Another way (Young Royals)

The confrontation

Simon was sleeping in my bed. He had crashed totally after what had happened. He had been so ashamed and wondered if I still loved him. I did. And I was so fucking angry about what Marcus had done to him. My cute little boy. No one touched or kissed him without his consent. No one. And I would make sure Marcus knew that. Right now I was laying next to him, gently stroking his hair. I fell asleep too after a while. When I opened my eyes next, my dorm was bathing in sunlight. It made Simon's skin shimmer. His brown eyes were watching me.

"Are you feeling better?" I asked him. He nodded.

"It is okay now," he said.

"Are you sure? Maybe you should take the day off," I said. I gently caressed his cheek with my fingers.

"Maybe I should," Simon replied. "But you are not skipping school because of me." I pouted.

"I kind of promised Ayoub I would take care of you though," I tried to argue.

"I can take care of myself baby," he said. "I promise."

"Do you want to go home?" I asked. Simon nodded. "I will come to you after school then, okay?" Simon nodded again. He leaned in to kiss me. I kissed him back gently. I helped him get dressed and then I went with him to the bus stop. I kissed him before he went on the bus to go home.

"I love you. I will see you tonight," I told him.

"I love you too, Wille. I will see you later," he said. He hugged me tight. I went back up to the school and went to get breakfast.

"Where do you have the boyfriend today then, Wille?" Alexander asked me.

"Simon did not feel well so he went home," I said.

"Was he sick?" Nils asked. We had some things coming up with rowing, so it was essential that everyone was healthy.

"He was sexually harassed by some dude yesterday," I said.

"What?" Vincent asked. "What sick person sexually harasses someone?"

"Apparently his name is Marcus and his parents rent out the stables to the school," I said.

"That guy," Nils said to himself.

"Do you know who he is?" I asked. He nodded.

"Yeah. We kind of went out last semester," Nils confessed. "But he is not my type. And clearly for a good reason. Poor Simon."

"So what happened?" Alexander asked me.

"Simon and his friend Ayoub went to a karaoke night last weekend and Marcus had invited him to watch a movie and hang out at his place. And then Marcus began kissing and touching him and did not stop when Simon asked him to," I said. "And Simon called Ayoub who came and got him and then Ayoub drove him here and I took care of him last night."

"I think he is still down in the stables," Nils said. "He helps his parents out a lot. We still have time before first period and I suggest we go down and talk to him to make sure he leaves Simon the fuck alone in the future." I nodded.

"You don't mess with the Forest range boys without consequences," Vincent said. Said and done. Me, Vincent, Alexander and Nils walked together down to the stables. I met Sara on the way.

"Hi Wille," she said. "Have you seen Simon? He did not get home last night. I called him like five times and so did mom."

"He slept in my dorm with me. I should have messaged you, I am sorry I did not," I replied. She smiled and nodded. "He should be home now though. He did not feel well. Have you seen Marcus today?" Sara nodded.