Chapter One - Mike's History

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Mike Shinoda's point of view
Chester Bennington even his name made me shiver. Chester... Chester.... Chester, I repeat in my mind. 
" Mike?" I heard from behind
" What is it?" I asked as I turned around sharply unable to remember if I actually said that aloud.
Joe held up his hands defensively " Chill, Mike." he said
"What do you need?" I ask in a much more relaxed tone
"Chester needs you so you guys can work on the album."
I nod and head towards the recording studio. There was no doubt in my mind that Chester would be there.
" Mikey!" He greeted as he hugged me tightly
Mikey was a nickname he had always called me by when we were kids.
" Chester..." I replied nervously as I hugged him back
We then started to work on the album. Afterward, I played around with the piano for awhile playing different cords, random songs, etc. Chester came and played with me at one point our hands touched and I left before I could freak out like I've seen those fangirls do at our shows. I went to the bathroom and washed my face with the cold water and looked in the mirror and repeated my mantra "Mike Shinoda is not a fanboy of Chester Bennington's." precisely seventeen times before I finally calmed my breathing.
" Ok Mike, " I whispered to myself "  he's married, he's your coworker, and he's straight."
In fact, aren't I straight? I could never come to terms with the fact I was most likely Bisexual even worse, towards Chester, my longtime friend but then again maybe he was supposed to be more than a friend. I had struggled with these questions since I was a teenager. You're not a teenager anymore! I wanted to scream at myself you should have all these things figured out! I didn't have anything figured out and I felt as if I NEVER would.

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