Chapter 6 - Take Your Hand In Mine

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by Elytis

by Elytis

Oli's POV

I awoke to find myself in the safety of Josh's arms. I smiled to myself recalling yesterday, I still couldn't get over the fact that he loved me back, but I wasn't going to question it.

I felt movement from the body next to me and I blushed, still aware that I was in Josh's arms. "Morning Oli." I heard Josh's voice say, the fact that he just woke up obvious. "Morning Joshy" I replied. I realized the pet name I had given him and I blushed. I felt a peck on my forehead and I saw Josh smiling at me "That was cute Oli." That just caused me to blush more.

I wanted to stay in this position for as long as possible, I just felt so safe in his arms. But I knew we had to get up at some point, I begrudgingly began to shuffle my way out of Josh's arms, he must've realized that we couldn't just spend the whole day in bed cuddling (No matter how much I wanted too!) I soon realized I didn't have any spare clothes and I looked at Josh as he headed towards the bathroom, he seemed to know what I was implying because he assured me by allowing me to borrow some of his clothes.

I went over to where he toldme the clothes were and I pulled out some jeans and a long sleeved top.

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I haf dressed myself by the time Josh returned from the bathroom. We went downstairs, him offering me whether I wanted some breakfeast but I politely denied the offer by saying "I'm thankful for the offer but I'm sadly not hungry." He just nodded in reply.

We just sat in enjoyable silence, I didn't really care whether or not we are speaking or not. I was happy just being near him.

~ Two Days later ~

I had spent the weekend with Josh, the two days I spent with him were the most joyful moments of my life! I was currently walking school with Josh. I was nervous to go back to school. Josh must've sensed my nervousness because he held my hand and squeezed it to reassure me that he would be there for me which made me really happy.

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We had both walked into school and almost instantly stares were sent in our direction. Most of them looking at our linked hands, I began to feel a slight sense of fear tug at my chest, wanting to pull me into its dark depths. Josh's hand only squeezed mine tighter. As we began walking towards our lockers many whispers began to echo throughout the room. Things such as "Eww whys Josh holding that freaks hand?" and "What the fuck? Can't believe Josh is even touching that dirty piece of shit!" I wanted to cry. But I held back the tears. Josh, noticing my distress, stopped walking and looked at me in the eye "I'll always love you. No matter what others say." His voice assured. But it was quite loud as well.

Gasps of shock echoed throughout the room as someone exclaimed "WHAT THE FUCK!?!" I turned and saw Max with his lackies faithfully following him. I almost panicked but Josh once again reassured me silently by pulling me into a hug. "What the hell do you thing your doing Franceschi!?!" Max's annoying voice echoed throughout the halls. "I'm comforting my boyfriend. Got a problem?" Josh retorted. I blushed hearing that. He was so confident in himself, while I couldn't even make a single noise as I fearfully stared at Max and his lackies.

Josh's POV

I glared at Max scornfully. I wasn't going to let him have his way. I could feel people staring at us, I didn't care just along as Oli didn't get hurt. Max was just some insecure, egotistical prick whose head was too far up his own ass. I almost laughed at how I just described him but I stopped myself. The glare on Max's face faded, a look of smugness soon replaced it. I suspiciously stared at Max, unsure of what he was doing. "Who would've thought that Josh Franceschi was a faggot!" Laughter erupted around him. "I believe that I am." I informed him as I rested my rested my head on Oli's shoulder, I could see the blush on Oli's face brighten even more from the corner of my eyes as I kept my glare directed at Max.

Anger replaced Max's look of smugness. He just turned around, dirty looks being sent mine and Oli's way. I just shrugged them off.

Once everyone had gone, I was greeted with Oli's lips, I kissed him back happily. We pulled away after a few moments, we smiled at each other and gathered the stuff we would need for the day. After that we then walked towards our first class, his hand holding mine.

~ A/N: I had a bit of writers block but in the end I was able to write this chapter! Once again many thanks for reading what I've done so far! ~