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

8 - Rumour

When they were back at school, Jared didn't talk to Evan. But that was okay, because Evan had Connor. They agreed to forget about what had happened, and Evan hadn't said a word to Connor about what his mother had said about them kissing as little kids. It was the second day of school, as Connor had skipped the first.

Evan and Connor met in the hallway. Evan saw Jared walking away from Connor, muttering something. Connor looked angry, but Evan could've sworn he saw Connor's face soften when he approached.

"C-Connor."

"Hey, Hansen. How's school, or whatever?" Evan frowned a little.

"Are you about to skip?"

"Zoe gave me her car keys because she sneaked a beer this morning." Connor laughed at Evan's expression. "Zoe's a total lightweight, y'know. Dad thinks it's me, 'cause Zoe's the angel." Evan looked down. People passed by and started pointing. Evan took a step backward, and Connor pushed him. "You're the freak!" People scattered. Evan sat on the ground, shocked and scared. When People passed by, Connor walked up to Evan, who crawled backward.

"Hey, Hansen, calm down. Do you want rumors to spread about you?" Evan shook his head and Connor extended a hand to help him up.

"I gotta, um, get to class," Evan said before walking the other way, leaving Connor alone.

Connor went towards the exit and found Zoe's car in the parking lot. Cynthia had taken his keys, scared that he would attempt suicide again. He got in, started the ignition, and left the school. Where did he go? The orchard.

It's another short chapter but don't worry because the next one (or one coming up I don't quite know yet) is gonna be a special one. And if you wanna know why it's special the only hint you get is Zoe ~ Sea ( ͡°  ͜ ʖ ͡°  )