Changed Me ( Rewritten)

6

            After his first two classes NuNew quickly walks to his third class, trying to avoid Kit and his friends. However, half way there he sees them. So he rushes past them and all the way to his next classroom. Once inside he sees Max. So he quickly goes over to him and sits down next to him. " Are you ok Mouse " Max asked a little concerned. He just nods his head before taking out his English notebook. " I saw P'Kit and all of his friends so I ran here " he says quietly.

           Max pulls his chair right next to his before he sets his arm on the back of the chair. " I'll walk you to and from your classes from now on. I won't let them hurt you again " Max says in an almost possessive type of voice. Making his heartbeat quicken.

            He's starting to think he likes Max even more. Max makes him feel safe. He likes the way Max wraps his arm around his waist. The way that he pulled his chair closer to him. The way-. What are you thinking Nat. Snap out of it.

           When the teacher walks into the room he opens his notebook. " Alright class. We are going to start a project today. With the person you are sitting with I want you to get to know them and write an essay about that person. We will be presenting them to the class in a week " the teacher says. He glances over towards Max to see him smirking. " You may start your project
now " the teacher says.

           He writes down the project in his notebook as well as the due date. He then turns the page and writes Max's name down. " What you doing mouse " Max said as he leans in close to him. Sending butterflies to his stomach.
" W-writing your name down so I can take notes " he stutters quietly as he starts to list off things about Max that he knows so far.
1. A basketball player
2. Protective
3. Kind
4. Tall
5. Caring

           " Why not add hot on the list. Or maybe sexy " Max whispers into his ear. Giving him chills.
" I-I'm not going to write that down " he stutters quickly as his cheeks become a light shade of red. " But you'll write tall " Max says. " B-because it's true " he stutters. " So you don't think I'm hot or sexy " Max asked. " N-no that's not what I meant you are hot. I m-mean " his cheeks become dark red when Max interrupts him. " So you so think I'm hot " Max says with a teasing smirk.

           " P'Max " he says pouting. Max clearly knew what he was doing by teasing him. " Ok, ok. I'll stop little mouse " Max said laughing. " What's your favorite color P'Max " he asked trying to change the topic. " Red ". He writes it down in his notes. " Favorite animal " he asks. Max smirks before saying " A mouse is my favorite ". He bites his lip as he writes it down in his notes. He then closes his notebook.

           " My turn little mouse " Max says before taking a sheet of paper as well as a pen. Max copies his notes except changes it to his name.
" 1. Cute
2. He's small
3. Shy
4. Kind
5. Caring "

           He watches carefully as Max pauses to think. " Let's see. For number 6 I think we should put mine " Max says. Making his eyes widen as his cheeks turn a dark shade of red. " Just joking. Wanted to see your reaction " Max says. He lightly hits his arm. Which only makes Max laugh.

            " Have you ever been to a basketball game " Max asked him. He shakes his head no and says " I usually only go to school and home. I'm not an interesting person ". He watches as Max writes down " Willing to try new things for his friends ". He smiles. " Today you and NuNew should sit behind my teams chairs during the game. That way when we win. I can easily come see my number one supporter " Max says, ruffling his hair, making him blush.

" I have a question " he says. " What is it little mouse " Max says with a smile. " What are parties like. Going to the game I at least know what to expect ". He watches as Max closes his notebook. " Parties usually have loud music as well as alcohol. There's games like beer pong and there's also dancing " Max says. He nods his head. " Thank you for answering my question " he says shyly. Not to long after, the bell rings.

           When him and Max are walking to lunch he spots Kit and his friends again. Scared he moves closer to Max. Who stops walking when he does. " It's going to be ok. You're safe with me " Max says to him before he once again wraps his arm around his waist. Max then gently guides him to the cafeteria.

            By the time they enter the cafeteria the others have already sat down at a table. So they quickly walk to the table and sit down as well. When they sit down, Max places his hand on his thigh. Which sends butterflies to his stomach as his heartbeat quickens.

           " You ok Nat " Poppy asked him. He nods his head. " Just nervous because of Kit and his friends " he says. Max gently squeezes his thigh. He bites his lip as he tries to stop himself from blushing. Max's hand feels hot on his thigh and he doesn't know why.

" Nat, after the basketball game me and you will head to your house to change for the party. We'll stop by my house before going to the party " NuNew says. " You can just barrow some of my clothes NuNew " he says and NuNew nods. " I'm choosing your outfit Nat " NuNew says. And he knows there's not point in trying to change his mind because it won't work.

Max moves his hand off of his thigh and gently grabs his hurt wrist before pulling his sleeve up. " How is your wrist Nat " Zee asked him. " It hurts but it's manageable " he answers honestly. " Can you tell us about Kit and his friends. Why do they bother you " Poppy asked. He just looks down at his wrist in Max's hand.

" I'm small and dress sort of feminine and they use that in thinking I'm gay. W-which I
am " he stutters while saying the last part. " How long has this been going on " NuNew asked concerned. " since last school year " he says quietly. Even though he's not looking at Max he can feel how angry he is. " Why didn't you tell me Nat " NuNew asked. So he turns to look at him and says " What would that do. It would only cause you to worry. Besides. Telling you would only result in you getting hurt as well. I couldn't do that ".

" You don't know that " Zee says. He shakes his head no. " I do know that. P'Kit started fighting P'Max for helping me. That's proof enough that I was correct " he says. Everyone's silent for a while so he just pulls his wrist out of Max's hand before pulling his sleeves down to cover his hands. Max pulls him and makes him lean against him before he wraps his arm around his waist again. Making his heart skip a beat.

" The past is in the past. I'm here now and won't let them hurt him again. I can promise
that " Max says in a serious tone. Not to long after that the bell rings signifying that lunch is over. So he stands up and says goodbye to everyone before he heads to his next class.

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