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A Gamble for the better

Chapter 3: Red Dye | 2.

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Elliot walked into Chance's house, admiring his foyer. It was quite fancy and something Elliot didn't expect at all.

"I didn't know you had great taste in furniture" Eliot Glanced around some more.

"Well Im glad you like the furniture i chose" Chance was almost bouncing with joy at the compliment Elliot gave him.

"Of course, But where should i place this pizza?"

"Here follow me" Chance led Elliot to his living room on the first floor. It was decorated with elaborate furniture that looked quite modern. The way Chance designed his house wasnt too modern nor too vintage. It somehow was the balance between those two which made it look pleasant.

"Should i place the pizza box on the coffee table?" Chance gave a nod of approval before Elliot placed the pizza box and sat down on the couch.

"Do you want a plate?" Chance handed Elliot a plate, Elliot shook his head.

"No thank you, Im tired of eating pizza" Elliot chuckled, Chance blushed a bit. It was embarrassing being rejected from his crush despite it not being a big deal.

"Well! ah.... What do you wanna watch?" Chance scratched the back of his neck, Chance was trying to make this awkward moment less awkward.

"Well I'll watch anything, I dont watch movies often" Elliot didn't watch much movies since he spent most of his day working and when he got home he usually ate dinner or just chatted with his friends. Chance was surprised

"Really?! Have you watched (random movie)?" Elliot pondered a bit before shaking his head, Chance was very surprised since this movie was a pretty popular movie.

"Here we should watch it" Chance put the movie on the tv. During the movie Chance was sneaking glances towards Elliot and every time Elliot was sucked into the movie. Chance found himself admiring small aspects of Elliot. The way his hair was curled so naturally. Or was it natural? But Chance didn't care because Elliot would still look so pretty with his hair curled or straight.

The moment felt almost surreal, Chance and Elliot sat next to each other in silence with the Tv running. It wasn't awkward but felt oddly comforting as if they belonged here next to each other. Somewhere in Chance's mind he hoped they could recreate this moment once again but instead of them sitting next to each other it would be them cuddling.

The way Elliot hugged his knees to his chest and his focused gaze on the tv. Chance eyes lingered on Elliot until he noticed a strand of red hair in Elliot's yellow hair.

"Hey Elliot... Why is there a strand of red hair...?" Chance pointed to the curly strand that stood out like a sore thumb. Elliot turned his focus towards Chance.

"Well truth be told I could've had red hair" Elliot dissolved into laughter, Chance was absolutely shocked. ' I dont think I could think of Elliot having red hair... ' Chance thought inside his mind but the image of Elliot with red hair appeared in his mind.

"But why dont you have red hair?" Chance tilted his head in confusion because why doesnt Elliot have red hair but only a strand of red hair?

"Well at the last second I changed my mind and Luckily I didnt because this dye still wont get out my hair..." Elliot sighed, Chance honestly found it cute since it was quite silly to only have one strand of hair be dyed red.

"Does anyone know about it?" Chance took this chance to scoot a bit closer to Elliot but Elliot seems to not notice this small action  he did.

"Not really beside my dad and my sister" Elliot blushed in embarrassment. Chance felt a sudden confidence boost, Him being one of the only people who knows about Elliot hidden strand of red hair made him feel special.

"Well it is pretty well hidden i must say" Chance beamed with joy.

"How did you even see it?" Chance froze at Elliot's question. It'd be awkward telling him "Oh yes While you were watching the movie i was starring at you" Chance had to come up with something quick so Elliot doesn't suspect him.

"Well you know! I was thinking about getting water and I turned my head and I just saw it!" Chance stumbled over his own words, He mentally slapped himself ' Stupid Chance! That was stupid of me to say!! Will Elliot even believe this?!—'

"I see! I should hide it better next time" Elliot flashed Chance with his signature smile that always makes him swoon every time.

(Im going to a wedding today and i had so much motivation to write so maybe expect another one today!! I dont usually wear dresses bcuz i usually wear skirts and this dress feels weird)

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