{STILES' POV}
Malia was tucked under my arm, her body shaking with laughter at a joke that Scott had just made. I tried to laugh along too, but it wasn't easy. My mind couldn't stop focusing on how I was going to go about breaking up with such an amazing girl. Kira must've caught the way that I began looking at Malia, because it wasn't long before she spoke up.
"Hey, I'm getting kind of tired Scott" She fake yawned "do you think we can call it a night, I'm sure these two probably still want to stay out for a while." Scott had let Kira in on the plan earlier, so the encouraging look she gave me was soothing.
"Yeah, I'm thinking we should" he offered "I've still got a bit of homework to get done."
"Aw, that stinks" Malia frowned "are you sure you can't stay any longer."
"I want to, but I'm beat" Kira sighed "I stayed up until like 1:30 last night working on a paper. I think I need an early night tonight." She let out a small laugh and Malia laughed along with her.
"Alright, I'll see you guys at school" Malia smiled, snuggling closer to me "Have fun catching up on your z's." Kira stuck her tongue out at Malia before her and Scott left the building.
"You know, as good as these chicken tenders are" Malia offered with a sly smile, pushing the half full basket away from us "my parents are out of town tonight, the house is empty." I felt my heart beat pick up slightly, panicked. I need to find a way to do this fast before she gets her hopes up too high.
"Yeah, you know I-" I started to make an excuse, but Scott's words about honesty came back to me.
"Malia" I sighed "I need to talk to you... like seriously talk to you." Her face fell slightly.
"Hey look, I get it. I'm rushing things. We don't have to go back to my house if you don't want to" she offered with speed.
"No, that's not it" I informed her, then frowned "Well... it kind of is, but I..."
"What is it then" she prodded "it's okay Stiles, you can talk to me." I bit my lip, brainstorming ways to phrase my words but there was really no good way to put a break up speech.
"Malia..." I took a deep breath "I love you... but- but over the time we've been dating, I've learned there's a difference between loving someone.... and being in love with someone." I watched as he eyebrows slowly furrowed.
"I... don't..." she murmured looking pretty confused.
"You're an amazing person, and I love you Malia, I do.... but I'm not in love with you" I offered ".... I'm not in love with you because... I... I'm gay." I saw all the mixed emotions washing over her face. Confusion, sadness, hurt. She sat there, we both did, for what seemed like forever, in silence.
"I love you too, Stiles" she whispered "enough to say that I understand and accept that truth. All I've ever wanted is for you to be happy, and if that is with someone else, then so be it."
"Malia" I whispered, overwhelmingly happy with her response, and she just pulled me into a hug.
"Hey, as long as we are always friends... I'll survive" she smiled "you're the person that keeps me going Stiles." She snuggled up close to me, but this time it was different. Not romantic, just supportive.
"And Stiles" she offered.
"Yeah?" I quizzed.
"When I went to grab a sweatshirt from your locker after lunch... I found your math book" she offered and I frowned, having forgotten about all that.
"The part about Harris was true" I offered in defense "I may have left out the part about running into Theo and almost punching him in the face." Her eyes widened and she drew back in surprise, but I could see the smile pulling at her lips.
"Almost?" she questioned "what stopped you. If I were you I would've beaten the crap outta him."
"Enter Harris" was all I had to say before a look of understanding formed on her face. She nodded, leaning back into me.
"You're right" she offered.
"About what" I asked curiously and slightly taken off guard by her words.
"Harris is a dick" she pouted which just caused me to start laughing.
"Finally, someone who can understand my point of view" I offered "I swear the guy has it out to get me. Every chance he gets he gives me detention or just flat out yells at me. I hate the guy." Malia just laughed and a great feeling washed over me. It was just like normal with her. Nothing had changed. Everything was going to be alright.
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Hey guys, so here is another chapter. I hope you all enjoyed and I'm sorry that it took so long for an update. Thanks so much for your patience and I promise I will try my best to have another update out for you again soon! ^_^
