As the night passes unbearably slow, my mind can't stop racing. Just this morning I was just a no body, now at school I'm going to be the weird gay. And I was complaining for not having anyone's attention, now I'll have everyone's. Great. I had to open my big mouth. As soon as the sun starts to rise I am up. I try my best to sneak out without waking Michael, however, as soon as he heard me stand his eyes shot open.
"Ready?" He asks rubbing his eyes, making me chuckle small.
"Go get dressed" I mumble as he gets up and walks out of my room. I shut the door behind him before getting dressed myself. I slip on my jeans and a black t-shirt. I put on deodorant and run a brush through my hair. I spray a little cologne on before slipping my shoes on and head downstairs quietly.
"Ready?" Michael asks standing from the couch, how did he get ready so fast?
"Are you sure you want to go with me before we head to dads?" I ask.
"Yeah, I'm sure" he shrugs. Nodding small we head to the door. Once we are both in my car I start to drive, off of memory, towards Matteo's. After about forty minutes of driving I finally find the familiar cabin. I park and glance at Michael.
"Stay here" I mumble, making him nod his head small. I unbuckle my seat belt before getting out. Everything inside of me is telling me this is a bad idea, but he won't get away with this. As I walk towards the door I feel like I'm going in slow motion. Before I get to the door, it opens, revealing Matteo.
"Luke" he says sounding excited to see me.
"What the fuck is wrong with you!" I bark at him, his smile fading as he walks towards me.
"What?" He asks frowning small, now standing in front of me.
"You just thought you could toy with the lonely boy because he would be happy to have the all mighty Matteo even noticing him and then ruin his fucking life?" I asks glaring up at him.
"What are you talking about?" He asks frowning, he goes to grab my hand but I immediately smack his hand away.
"You kissed me last night and posted it on the school website bluring yourself out! Then called my mother of all damn people and told her!" I hiss, tears filling my eyes.
"Luke I-" He starts
"No, you don't fucking get it Matteo. Thanks to you, I have to either get a girlfriend or I'm being kicked out in two weeks!" I hiss tears now streaming down my face, Matteo goes to wipe them away, however I smack his hand once again.
"Stop that" he mumbles "Let me help" he whispers staring at me, his body suddenly getting closer.
"Why? So you can ruin my life some more?" I ask taking a step back from him.
"I didn't post whatever you're talking about" Matteo mumbles taking a step closer once again.
"Liar!" I hiss as I continue backing up.
"Luke hear me out" he says as he continues to stalk closer to me, "It wasn't me, I swear to God"
"Then who was it?" I asks finally stepping so far back as I can my back hitting my car door, I know Michael is watching.
"I don't know, but I'm going to find out" Matteo growls small, now basically pinning me to the car.
"Everyone knows" I mumble staring up at him, his face too close for comfort.
"Thats okay Luke, I'll protect you" he mumbles.
"You didn't even know my name yesterday morning" I whisper staring at his eyes.
"Thats not true" he mumbles staring down at my eyes.
"Ashely had to tell you" I counter.
"Okay, true" he mumbles his eyes glancing at my lips then my eyes again.
"No" I mumble.
"No?" He asks a little off guard.
"You don't get to kiss me again" I huff.
"I see the way you stare though" he mumbles staring at me.
"What?" I asks frowning.
"At school, I see you staring at me, like you want me" He mumbles kissing my cheek.
"Stop" I whisper, "I can't-"
"Can't what?" He asks staring into my eyes.
"I can't be gay, I can't like you" I whisper biting the inside of my cheek nervously.
"But you are gay, and you do like me" He counters "You can't change who you are Luke"
"I have no choice" I mumble looking away finally.
"I'll protect you" he whispers kissing my cheek once again before stepping away.
"Why don't you and your brother come inside?" He asks giving off a small smile.
"We can't" I mumble "We are going to visit someone"
"Who? I'm sure they won't mind if you're a little late" he says, I can feel him staring.
"Maybe next time" I awkwardly mutter.
"Okay" he sighs as he grabs my hand, kissing it gently "I'll find out who did this"
"Okay" I nod pulling my hand away.
"Have fun" he mumbles smiling small at me. I just nod before walking to the other side of the car getting in. Michael stares at me the whole time. Once I'm inside and the door shuts he frowns.
"Thats it?" He asks.
"He didn't post it" I shrug starting up the car.
"But he's into you?" Michael asks.
"No?" I question looking at Matteo one last time before driving off.
"No?" Michael asks laughing "How could you say no? He was basically begging to kiss you!"
"No he wasn't Michael" I mumble as I continue to drive towards our dad's.
"Why do you do this?" He asks sounding annoyed.
"Do what?" I mumble.
"Not pay attention to people who like you" he huffs.
"He doesn't like me, even if he did, we couldn't do anything. I'm suppose to be proving I'm straight, remember?" I mumble looking off into the distance.
"Luke" Michael frowns "How can you do that?" He asks "You're gay, it's okay!"
"Michael please" I mumble, trying to make him stop.
"Just think about the options" Michael mutters staring out the window. About ten minutes of silence we finally arrive. We both get out, slowly walking, I know we are both nervous. My chest feels tight. It's been a while dad.