Bliss

Chapter 18: Before You

(I know that Wattpad mobile has problems with videos, so the song is Make You Better by The Decemberists)

Welcome to the final chapter of Bliss! I'm really going to miss writing this story, but sadly, it can't go on forever. I love you guys and I hope you enjoy! 

Matt's POV:

"What am I going to do all day without you?" Dom whines, wrapping his arm around my waist quickly from his spot on my bed. He looks up at me with his big, sad puppy eyes. I laugh and ruffle his hair.

"You'll be fine," I say, leaning over to kiss him on the forehead. "I won't be gone for long."

"But school is laaaame," he groans, pulling me down to sit with him.

"I know," I laugh. I put an arm around his shoulder and rest my head against his. "I'm going to miss you."

"I'm going to miss you more," he says as he shifts closer to me.

"That's not possible," I respond. "I won't be able to focus all day. I'll be too busy thinking about you."

"You're so cheesy," he giggles.

"Shut up, you love it," I say, standing back up and grabbing my school bag. "I'll call you during my lunch hour, okay?"

"Okay," he sighs as he stands up and places his hands on my hips. He kisses me softly on the lips. "I'll see you in a few hours then."

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The school day is almost over and I can't wait to get home and see Dom again. He told me over the phone that he wouldn't be there when I got home because he forgot about his appointment at the hospital. I just hope that he returns with good news...

The final bell rings and I'm one on the first ones to leave the classroom. I dash to my locker and carelessly shove my books inside. I don't bother grabbing my bag and I slam my locker shut. I've just left the building when someone runs up behind me, launching themselves onto my back and almost sending me crashing to the ground. They immediately get off of me and I turn to look at them.

"God dammit, Chris!" I shout, punching him in the shoulder. He just laughs and shoves me into the grass along the walkway. He sits down next to me and takes a moment to compose himself. 

After sitting there for a few moments, he speaks up. "Are you okay, Matt?"

"I'm worried about Dom," I mumble as I lace and unlace my fingers. It's a little nervous habit that I've had for a few years now. "He pretends that he's the happiest guy in the world, but I can see right through it. There's something wrong."

"Well why don't you just ask him?" Chris questions.

"That's just it," I respond quickly. "I have asked him, but he always brushes it off by saying that he's fine." I stand up and offer a hand to Chris; he grabs my wrist, pulling himself up.

"It's probably just personal," he says with a shrug as we begin walking away from the school.

"You see, there's another problem," I sigh. "He tells me everything so whatever this is, it's huge."

"I don't know what to tell you then," he mutters, rubbing the back of his neck. 

We spend the rest of the walk talking about our classes and which teachers are the worst. We arrive at Chris's place which is on the way to mine. 

"You taking the train?" he asks, unlocking the side door.

"Nah," I respond. "It's nice out. I'll walk."