In between lines [Boyxboy]

4

It was Monday, the day track practice started, and the first time I've seen Levi since I felt those feelings, since I vented to Dipper.

But, I can't let Levi distract me from track, my top priority.

In first hour, we were told to be put into a group of three, the only people I made a good impact on so far have been the two girls from the incident on Thursday, so, we all grouped up!

"Hi, I'm joey," I informed.

"Molly," the one who stood up to those douches had said.

"And I'm juniper!" The timid girl chimed.

We all laughed and giggled, apparently they were dating, had been since end of last year.

And apparently Juniper's family had been quite accepting, but Molly- not so much... I felt bad, but didn't say anything because I didn't really know what to say.

We were given instructions on the project and got to work...

•••••

After school, I grabbed my things and headed to the locker room, spotting some of the guys, including Levi.

I was a little late to the locker room so it was only a few people left, I started stripping down when I glanced at Levi.

Oh
My
God

He had red and purple bruises all over his torso, cuts lining his bicep, leading up just to where the hem of his shirt would've been.

"Um... Le- Levi?" I barely let the words escape, afraid of saying the wrong thing.

"What could you POSSIBLY want?"

"Is- is everything ok? You have some bruises... And I-"

"Shut it! You don't need to know." He brushed past me, he didn't even have his shirt on as he bumped his own arm into mine as he exited the locker room.

I stood there, not knowing what to do...
What am I supposed to do, think. Think. THINK GOD DAMNIT!

Since it was the first day of track, we were given order forms for school track merch as well as simple stretching techniques to try, and finally, we were paired off, I was with Alan thank God...

"Hey loser," he snorted.

"Hi dickwad!"

"Everything ok?" He asked, sensing my confusion mixed with worry.

"Yeah it's just-"

"Just what?"

"N- nothing...'

"Y'sure?"

All I did was nod, I wouldn't tell Alan about Levi's marks, it wasn't my place.

•••••

Later that night, laying on my bed, staring at the ceiling, I debated on texting Levi... Would it be too pushy? I'll ask Dipper.

No, just- if he makes it obvious he doesn't wanna talk then leave it at that.

So... I texted him

Me: Levi? Wanna talk? I know you hate my guts but maybe?

Levi: About what

I changed his name last night, figured it was the least I could do.

Me: yk... What happened in the lock room?

Levi: why

Me: because...