The Real World and The Real You (Johan Liebert x Reader x Anna Liebert)

It's All Fun and Games Until Someone Gets Hurt

I This chapter contains a homophobic slur I

After that anxiety-inducing lesson, you found yourself outside with your friends, walking across the university grounds while Peter, the boy who very obviously had a crush on Nina, made sure to thank her for 'saving us from slavery'.
''I'm just saying, that if you hadn't saved our behinds like that, that demon Kronecker would totally have made us write another 50-page essay on some bizarre case like he did last time. Just barging in and nailing the answer like that? You know, you really are something Nina. Hey, just to show our gratitude, how about I take you out for a nice dinner today? Just the two of us.''
Boy, he sure was laying it on thick. When he had walked in front of Nina to make his offer, you had stuck your tongue out in disgust, to which Peter replied with a quick glare thrown your way before refocusing on Nina.
''Sorry Peter, but I have club activities today and after that I've got work. Ah, I should probably hurry if I want to get there on time. I'll see you later''
Giving the boys a wave, she turned to you and enveloped you in a quick hug. Some of her soft hair tickled your face, and you prayed that the others wouldn't notice the red color on your cheeks.
Releasing you, she once again waved and ran off.

''Looks like you got rejected once again Peter. Let's see, how many times has that happened already?''
Brushing his friend's hand off his shoulder, Peter replied; ''Shut up man, I'd like to see a person who could catch Nina's interest, especially when she always has her little guard dog with her.'' Once again, he shot a pointed glare at you.
''Aw, I'm so sorry Peter. But maybe it'll make you feel better to hear that she doesn't even spend that much time with me either because of her job and stuff. And I'm not a guarding dog, I'm just reacting to all the secondhand embarrassment I feel, when I see you trying to desperately win over someone who's clearly not into you.''
A roll of your eyes, along with a playful smirk, followed your statement. The other two men in the group laughed a bit; ''It's true Peter. I don't think I've ever seen Nina reciprocate any of your attempts at flirting.''
Now you could see that Peter was starting to get annoyed for real, as his face scrunched up and his lips bore a big frown. ''Yeah, well, I stand by what I said earlier. It's because SHE is always around Nina, which never gives the rest of us time to make a real move!'' He pointed an accusing finger at you. ''So what's your problem? Why can't you detach yourself from her for just one minute? Is it because you want her all for yourself or something? Don't deny it, I've seen you get all red in the face when she hugs you.''
You instantly felt something drop in your chest. Did he know? Did the others? No, you couldn't handle this, no no no no....
''Whaaaat, are you really like that? Are you a freaking dyke?'' The other guys wore big grins, obviously not taking it very seriously, merely seeing it as a joke, where you on the other hand could feel your brain scrambling for a comeback, a smart witty remark, ANYTHING that could deny Peter's 'accusation' without raising suspicion.

Letting out a nervous laugh, you answered their accusation; ''H-hahaha, what are you even talking about? As if! I just get a bit flustered, because I'm not exactly used to the sudden physical contact. I'm sure that if Nina brushed against Peter accidentally, he would faint on the spot.''
Once again, the others laughed while Peter stewed in his own irritation. ''Yeah? Well, whatever! I'll continue asking her until she gives me a clear answer! Because if you haven't noticed, she hasn't exactly said 'no' yet, she's just said that she's busy.''
''Yeah, yeah, Peter. Good luck with that. I gotta get home now, I'll see you guys tomorrow.''
Waving goodbye, you quickly walked away from the group, the hair in your neck still tingling from the uncomfortable situation you had just experienced. As you crossed the road, you saw a small group of children in costumes, happily walking and laughing. It always made you feel weird to think about your childhood. Not because anything odd or extraordinary had ever happened, it simply left you with a weird feeling in your chest, when you compared the 'you' from the present to the 'you' of the past. So many things had changed, for better and for the worse. Noticing that you had stopped in the middle of the road, you quickly set off again towards your house. You could still feel the tension in your body, and you knew it wouldn't go away until you spent some time alone in your room.