Ernie was never really one to get embarrassed — not publicly, at least. He enjoyed coming off as that asshole with no care in the world, and he wouldn't dare allow that reputation to get cracked by something like this. Luckily (was it really lucky, though?), he and Michaud were off in the shadows where no one would likely see them, but still.

"If I never told you before, I hate you. I really do," he stressed, his cheeks flaring at the risque words coming from the older boy's lips. Ernie was very aware of his ... preference towards other boys, but he didn't want to give anyone else reason to believe that! "Just - Just do it already." Ugh.