Unknown Number

Chapter 8

"M"
He did WHAT?!

Me
He kissed me. It was just a peck, it's no big deal

"M"
Did you kiss back?

Me
...yeah...

"M"
I thought I told you to stay away from him!

Me
Why does it matter what I do?

"M"
Because I don't want you to get hurt!

Me
He wasn't actually going to hurt me. He looked sad!

"M"
That's just what he wants you to think! And, even if he doesn't hurt you, Kevin will!

Me
Why?

"M"
Because if Kevin finds out you're bi, he's going to show you no mercy. I've been able to keep him from doing anything too terrible so far, but that's not going to last forever.

Me
Wait, what?

Me
You talk to Kevin?

He didn't reply for almost an hour.

"M"
I didn't say that

Me
But you said you've been able to keep him less violent toward me

"M"
That doesn't mean I talk to him

Me
Well, what else would it mean?!

"M"
I have my ways

Me
You wanna fill me in on those ways?

"M"
Not really.

I sighed. I was done.

Me
Why can't you just tell me who you are?

"M"
Because you'll hate me

Me
Doubt it

"M"
I'm a monster

Me
Prove it

"M"
I've done terrible things

Me
Who hasn't

"M"
I've bullied people for no reason

Me
Did Kevin tell you to?

No answer.

Me
I know who you are

Still no answer, but he was reading them.

Me
Phil, I don't hate you