Behind Closed Doors [A Shoey AU]

Chapter 8

*Joey's point of view*

We walked over to Meghan. I'm pretty sure by the way we both looked at each other and laughed after looking at Luke and Ingrid snuggling in the corner that it was the best decision. I walked over to Meghan and set my backpack on the ground. I grabbed a chair for both me and Shane. I figure he was probably still feeling a little weak from fainting. We sat down.

"So how long have you been here Joey" Meghan was half whispering trying not to disturb the rest of the class from this boring movie.

"Well I've been here a weak but this is my first day at school."

"How many friends have you made?" She really wanted to know everything. She must have missed me a lot.

"Well. I've made friends with Lisa.. Ingrid and Luke" He pointed over at the lovebirds who were now making out. Apparently they noticed him pointing because they both stopped and looked embarrassed. Me, Meghan and Shane all laughed quietly. "Oh and Shane" As soon as I said his name my palms got sweaty and my heart raise went up. I'm pretty sure I must have had cartoon eyes while looking at him.

*Shanes point of view*

Meghan and Joey must have been really good friends. I think Joey likes her. Why must this happen. I stared at Joey for a minute and he didn't noticed he was too focused on the conversation. I was trying to figure him out some more but the longer I looked the more I liked him. I forced myself to look away. I decided to pay attention to the movie to try to get my mind off of Joey.

*Meghan’s point of view*

I can tell Shane likes Joey. I know he's gay. I mean come on everyone knows. I wonder if Joey knows. Probably not. I better not tell him. But maybe Joey likes Shane. I'm going to try and figure this out.

"So Meghan any boyfriends since you left me" Joey elbowed me lightly.

"Well..." I flipped my hair out of my face "since I'm such a catch... no." I let out a little laugh and then sighed. I've never had much confidence. I'm really bad at making friends thats why I always sit alone in class. That why I'm so happy to have Joey here. Finally an old friend.

"Meghan you are beautiful and any guy would be lucky to have you." he pulled me towards him and he gave me a hug. He let go and smiled at me. I smiled back.

"So Joey. You got any boyfriends yet?" I laughed to try to cover up my curiosity.

"Well" Joey said as he looked over at Shane. I looked over at Shane to. Shane wasn't paying attention to us anymore he was watching the movie. I looked back at Joey and he looked back at me. He put his head down. I don't think he knows that I accept him. I don't care if he's gay. He's an amazing person and sexuality doesn't matter. I pulled him into a hug and whispered in his ear.

"I think Shane likes you too" Just as I finished Shane got up and ran out of the classroom. We let go of the hug and I looked at Joey for a second. Joey looked over at Luke and Ingrid. They both looked just as confused as us.

"I'm going to be right back class. Please stay silent for the movie" She finished and walked out of the classroom.

As soon as she left. Luke and Ingrid got up and made their way towards us.

"What was that about guys?" Luke said curiously.

"I think I know." I looked right at Joey. Luke and Ingrid did to.

*Shane point of view*

I can't believe they were cuddling right beside me. This should hurt as much as it does. We just met. I don't care. I really like Joey. This hurts too much. I kept running down the hall and turned to look behind me. The teacher was calling me. "Shane come back here" I heard. I didn't care. I ran around the corner and ducked into the guys washroom.

As soon as I walked in I regretted it. Standing right in front of me was Cullen. The one person I could not deal with today. He noticed I was in tears right away. "Aww Did your boyfriend breakup with you rainbow freak" he laughed. I think he thought that was a clever comeback.

"Cullen please just leave me alone" I tried to get into a stall but before I could move his right hand was on my shoulder.

"I don't think I will" He said raising his left fist. He swung it right into my cheek. Hitting it and my nose. I felt the pain instantly. My nose started pouring out blood. There was blood on Cullen's hand. He smirked before hitting me again. Then he kneed me once in the stomach. The stinging of each hit made me wince in pain. I felt extremely light headed.

"Ha just like a weed, fragile, easy to break and nobody like them" He let go of my shoulder. "Thats what you get for fucking me over in gym class" He walked out and I was left in the bathroom alone. I fell to the ground and let my back lean against the wall. There was now blood all over my shirt. It felt as though my Jaw, Nose and ribs were broken. Cullen was a big guy and one hit from him could cause a lot of damage. I held my head back trying to stop the blood. Why do I even fucking try anymore. I'm done. I'm done. I'm so fucking done. I kept repeating it over and over in my head. The tears started coming faster.

*Joey's point of view*

Why are they all looking at me.

"What?" I looked at Meghan.

"I think seeing you basically nuzzling me hurt Shane. He really likes you." She looked over at Luke and Ingrid and they nodded.

"Don't be crazy. He doesn't like me. First off we weren't nuzzling. Second" I was interrupted by Ingrid.

"It really looked like you were though" She paused. "Sorry carry on"

"Second" I continued "We just met I mean he can't like me that much can he?"

"Well I mean you guy have making eyes at each other basically since I saw you at lunch. When there is a strong connection feelings build faster. That how it worked for me and Ingrid. We started dating after only a week of knowing each other and we've been together ever since"

"Okay well I still don't get it. Isn't Shane with Lisa?" As soon as I finished Meghan, Luke and Ingrid all exchanged looks.

"No. Shane's gay." Meghan said looking into my eyes.

Shane's gay. Maybe he does like me. I got butterfly in my stomach as soon as Meghan finished. I had to make sure Shane was okay. I got up and ran out of the Classroom. Luke followed me.

As soon as we walked out the Teacher was standing there. "Go back into the classroom boys!" Mrs Homewood yelled.

I didn't care and apparently neither did Luke we kept running down the hall and ignored her completely as if she was just a ghost.

"Don't tell Shane I like him. Please I wanna tell him when I know for sure he likes me."

"I knew you liked him. Don't worry I won't" He finished right as we turned the corner. We ran past the boys washroom and heard a sob.

"Thats Shane." I said as we Ran into the bathroom. As soon as we walked in we saw Shane on the floor covered in blood. My vision went blurry and I felt weak right away. Luke ran over and put his arm around Shane. But as much as I tried I couldn't move. I fell to my knees and then fainted sideways. The last thing I remember is hearing Shane call my name.

*Shanes point of view*

"Joey!" I tried yelling but it was muffled by all the blood. Yelling made my rib hurt even more. The tears were still flowing but they got worse. I was starting to feel weak. Luke got back up and put his shirt under Joey's head to keep it from the cold hard ground. He grabbed some paper towels for my nose. Luke is such a great friend. No wonder everyone likes him.

"Who did this to you?" Luke had a tear in his eye.

"Cu-Cu" I forced as much as I could out of my mouth before completely blacking out.

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Oh damn. What will happen to Shane and Joey. I know I wrote this already and it was different but since my phone deleted it I decided to give it a different end. Hope you like it. <3

If anythings wrong tell me please. And leave feedback. I'd love to know what you think I can do to make this story the best it can be. c: