chapter 9

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Tom walked outside in the rain. His mom was supposed to pick him up after school but Tom grew to worried about Matt. He hurried along trying not to get soaked by puddles and passing cars, but the effort was fruitless. Tom ran across the road into Matt's Yard. He knocked on the screen door.

No answer.

Tom looked for a spare key under the doormat. He grabbed it and went to open the door, but it was unlocked. Tom felt his pulse rise as cold blood and adrenaline ran through him.

"Matt? Mathew?!" He called out going twords his room. Tom knocked.

No answer.

He tried the door knob this time-

Nothing.

He panicked until he heard a groan from the otherside.

"Matt?! Let me in"

Thud

"MATT!"
  
  
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Matt woke up. He couldn't see anything for a bit. There was nothing but white, until he saw a silhouette.

"Matt?"

He rubbed his eyes and saw Tom. His face all puffy from tears. Matt looked around and saw other kids about his age. They all looked pale and tired. Some with scratches all up their arms.

"Wh-wha? T-tom where-" Tom put his hand on Matt's head

"you're in the hospital...you almost died.." Tom choked on his words.  There was a nurse who was changing Matt's IV bag. Once she left Tom started questioning.

"Matt...Why? What made you feel so sad?...why didn't you tell me?" Matt avoided Tom's eyes.

"What am I Tom?"

Tom blinked confused.

"Am I a girl who thinks she's a guy or a guy trapped in a girl? I want to know...I want to pick a side I-" tom cupped Matt's face.

"Matthew. Matilda. Who ever is listening... I fell in love with the dork who is inside this outer shell ... I will always love you."

Matt started tearing up. Tom's words stung like a bee. But it was good. Matt shuffled sobs squeezing his bed sheets.

"I-im...I'm so sorry T-Tom"

"It's okay..."

"I-i-i love- you" Matt spoke between sobs. Tom grabbed Matt and hugged him. Holding him tightly tom hummed softly to calm Matt down.

You are my sunshine.

My only sunshine.

You make me happy,

When skies are gray.

You'll never know dear,

How much I love you.

So please don't take my sunshine away...



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