LOST (Byler)

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Trigger Warnings: None

Mike's POV:

I know that it's really selfish and not right to tell Will not to tell Lucas the truth. I know that he needs to know that he's in a toxic relationship, but if word get out that I like boys, I will have to face bullies every day and there is a possibility that I will lose friends. I don't want to risk that at all.

The worst part is that I know Will is now mad at me. And that just about breaks me. I know we had something perfect. Magical. And I think I just ruined it.

I get to first period and let my hood drape over my head. I walk with poor posture to the back of the room and let my head hang as I get out my journal to take notes. I notice El's spot is empty. Good. One less thing I have to worry about. However when I see Lucas walk in smiling, the relief I had earlier from El's absence is now filled with pain from the things that I am keeping from Lucas. He really needs to know. And I'm keeping it from him. You're selfish, Mike. I let my head hang as he walks over to sit next to me.

"Hey Mike?" Lucas says with a grin as he plops his binder down next to me. "How's El? Is she getting better?"

I don't answer. I let my eyes focus on the leather surrounding my journal. I study the thread sewn into it.

"You good Wheeler?" Lucas asks with concern straining his voice.

"I'm fine." I lie. "Just didn't get enough sleep."

"Okay." Lucas's voice trails off as Mr. Woodson comes into the classroom with a stack of papers and a smile plastered on his face.

"Pop quiz!" He exclaims as the class groans. I can't think about the quiz because the only thing on my mind is how to get Will back and obtain my social life at the same time. But I get just the idea.

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