One more minute ~ byler

Chapter 17

Mike's POV

It was after lunch and I was walking back to our dorm. The hallway was empty and calm. I was in no rush so I was just strolling along, my headphones blasting music in my ears. I turned into the bathroom to piss, as I was just passing by. It seemed to be empty, so I went to the closest urinal and unzipped the fly of my jeans absentmindedly. I wasn't really paying attention to what was around me, which was my biggest mistake.

Just as I zipped my jeans back up someone jumped out of the stall behind me, pulling me into the stall with them. They swiftly pushed me in far enough to lock the door behind us and I turned around to see who the fuck was messing with me.
"Troy? What the fuck are you doing?" I spoke whilst taking off my headphones. Has he seriously not done enough to annoy us?
"Mike. I need you." He said. He looked serious. What was he talking about?

I didn't have to ask though because he quickly showed me exactly what he meant. He roughly grabbed my shoulders and shoved his lips onto mine, making me squirm and curl away in disgust.
"What the fuck. You're fucking disgusting." This guys the biggest hypocrite I've ever met. Seriously. First, he bullies and attacks Will for being gay and now he's stood in this stall trying to kiss me? He definitely has some serious fucking issues.

"Oh come on Mike, I know you want me." He whispered, moving his hand from my shoulder to my groin. I knew he was fucking insane but this was another level. Though he was freaking me the fuck out and I felt completely violated, I knew I had to get out of this before it escalated further so with whatever adrenaline and strength I had left in me I punched him right in the jaw, making him instinctively move his hand away to feel his jaw. This was my chance, and I took no time in rapidly unlocking the stall door and running, not even bothering to see if he was running after me. I ran through the halls, and I didn't stop until I was in the safety of our dorm.

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Will should be coming back any minute now, and I couldn't keep still. Max and Lucas were in our dorm, just chilling, but I couldn't be chill right now.
"Mike he was gone for two days, there's no need to be physically bouncing up and down on the bed, seriously." Lucas sighed. He just didn't get it. I mean, yeah it was two days but it was so weird to not have him with me after getting used to his company all day, every day. The dorm was emptier, meals weren't always a rush because we'd fall asleep together, music had now grown boring without his input on every song, there was no one to laugh at anything with, I mean, you get the jist.

On top of that, I had no idea how to tell Will what had happened earlier. I knew I didn't do anything wrong, but I felt a bit stupid that I wasn't more careful. I felt sick anytime I thought about it. Yeah I'd been beaten before, called horrible things and threatened, but this had really never happened to me before. I didn't know how to react, and I've no idea how I'm going to tell Will all this without fucking throwing up.

Suddenly, the sound of the door opening broke me out of my thoughts and I whipped my head up to see if it was Will. And low and behold, there he was looking as beautiful as ever. Max was the first to run to him, embracing him in a big tight hug. Lucas gave him a quick hug and I just grinned.
"I think El and Dustin are back too if you want to go say hi." Will explained to Lucas and Max. They nodded and quickly said their goodbyes, making their way out of the room swiftly, leaving me and Will alone. Finally.

He immediately ran towards me, throwing his bag off of his back in the process and pulled me into a loving embrace. I was so relieved to finally have him with me, and I let go of a breath I didn't know I was holding in, melting into his touch. We hugged for a really long time, and I think he could tell I needed it, because he didn't pull away until I did.
"Hope you didn't miss me too much." He laughed.
"Nuh uh." I defended, crossing my arms over my chest, but ultimately laughing along with him. I loved how he could just make me forget about anything wrong in the world. He blocked out everything bad, and let me live in a little fantasy, where it was just me and him.

I pulled him in for a kiss I had been craving, but it didn't feel the same. My mind was flooded with the thought of Troy kissing me roughly and it made me sick, and scared. I didn't want to be scared, I was kissing Will. But I couldn't stop it. I pulled away and ran to the bathroom, and just on time, as I immediately started to throw up in the toilet. I was supposed to not care when people disrespected me. Why was this affecting me so much?

"Mike? Are you okay?" Will hurried into the bathroom after me, and kneeled down beside to where I was on the floor. I just looked up at him. I didn't want to let him know I was upset, but he could immediately tell something was up.
"Mike what's wrong?" He asked, placing his hand carefully on my shoulder, as if he was scared to hurt me. The way his hand was the same place Troy's had been but his was placed with care and worry really set me off. And I just broke down. I sobbed and sobbed. I don't think I had ever cried that much in front of anyone else before, I hated when people saw me cry. But I couldn't help it.

Will pulled me into his chest and just held me, letting me cry and cry into his chest, definitely getting his jumper wet in the process. I curled up on the cold tile like a child, gripping onto his back for support, not wanting to ever let go. Eventually, after what felt like an eternity of just silence and the sound of my own sobs, I had ran out of tears. Still shaking, Will helped me to get up and he walked me to his bed, sitting himself up against the headboard allowing me to curl myself up into him again, just more comfortably this time.

"Do you want to tell me what happened?" He whispered softly. As much as I didn't want to talk about it, I knew I had to after the show I just put on. There was no avoiding it now. I explained everything to him. From how he had caught me so off guard to how I didn't stop running until I made it back. I watched how his face went from expressions of worry, to shock, to disgust and then to empathy. He hugged me the whole time, reassuring me I was okay and that I was safe. I knew I would always be safe with Will.

"How did it make you feel?" That surprised me. He asked the one thing I wasn't expecting, and I guess I didn't really know how to put it into words.
"I mean, I felt sick. I didn't know how to feel. I was everything and nothing at once yknow?" Will nodded and just held me closer, letting me relax into his warmth.
"Let me know if you're ever uncomfortable. I'm always here for you." Now it was my turn to nod. He kissed my forehead softly and I smiled slightly. I didn't notice but I began to drift off, just glad that I was safe.

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A/N
Sorry again for taking ages to post. I think this is just how it is because I write really slow but anyways.
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I hoped you like this chapter :)