The Fantastic Drowse (Maylor)

Schools out!!! Because Suspension... :(

"So... why'd you cut your hair?" John asked, frowning a bit. "You always said you liked it a bit long. It looks good short, but still."

Roger frowned a bit, shaking his head as they all walked through the park. "My dad said I looked too gay. Then said I still look gay and like a girl after he made me cut it."

Brian felt his stomach sour, looking at him sadly. Is that what he forced him into the car for? Before he could give it a second thought, he shoved Rogers sleeves up his arms to reveal the dark purple bruises.

"What the hell, Bri?!" Roger shouted, pulling his sleeves down.

"He hurts you..." Brian breathed out as the other two boys stared in shock. "I-I knew he yelled and all that but... he really physically hurts you..."

"I'm fine." Roger lied, crossing his arms defensively.

"Roger." Brian frowned. "This isn't okay."

"Just stay out of it, Brian. There's a reason I never told you. Just... leave it be for right now, okay? Trust me on this." Roger gave him a serious look and the other boys nodded.

"Okay, darling."

"Okay..."

"Fine, Rog. But if it gets worse, I'm telling someone."

"Don't worry so much, Bri." Roger smiled, but it didn't reach his eyes. 

They all walked home quietly, lying to their mothers about feeling sick. But after seeing Roger's bruises, three of them didn't have to lie.

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The next day

"Suspension? Really?" Roger rolled his eyes as the four boys sat in the office.

"For a week, yes. Mr. Geyser said you all stood up and walked out yelling insults to him before leaving school property and skipping all of your classes. Then returning for your 'band practice' at the end of the day yesterday." Reid crosses his arms, looking down at the boys.

"Don't you dare air quote at Queen, bitch." Freddie glared.

"Mr. Bursara, do we need to extend it to two weeks?" Reid glared back at him.

"If I call you a bitch, can I get two weeks off?" Roger smirked.

"Mr. Taylor!"

"Answer him, bitch." Freddie smirked.

"That's it, two weeks for both of you!"

"Bitch, please." John scoffed.

"You too, Deacon!"

The three looked at Brian as he rolled his eyes and gave in.

"Don't be such a bitch, Reid." Brian said, crossing his arms.

"All of you three weeks now!!" He yelled loudly. "Now get the hell out of my office!!"

The four boys laughed and stood up.

"As always, it was a pleasure!" Freddie smirked, blowing him a kiss.

"See ya in three weeks, Reid!" Roger gave him a cheeky grin as Brian pulled them out of the office.

"Do we have to do this every time we get in trouble?" Brian sighed.

"All for one and one for all, Bri." Roger shrugged.