Baby Blue (Sal x Larry)

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   Sal keeps his ears covered. Larry gets ready. "Shit dude. I have to run back to my apartment. I forgot my book bag.", Sal says. Larry glares at Sal. "Let me come with you.", He says. His voice so serious.
   "Itll only take a minute, Lar.", Sal says. "Then ill wait outside your apartment.", Larry says. "Fine.", Sal says and they both head for the elevator. They go up to the 4th floor.
   They approach 402. "Itll only be a sec.", Sal says and opens the door. He closes it behind him. His dad isnt on the couch.

   "Where the hell have you been?", Henry says as he comes from his room. "I was heading to school but i forgot my book bag.", Sal lies. "Dont lie to me. I saw you leave around 2:30am.", Henry says.
   His voice starts to rise. "I had a nightmare-" "so you took off without telling me. You know what happens when you do that.", Henry says. He finishes off his bottle.
   He looks at it and then at Sal. He begins to panic. Henry throws the bottle but barely misses Sal. Sal runs to his room. Henry picks up more empty bottles and throws them.

   One hit Sal in the back of his head, causing him to fall on his stomach. He grabs the back of his head in pain. Henry comes up and grabs him by one of his pigtails. Larry starts pounding on the door.
   "Sally face! You okay?", he calls out. Sal doesnt reply. Larry opens the door. Henry has Sal and is shaking him. He slaps Sal, causing his mask to fall off.
   Larry sees and he rushes to Sal's side. He pushes Henry off of Sal. Larry picks Sal up and pushes him behind him. "Its okay Sally. Im here.", Larry says.

   "This is between me and my son, Johnson.", Henry slurs. "Its with me too.", Larry says. His hands ball into a fist, causing his knuckles to turn white. "Sal, get your shit and get out of my apartment.", Henry says and walks to his room.
   Larry and Sal go into Sal's room. Grab majority of his stuff. "My mom wont mind you moving in with us. A permanent sleep over.", Larry smiles.
   His smile rubs off on Sal and Sal smiles back. They grab everything and go back down to the basement. Lisa sees blood on Sal's Shirt.

   "Oh my god. Sally what happened?", she asks. "His dad is what happened.", Larry says. "Well, you can stay with us. Im sure larbear wont mind sharing his room with you.", Lisa says with a smile.
   Theyve been so accepting of Sal. They are practically family. Larry removes Sal's mask off. He gets a cloth and cleans the blood from his cheek. "How does that feel? Does it hurt?", Larry asks.
   Sall nods. "Just a little.", he says. Larry is such a good friend and understanding person which is why hes Sal's best friend. They grab their bookbags and head to school.

   Larry holds Sal's hand to comfort him. Sal blushes as Larry Holds his hand. They hold hands as they walk into school. They meet up with Todd and Ash. As they approach, Ash's normal expression becomes like a fangirls.
   "So when did you 2 become a thing?", Ash asks. Larry and Sal looking at her with confusion. That is until they realize they are still holding hands. Larry is calm and cool.
   "What? Friends cant hold hands?", Larry says. Sal's face burns up under the mask but doesnt let go of Larry's hand.

   "Faggot!", a familiar voice yells. Sal, Larry, and Todd are the first to turn their heads. Travis shoulder checks Sal. "Watch where youre going.", Travis says. "Youre the one walking, asshat.", Larry says.
   Travis glares at both Larry and Sal. He walks away. Sal didnt realize he was squeezing Larry's hand. "Sal, are you okay?", Ash asks. He snaps out of it. "Yeah. Why?", he asks. "The death grip on my hand.", He chuckles.
   Sal quickly let go. "Im sorry.", he immediately apologizes. "Its cool dude. Dont worry.", Larry Smiles. "Oh theres a party this weekend. Yall should come.", Ash says.

   "Its one of the popular kid's party but itll be fun. Eat their food and drink their booze.", Ash continues. "Neil is going so i must go with him.", Todd says. "And im going just to have fun.", Ash says.
   "I dont know you guys. Alcoholism runs in the family.", Sal says. Larry puts his arm around Sal. "Im down. We are young. Why not make the most of it.", Larry says.
   'If Larry's going, ill just go with him then. Make sure hes okay.', Sal thought. "Fine... Ill go but only because i want everyone to be safe.", Sal says.

