposed to ask that now.

"Well… I figured…" Elijah took another sip of the milk for confidence. It didn't work. Money topics were serious in his family, he wasn't sure this was even worth bringing up. But then some mental imagine of Eric flashed in his mind and he continued on. "I'm starting work at the library in a couple weeks… maybe you could forward the money and I could pay you back…"

"Why don't you wait for your first pay check?" She questioned, slipping her glasses up to perch on her head.

"Because…" Elijah whined, not able to help it. "Eric will be gone by then and there will be no point!"

"Eric?" She frowned, looking puzzled at him. "Who's Eric?"

"Orlando's old best friend," Elijah mumbled, kicking himself for mentioning it. Now his mom was sure to say no and give him a lecture about self appreciation.

"Oh…" her face took on an understanding look. "Ex-boyfriend?"

Elijah sighed, nodded. That was his mother, so typical. When he told her Orlando and him were just friends, she'd guessed right off that they were dating and he fessed up. No use lying if she supported him.

"Oh Lij…" his mother laughed and – to his surprise – reached for her purse. "Alright. But make sure you pay me back fully. Oh, and promise me one thing?"

"Anything!" Elijah answered eagerly.

"Don't lose who you are to fit in," she smiled wisely. "No guy is worth that."

Elijah nodded and hopped up, hugging her and pressing a kiss to her forward. He slipped the offered credit card in his pocket and was just about to head off before he stopped and slowly grinned. "One more thing?"

His mom laughed, already sliding her glasses back on. "Keys are on the hall table. Be careful!"

"I will!" He called with a grin and headed off in victory

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Okay. I love this story. I really really do. But i'm gonna strangle Orlando.

"Listen Lij… you're just not part of that crowd… you'd feel awkward and I'd hate for you to feel like that," Orlando reached up and patted Elijah's cheek.

Could you patronize him a little more Orli? I don't think he feels quite inadequate enough yet! I just wanns knock him around. And we all know that's not really true... and if it is... Orli's a fucking idiot. Lij wouldn't be so uncomfortable if Orlando made him feel comfortable. Orlando just doesn't think Elijah will fit in with his friends...

I'm livid.

great job, takes a lot to get me worked up...

I cant wait for more... i hope orlando gets a reality check soon and I'm really with elijahs mom here... no guy is worth losing yourself...

*grins* I'm glad you got so passionate about the story... I understand loosing yourself to someone and feel like I can really relate with Elijah in the fact of trying to make someone like you. I can't give away too much of what may happen but Orlando does need to get a grip!

Thank you for your feedback!

oh my goodness. now i have to see it and wait for another update!!! oh the angst. don't leave me here long.

good night honey. this was fun. love your story!

thank you very much sweets!! *grins*

Lovely chapter!

Aww I love the idea of Elijah becoming jealous of Orlando ex-boyfriend.

Elijah's mum is so nice hehe. Understanding everything going on with him is so cute!

More please!

Lillie

aw thank you for your feedback, it means alot to me! More soon, I hope lol...

I just stumbled on this gem tonight...and read all the chapters...loved every bit of it! Beautifully done! Can't wait for more...hoping for more warm fuzzies but I feel some angst coming on....

Well thank you very much! I'm glad you like it... and I feel you may be right about the angst *crings* but warm fuzzies one day... I promise!

I've read all the chapters last night and I have to say, I really, really like this story. I definitely want to see what's going to happen to the characters and see where you take them. So I'll be sitting over here on my bed, reading a novel and looking forward to the next installment.

*grins* well thank you very much! I'm glad you like it! It always means a lot to me when people do! Hopefully I will get more out to you very soon!

okeydoke... i've re-read all seven parts... and now i'm WHINING FOR YOU...

PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEE!

i'll even steal your beta's job-- sorry

avaro_naeth!-- just to READ MORE!

*CRIES*

it's so FREAKIN' good! pllllleeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaasssssssssseeeee????

I really, really enjoyed reading this so far. it's always difficult when things like popularity get in the way of relationships... but Orli and Lijah are so cute together!

I wonder, are there more chapters of this?

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