Jealous Is My Middle Name

{02} - lunch

After class had finished Rylee and I walked to the lunch room together. We sat down with everyone else in the group. Usually when I sit here I'd drop my head on the desk and not say a word. But today was different. Today Rylee was here.

"So tell me a little bit about yourself Rylee. Why did you come to beacon hills?" I start the conversation off hoping it lasts a long time.

"Well... um that's a different subject..." Rylee starts. He leans in close to me and whispers in my ear. "Do you believe in the supernatural?"

I look up at all my other friends, then back at Rylee. "Um... Yeah I do. Strongly believe i'd say."

"So youd believe me when I tell you I'm a werewolf?" Rylee says.

"Yeah actually I would. So are you?" I respond.

"Yeah I am. That's why I'm here. This place is like a beacon to us." Rylee says.

"Yeah I know. I'm the one who activated it. Well one of the ones." I say. Rylee looks at me confused. "The nemeton. Ever heard of it?"

"Yeah briefly." Rylee says looking towards the ground.

"Okay well... it's a very old tree basically. But it has a lot of power. And my friends and I activated it to find our parents who had been kidnapped by a darach." I say. Soon I realise how this must sound to Rylee. "Uh sorry if that was confusing."

"N-no i think I got it." Rylee responds.

"Okay good. Anyways where were you before beacon hills?" I question.

"I'm from Australia actually." Rylee says.

"I thought I heard a bit of an accent! Where abouts in Rocky?" I respond, happy that i actually get to have a decent conversation with someone at lunch.

"Ah Queensland. I'm surprised someone actually wants to know..." Rylee looks down at the ground as he says his sentence.

"And why's that Rylee?" I say. He looks up at me.

"Well... most people just up and leave when I mention where I'm from. I don't know why." Rylee says, a tear forming in his eyes. "But that was in England... So..." I rest my hand on his shoulder.

"Listen Rylee. You don't need to worry about that happening to you. Okay? We are not England. I promise you things are gonna be different here. I promise." I say trying my best to make him smile again. He does. A big bright smile grows across his face.

"Thanks Stiles. You're really nice." Rylee says to me.

"Yeah... thanks." I respond, taking my hand off his shoulder and looking down at the ground, a smile still on my face. I look up and see Scott and Allison sitting next to eachother. They're cuddling, talking and giggling.

They look so happy together... something I wish I could have with him. Something I probably will never have with him.

I mean he's straight and he's dating a gorgeous girl. He could never, ever ever be with me. But oh do I wish he could!

"Uh Stiles do you wanna go for a walk?" Rylee asks after a few minutes of silence.

"Yeah actually... That would be great." I say still looking towards Scott. He looks so happy with her. I just wish that could be me. I wish I could make Scott that happy by just being around. I wish.

Rylee stands up, urging me to as well so I do. We both walk away from where we were sitting and into the halls of the school. 

"What was all that about?" Rylee asks me.

"Wh-what do you mean?" I respond.

"You looked upset again. When you were looking at that Scott guy." Rylee responds. "Is everything alright Stiles?"

"Uh... I'm gay." I say, not really knowing if I should tell Rylee. Well it's already out now.

"Oh really? So do you like Scott?" Rylee asks.

"Uhm... Yeah I do. But it will never happen. I mean he's straight and he's dating Allison." I respond.

"Yeah I've been in a situation like that before." Rylee says. I look up at him.

"Wait... are you gay too?" I ask.

"Yeah I am. That's also part of the reason I got bullied." he responds.

"Well... That won't be a problem with me!" I say, laughing a little. He laughs too. I like this guy, Rylee, he's cool.

"Yeah. Maybe I can help you with all this." Rylee suggests.

"How so?" I ask.

"Well first of all... I think you should tell your friends you're gay." Rylee says.

"Yeah uhm... I've been trying. I'm just scared of what they'll say." I respond.

"Yeah I get that. It's scary coming out. But I'm sure your friends will accept you. If you want I'll come out first." Rylee suggests again. I give him a sincere smile. "And if they don't accept me then you don't have to do it."

"Thanks Rylee... But I can do it. I just have really bad timing." I respond back.

"Why don't you do it now? I mean if you want to that Is." Rylee says.

"Yeah. Maybe. Okay let's go." I say. Rylee and I walk back to the group. Some people left. Only Allison, Lydia, Malia and Liam are there.

"Smaller group... Maybe that'll be easier." Rylee says.

"Yeah. I'm still gonna do it." I say, continuing to walk towards everyone.

Rylee looks at me, a smile on his face, then he runs to catch up to me. Eventually we make it to the table. I feel great knowing Rylee is here with me.

"Hey guys I have something to say." I start off.

"Mkay what is it Stiles?" Malia asks.

"Um... im-" before I can finish everything goes black. That's all I remember. That and some pain in my cheek. Like I was punched or something. I see nothing but pitch black.

What happened? Am I dreaming? I fucking knew i had bad timing. For fuck sake.

WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED?!