It All Started with a Dare (Boyxboy) [CURRENTLY ON HOLD]

Chapter 7 - Curiosity Can Bend Straight Poles

(Advance apologies to some errors in grammars, typos, and incomplete sentences.)

Matthew Levin

"How did you two find out that you were in to each other?"

"What made you fall for each other?"

"Why him, Gio?"

Ouch, that one was a bit offensive. But anyway, after we came out earlier today, everytime we're on the hallways, we get questioned by tons of students like they are the paparazzi. All they need is some cameras, microphones, and notes. Not like I want them to have those.

To be honest, I was glad we were accepted. But the aftermath it worse.

The worst part is that some people has the guts to ask rude and offensive questions like 'Why him?' and the like. And we don't answer those stupid questions of theirs. We only shrug or just laugh it off. Well, more like I shrug, he laughs.

"Will you all shut up!?" Casey shouted angrily at the crowd, making them dead silent. That should teach them a lesson.

"And will you PLEASE give us way!?" Casey added, splitting the crowd like the red sea. As we pass through them, I keep mumbling apologies even though I really don't like them for wasting our time.

As we enter the cafeteria, all looks were already on us, mostly on me and Gio, with an awkward silence to pair it. The journey to our table, even though it's short, it was nerve wrecking. Stares, whispers, even with their positive feedback, I was still nervous. When we sat down, the cafeteria went back to it's normal volume of noise and chatter. And guessing that their topic is us. Great, gossip of the week.

"Glad we made through it alive." Lia said with a relieved sigh.

"Couldn't agree more." We all replied back.

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Lunch went surprisingly smoothly. Maybe it's the fact that Casey scared them off. I'll thank her for that later.

Me and Dominic are now walking to class. As we enter our next class, we head to our usual seats, which are on the back next to the window, me being the one closer to it of course.

"Hey, Matt?" Dominic called.

"Sup?" I replied.

"It's been a while since we last hang out." He pointed out, "So, is it okay if we hang at my place later, after school?" He asked eagerly.

"Of course! It's been a while indeed." I replied jokingly, making Dominic chuckle. A few minutes later, the bell rang, signaling it was time for class.

Class went by rather quickly. After exchanging goodbyes with Dominic, I head to my locker and began doing what you do on a locker, break it until it opens. Kidding.

After grabbing the things I need and shutting my locker, I walked to my next class unbothered, which was relieving actually, except for the occasional greetings I get from random people. That's a bit plastic if you ask me.

I entered the classroom and sat on my usual seat, next to the window on the back, greeting Gio along the way.

"Hey babe." Gio said cheerfully. I rolled my eyes but smiled back.

"Hey."

"So, any plans?" Gio asked.

"Uh yeah. I'm gonna go to the twins' place after school." I replied.

"Oh, okay." He nodded in understanding.

"Why?" I asked curiously.

"Nothin'. I just thought we should... you know..." He trailed off, making a gesture with his fingers.