§ Stitch a Broken Heart § «{Jeremike}»

First Rejection, Then a Confession [Chapter 24]

About a month passed and the two coworkers were living happy and stress free until one day, it was the big day for Mike to finally confess his love to his lover Doll and want to take their relationship to the next level.
It was a Wednesday morning and Mike was walking with Doll through the Central Park while Jeremy was at home, still asleep unaware of the situation.
"Hehe yea, that was real funny" Mike chuckled rubbing the back of his neck then decided now was the time.
"So what was it you wanted to talk about Mikey-" Doll cut herself off as she saw Mike in front of her holding her hands, looking deeply into her eyes.
"Doll... For many many years I've known you in the past and spent with you was the best moments of my life, and I wanted to say this here and now since this was the place we met and the same day we met..." Mike started to speak closing his eyes gently facing his head toward the ground.
Doll began to blush putting her hair behind her ear.
"Never would I ask to have met anyone better then you... In times where I had no one you were always there to help me..." Mike spoke again slowly opening his eyes.
He then kneeled down in front of Doll taking something out of his pocket.
"Doll... I want to spend my life with you... What I'm trying to ask is... Will you marry me?" He asked looking up at Doll opening a tiny little box with a shiny Emerald Ring.
Doll was shocked, she covered her mouth then narrowed her eyes away, Mike raised his eyebrow then reached over grabbing her gentle hand.
"M-Mikey... I'm so sorry but, I'm not ready..." She finally spoke looking back into Mikes icy blue eyes.
Mike grew pale with his eyes widening in pure shock.
"W... What?" He asked standing up.
"I'm sorry Mikey, I'm just not ready for this kind of commitment" she spoke looking into Mikes eyes.
The icy blue eyed male looked away still in shock then closed his eyes looking down.
"I.... I understand" He mumbled.
Doll kissed his cheek cupping her hand against his face wrapping her arms around his torso. Mike was motionless, he didn't know what to do or say,
Doll finally let go then cupped her hand into mikes face.
"Look at me Mikey..." She spoke softly. Mike didn't want to but forced himself to.
"Nothing will make me love you any less, let's just take this relationship a little slower... Okay?" She smiled looking into Mikes eyes. He sighed then nodded.
"I have to go... But I'll text you later okay?" She asked kissing mikes cheek.
Mike nodded again in response, is this what, rejection felt like?
Doll hugged him one last time then walked away leaving Mike. He was heart broken, is like his whole world came to an end, this feeling, was so indescribable it hurt. He sighed rubbing his face then walked over to a bench sitting down covering his face. What he was unaware of was a young, messy burnet haired teen watching it all happen a distance away.
Jeremy covered his mouth, he hated seeing his friend in distress, so he walked over toward Mike sitting next to him.
"H-Hey Mike..." Jeremy spoke in a soft tone. Mike didn't respond. Jeremy looked down then back at the older male." I'm s-so sorry a-about what just happened... I-I understand-" Jeremy spoke reaching his hand toward Mike to comfort him but was cut off by Mike laughing.
"HA! YOU?! UNDERSTAND?! YOU DON'T GET IT! YOU DON'T 'UNDERSTAND' WHAT ITS LIKE TO BE REJECTED, MISUNDERSTOOD! YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND ANYTHING!" Mike shouted harshly toward the timid teen, smacking his hand away.
Jeremy flinched but didn't look away. He knew Mike was just upset and needed to let his anger out. The teen then hugged his coworker for sympathy. Mikes expression then was in shock surprised the teen didn't just cry or go away.
"Get off we're in public!" Mike hissed pushing Jeremy away.
The teen let go then looked down having his cheeks start to glow a bright red.
Mike sighed then also looked toward the ground.
The sound of the wind was the only thing that filled the silence between the two. Jeremy then finally spoke.
"W-We should probably g-get home..."
Mike nodded then got up walking back to the apartment with Jeremy following beside him. When they finally arrived Mike walked into his room slamming the door. Jeremy just stayed in the living room sitting on the couch. He sighed then laid down staring at the ceiling.

