Soul of Stoneridge [BoyxBoy]

A friend or more?

After our calming session by the stream we decided to head back to the school. It was now second period. We walked into the school and all we got were the stares of everyone. I turned to look at Axil to make sure he was ok. He looked far away and distant. I knew that the looks were getting to him. I sent calming vibes to his soul and just let him know that I was there for him. Regardless of our past I forgave him and I wanted to be there for him. It hurt to not have people in life to support you or care for you. I knew that first hand.

We walked into the office so we could get our late slips for class. The secretary seemed happy to see me, yet a little weary at the sight of Axil. She looked at me concerned, I just smiled and shook my head. Axil handed me my slip. All the while I was wondering where he and I stood. I didn't know if he wanted to be out to everyone yet. Or if it was just me and him. I didn't want to be anyone's secret or experiment. I decided to just leave it as what it was and walk away to my second period. I entered the hall still littered with students waiting around for the second bell to ring to go to class. I only got a few feet out of the office before I felt a hand on my shoulder.

I didn't have to turn around to know who it was. I guess that's a plus being a Soulpath, I could feel people's souls before they even got near me. I knew it was Axil. I felt the fear coming off him in waves but what happened next I think surprised the both of us. While I was afraid of him coming out and people treating him like shit, he had already made up his mind. This action alone told me he was wanting to be better. He grabbed my chin and pressed his lips to mine with a gentle kiss. As he did I still felt the fear, but there was more. I could feel joy and freedom. I knew how liberating this was for him kissing me in front of the school.

"Axil, you're queer now too?! I always knew you were a faggot." One of his cronies laughed.

I knew Axil wanted to fight but he was turning a new leaf so instead I walked up to the guy. I've never fought before but I could defend myself. I didn't want to start fighting now. I put my hand on his shoulder. I could sense the arrogance but there was something else underneath. Jealousy and agony. He was jealous of Axil, at least that's what I thought.

"Sometimes you have to find your happiness on your own. I know you can be free too. Don't let the fear push the real you inside. Even if they won't care about you I will. And yes, I'm queer get used to it." I ranted and walked away. I put my hand in Axil's and we continued our walk to second period.

Axil seemed a little stunned by my actions. Honestly, I was too. I was never one to hold such confidence. I was even hesitant to walk up to the souls I felt calling out to me. This year was already starting out strange. There was Axil. He was intriguing, and while I felt that I helped his soul a bit there was still work to do with it. He kissed me as well. It was my first kiss and it was something new to me. Did that mean he and I were friends, or were we something more? I didn't know the answer to that. I felt a blush creep its way up my face as I thought of Axil.

Along with these new feelings, I felt that if something else was on the rise. I couldn't place my finger on it, but I felt that things were going to change the closer I got to my birthday. It wasn't a bad feeling, it wasn't good either. As I made my way to the lunch room, I felt someone's soul calling out to me. I wandered the school aimlessly until I found the classroom that they were in. I didn't know who she was but that won't stop me. I walked in the room and she looked up at me. She hid her face from me.

"Whoever you are go away. I don't want anyone in here." She mumbled.

Without saying anything I walked next to her and sat down. I couldn't really place my finger on the emotions she was feeling but I knew she needed someone with her. It was pain, and I knew how it felt to be hurt I placed my hand in hers and just sat there with her. I slowly started taking away her pain. Slowly she stopped crying. She turned to hug me. I accepted the hug. It felt good to ease her pain even if it was only for a little.

"My name's Kyan. I just happened to come across and see you needed a friend. I hope I wasn't intruding." I spoke softly, afraid to break the somber silence around us.

"My name's Alora. I hope I didn't sound too rude when you walked in. It's just that most of the girls and guys make fun of me when the see me upset." As she talked I got a good look at her. She was pretty. Auburn hair, a cute nose which glasses sat on. She had bright blue eyes and a heart burette in her hair.

"Well Miss Alora, if you're in need of a best friend I'm looking for one too." I smiled at her.

"No offence, Kyan but you barely know me. Trust me you don't want a nerd girl like me as a friend." She sighed as she looked away from me. I could feel the loneliness coming from her.

"I can tell that you have a beautiful soul. No matter how hurt you've been you deserve to have friends and people who care about you. I know sometimes it's just enough to have one person who cares about you and your well-being. If you didn't have anyone, you have me now." I glance over at her. She starts weeping again. But this time I can tell it's from happiness.

We sat and talked getting to know each other. After a bit my stomach growled and I remember I hadn't eaten yet. I reached into my bag and pulled out the lunch I had made for myself. I shared it with Alora. We goofed off a little and just enjoyed each other's company. I hadn't even noticed how much time had passed until I felt my phone go off. I pulled it out and say that Axil was looking for me. I finally decided to glance at my surrounding and saw that I was in the music room. It was strange how I hadn't noticed before. This place was my second home basically. I had this class next. I messaged Axil back and told him to come to the music room.

After I sent the message to him I turned back to Alora to continue talking. I learned more about her. She was the youngest of 3 siblings. Yet, her parents and siblings alike ignored her existence. They were all into the arts, she just lacked those talents. She was intelligent though. One of the smartest people I've met and we drifted off into a philosophical debate.

Axil walked in as we fell into laughter from the turn the debate had taken. I looked over as him came further in, he looked upset about something. He didn't say anything as he sat down next to me. I said a quick hello, and introduced the two.

"Axil this is my newest and bestest friend Alora." I smiled brightly as I hugged her.

"Lol Kyan, we've just met and you're one of the sweetest most kind person I've ever met. Anybody would be lucky to have you." I blushed at her last comment. I looked over at Axil wondering if he wanted to be with me.

"Hopefully he'll end up making me lucky then." Axil spoke confidently, looking directly in my eyes.

I blushed all over and I knew Alora could see it. She joked about it, and teased me up until the bell rang for class. We said our goodbyes and I told her I want to hang out with her more. So, we agreed to hang out after school. Locking her number in I turned to see Axil staring at me. He walked closer to me and pulled me to him. He kissed me lightly on the lips.

"I meant what I said. I know that we haven't been friends for long, and I just came out. But I do want you. I want you to make me lucky and date me."

I guess that answered my earlier question. I guess he wants to be more than friends.