The Promise (Joey Trotta boyxboy)

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~Joey's POV~

It's been two days since I woke from my coma and being surrounded by my friends has really been the best way to fully heal

Billy just got done explaining everything to me about why we were targeted by Cali and his gang

As it turns out Cali's father was recently jailed and sent to an American prison

Cali targeted the school because he was trying to find Donahue. Evidently his dad was the judge that sentenced Cali's father

When he realized Donahue was no longer there he used the kids from wealthier families as collateral to get what he wanted

"Well, what happened to his father? What's he gonna do when he finds out his son was murdered?"

I ask Billy as he looks over at Corey

"His father was murdered the night you were shot, we don't think Cali even knew it happened"

Corey says to me as I lay my head back on my pillow and smile

After a couple minutes of silence I finally sit up and looks around at all my friends

"So, I think I owe you guys an explanation about why I did what I did"

I say as I look at Corey who is smiling at me and holding my hand tightly

"After Headmaster Gould walked me to his office, Cali told me that I was free to go"

I start before I'm interrupted by Snuffy

"Wait, they were letting you leave, why?"

He ask as I shrug

"Not sure, all I know is that he said it's because he respects my father. I protested, told him I wasn't leaving without you guys and then one of his men proceeded to drag me away"

I continue the story as everyone looks at me

"Once we were in the hallway, I fought the guard off and stole his gun. You guys know the rest"

I finish the story as Corey let's go of my hand and stands up, walking over to the window and shaking his head

"You promised me you wouldn't do anything stupid"

Corey says as he looks out the window with a hint of sadness in his voice

"Those bastards were letting you go. You could've walked out of there with your tail stuffed between your legs and you wouldn't be sitting in a hospital bed right now"

He says as he turns to look at me, tears filling up his eyes

"You know I cried for hours after you were shot. I thought you were dead, we all thought you were dead. I understand you were just trying to fight for us but Joey we had everything under control"

He says as I look down at my lap and fiddle around with my fingers

"Corey, I'm sorry"

I say as I look up at him, tears filling in my own eyes

"I just wanted it all to end, it was driving me crazy just waiting for what they were gonna do next. I wouldn't do anything to hurt you"

I say as Billy pats on my shoulder and looks over at Corey

"Guys let's leave these two alone"

Billy says as everyone else stands up and leaves the room, leaving me and Corey alone

Corey walks over to the bed and sits down on it near my feet

"I was so scared, the only person that was keeping me calm was you and when you were shot I thought I lost you. It took me so long to even make a friend let alone a boyfriend and I thought I was gonna be alone again"

He says as he cries and looks over at me as I lean up in my bed, grabbing his arm and pulling him towards me to hug him tightly

Shushing him as he cries against my chest

"I'm sorry, I really am. I only did it because I thought I could protect you without Billy and all his ideas. I wanted out of there but not without you"

I say to him as I rub his back and continue to shush him

"My intentions never were to hurt you"

I say as he gets off my chest and looks up at me, his eyes red and his cheeks flushed as he gives me a shy smile

"I know, just please don't ever do something like that again. I appreciate you for protecting me but don't do it that way"

He says as I nod and lean down to kiss his forehead

"I'm not going anywhere. Not now, not ever"

I say as I hug him a close as possible, listening to his soft cries as he shivers against me

"I promise"