Because Why Not (Gus X Matty)

Matt's POV- Studying

I walk through Hexside school, looking around for Gus. I sigh internally. Gus. He annoys the living shit out of me, but he's my book report partner. We have to write on the History of The Boiling Isles. "Hey Matty!" I hear a happy voice ring out behind me. I turn, and see Gus running towards me, a smile on his face.

"Hi Gus." I say, walking again when he catches up. "So I did a bit how research last night, what about you?" He asks me. I nod. "Great! So today in History, we can work on making the paper based on the information we have." He smiles. I glance at him and nod. He gives me a hug and walks away.

I turn red, growling at him quietly as he walks away, brushing off my sleeve as if it'll rewind and erase the moment.

In History, Gus sits next to me, pulling out a notebook. I pull mine out too. We open to our notes and are soon piecing together information to create a paper. I'm actaully having fun until the bell screams. "Well, I'll come over today at 5 to work on it more." I say, stuffing my notebook into my backpack. Gus smiles and nods, walking out of class in front of me.

I go home, finding my mom screaming at my dad, who's drunk on the couch, screaming back at her. I sigh, walking to my room. This is normal to me. My parents can never go a day without fighting. I close and lock my door, and get out my homework. I finish my homework for two of my seven classes, then packing up to walk to Gus's house.

As I walk out the door, mom is sobbing, throwing apple blood bottles to the floor, where they shatter all over the place. "Yeah, see you later too. Don't worry, I'll stay safe. I'm so glad you care." I say bitterly to myself, closing the front door behind me. I doubt they even know I exist anymore...