What is Love (BoyxBoy)

Coming Out and Going Out

First period went back to being the same as always. I sat all the way in the back while the whole class flooded in. Mrs. Hensley came inside after everyone was in class.

She gave us two different work sheets and wanted both done before the end of class. It was really easy for me because math was one of my best subjects.

"Did you hear that the principle was actually considering about accepting a fags club to the school? That's why people were rioting the other day." I overhear a guy talking.

"Yeah, I heard that too. Why the hell would anyone want a shitty club like that?" Another guy said.

"The faggot back there would want that." A third guy said, causing them all to snicker.

I roll my eyes. People are either born assholes or they are taught to be assholes.

I shrugged them away as I did my work. What am I going to do about Mr. Baldwin next period? I mean we did almost kiss yesterday. How am I supposed to face my English teacher after that?

I guess I'm gonna have to suck it up and take it like a man, pun not intended.

Then there's the whole big Pride parade coming up. I don't know why but I just feel as though something bad is just waiting to happen.

I hear a knock on the door and I lol up to see my worst nightmare walking through it.

Pete Wills, the asshole who put me in the hospital was back in school. Are you kidding me?

"Mr. Wills, nice to have you back. You have a lot to catch up on." Mrs. Hensley said.

"I know Mrs. Hensley." He said, string at me as he said it.

Please tell me that he isn't here to fight me again?

I watched as Pete got today's assignment from Mrs. Hensley and made his way to the seat that was right next to me.

I mentally sigh as I prepared myself for the soon to be onslaught.

"Hey, buddy. Can you help me with this?" He asked me, looking confused at the paper.

"Are you serious?" I narrowed my eyes at him, hoping he wasn't serious.

"Yeah, I don't know how to do this and I figured you do." I couldn't find a trace of hidden sarcasm in his voice.

"You expect me to help the guy who put me in the hospital not too long ago? Pete go shove it up your ass." I roll my eyes.

"Hey look, I'm sorry about that. I really am. I took things too far and I shouldn't have. I can give you a bunch of bullshit about how I seen the error in my ways, and how much of an asshole I am for doing all of it. But the truth is I shouldn't have treated you any different from anyone else because of who you are and what you like. I really hope that you can forgive me and we can start over because that's all I want." He said, actually sounding sincere.

"Excuse me if I have a hard time believing and trusting you, Pete. But I must ask, what's with the sudden change of heart?"

"I was in a dark place when I thought I killed you. I couldn't handle that thought. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I killed you. And maybe, just maybe I may have a part of me that... well you know... likes you." Pete said, whispering the last part.

Pete Wills, the asshole who put me in the hospital for standing my ground to him is now apologizing to me and saying that he likes me. What alternate twilight dimension have I stepped into?

"You what?" I asked, clearly confused.

"I said I like you. You know, the way a guy likes another guy." he said in a whispered voice.