We're Never Not Gonna Be A Team | BMC |

Thirteen

  Jeremy sat outside the hospital room with everyone else. Ms.Mell was talking to Michael so Jeremy remained outside. He seated with Christine and Jenna for most of the times since Rich and Jake where a bit too busy snuggling each other, and Brooke and Chloe just remained together talking silently.

Jeremy watched Ms.Mell walk out of the hospital room.
"You kids should get going home now. You're parents are probably really worried"
"Nah! I don't mind staying a bit longer!" Rich said as snuggled close to Jake, who nodded in Agreement.
"As much as I'd like to stay, my mother and I are going out today. I'll see you guys tomorrow" Christine smiled and walked away
"I gotta go too! My mom probably was told by the school that I wasn't there so-" Jenna stood up and followed behind Christine.

"Me and Brooke are staying a bit longer. Our parents won't mind" Chloe said and sat down.
"Alright. Would you like anything to eat? Im about to go to the food court again" Ms.Mell smiled
"Oh! I'm gonna go too. I need more coffee" Brooke stood up and followed Ms.Mell, Chloe followed along.

Rich chuckled and leaned closer to Jake. They sat close together sweet talking to each other. Jeremy stared at them and chuckled "Thats enough love birds" he said covering his face.

Rich rolled his eyes and stuck a middle finger at Jeremy as he kissed Jake.
Jeremy stood up and was walking to the door, when someone got in front of him.

Michael's Dad.
Jeremy backed away "M-Mr.Mell!" He stuttered out. He turned around and looked at Jeremy "Shouldn't you be at school?"
"I-I..I came to check on M-Michael ..."

Mr.Mell looked behind Jeremy, too see Jake and Rich practically cuddling.
"Those his friends?"
" our friends."
"Right. I just came to apologize to Michael about something. Don't tell my wife I came. She's rather angry with me."

"uh-"
Mr.Mell entered the room and shut the door.
Michael looked away from the window
"Oh..Hi Dad. " he said,practically glaring daggers at his father. Mr.Mell walked up to Michael
"I..I'm going to be leaving for a business trip. I'm sorry for the way I behaved before but..you know homosexuality is a s-"
"Sin? I don't care. Just get out of here. I dont need your dumb apology"

Mr.Mell groweld and stomped away. As he left Jeremy walked in worried.
"Michael? You okay?" He asked. Michael smiled "Never better! Anyways you should head home, your dad might get worried."
"N-No. I'm gonna stay I bit longer till I'm sure your alright!" Jeremy said and sat down.

Michael smiled "All right Jerbear"
Jeremy rolled his eyes and stuffed his hands inside his sweater's pockets.
"So...."
The two remained quite, Jeremy wanted to bring up what happened at school, but he was nervous that it would just add pressure on Michael. Jeremy looked at Michael and cought him staring.
Jeremy blushed

"wHY AM I BLUSHING?!'  he mentally screamed.
"Michael.You keep staring at me!"
"Just taking in the view" Michael chuckled at Jeremy's flustered face. Jeremy pouted and crossed his arms.

"Isn't it weird?"
"What?"
"That I like you. Don't you think its weird.?"
"Michael. It doesn't matter. I'll always be here"
"I guess.." Michael closed his she's and smiled "I'm gonna rest. Go home Jeremy"

Jeremy stood up "Alright. I'll see if I can come tomorrow" he said reaching for the door.
"See you later Jerbear"
Thought he knew Michael hoped Jeremy didn't hear it, he clearly headed the 'I love you' that Michael murmured along.

              ------------------------
-Next Day-
Jeremy sat on his bed, he didnt want to leave for school.
His phone buzzed and he checked on it

Jenna: Everyone at school is going on about what happened yesterday.
Jake: Its annoying.
Brooke: Should we do something about it?
Christine: They'll stop talking about it eventually. Also is Jeremy coming to school today?

'No. I don't feel very good.' Jeremy responded
Christine: Alright. School's ending early today so I'm sure you won't miss anything
Jenna: Well class is gonna start! Bye!

Everyone said their goodbyes. Jeremy stood up and popped his head out of his room. His father was just leaving for work.
"Jeremy. If you go visit Michael again, don't stay out to late!" Was the last thing he said before he left.

Jeremy waked out of his room and grabbed some food. He walked back to his room and ate, staring at his phone. Well more exactly a certain contact.
'Player Two'.

He clicked on it and started typing.
'Hey Michael'
Two minutes passed and Michael finally answered
'Player Two: Hey Jer. Why aren't ya going to school?'
'Is it weird to say that its gonna be a bit boring without you?'
'Player Two: I MEAN. No?'

In the hospital, Michael texted back to Jeremy. He didn't want to talk to him, but he was just to worried that if he didnt respond Jeremy would've gotten sad. Michael let out a small cough, and wiped of the petals from his bed. He hummed to Bob Marley.
'Player One: So they're letting you out tomorrow?'
'Yep! Gonna go straight to the basement once I do.'
'Player One: -_-;; I don't think thats good'

Michael chuckled and put his phone down. He watched a one of the nurse walk in.
"Good Morning Michael!" she said as she checked on his readings. He just gave a small wave.
"Everything seems to be fine. Also the doctor wanted me to give you this-" she handed him a board with papers "-in case you ever change your mind about the surgery." she smiled sadly and walks out.

Michael looked at the papers and put them on the desk next to the bed. He didnt Care about the surgery. At this point he as lo didnt seem to care if Jeremy would ever love him.
But he had to keep his smile for now,for Jeremy.

He felt as if he was already a burden for him, he didnt want to be a bigger problem. He sat up and coughed, once again wiping of the petals from the bed. He laid back down and let the warmth of the hospital bed envelope him as he slowly fell asleep.

He just wanted to be with Jeremy right now

                  ------------------------