Twice lost

Chapter 3

After getting into the room, Asher told me to just stay on his bed while he took a shower. happily, not singing like Liam or singing in general. I can not deal with his singing today. I took his advice, staying in the room until he emerged from the bathroom, and as I waited, my mind drifted to the events of the day and the many other questions and thoughts that had been clouding my mind.

Soon enough, Asher walks out of the bathroom with fresh clothes on. He looked over at me and smiled, then said, "See? I told you I would be back." We laughed together for a moment, and then he began to head toward the bed. sitting down next to me. before continuing, "So what happened that got Xander, Eric, Peter, and Jay upset?" I was silent for a moment, not sure how to explain what had happened.

"I'm not sure, I had just gotten back from town. The next thing I know, I see them. Shortly enough, Eric covered my eyes, and I got punched." I responded to Asher while avoiding his eyes.

I soon feel his arms wrap around me, chasing me into a hug. I froze not knowing why he decided to hug me. It isn't like he had done anything. All he did was protect me. Why is he hugging me? We don't even know each other too well. I didn't know what to do, so I just sat there feeling very awkward. Until he pulled away and looked me in the eyes and smiled, saying "It's just a hug to make you feel safer." I was a bit taken aback as he did it randomly. He could've at least given me a heads-up before.

"If you do that again randomly I will punch you in the face," I said sternly to Asher. After saying that he backed off.

"Hey, I'm sorry, I was just trying to make you feel safe. I didn't realize you aren't comfortable with physical touch. If you want to tell me why, you can." Asher responded in a sad tone. I wait for a few seconds before telling him why I'm uncomfortable.

"Back in the U.K. my old school was pretty shit, and when people found out I was gay it set a huge target on my back. Many guys would touch my body. Eventually, it got to the point where guys would do more to me. Telling me that I wanted it or that I deserved it because I'm a fag." I told him while trying to hold back tears. Asher looked at me shocked for a second before apologizing to me again.

"Hey if you ever want to talk about anything else you can always come to me, okay? Also if you ever think of something else you want me to do for respecting your boundaries please tell me. I'm here for you." Asher told me in a gentle caring voice.

"Thanks, but I should get back to my dorm," I replied, still feeling slightly uncomfortable. I decide to just get up and walk out while he says bye to me.

As I got back into the dorm the first thing I noticed was Liam face down on his bed snoring. How can his face be covered and still be so loud? I only know one way to stop his snoring. So I do just that, I flip him over onto his back and plug his nose for about fifteen seconds then let go. As I am very smart it worked and he's no longer snoring. I know he's alive because I can see the sheets rise and fall with his chest as he sleeps. I check the clock and notice it's only 7pm. I play music not too loud so I don't wake up Liam, and head into the bathroom with the hair dye. After putting in the dye I put a bag over it, walked back into the room, and opened my monster. After waiting an hour because that leaves the best results I went back into the bathroom to wash out the dye only to dry my hair and turn around to see Liam standing by the door.

"Shit, did I wake you up?" I questioned him, seeing that he looks extremely tired.

"No, I just woke up and heard music so I went to see what was happening. I see you covered the pink with green and the grey with blue." Liam responded to me. Making me surprised that he was actually observant.

"Nooo, I shaved all my hair off," I said sarcastically back to him. Only to receive a light punch on the shoulder from him.

"Wait, why is your jaw bruised?" He questioned me. Causing me to wonder how it took him this long to notice.

"Why don't you ask your friends?" I simply responded. I could see the confusion in his eyes. "You know, Jay, Xander, Eric, and Peter?" I said after he didn't say anything for a few moments.

"They wouldn't do that. I've known them for years. The most they would do is just a punch to the cheek. It's obvious more than that happened." Liam stated, as much as he should know the truth, that it was them I didn't have the energy to fight with him. I just turned off my music, walked out of the bathroom, and got in bed. Dropping dead asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.

(Liam)

I turned around to look back at Skyler only to see him passed out. I know my friends wouldn't go that far, but why would Skyler lie about his injuries? Maybe he just wants me all to himself. God, he is just a perverted faggot. Using this time I head out of the dorm and text Xander that I'm heading to his dorm knowing they usually hang out there.

Soon as I walk into Xander's room I see all four of the guys. I lay down on Xander's bed as he was on a bean bag while Jay was on the other bean back. Both Eric and Peter were on Peter's bed. All of them are playing video games. God Xander and Peter are so lucky to be roommates.

"You guys were right about Skyler being a worthless fag." Was the first thing that left my mouth.

"Finally, you know we knew he was just trying to perv on you, so as soon as he got back from shopping we beat the shit out of him. At Least until that Asher guy came by." Xander said, causing me to realize that Skyler wasn't lying.

"Also what the fuck happened to your hair," Peter added. I knew I had to keep being a bitch about Skyler to not raise suspicion. God I can't believe this I thought they were at least a little better than this.

"The queer decided to prank me," I said back to them. As much as I hate Skyler I still don't like being this rude as we are forced to live together and I fucking hate drama.

"I have an idea," Xander said, catching all of our attention. "Let's have a little party and invite Skyler. Get him a little drunk. Then I can have fun with him. I mean As much as I hate fags, there aren't any girls and that bitch would let any guy hit it. He looks like a complete slut." After he said that I had to hold back my anger. I'm fine with revenge, but what he just suggested to rape him. Holy shit this is going way too far.

"Okay, that is a bit far don't you think. I mean I'm fine with revenge, but rape is way too much." I said to them only to get ignored.

"Xander, that is a perfect idea." Jay had said back to Xander. I need to warn Skyler about this.

"I can probably get Asher to bring Skyler to the party. I mean he is the only person Skyler trusts. Also, Spencer trusts me more than any of you so leave the invite to me." Eric had said. Shit how would I get Skyler to trust me more than Spencer? I can't have him go to the party.