Painful love~Elmax~

Chapter 19: Secret

Will's pov

"who is it will?" I heard my mom yelling. "um-it's Mike, is it okay if I go over at his place?" I asked while Mike was waiting for me outside. "oh-wait, why are you hanging out with Mike? You know he hurt El's feelings" my mom said.

"he-um-actually came here to apologise to el but I didn't let him in, you know-in case he ruins her day" I said. "okay" she said. Then I left.

*later at Mike's house*

We walked up to Mike's room. We were both quiet for a whole minute. Just in silence not saying a word. "look will-I feel so bad for what I did, I don't know why I reacted like that" he said. "it's not an excuse Mike, you made her feel like shit" I said. He looked at me sadly.

"yeah I know.." he quietly said. "I-I think I am just like el" he said after a minute. I was confused but I somehow could tell what he means I just couldn't believe it.

"what? What do you mean?" I asked. "I think I am just like el, I made her feel like shit because she likes girls... maybe because I didn't want to admit i-" he said. "you mean you like boys?" I asked. He nodded slowly.

"I-it's not a excuse I know but I just didn't know what I was thinking-" he stuttered. "mike..its okay" I said as he looked at me. "what?" he asked. "just-apologise her as soon as possible and it's her choice if she wants to forgive you. I don't want to get in between you two. It's El's choice" I said.

"I will apologise, I promise" he said as I nodded slowly. "why did you tell me?" I asked curious. "because you're my best friend, I can trust you right?" he said. "of course" I said smiling to ressure him. He smiled back. "i-i should go" I said.

He nodded. "I-I think I like you" I heard him saying as I was about to walk out of his room. My eyes widened. "what?" I whispered slowly turning around to face him. His face was completely red, as he stared at the ground.

"I-I don't know why I said it, I know you don't like me back so it's okay-just leave I'm embarrassed enough will-" he quickly but nervously said. I cut him off by pressing my lips on his. He didn't kiss back at first. But then kissed back.

"shit" I whispered as I pulled away. He looked at me confused. "you like me too?" he asked. His face was red. So was mine. 'did I just kiss my crush?' I thought. I couldn't believe it. "yeah" I said as we made eye contact. "it's not right though" I said. "what's not right, us getting together?" he asked sadly. I nodded. "why?" he sadly said.

"you're my sister's ex Mike" I said. "she's with max now. We both realised we like other people" he said. "I-I don't know, I've had a crush on you for years" I said. I feel bad to date my sister's ex.

"are you gonna tell el?" I asked. "No, I'm not coming out, I'm scared" he said. "Mike.. she'll understand, you're literally in the same situation." I said. "I-I don't know Will, its not easy to just tell her" he said. I scoffed.

"you tell me, of course i do" I said looking down. "okay.. you'll tell her when you're ready I'm just saying she deserves to know" I said. "yeah I know. I'll just go apologise and we can keep this a secret for now if that's okay" Mike said. I nodded. I felt like I had to tell el but I had to respect Mike.

"okay"i said smiling. He sighed relieved. I mean, el is happy with max now I think it's best for both of us. She will find out eventually when Mike is ready. Let's be honest, I'm not ready to come out either. It's pretty scary. I know my family is supportive but I just don't feel ready,if that makes sense.

Max's pov

El and I were still cuddling on her bed. We were still reading that funny comic. My face was probably red from laughter. Everything is just so much better when I'm  with el. Like, I don't really go shopping. My mom was sort of begging me to go buy clothes with her but when I go shopping with el, is so much better.