The day passed quickly, it was already 7PM. The teen sat up then decided to check on his coworker. He slowly stepped toward his door then after a moment, he finally knocked on his door.
All that was heard was a groan.
"M-Mike! I-It's me!" Jeremy slightly exclaimed to his coworker on the other side of the door.
"Come in..." Mike finally spoke.
Jeremy slowly entered his dark and dim room with the sound of the door creaking then shut it behind him looking at Mike who's back was faced toward him on his bed hugging onto his pillow.
"Y-You feeling okay? D-Do you want anything-"
"I'm fine..." Mike cut the teen off. Jeremy looked down holding his arm. The older male sighed but still said nothing.
"M-Mike...?" Jeremy asked timidly.
"What Jeremy..." Mike responded.
"Y-You probably don't wanna hear w-what I have to say... B-but just know that... I-I'm sorry" Jeremy spoke looking down with his hand still on his arm.
"What the fuck are you sorry for?" Mike asked harshly still faced the other way.
"It's just... Y-You d-deserve so much better and y-you shouldn't have to go through s-so much..." Jeremy spoke.
"Why do you care so much about me anyways Jeremy... I'm just a fucking screw up!" Mike exclaimed sitting up glaring at the teen.
There eyes were then meeting, green staring at blue.
"No Your not! Y-You've helped me p-put my life back together, y-you were there for me w-when no one else was!" Jeremy exclaimed back toward Mike.
"I don't get it... Why would you stick around someone like me, even after the way I've treated you in the past" Mike spoke crossing his arms.
Jeremy clutched his fist looking down with a frustrated expression.
"B-Because I... I-I..." Jeremy stuttered starting to glow a flush of light pink.

"You what!"

"..."

"Spit it out already Jeremy!-"

"BECAUSE I LOVE YOU! IVE BEEN TRYING TO TELL YOU THAT FOR THE PAST MONTH BUT I KNEW I WOULDN'T EVER STAND A CHANCE AND SOME ONE LIKE YOU WOULD NEVER LIKE SOMEONE LIKE ME!"

Jeremy shouted clutching his fist. Mikes eyes widened with a little shade of red appear on his cheeks. Jeremy then realized what he said and widened his eyes as well with his entire face turning red.
Silence filled between the two still looking at each other with shock in one another's expression.
"U-Uh I-I-I um-" Jeremy stuttered totally unaware of what to say next so he turned around thinking the door was open and accidentally slammed his face onto the door. Jeremy yelped and fell on the ground rubbing his nose.
Mike slightly chuckled then got up sat in front of the teen.
Jeremy was so embarrassed, first he confessed his love then slammed into a door like an idiot. Before the teen could do anything else he felt a warm hand press against his soft cheek and looked up to see a pair of warm, icy blue eyes gazing into his.

Mike leaned closer to the teen, so did Jeremy with his whole face growing a brighter red lightening up between them.
Before the teen knew it he shut his eyes then accidentally head butted Mikes face.
"OUCH!"
The two yelped.
Jeremy rubbed his forehead, same with Mike.
"Your real bad at this Jere" Mike chuckled as he slowly put his hand down from his head. Jeremy sighed still rubbing his head. Mike giggled as he gave a warm smile toward the teen then grabbed his wrist gently pulling his hand down away from the teens face then moved his bangs away from his eyes so he could see them clearly.
Jeremy blinked then looked into Mikes eyes again.
"Here... Just close your eyes again got it?" Mike spoke softly leaning closer toward Jeremy. The teen nodded shutting his eyes tightly again waiting to see, or feel what will happen next.

Then not a moment later, he felt something soft and warm press against his lips sucking almost all the air from his lungs.

Jeremy shot his eyes wide open seeing Mike face to face with him, his eyes closed and his lips gracefully kissing against his then felt his hands pull him closer.

The teen let out a tiny whimper then ever so slowly closing his eyes, easing his shoulders embracing the ever lasting kiss that seemed endless.
Then after a moment, Mike backed away slowly opening his eyes, with his cheeks a light pink, staring at the teens red face.
Jeremy then also opened his Emerald green eyes then stared back into mikes icy blue eyes.
The two men gazed into one another's.

The teen then blinked widening his eyes looking away, so did Mike rubbing the back of his neck.

"It's getting late... We should get to sleep" Mike suggested after a long moment of silence. Jeremy nodded not making any contact. The two then got up, Mike sat on his bed, Jeremy was about to walk out into the living room until he heard Mike speak.
"Ya know, you don't have to sleep on the couch again..."
Jeremy slightly blushes again then turned toward Mike with his hand on the door handle.
"W-What?" He asked.
Mike patted on the other side of the bed signaling for Jeremy to lay down beside him. The teen blushed holding his sleeve tightly trying not to squeak or do anything to embarrass himself.
"B-But I have t-the night shift t-tonight-"
"So? At least you'll sleep somewhere comfortable before you leave right?"
Jeremy thought for a moment then nodded and walked slowly toward Mikes bed pulling the sheets up and laying down beside him. The older male also laid down but not under the covers and looked up toward the ceiling. Silence filled between the two once again until they both turned toward each other.
Jeremy blushed along with Mike just staring into Jeremy eyes.
The teens bangs then fell onto his eyes covering his Emerald green gaze. Mike reached over and moved away his bangs slightly scooting closer. Jeremy did the same and scooted closer curling himself up until he felt an arm wrap around his limb body being tugged closer into Mikes warm chest then began to turn a bright red again.
Mike slowly closed his eyes putting his lower face onto Jeremy's floofy hair slowly starting to fall asleep.
The teen also closed his eyes trying to get closer, listening to his soft heartbeat.