"The best way of keeping a secret is to pretend there isn't one" - Margaret Atwood, The Blind Assassin
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I don't own the characters obviously. I'm not that creative. 😂
"You better explain this!" Filmore practically yelled at Firkle, grabbing him by the collar.
//Firkles POV//
As Filmore grabbed my collar, a million thoughts raced through my head. He was the biggest bully in the school and he's sent multiple kids to the hospital before. I hate life and almost everything in it, but I don't want it to end quite yet. I felt weak as my feet were just barely touching the ground.
"F-Filmore, J-Just put me down and I'll explain!" I said as I felt my eyes start to water. His angry face calmed down just a little bit but it still showed obvious anger. He relaxed his grip a tad bit and I could touch the floor. He remained attached to my collar as I started to explain. "M-me and I-Ike are best friends a-and I just thought I-i'd draw him a picture." I stuttered. Filmore set me down and grabbed the picture.
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((The picture Firkle drew- I whipped it up in like 5 minutes :/ they also look hella thicc oof plus its hella bad so yeet))
"I see. But why is there a heart above you two then?" He snarled. I know I'm in deep trouble now.
"Filmore!" I heard a familiar voice call. It was Ike. He got up from his seat and walked over to the much taller blond.
"Oh wow, now the toddler is going to step up for his little boyfriend! How cute!" Filmore teased. Ikes face turned slightly red in embarrassment.
//Ikes POV//
I have had enough with Filmore and his cruelness. It's about time I stand up for myself- and Firkle for this matter.
"I don't care, Filmore! I don't care what you or Quaid think about me and Firkle because deep down you know your ashamed of yourself and your too afraid to admit it because every girl loves you! FYI, Filmore, They don't!" I said harshly, Trying to hold back the growing tears in my eyes. I don't know why I was crying though. The fact Filmore is rude to both me and Firkle? Maybe I care for Firkle a lot more than I had thought. Either way, It's time to focus on reality right now.
A dumbfounded face spread across Filmores face as soon as I finished. I can't believe I did that.
"Well, Ike, I'll have you know that I know you two are a couple and I'll tell everyone in this school" He smirked grimly.
"Well, we aren't a couple..." Firkle spoke up. I just really hope Filmore believes him even though it is a lie. I forgot we were in class until the teacher came over and made Filmore leave us alone. Thank God that happened because I didn't know how else it would end.
~~After School~~
"Hey Ike, thanks for stepping up for me, and you, during math. I appreciate it." Firkle said shyly as we walked home.
"Of course. Anything for you." I responded and held his hand. They were awfully cold, but they soon warmed up. We parted our ways and went home for the day, though we stayed up texting each other for a little while.
~~Two Months Later~~
Not much has happened in the last two months. No one has found out about me and Firkle quite yet, surprisingly. Well, except his ex-friends. It's only a matter of time though. Everyone will find out and it'll be horrifying. I just hope I'll be able to get through it, Firkle too.
I hear my phone ding while I'm in the process of doing my English homework. I pick it up and read the message from Firkle.
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Well, looks like my weekend is filled. I get back to doing my homework before taking my cat, Princess, out on a walk.
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Yeet. Maybe Firkles kitty- Prince- will have kittens with Princess ;)
either way tysm for 500+ reads even though activity = -100
