A/N: Totally based off of and a lot copied from the above animatic, just so some people can see it if they never have. The Au used is " A soulmate and their partner can't see color until they physically touch. It only activates once both parties turn 16 though. "
Now with that said, the story will make more sense.
The bathroom window was slightly open, letting in a small breeze. Michael shivered slightly, I mean this was what he got for showing up in shorts.
This honestly wasn't how he imagined spending his 16th birthday. At a party, alone and depressed, in a bathtub with soda cans covering him. He sniffled slightly. Maybe this wasn't such a good idea after all. Jeremy obviously didn't care, so this party was a waste of a birthday.
He was about to leave the bathtub when the door swung open. Michael had let out a small gasp but covered his mouth quickly in hopes the person didn't hear him. He leaned back again to make himself seem smaller and less noticeable. Michaels eyes fluttered close and he held in a breath.
He could hear light footsteps slowly increase in sound before noticing someone slid down and was leaning against the bathtub. He let his eyes flutter open and saw familiar curly hair.
Michaels expression changed into indifference. He reached over and grabbed Jeremy's shoulder, causing him to scream three times and scoot away rapidly before Michael pulled back the curtain.
" Sup. " Michael stated, his eyes boring into Jeremy's.
Jeremys face melted into confusion looking at his friend.
" Michael? I didn't know you were invited to this party. "
" I wasn't. That's why I'm wearing this " clever " disguise. " Michael stated, showing off how little effort he put into the costume before removing the coke cans and stepping out of the bathtub.
" You're speechless. Squip got your tongue? " Michael asked sarcastically before helping Jeremy stand.
" No it-it's off. " Michael snapped his fingers.
" That would explain why you're talking to me. "
Michael took a small breath, encouraging himself to go on.
" I was thinking about this moment. What I was gonna say you to you. " His voice raised moderately.
" I had this, " He took a small breath, his eyes watering again, but this time he didn't bother to stop it from happening. " Really pissed off monologue, An epic journey through 12 years of friendship!-" Jeremy smiled at Michaels dorkiness, even when confronting him. Jeremy's eyes started to water too.
" What? " Michael asked, his emotions leaking through to his voice.
" No it's just..It's just really great to see you again, man. " Jeremy held onto his elbow, looking away for only a moment, still wearing the same sad smile. Especially as he saw Michael taken aback.
Michael narrowed his eyes a bit, his tone much more calm hearing Jeremy say that.
" Well it won't be, when you hear what I found out. "
" Found out? About? " Michael gestured to his head.
" How? There's nothing on the internet-"
" Which is weird right!? " Michaels tone once again got louder, as he once again was desperate to talk to Jeremy.
" I mean what's not on the internet? So I started asking around and finally, this guy I played Warcraft with told me his brother went from a straight D student to a freshman at Harvard. "
" You know where he is now? "
" Really happy and successful? " Jeremy questioned in an innocent tone.
" He's in a mental hospital. "
Jeremy's eyes widened, his whole body now feeling more tense.
" Totally lost it. "
" Alright, I don't see what that has to do with my-" He spoke regaining his composure.
