Romeo And Julian (Part One)

Epilogue One

I haven't seen Julian very much since the dance. Him and Warren have been hanging out a lot more. Henry explained to be that the soccer enthusiast has wanted to be with Julian for years, and that explained some of his actions around the small boy.

I'm happy for him. Both of them. Julian could use a good relationship that he has support and love in. Yeah, I'm happy for him.

So why do I want to punch Warren every single time I see him in the hall?

He's a good guy, so that doesn't make sense, and I'm not really violent, but I can't help but want to hit him. That smile he gets every time he sees Julian is just terrible. And the look that Julian gets...

At the dance, I just stood and watched them kiss, almost feeling angry, as if Warren was taking my friend away. I never gave Julian that ride, but I don't think he cared, he was with Warren. The party went off without a hitch, a bunch of people coming, and a lot of fun was had. Lots of fun.

Both Chris and Henry are giving me weird looks all the time. Mostly during lunch and in the halls. Mostly with Julian around. What is wrong with me? I don't like him with Warren, but that doesn't make sense because I know he's a great guy.

They aren't openly together right now, only their friends know. And I had to learn through Henry before Julian said anything. Glad I rank high enough for him to tell me right off the bat. Stop thinking about it, Romeo. Don't think about it. Don't think ab~

"Romeo!"

I jumped in shock and saw Julian crouched in front of me. I was sitting on the floor next to my open locker, my bag leaning against the wall.

"Did you need something?" I asked.

He looked at me closely. "I was just saying hi and you didn't react at all. Does it really take me screaming your name for you to notice what's happening around you?"

I stared at him. He looked healthy. Obviously Julian has been keeping up on hygiene and such, a sign that suggests that his relationship isn't horrible and abusive. That's good. I'm happy that he~

"Hey! Earth to Major Tom. Can you read me, Major Tom?" Julian said, snapping his fingers in front of me. "You gotta stay focused, man. Seriously."

That's not as easy as you'd think when I can't stop thinking about you. "Sorry, buddy. I guess I'm not quite 100% today."

"Today? Try all week, at least!" He said, partially glaring. "Are you ok? You know you can talk to me."

"Nah, I'm fine, don't worry about me." I said, grabbing my bag and making sure I had everything together.

He watched me for another moment. "Ok... But tell me if anything happens, alright?" He said, standing up.

I nodded and he started walking away. I watched the boy leave, and my mind was stuck on one thought. I couldn't get it out of my head. I couldn't get him out of my head.

Julian Athens; nerd, academic, fanboy supreme, and taken by Warren Radcliff.