   Ash jumps in excitement. The bell rings. They gather everything for class and make it to their first class. Sal is put in all the same classes with Larry just today. 1st class: English. They walk into class and Larry has Sal sit with him.
   "Ahem. Sally Fisher. Can you come up in front of the class and introduce yourself?", the teacher asks. He gets up and walks to the front of the class.
   "Would you like Questions or just to share stuff about yourself?", the teacher asks. "Questions would be best.", he says. Everyone raises their hand. "Travis" "are you a boy or a girl?", He asks. Several students giggle.

   "Im human.", Sal replies. "Jesse" "whats with the mask?", she asks. "Its a prosthetic.", Sal says. "Larry" "Are you gay?", he asks. Sal's face heats up. "Wouldnt you like to know?", Sal replies. "Hey man. Its just a question.", Larry says with a smile.
   "Johnson, keep those questions for private conversations.", the teacher says. Larry smiles. 'Maybe there is a chance...', Larry thought. "Thank you Sally. Now we will begin our lesson on bla blah blah", is all Sal could hear. He didnt much care for English.

   Time passes and the bell rings. They pack up their things and move on to the next class: Gym. Sal gets shorts and a Tshirt but waits until everyone is out of the locker. Larry stays with him.
   Larry turns to watch the door. Sal undresses. He takes off his shirt. Larry turns to see the scars on his back. He sees that hes wearing like some kind of bandgages but doesnt question it. His frame is small. Almost petite.
    Larry snaps out of staring at his best friend as he got dressed. Once Sal is dressed, he puts his prosthetic on. "Ready?", Larry asks. Sal nods. They head to the gym. Immediately Sal is being yelled at by a teacher.

   "You! Take the mask off.", he yells. "I cant sir. I must wear it. Its my Prosthetic.", Sal explains. "Do you have a doctors note?", the teacher asks. Sal looks and walks up to teacher.
   He unbuckles the 2 straps. He shows the teacher his face. "Hows this for a Doctors note.", Sal says. The teacher becomes as white as a ghost. "N-nevermind. Keep it on. You sit out.", he says.
   Sal turns and sits on a bench. The teacher explains what they are gonna do and they do warm ups. He sits on the bench and watches Larry.

   He watches him, getting lost in his thoughts. In his mind Larry is in slow motion. He pulls his hair up into a ponytail so its better to do warm ups. Larry looks over at Sal and smiles.
   Sal shakes his head to get out of the daze hes in. Larry walks to Sal. Hes breathing heavily and sweating. "Havin fun?", Sal asks. Larry chuckles. "So much i cant contain it.", he says.
   "Johnson, Line up.", the Teacher says. "Ill talk to later, little dude.", Larry says and jogs back to line up.

    Sal remains on the bench. The class goes by slow but Sal is just happy to be with Larry and just to see him. The teacher releases everyone to the lockers. Sal waits for everyone to leave.
   "Stay with me... Please.", Sal says. Larry smiles. "Of course, dude.", He replies. Larry turns around. Sal undresses. Larry turns around slightly.
   His eyes tracing the details of Sal's back. "I can feel your eyes on me, Lar.", Sal says jokingly. Larry turns back around. His face becomes a little pink. "S-sorry dude.", Larry chuckles. Sal finishes getting dressed as the bell rings.

   "Lunch time.", Larry says. Him and Sal walk to the lunch room. They meet up with Ash and Todd. They take their usual seats and begin talking among themselves. All but Sal. Sal didnt say anything. "Sal? You doing okay? You havent talked at all.", Ash asks.
   Sal shake his head. "Yeah im fine. Im gonna run to the bathroom.", He says. He gets up and walks to the mens bathroom. He looks into the mirror. The door opens but he pays no attention. "Now no one can save you...", A voice says. Sally turns around and sees Travis...