Changed Me ( Rewritten)

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            By the time that the nurse was done bandaging and looking at his injuries, lunch and his 3rd class was already over. He now only had one more class left for today. Which is P.E class. He has this class with Max. " Let me write a note for the both of you to not participate in the P.E. Class " the nurse said before walking away.

He looks down at his wrist that is wrapped in a dark brown bandage. " Did they hurt your wrist before lunch " Max asked. He can only nod his head. " If they ever bother you again let me know. I don't want you having anymore injuries " Max says in a stern voice. Once again he nods his head yes. He doesn't like that idea but in order to make him happy he just agrees. He's to tired to put up a fight with him.

" Alright here you guys are. If it starts feeling a lot worse before school is over then come and tell me " the nurse says as she hands them both a sheet of paper. " Thank you " they both say before Max stands up. Max grabs his hand and helps him stand as well.

The entire time they walk towards the gym, Max is holding on to him. Which he doesn't really need but he doesn't say anything to stop him. Because for some reason he likes it. It's comforting and it makes him feel more safe. It's as if Max is trying to protect him from anyone or anything that could try and harm him. It makes him think that maybe he was wrong about Max. Maybe he has more sides to him then just his flirtatious side.

When they enter the gym everyone turns to look at them. He once again is starting to feel insecure with everyone's eyes on him. They are all sitting in a half circle around the teacher. " Welcome to class you two. Why are you both late " the teacher asked in an annoyed tone of voice. " We we're at the nurses office. We have notes " Max says before they both hand the teacher the sheets of paper.

" Go sit down on the bleachers you
two " the teacher says before he turns back around to start telling the class what they will do for the day. So Max helps him to the bleachers. They decide to sit near the top of them. " How are you feeling " Max asked him once they sat down on the bleachers. " Tired and in pain " he said honestly. " Lean against me and sleep little mouse. I'll wake you up when class is over " Max says. And who's he to refuse that offer. He's to tired so he leans against Max. Shortly after he falls asleep.

           " Little mouse, time to wake up. Schools over " Max says as he gently moves the hair out of his face. When he opens his eyes he realizes that his head is on Max's lap. So he quickly sits up, slightly wincing is pain as he does so. " Careful little mouse " Max says calmly. A light shade of red spreads across his cheeks. " T-thank you P'Max. F-for letting me sleep " he stutters quietly.

           Max gently ruffles his hair before saying " No problem little mouse. While you were asleep Zee texted me saying everyone is going to the diner including NuNew. Do you want to come ". He shakes his head " I don't have any money right now " he says. Max shakes his head and says " My treat ". He bites his lip. He knows Max will keep pestering him so he agrees.

           He walks with Max over to his car. As well as Zee's car. They meet with Poppy, Zee and NuNew. When NuNew sees him he quickly comes over to him and says " Are you ok. You never answered my text ". He puts on a small fake smile and says " I'm fine, nothing I'm not used to " he says like he usually does.

           " You say that every time someone messes with you " NuNew says. " This isn't the first time " Max asked. " It's not. Everyday someone says some rude remark to him. And now he has been beaten up this bad. All because of his sexua- " he interrupts him. In fear of how they might react. " NuNew " he says loudly. " No. they won't judge us for it. Me and Nat are apart of the lgbtq community. The students treat him like shit because of it " NuNew says.

           " I change my mind. I'm heading home. See you all tomorrow " he says before turning around and quickly leaving. " Nat " NuNew calls after him as he runs up to him. " Please come. You need a change to your daily routine of going to school and then home. Please " NuNew says. Making him angry. " I'm not going to be there if I'm going to be treated as some pitiful person NuNew. It's the exact same reason I didn't want you to find out about Kit " he says angrily before walking away and leaving NuNew.

           He doesn't get far from the school when Max drives next to the sidewalk slowly before parking ahead of him. Max then walks over to him. " I don't need your pity. Just leave me alone P'Max " he says. He can feel himself wanting to cry and he really doesn't want to cry in front of Max again. However Max just ignores what he says, walking over to him and pulling him into a hug. He freezes. The action completely surprising him.

" How about me and you hang out together. We can go to an arcade or go eat some where else " Max says to him quietly. He slowly hugs Max back. The hug feels incredibly comforting to him. He hasn't hugged anyone but his mother in such a long time. " Let's go eat little mouse. I know a small and quiet restaurant we can eat at " Max says as he gently guides him towards his car. Max opens the door for him and he sits down in the car. He has no idea why he is agreeing to this.

Max sits down in the car before he turns to look at him with a smile. He watches as Max reaches over and buckles his seatbelt for him. His heart skips a beat when Max stays still in front of him. They are incredibly close to each other. " Are you ok " Max asked him quietly.

            His eyes go down to Max's lips and for a split second he finds himself wondering how they feel. " I-I'm ok " he stutters quietly before looking away. A dark shade of red colors his cheeks. " Then let's go get you some food " Max says before buckling his own seatbelt and then driving off towards the restaurant.

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