When Two Worlds Collide [boyxboy]

Ch. 5: Chat

*Derek's P.O.V.*

*2:00am*

"Why can't I sleep? I've taken my bipolar meds... I wonder if there's anything big happening on facebook. I've got nothing better to do, might as well take a look." I mutter to myself, pulling my laptop out from under my bed. I log on and open Internet Explorer.

My homepage is set to Google, so I go to Facebook and log in. I look at my friend request list; 37 new requests. I don't know anyone in the school... Really all I use facebook for is to keep in touch with my Aunt when we can't call each other... Anyways, why people always add strangers on facebook, I'll probably never know.

I just start button mashing the mouse, ignoring all of the requests. But when I read the last request, I pause.

"James Ignacious has added you as a friend."

I just sit there in shock. He actually wants to be my friend, even after all of that. I hit accept.

Suddenly, some otherworldly force compels me to hit refresh. I do. I see one person online. Probably my Aunt. I figure she'll want to know about today.

*Click*

When I open the chat list, I jump a little. I'm not used to seeing any names other than my Aunt's, so when I see James' name on the screen instead, I panic for a second. I sit up and take a deep breath. Better.

*Beep*

James is talking to me? Whoa, this is awkward. Nonetheless, I click on his name and open up his message.

"Hey, I wasn't able to sleep so I figured I'd get on here, even though I hardly use this at all... But then I got a notification saying you confirmed my request, and I see you on the chat list. So I figure I might as well check on ya and say hi. So how's your shin feeling?" James writes.

This is so strange... I've never had any friends, not since kindergarden, when my "best friend" pantsed me in front of the whole school in a school play. I've never trusted anyone since. But James makes me feel safe. I don't know why. I know he'll be a good friend somehow, though. I trust him.

Wait, did I just seriously say that about someone other than my Aunt? And moreover, someone I only just met less than 24 hours ago? Wow, this is bad. I can't be... Falling for him... He's doubtlessly straight. I won't have a repeat of Nick. I've gotta end this now.

So I type.

"James, I know your intentions are well, but I can't be near you. I can't trust anyone in this world, and you're no exception. Don't get the wrong idea, you're a nice guy. The girl who gets you is blessed.

so don't take it personally, It's just that I've gone too far and I'll only drag you down if I remain in contact with you.

-Derek"

*Click*

The deed is done. Now all that's left is to unfriend him. I hesitate for a second when I reach his page and scroll my mouse over to the "unfriend" button. But it's too late to quit.

*Click*

That fixes that problem. Now to go to sleep.