Small Town Flames(BOYXBOY)

Disturbance in the Cafeteria

The news that Colt and Nyxon were dating spread through the halls of Coley High faster than a wildfire.

"Colt, is it true you're dating Nyxon Steffano?" a blonde girl named Shelley, in Colt's first period class, asks. Two other girls turn and wait expectantly on his answer. He nods his head shyly not looking any of them in the eyes. Shelley squeals.

"OMG! I'm so jealous! He is F-I-N-E!"

"Ugh, Y'all are totes adorbs together." Another girl, Rachel says, swooning. Colt gives them a small smile.

"Th-thanks." He rubs the back of his neck in embarrassment. The rest of his school day went pretty much the same. In the halls he was getting bombarded with questions. In class, people would whisper him questions about Nyx. By the end of third period, Colt was starting to get annoyed.

Nyxon is waiting in the hallway when Colt steps out of his third period class. Nyx wraps his arm around Colt's shoulders casually. "What's up, Tiny? You look agitated."

Colt gives him a glare. "I've been harassed all day about our damn relationship status. Then girls have been gushing over us. It's becoming annoying. Even during class people are whispering questions to me. I can't even focus on what the teacher is saying."

"I'll handle it. Nobody will bother you anymore."

Colt glances side-eyed at Nyx and chews nervously on his bottom lip. Nyx is wearing a confident smirk.

"What are you planning?' Colt asks in exasperation.

"Just wait and see. Don't worry, I'll clear up everyone's questions, then they won't have to ask you." Nyx winks before leading Colt into the cafeteria. Oh shit. What have I gotten myself into? Colt felt a knot forming in his stomach. Nyx wasn't labeled a bad boy model for no reason. He could be a bit unpredictable. That is the side of Nyx that scared Colt. Nyxon led Colt to the cafeteria line. They both got trays of food.

"Come sit with me." Nyx puts on his best puppy dog eyes.

Colt looks at him once and gives in. "Fine."

Nyx sat at the table where Savannah, Paxton, and a few other people were sitting. Colt stood up beside them, looking anxiously at the group. Savannah looks up from talking to her girlfriends.

"What are you waiting for, cutie? Sit beside your boyfriend. We won't bite." Savannah gives Colt a warm smile. Colt nods, his cheeks turning pink. He pulls the chair out beside Nyxon and sits down quickly. He stares at his plate in front of him. He can feel eyes on him across the cafeteria, but he refuses to lift his head.

Nyx grabs him by the chin. "There's nothing to be scared of. I'm here. Nobody is going to bully you. I dare them to try." He gives Colt a cocky smirk. Colt rolls his eyes and turns his attention back to his plate. Today they were having spaghetti and garlic bread. He picks up his garlic bread and puts some spaghetti on his plate. When the lunch lines were starting to clear and everyone was taking their seats. Nyxon suddenly stood up. Colt looks at him in confusion.

"Where are you going?"

"Nowhere. Just give me a second." He gives Colt a small smile. "Pax, hit record." He says looking at his best friend. Paxton, with his cell phone in his hand, begins recording Nyxon. Nyx stands up in his chair in the cafeteria and clears his throat. The entire cafeteria goes silent. All eyes turn to look at Nyxon. Colt slides down in his seat trying to hide his face. His heart starts hammering in his chest. What the fuck is he doing? No, Nyx. Please don't do this.

"May I have your attention everyone! It has been brought to my attention that my relationship status has been in question around the school so I thought I would clear it up here for you today in person. I know there have been rumors flying around about me and a certain boy. You have probably noticed I stick to his side quite often. You may have even noticed the drama that unfolded on my account at homecoming. I realized when I started hearing the rumors, I've never actually made it clear on my part exactly what we were."