Sticking with you (bxb)

Chapter 53

Bruce's pov.

I was standing alone with my hands crossed over my chest so I could show my annoyance to everyone that was a few feets away and were talking without including me in their interesting conversation. My back was pressed against the cold wall, waiting for it to peel away from the hard surface

Jack had Arthur in a corner and they were hugging and whispering to each other something which was forming a smile to their faces. My brother and the other two were talking, somewhere closer to me. I could hear Alice's loud laughter piercing my brain. My eyes lingered there a few times, trying to see any reaction but as soon as Geo's ones noticed me, I turned the other way. I looked around with a slight sigh as for the hundredth time Geo had caught me looking at them and especially at him

My gaze immediately caught a girl with long brown hair passing by, her long hands doing different moves, explaining to her friend next to her something. She reminded me a lot of Arthur's sister, Lisa, her name, I think. I looked around again. I was quite sure I had seen her, being around here as well, wandering alone as me but now she was nowhere to be found. She had probably seen Sophia and followed her, disappearing from us like puppies do sometimes

With a quick movement, I raised my hand, looking at the time from the clock I was wearing. The bell was going to ring in a few minutes and the others were still sitting and talking. I let my head fall back, careful not to hit it too hard

Taking a deep breath, I tried to relax myself and release all the tension from my shoulders. I took a few more, feeling all irritation disappear. I rubbed my eyes and then closed them, waiting for anyone to inform me that we are leaving

Suddenly as if someone decided to make this wish come true, I sensed someone standing closer to me. I snapped my eyes open, making myself stand properly. Looking all around me with wide eyes, I noticed that it wasn't only one person at all. With a hesitant move, I bent down, taking my school bag. I hung it on my shoulder and looked at all the faces. Most of them weren't exactly happy

Swallowing, I nodded, showing the people who had surrounded me that I was fine and ready to go wherever they wanted. Jack was the only one that gave me a small smile back. I clutched my bag tightly, being the first time I felt so nervous. This and the moment in the car where I wished I could have been braver

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I could feel their eyes, his eyes, fixed on me as I was walking, trying to get somewhere I didn't know. I raised my head, making myself sure I was following Jack and then made a big dive back to my own thoughts

But I was suddenly shoved back by a kid, snapping me out of my thoughts. He was shorter than me, looking up at my face with a frown. Only now could I hear the footsteps, the yells and the laughs echoing all around the hallways. Without paying much attention, I preferred to walk past the young student and not even look at him. His curses were heard even when we turned the other way, heading away

“You okay?” I turned around, not waiting anyone to speak to me. Luckily the voice was to much recognisable. Jack had come next to me again a small concerned smile accompanying him. Arthur was stuck at his side but he was laughing at something the others had said, leaving me and my best friend practically alone

“Yeah”

“I can see it” he said in a mocked tone, playfully punching me at the arm. I rubbed the sore spot that was constantly hit today with nearly tears in my eyes. He punches really hard I have to say

Quickly, my eyes moved from my hand to his gaze, that was staring into my soul, trying to find my true feelings and thoughts

“I'm really okay” I tried to reply convincingly, hoping I could make him believe me. But as I mentioned to myself, hoping. He raised his eyebrow before he shook his head. For the next few minutes, he stayed silent, as if he was thinking about something. I had turned my head the other way, looking at the lockers we were passing by until a sudden voice finally spoke with such a big confident

“Go talk to him” I stopped walking and looked at him as if he was crazy. I could never

“Yes, that's what you're going to do”

“God Jack” I thought to myself. No one could really change his mind, well no one but Arthur but that wasn't the case right now

I shook my head but my eyes darted towards Geo again. He was walking alone, with his head down, behind Alice and my brother

With a big sigh, I cursed under my breath as I turned and saw Jack, grabbing Arthur and walking quicker with the others, leaving me and Geo alone. They were looking confused but Jack had a small proud smile on. Geo hadn't understood anything yet, still walking alone so that was the right moment

I looked once more towards Jack and took a deep breath before starting to walk faster this time with my hands clenched into fists from my anxiety. I was constantly telling myself that everything was going to be alright. But would it be?

I approached him without having a plan in my mind and took him by his arm with me, without saying a word either. I motioned to the others to keep walking and Jack immediately gave me a thumbs up before turning around and getting away with the easy smile he had all this time. The others followed him behind, gathering around him, mainly stucking at his side with curious looks on their faces

I quickly turned around, eyeing Geo from close for the first time today. He was lost and I could see the hurt in his beautiful eyes. But I didn't do anything other than standing and looking at him. No words were able to come out of my mouth while I was still grabbing him as my life depended on it. I took a deep breath, pulling my hand back, already the feelings of a few days later coming back and haunting me

“Hi” I finally whispered and waited for an answer or a movement, something that could give me access to his heart and I will never forget the way he gave me a small smile. I took a deep breath and bit my lip. I wasn't going to hide anymore or let him think that this guy he had seen was me. It was fear and wonder that I decided to cover myself with

“Geo, maybe we could talk?” I asked hesitantly and as I was ready to listen to his sweet voice the loud ring above our heads, made us close our eyes. I cursed under my breath for ruining such a good moment. When after a few minutes it stopped, I looked at him again. All the kids started running and yelling, heading to their classes but luckily I could hear his sweet voice whispering to me

“Yes, I think we have to”

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