Chapter 4

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Mike's POV

I dropped Tony off and drove home. Vic's car was in the driveway so I knew I had to deal with him when I went inside. As soon as I entered the door, Vic looked at me from the couch.

"Why are you hanging out with him?"

"Because he's a good person. I can have my own friends Vic. You can't control me." I replied.

"He's a freak."

"He's also a person. Just because he wanted to be himself, doesn't make him any fucking different. So shut your fucking mouth."

"What're you gonna do, Mikey?" He tempted. "Beat me up again?"

"Nope. I promised I wouldn't. I don't break promises. Unlike you." I yelled. "You broke Tony's heart. You should've supported him. Not be an asshole. I'm glad I am nothing like you."

"You are like me, though. In a lot of ways."

"At least I accept people." I replied and ran upstairs. I locked myself in my room and texted Tony.

'Mike: Are you okay?'
'Tony: Yeah. I'm fine. Getting ready for bed.'
'Mike: I just wanted to make sure.'
'Tony: Yeah. I'm good. Thanks, Mike. I'll see you Friday.'
'Mike: No problem. I'll see you Friday.'

I put my phone on the charger and turned on Netflix. I started watching Orange Is The New Black. That's really how it went until Friday night.

I took a shower and got dressed. I pulled on a tshirt, black jumper, and black skinny jeans. I pulled on my converse and fixed my hair. I went downstairs.

"I'm leaving Vic."

"Okay. Be safe." He yelled back. I smiled. Yeah, we fight, but he's my brother and I love him.

I grabbed my keys and went outside. I got into my car and drove to Tony's. I checked the time, nine pm. I got out and knocked on the door. His mum opened the door.

"Hi. I'm Mike."

"I'm Jen. Come on in." She moved from the door and I walked in. "Tony Perry! Get your ass down here. Your boyfriend is here." She yelled up the stairs.

"How many times do I have to tell you? He's not my boyfriend." Tony replied as he ran down the stairs. I went over and he lost his footing. I ran and caught him. He was so red.

"Well someone is quick on their feet." I smiled at her. "Does he know?"

"About what?"

"Your you know." She asked.

"Oh. Yeah. He does. I'm going to the car so I don't embarrass myself more." He ran out and I chuckled.

"Thank you for accepting him. He really needs someone like you. He's been happier lately. Please, take care of my boy."

"I will Ms. Perry. I promise." I replied. She quickly hugged me and then shooed me away. I went out to the car and saw Tony.

"The doors are locked." He mumbled. I smiled and went over. I unlocked the door and opened it for him. "Thanks Mikey."

"No problem, Turtle." He smiled. I got in my side and started the car. "What do you wanna do?"

"I don't know. Can we go back to the cliff?"

"Are you sure you're equipped for that?"

"Yeah. I'll be fine. If I get cold, I have your jacket."

"Okay." I replied and drove to the cliff. We got out and started walking there. He heard something in the woods and grabbed my hand.

I looked over and saw him blushing. "Sorry." He tried to pull his hand away, but I kept it in mine.

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