War Paint | Jonnor

Chapter 3

Connor's POV
I woke up to the sound of my alarm clock. The thought of Jude came across my mind. I love him so much, he makes me feel comfortable with my real self. I smile, he's so sweet and so nice. He understands me no other than any person. I get up out of bed and walk straight into the bathroom. As I finish brushing my teeth and getting dressed, I walk downstairs to eat breakfast.

"Morning mom."

"Morning sweetie, ready for school?"

"Totally."

Jude's POV
I'm already at school, standing near my locker. I look around, scouting for Connor. Suddenly, I feel a hand on my shoulder. I turn around and smile.

"Hey Connor."

"Hey, ready for first class? I heard we're going to be working on a project. I thought we could work together"

"Sure, I loved that."

We both walk to class and find our seats. I can't believe Connor wants to work with me again, it's like déjà vu. I'm so happy, nothing could make my day worse. But, I guess I was wrong.

Connor's POV
I came back home, since school was over. As I closed the front door, my dad appeared from the kitchen.

"Hey son."

"Hey Dad."

"Listen, I don't want you hanging out with that Jude kid, no son of mine will be friends with a gay boy."

"Dad stop! Do you not hear what you're saying? He's my best friend."

"If you see him again, I swear to God you will regret it."

"Well-"

"Well what? You saw him again didn't you, that tears it."

He grabs a hold of my arm and beats me. I cry and yell at him to stop. My dad continues hitting me, to the point where I feel blackened and bruised. I want him to stop, but he's too strong. Tears fall down my face and I scream.

"Stop it Dad, that's enough!"

He pushes me to the ground and wipes the sweat off his forehead.

"You better think twice before you hang out with that boy next time."

I grab a hold of my knees and bury my head. I just want to get out of here and be with Jude.

Jude's POV
I'm in my bedroom, working on my homework. As I finish solving a problem, my phone buzzes.

Connor: Hey
Jude: Hey, what's up?
Connor: Bad news, my dad says I can't see you anymore.
Jude: Wait why? What happened?
Connor: He beat me.

I drop my phone on my bed. My eyes start to water. I can't believe this is happening. I feel awful. It's all my fault. The tears continue streaming down my face. I just want to see him right now and comfort him.

Connor's POV
I stay in my bedroom and lock my door. I don't bother letting my Dad in. All I think about is Jude. I pull out my phone and begin to text him.

Connor: Hey, I miss you :(
Jude: I miss you too
Connor: I want to see you so badly, you're the only one I want to talk to right now.
Jude: If only your dad could let you out
Connor: Who cares about him, I'm going to see you no matter what.
Jude: How are you going to do that?
Connor: I'm going to sneak out.

Jude's POV
I fell asleep listening to music. All of a sudden, I hear a rock hit the window. Two rocks. Three. I get up and open the blinds. I look down and see Connor.

"Hey!" I say whispering.

"Hey Jude!" he replied from the bottom.

He climbs up the tree and enters through the window. I move back and see him stumble. Connor gets back up and stands in front of me.

"I'm so glad you're here." I tell him.

"I care about you so much Jude, no one could stop me from seeing you, not even-"

"Your dad..."

"Yeah, not even my dad, who cares what he thinks. I just want to be with you tonight."

I smile, and my cheeks turn red. He takes my hand and pulls me to my bed. He leans in and our lips collide. It feels like time stops when I'm kissing him. The situation intensifies, to the point where Connor's asking for entrance. I allow it, and our tongues work in harmony. I don't want this moment to end. Suddenly, the door opens. I open my eyes and we both push back.

"What the-"