The Odd Ball -minizerk AU-

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After class I had somewhat lost Josh. He kind of did his thing and then left with no notice. I understood why, he seemed to just not like having company. I was fine with it, I just wanted to know why. I want him to know that I won't hurt him or anything like that, because I'm afraid some one did hurt him.

I decided to go back to my dorm room because I had nothing left to do for the rest of the day. When I arrived I noticed Ethan, Vik, Tobi and Harry all talking with the most solemn faces that I have even witnessed.

"What's going on? You guys are making it out like you just saw one of your best friends die. Maybe you guys would want to practice some tricks out on the pitch?" I questioned trying to light up the mood.

"Wouldn't you rather do that with Josh? You guys seem to be all buddy buddy." Ethan said as I just laughed a little under my breath.

"Is someone jealous?" I asked sarcastically as they all just looked at me with the most annoyed faces.

"It's not funny Simon. We told you to stay away from him and you blatantly go against what we told you." Harry said as I just shrugged my shoulders.

"Did you want me to just fail my project? Also why do you all have such a problem with him? What did he ever do to you guys? He seems like the one who is in more pain that you are. He's all alone. I just don't get it." I said as I sat down on my bed, changing to my football shoes.

"Because we know stuff about Josh that you don't. He's just going to ignore you at some point and we can't be there for you when he does." Vik said almost protecting Harry and Tobi.

"What's your opinion on the situation Harry and Tobi? You guys seem awfully quiet." I said trying to make them feel like I do.

I feel as though I'm defenceless. As if everyone that I've gotten to know has just turned on me, because what? Because I was trying to be a good friend? A good person?

"Simon don't do that." Ethan said as I just huffed.

"You actually have to be kidding right now. Don't do what? Don't question why my, so called, friends don't want to tell me why I can't hang out with this boy? Or the fact that you all give me stares as if I'm hanging out with the spawn of satan? I'm done." I said as I started to open my draws and grabbed some clothes and things.

"What are you doing now?" Ethan asked standing up trying to stop me.

"Leaving. Obviously me being your roommate was a mistake. I don't want to stay here and be ridiculed by hanging out with a really awesome, really sweet and funny guy. So fuck off." I said as I shoved past him and put all my things in my bag.

"Simon don't do this, we're sorry. You just don't know Josh like we do." Harry said finally saying something even though everyone shook their heads as if to disapprove of him speaking.

"I don't care. I'm getting to know him and so far it's the most fun that I have had since I've gotten here." I said as I put my bag on my shoulder and left.

I didn't care what they had to say about him. Nothing could change my mind of this boy. On Josh. I know, I know absolutely nothing about him but I'm willing to get hurt in the process of mending him.

"Ow. Sorry I was-oh..." I said as I bumped into the boy I was to busy thinking about.

"I..I'm so..sorry I wa...was ju...just," he said looking flustered, "nev...never mind."

"Here, come on." I said standing up putting out my hand for him to grab.

He just sat there on the ground looking up at my hand. I could tell he was hesitant, scared as if I would do something to him. But why?

"You can trust me. I promise." I said as he then grabbed my hand and I helped pull him up to his feet.

"I..I'm so..sorry fo..for bei...being so stu..stupid." He said as I just laughed and shook my head

"You are no where close to stupid." I said as we both started to blush immensely.

It was at that moment that I realised I was still holding onto his hand, and he was doing nothing about it. Not one thing. He didn't pull away. He didn't flinch. He just stood there, looking me in the eyes as I looked him in the eyes.

He soon pulled away his hand and the trance had ended.

"Wha..what is wi..with th...they bag a..and thi...things?" He asked as I soon came back to reality.

"I was wondering if maybe I could stay with you for a little while. My roommate and I got into an argument and at the moment I can't even look at him." I said as he nodded his head.

"Ca..can I ask..ask wh..what it wa..was a..about?" He asked as I shook my head not wanting him to know that it was in fact him that we were arguing about.

He then gestured for me to come, I'm guessing as his way of saying yes which I was so thankful for.

At least one person cares in this world and it's a good thing that I care about him too.