A Failed Overdose And A Chain Of Events [tree bros]

4 - Freaks

"Evan sweetie, what's going on?" Evan's anxiety was building up, and he was on the verge of tears. Not to mention he had a passed out Connor on his lap and his mother starting at him.

"M-Mom, I don't.... I don't know, Mom." That was it. He had started crying. There were tears rolling down his face and he couldn't get any words out. He pushed Connor off of him, which was hard, considering Connor was a significant amount heavier than him, and he curled up into a ball. His mother tried to comfort him, putting her hands on his shoulders, but Evan pushed her off. "J-just... just leave me alone, M-Mom."

So, Heidi went to her own bedroom and left Evan and Connor alone in the living room. Evan cried in the corner of the couch until he fell asleep.

***

"Hey Hansen, what the hell did I do last night?" That was what Evan woke up to. That, and his back hurt from sleeping while sitting up.

"C-Connor."

"Hansen, are you okay? Did I hurt you or something? Jesus Christ I knew booze was a bad idea, but I just...." Connor looked terrified of himself.

"You, um, y-you didn't r-really hurt me." Evan was starting to cry again, remembering the events of the previous night.

"Hansen, it's okay. You're safe now," Connor reminded him, wrapping his arms around Evan. "You have anything to eat here?" he asked, changing the subject.

"N-no. I don't really e-eat," Evan said. Connor raised his eyebrows with concern. "Um, breakfast, that is," Evan added.

"Oh. Neither do I, just wanted you to be... y'know. Okay, I guess." Connor shrugged. "So does your mom leave notes or... is it just freedom when she's gone?" Evan shrugged, too.

"I-it depends on the day, I guess."

"Don't you have medicine for that anxiety, Hansen?" Evan looked up quickly, standing up and making his way to his bedroom.

"Shoot! I gotta, uh, I gotta take that... I guess." Connor chuckled.

"You're fucking adorable, Hansen," Connor mumbled. Evan turned around slowly.

"W-what did you say?" Connor stepped forward.

"I said," he started off, his tone sharp and slightly threatening. "You're cute. You got a problem with that, Hansen?" Connor looked a little angry.

"No, I just...."

"What, Hansen? You think I'm a freak? Is that what it is?" Evan took a step back, but Connor pushed him to the wall and pinned it against him. Tears were threatening to fall from Connor's eyes.

"Connor are you drunk now too?"

"No, Hansen. Maybe I'm not the terrible influence everyone thinks I am. Ever stop to think about that?" Evan stared up at Connor, whose face had tears running down it. Connor stared straight into Evan's eyes, took a deep breath, and kissed him. Evan was shocked for a second, but soon he closed his eyes and melted into the kiss.

As quickly as it started, Connor pulled away. He looked at Evan for a second, looking shocked and coming close to hyperventilation. Connor regained his anger. "Maybe you're the fucking freak!" Evan broke into sobs as Connor left.

Once Evan stopped crying, he video called Jared. He needed to see another human being. Just to make sure he wasn't dreaming.

***

"You kissed the school shooter freak? And you're sure you aren't gay?" Maybe talking to Jared was a mistake. Evan had finished relaying the story to Jared and the reaction was definitely not as helpful as he had hoped.

"I'm not gay, Jared."

"Are you sure?" Evan stayed silent for a second or two, thinking about what Connor had said the previous day.

"No."

Oh boy this chapter is a ride