Okay sooo this chapter is short compared to the others, I already have the 1st 5 chapters finished and i'm posting two today. The POV's flip back and forth and you'll see who it is from the title, hope you enjoyyyy!!!!
"Scott cut it out!" Mitch laughed as his best friend tickled him, fingers dancing up and down his slim sides. They both adored days like this, where they could just hang out and not have to worry about anything. Not thinking about the fact that Scott was graduating this year and Mitch still had a year to go. "Stop it, I'm mad at you!" The boys had always been close and the thought of separating was just wrong, it hurt to think that this time was limited.
"We both know that you aren't really mad at me, and I'm not stopping until you say it Mitchie, you know exactly what you have to do." Scott laughed as he continued to assault his friend's sides with his long nimble fingers, he loved the sound of Mitch's laugh. Sweet and loud, his dark eyes shining brightly and his dimples flashing. Scott couldn't help but notice how handsome his friend had gotten. Mitch had always been cute but now he was just... stunning. Why was he even thinking about this? It's not like Mitch would ever think of him as anything other than a friend. He has Kirstie and besides, Mitch was straight.
"Are you really making me say that?" Mitch said between giggles. Scott made it obvious that he wasn't letting up until he said it so he rolled his eyes and grabbed Scott's hands, "fine, fine! If it'll get you to stop groping me, my best friend Scott Hoying is the most attractive, talented, and amazing guy that I've ever met and I love him very very much!"
Scott blushed bright red, "I didn't say you had to say that you loved me you idiot." He rolled off of Mitch and tried to slow his racing heart. Love and groping? Had Mitch caught on to his stupid crush? Scott held his breath until his friend smiled up at him and butterflies erupted in his stomach. He knew that Mitch only meant that he loved him in a friendly way but it still felt great to hear him say it. He knew he was falling deeper and deeper, he really should've put some space between them but it was almost impossible.
They had been inseparable for the past six years, Mitch was Scott's partner in crime. When either one of them had an idea for something crazy to do, the other was more than happy to join in. And it was even better when Kirstie, Mitch's girlfriend, joined in with them. They called themselves the Trio; they posted singing videos, did plays, and basically wreaked havoc on everything in their paths, but it was never because they were bad kids. The exact opposite actually, they were the most popular and well behaved kids at Martin High School.
Mitch rolled his eyes, "But I do love you Scottland, even if you are a pain in my ass." Both boys were startled as Mitch's phone began to go off. He shoved his hand into his pocket and pulled it out, "Hold on, it's Kirstie." Scott just nodded and walked into the kitchen to hide from Mitch. He couldn't stand to sit there and listen to the adorable conversation, but even in the kitchen he could still hear everything Mitch was saying, "Yeah, sure Kirst. I'll be there soon... I love you too." Scott felt the tears sting at his eyes; even though he adored Kirstie, it was still hard to hear Mitch say things like that to her because he actually meant it, not just in a friendly way. It was dumb to be so in love with your best friend but Scott knew he was... and probably always would be. Mitch walked into the kitchen and beamed at his friend, "Hey, I've got to go see - are you okay Scotty?" the smile fell from his face and he wrapped his arms around his friends waist, slightly nuzzling into Scotts chest before looking up into his eyes with a worried frown.
The height difference had always struck Scott as something cute, he loved how tiny Mitch was compared to him... he knew he couldn't keep Mitch here so he took a deep breath. "Yeah, I'm fine. Go ahead, tell Kirstie I said hi and don't do anything I wouldn't do." He tried to paste on a smirk but he knew Mitch saw right through him. He continued to hold on to Scott, and Scott couldn't help but love the feeling of his friends hugs he couldn't believe that next year they would be apart and Mitch would probably still be with Kirstie. Mitch had been his rock for six years and he knew that it would never change but he couldn't help but be on edge thinking about losing him.
"I don't believe you but I'm not going to force it out of you; so Im going to see Kirstie, and then I'm coming back here to spend the night with you... like we used to. I still have clothes here so I don't even need to go home. Okay?" Scott didn't trust his voice so he just nodded, Mitch pulled him down to his level so that he could kiss his forehead and it took everything for Scott to keep himself from leaning down and kissing him on the mouth. He didn't want Mitch to hate him even though he had every reason to. "I meant it when I said that I love you Scotty, you'll always be my best friend."
"I love you too." Scott whispered, he couldn't stop himself from saying it. He knew Mitch didn't mean it the way he did but he could dream. Best friends... it's not what he wanted but he knew he couldn't live without his Mitch... but that's the thing, Mitch didn't belong to him. Not in the way he dreamed of at least; and he never would. Scott hated himself for the way he felt but he knew it would never change. Ever.
Scott felt Mitch squeeze him tight one last time before walking out of the house quickly. Scott wished he didn't know where Mitch was going, he wished that he could believe that he was going home, but Scott knew Mitch was going to see his beautiful girlfriend... and there was nothing he could do about it. It wasn't even like he could hate Kirstie or Mitch for this, they hadn't done anything wrong. All they had done was fallen in love, and to be completely honest they were so cute together, but Scott was so stupid. He had fallen in love with Mitch and he fell all over again each and every day he knew the beautiful boy.
He had always thought the hardest part about being gay would be the coming out part and while that wasn't easy it was a walk in the park compared to this. His stream of conscious was filled with Mitch and it hurt because whatever he wanted to happen with him would never actually happen. Even though Scott knew that no 11:11 wish or shooting star could make this happen, it didn't stop him from squeezing his eyes tight and wishing for the love of a man who would never love him back.
