Your Secret's Out (Peterick)

What A Catch, Donnie

-Pete's P.O.V.-

I rushed through the hospital halls, ignoring all the stares and comments. My body slowed down as I reached the emergency room lobby. I was out of breath and my face was coated in tears. I heaved a sigh and plopped down into one of the only empty chairs. The little girl, probably only about 5 years old, sitting next to me gently tapped my arm.

"Hey, mister? Are you okay?" she asked with concern.

"No, I'm really not." I turned and looked down at her. I noticed she had some gauze wrapped around her left leg.

She examined my face and touched one of the tears that was slowly sliding down my cheek. She frowned and handed me the teddy bear she was holding. "Here, you can hold Mr. Cuddles. He always makes me feel better when I'm sad." I smiled and looked at the bear that was placed in my hands.

"Thank you..."

"Bandit. My name's Bandit," she smiled.

"I'm going to go fix what I was running from." I stood up and handed her teddy bear back.

"Good luck!" she yelled, even though I was still right there, and waved her hand. I waved back and started to walk back down the hallway.

When I peeked into the door of Patrick's hospital room, Patrick was the only one there. I mentally prepared myself and walked though the door frame. He glanced up and immediately looked away at the sight of me. I sighed and stood next to his bed.

"Patrick Martin Stump, I will not take no for an answer."

He turned his head to look up at me, his expression unreadable. "What?"

"You heard me." I sat down on the bed next to him, our hips touching. "I will not let you reject me." I put my hand under his chin and brushed my lips against his. He seemed shocked at first but eventually kissed me back. Suddenly, Patrick pulled away,

"I can't do this Pete." He looked straight into my eyes.

I frowned and took hold of his hand. "Don't you love me?"

"I do Pete..." He squeezed my hand gently. "I'm just not sure I can handle being your boyfriend. I don't deserve you anyways."

"Hey, don't say that. I wouldn't want to have anybody else. If anything, I don't deserve you, Pattycakes." He gave a tiny laugh and I rested my head on his shoulder. Patrick looked down at me and smiled while putting his arm around me. We sat, cuddled together, and enjoyed the silence for a few minutes.

"So you really think we should be together?" Patrick said softly, breaking the peaceful silence.

"Of course! Why not?" I sat up and kissed him on the cheek. Patrick was just about to give me a kiss in return when one of the nurses walked in.

"The doctor said you're clear to go home now, Mr. Stump," the nurse said and gave me a dirty look. "Remember to call me." She winked at Patrick and walked out of the room. I turned to look at Patrick and raised one of my eyebrows.

"She's been hitting on me ever since I woke up," Patrick sighed and stood up from the bed. I did the same and stood really close to him.

"Too bad she doesn't know you're mine." I gave him a quick kiss on the lips as he giggled. I picked up a pile of clothes that Andy or Joe must have left for Patrick and handed them to him. "Here, put these on so we can get out of this place." He took them and escaped into the bathroom to change.

Patrick Martin Stump is my boyfriend. He's actually my boyfriend.

My thoughts were interrupted when Patrick walked out of the bathroom. He was wearing black skinny jeans with a loose-fitting t-shirt, plus his hair was all messy in the cute way and he looked pretty damn adorable. I stared at him and felt a smile growing on my face.

"I know I'm beautiful, but you don't have to stare," Patrick laughed as he walked past me out the door.

***

I pulled into Patrick's driveway and turned off the ignition.

"Are you gonna come in?" Patrick asked, unbuckling his seat-belt.

"Do you want me to?"

"Of course! Why not?" he mimicked me from earlier.

I glared at him. "Ha ha, you're so funny." Patrick just smiled and got out of the car. I followed him to the front door and into the house.

The minute Patrick closed the door behind me, I pressed my lips against his and pinned him to the wall. I felt his lips curve into a smile as he kissed me back. I unzipped my pants and...well, the rest should be kept between Patrick and me.