Ghost Boy (Lams)

The Date

Sneaky peek to keep yall hungry pffffft

The next day at school Alex was still bitter about walking home barefoot from the fucking aquarium past midnight.

And he was heartbroken, because of what had happened between him and John. He still didn't quite understand what happened himself, but what he could gather was: he fucked up.

"So Alex! How does that sound?"
Alex snapped out of his train of thought, his gaze flickering to Eliza bouncing in front of him expectantly.
"Sorry, what was that 'Liza?" He chuckled nervously, rubbing his eyes.
"A date!"

Alex's heart sank and he forced a smile.
"You know what, sure, I'm free tomorrow night," Alex smiled with a weak nod.
"Great! Text the details!" She beamed, leaning up to peck his cheek before making off down the hall.

John was perched on top of a row of lockers, his arms and legs crossed, glaring at the two. Oh no he didn't- Alex didn't get to admit his feelings to John, then turn around and date some other girl.

Alex turned around and slammed his head into his locker door with a groan. He wished it was John. No offence to Eliza, but in one night John had managed to have him head over heels with his charming personality and charisma. He didn't believe in love at first sight, but why the hell didn't he talk to John more when he was alive? He was amazing!

John on the other hand had just seen and felt the trauma of Alex's entire, very dark, past. He was shook.

A massive fear had now risen in him, the fear of touching Alex, the fear of going through all that pain again. He already felt like someone ripped his heart out and tap danced on it with ice skating blades, an odd description but scarily accurate, he couldn't go through that again.

He had to leave, he had to get away from Alex.
But, maybe there should be a going away party of sorts before he left. A surprise party even, and Alex & Eliza's date seemed like the perfect venue.