All That Is Hidden

Basically Mike is Thirsty in this Chapter lol

AN: Mike is looking at Tony so fondly it kills me agh

*Mike POV*

I looked over at Vic and Kellin cuddling in the grass across from me. We were in a nice clearing completely surrounded by tall trees. Vic did a good job of finding this place, it was infinitely better than the cramped cave I previously occupied.

I'm glad Vic and Kellin are here to keep me company more often now. Since they're in college they have more time to come see me compared to last year when I could only see them after school got out. As much as I love them though, I'm always third-wheeling. They try to include me in conversations but it's not the same. Sometimes I get jealous when I look at them together. I wish I had something like they have, but it's too risky right now.

"Hey Mike, we're gonna head out now," Vic announced as he stood up.

"Yeah, we promised Frank we would hang out today," Kellin said with an apologetic look.

"You guys have fun, I'll see you tomorrow," I replied.

I shouldn't keep them from having the fun they deserve. They left the clearing and I was left alone and bored.

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After about half an hour of trying to occupy myself, I heard a small rustle a few feet away. Shit. I thought I was safe here.

As quietly as possible, I began sweeping all my belongings under a nearby bush. Just as the rustling drew closer, I quickly scaled the closest tree.

A kid around my age entered the clearing. I held my breath as he looked at his surroundings. I didn't have much time to hide before he came, so I wasn't covered very well by the leaves of the tree. Luckily he didn't seem to notice me and proceeded to slump down on a log I had brought in to sit on. I peered curiously at him through the leaves. He had a few tattoos peeking past his shirt sleeves and some cool gauges.

I saw him look around on the ground until his eyes landed on something. I strained to look at what he was seeing and had a terrible realization that I had left my snapback on the ground. He bent down to pick it up and turned it over in his hands with a confused expression. Then he put it back where he found it, to which I let out a relieved breath I didn't know I had been holding.

All of a sudden, he let out an agitated groan and dropped his head into his hands. The unexpected motion startled me and almost made me lose my grip on the tree branch I was holding. Luckily, I was able to steady myself, but the ensuing sound of small broken sobs made me look at him again.

There he sat, shaking with fat tears rolling down his face. I frowned, wondering what had messed him up so badly. I had this sudden urge to go and hug him. It was a weird new feeling I've never had before. I'm not sure what it is about him, but I all I wanted to do was hold him.

I looked a bit closer at his face. He was the most beautiful person I had ever seen. I surprised myself at that thought. I never really thought of a guy as beautiful before, but here I am. It didn't bother me though. He was stunning, and that was that. I couldn't take my eyes off him.

After a few minutes he stood up and wiped the tears off his face before exiting the clearing. I wanted to talk to him, to say anything at all to make him feel better, but I couldn't. I wanted him to stay so I could admire him but I wanted him to leave because I'm scared I would've given up my whereabouts if I spoke to him, and I couldn't do that no matter the circumstances.

I know these feelings are dangerous. If I dated someone right now, it would just compromise my situation. Hell, I don't even know this guy. I didn't even know I liked guys. I just hope I'll get to see him again. Just four months. Four months and then I'll find him, no matter how long it takes. 

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Word Count: 709

I felt randomly compelled to update today despite the fact that I have an AP Gov test and an AP Lit quiz tomorrow. RIP. 

Don't know how regular these updates are going to be because ya boi's got exams next week. Wish me luck, I'm stuck at a C in math right now ://////

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-AJ