Loving 'Dae Dae'

12.

And he kept calling me a faggot and other horrible names, even his mates joined in! I couldn't hold it in! I just burst!"

His hold on my hand tightened, his cheeks flushing in anger. 

"I'm not even gay! And even if I was so what!"

There was a pause before he continued.

"Thank goodness his parents didn't want word to go out that they're son had gotten beaten by a kid two years his junior or else I'd probably be in jail by now."

He lowered his head in shame. And I just wanted to pick him back up.

"They taunted me everyday! I just…I couldn't…I-I landed him in hospital Dakota."

Carlos was soft soul. Protective? Yes, but never violent. That means those assholes pushed him over his limit.

"Good."

Carlos was used to the occassional name calling due to him being bisexual…but from the stories he's just told me; it was way worse than the litre torment he received back home.

His head shot up.

"What? Your not mad? But you were so proud when I had gotten in."

I smiled. Before lightly pinching his cheeks.

"Of course I was! You were so happy when you got your acceptance letter, obviously I was so proud of you. But I'm even more proud of the fact that you stood up for your self."

Gosh, I'm such a hippocrate.

"You did nothing wrong, except maybe burdening the hospital staff with a blumbering idiot."

His head still ducked in shame and guilt.

" And don't thinkfor a second that this is all your fault, those boys tormented you. Not the other way around. Your sexuality is part of who you are."

"Who am I?"

His head had slightly lifted and turned my way.

"The most beautiful person I know. Funny, caring, strong and not to mention very good looking" I winked and he chuckled. "Your also my bestfriend and as your bestfriend I have to tell you… I'm so very happy that you got kicked out!"

That didn't come out right…

"Why?"

I flung my arms around him and snuggled into his chest.

"Because now I get to do this on a daily basis." I grinned cheekily. I couldn't help it, Carlos brought out the best in me.

His hands wound around me and I felt him smile into my hair.

"I missed you Carlos."

"I know, I missed you too."

"I love you Car Car."

He chuckled.

"I love you to Koties."

I lightly punched his arm.

"You know I hate that name!" But I grinned none the less.

"Hey Koties?"

"Yeah?"

"Thanks. You always know hot make me feel better."

"Of course dummy. I'm awesome."

"So she says."

I punch him lightly on the arm.

"I'm glad your back."

"Yeah, me too."

I hope he stays.