Perfection [boy x boy]

Chapter 16 Absent

Gavins Pov

The weekend went by without a single word from Oliver. Was I too harsh on him? He must've gotten shocked by how I reacted because I've never reacted like that before. I myself am shocked by how I just snapped. Nothing went like I had planned.. I hope he's alright.

I wonder how it'll be when we meet at school. Should I apologise or just leave him alone? When I think about it, maybe what happened wasn't such a bad thing for Oliver. Now he has an excuse for not wanting to be around me, even if what I did was a bit harsh..

I'm going to miss him a lot and it's going to be hard to see him in class, but as long as he's happy..

Our first lesson ends but Oliver hasn't shown up. Simon and I walk out the classroom.

Gavin: Have you heard anything from Oliver?

Simon: Naah, have you?

Gavin: No, I haven't.. Do you think he's skipping school because of what happened between us?

Simon: I don't know, maybe..?

Gavin: But Oliver has never been a person to miss school just from a fight.. Can't there be another reason?

Simon: Actually I heard something about a match he played in during the weekend.

Gavin: Huh? What match? Are you sure it was Olivers team who played?

Simon: I don't know dude. I heard about it when I walked by the lockers. I think it was Alex and Samir who we're talking about it. Go ask them.

I look around and see them. They look like they're playing around with each other and having fun. I don't want to disturb them but I have to know about the match..

Gavin: Hey, I heard Oliver played in a match during the weekend. Do you guys know what happened?

They quickly stop with what they were doing and they look at me as Samir puts his arm around Alex shoulders.

Alex: What, YOU don't know?! I thought you guys were close..

Samir: Yeah.. But it went pretty bad so he probably doesn't want to talk about it.

Alex: True.. But I would still tell you if I fucked up.

Samir: I know.. but Oliver might not be the same.

Gavin: I don't understand, can you explain what happened?

Alex: Olivers team played against the best team in Stockholm and had a big loss. That team was looking for new players and someone had recommended Olivers team. But for some reason Oliver was completely out of it... He played so bad he had to sit on the bench. Honestly his coach did a good thing, because he would've just fucked up even more if he stayed on the field. Was he really that nervous before the match? I've never seen him play that bad, he missed 5 open goals. He must be feeling really bad for what happened...

Gavin: FUCK!

Without realising it I yelled and Samir and Alex look at me shocked. I draw my hand trough my hair as I try to calm down.

Gavin: Thank you. I'll be going, you can continue what you were doing earlier.

Alex and Samir look at each other as their faces turn red. Before they can say anything I rush to my locker.

How could I not know that he was going to have the most important match of his life? Could what have happened last Friday affected him? Shit.. Everything is my fault. What have I done? How could I ruin something so important to him?

Without thinking I grab my jacket and rush to the train. While on the train I get a message from Simon.

Simon: Where are u? Are u also disappearing now? -_-

Gavin: Sorry, I forgot to tell you that I'm going to Olivers house

Simon: Okay then, make sure he's alright :)

Gavin: I will

Simon: Good luck~

After what felt like ages, I'm in front of Olivers house. As I stand outside of the door I hesitate. Should I really do this? I'm not really the best person to meet after what happened.. Ahh fuck it. It's football we're talking about, something he lives for. That was also his favorite team that he played against. We've always been there for each other, a small conflict shouldn't change that.

I take a deep breath and I knock on the door.