how to mend a broken heart

three

as a smaller kid you get jostled around a lot by accident but for will byers it wasn't just by accident.

Matteo's friends seemed to have taken a liking in him, more so in bullying him.

will couldn't help but wonder if Matteo knew, if Matteo would even care if he found out. will wasn't a snitch though, he wasn't going to say anything.

"watch where you're going fag" a tall boy in a letterman jacket shoved him into a locker. will immediately recognized him as Matteo's friend from homeroom

will whispered out a "sorry" and continued walking to English.

will was a smart kid, so of course most of his classes were honours. he didn't expect Matteo or more specifically his friends to be in any of his classes because they didn't seem like the most.... intelligent group.

however will was pleasantly surprised when he walked into English and saw Matteo there.

Matteo was leaned back in his chair, paying half attention to the pretty girl to his left. most of his attention was focused on whatever he was writing.

as soon as will walked in Matteo looked up and grinned. he gestured to the empty seat on his right, will hesitated before smiling and walking over.

the girl beside Matteo leaned across the brown haired boys desk and stuck out her hand for will to shake.

"I'm piper, piper howells" she spoke with a strong british accent, her long brown hair falling in front of her face. "you're the new kid right? will byers? Matteo's told me all about you."

Matteo had been talking about him. will felt his face flush and didn't miss Matteo slapping pipers arm and sending her a glare that clearly meant shut the fuck up

"yeah I'm the new kid"

Matteo still hadn't spoken a word but his eyes hadn't left wills face, not even when piper wrapped her arm around his neck and ruffled his hair as she spoke

"you see that was me last year, this kid helped me through it. its bad at first but eventually it's actually kinda nice here."

will nodded unsure of what to say

"also if you're wondering why I seem older than you it's because I am, I'm supposed to be in Matteo's sisters grade which is 11th but my school stuff got messed when I moved from Britain. it's fine though."

will couldn't help but wonder how someone could talk so fast and not get tired

"you have a sister?" will asked, his eyes leaving pipers and instead meeting Matteo's

Matteo was already looking at him and didn't look away when will caught him staring.

"yeah her named Cassandra, she's a real bitch" Matteo spoke with a smirk

piper smacked his arm, "she's not a bitch will she's actually really sweet"

"okay" will said and laughed

Matteo found himself smiling softly as he watched will tilt his head back as he laughed and how a small piece of hair fell in his face

Matteo reached over, startling will who froze immediately

"remember what I said about your eyes Byers?" he spoke quietly

will could feel his heart race and his breath catch in his throat as Matteo's thumb grazed his cheek.

the teacher began to speak so Matteo leaned away and faced the front of the class.

will stared for a few seconds longer before allowing himself to focus on the lesson

"you're so whipped" piper whispered to Matteo

"I am not, literally shut the fuck up Howells" Matteo hissed back

piper giggled and glanced over at will who was engrossed in the lesson

"you could do a lot worse Matteo"

"piper for the love of god shut up"

Matteo didn't deny liking boys though, piper noticed, she didn't say anything about it. she simply sighed and leaned back in her chair, shaking her head

pipers words rang through matteos head, distracting him from the lesson

you could do a lot worse

Matteo didn't want will though

right?