Is A High School Story

Chapter 4

Authors Note: I have nothing in particular to say about this chapter, other than it's a joint POV one. Hope you enjoy. ^^

                                                               Word Count: 1583

Matthew's POV

I can't believe after all this I somehow ran into Richard. This must be some type of dream or something. Or maybe it was...meant to be? Let me not be silly. I looked at his hand and took my stuff and my hand grazed his. His skin was so smooth and soft...so dreamy. I blushed and looked down. Then I remembered he did me a favor and I was being quite rude. I looked back at him.

"T-thanks for getting my stuff. That was really nice of you." I tried to look him in the eyes. Those beautiful sparkling eyes of his...

"It's not a problem. And here is your sketchbook. By the way, your mom called and texted you a bunch, so call her when you get a chance." He gave me all my stuff and I put it in my bag. He didn't mention what happened so I thought he forgot about it or something. Maybe he's blanking it out of his head.

Richard's POV

I didn't think mentioning what happened would help the situation or make him feel any better. It's still really weird to think about though. Another guy...liking me. Only girls have really ever liked me. I shouldn't ponder this too much, I should try to comfort Matt. He had a rough first day. I sat on the swing set next to him. 

"So, how are you feeling?" I asked him. He nervously played with his fingers for a bit before turning to me again. He really should do something about his social problems. But, who am I to judge?

"Y-yeah, I'm fine. Just got a bit....um...I don't know.." He turned away blushing. He really such a timid boy. That's kinda cute not gonna lie. He obviously isn't fine. I should be more supporting. I got up and gave him a hug. He looked really shocked and started shaking. I stopped hugging him and looked at him concerned. 

"Are you alright?"

Matthew's POV

God I'm such an idiot! I didn't expect him to hug me, I-I didn't! I freaked out and started shaking because of how awkward I am god! I facepalmed. Why do I have to be this way?

"I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean to start shaking like that...I just didn't expect you to hug me.." 

I probably ruined whatever this was. I guess this was a meeting by chance. Sighsu. I looked down defeated. Richard patted me on the shoulder. He was so good at comforting me already...I wish he would do more...I mean-uhm well do more as in say kind words and stuff. Yeah.

"Hey man just take your time and stay calm. I'm not gonna judge you or anything. I want you to feel comfortable with me." Then he shot me a smile. That damn smile. It made me want to run over and kiss him like 57 times. I mean-

"I-I do feel comfortable with you...a-are we friends still..?" I didn't expect him to want to be my friend after what happened honestly. It would make sense. Can't imagine the popular boy in school would hang with the loser gay boy. To my surprise, Richard patted my head and smiled again. I was as red as a tomato.

"Of course we're friends. I'm here for you if you need anything." I wish I could say that's where he kissed me, but that didn't happen. Feels bad. 

Richard's POV

In all honestly I probably shouldn't be friends with him. But I'm a nice guy and I feel really bad for him. I already know school will be hell for him for awhile so he could use someone. He is really blushy around me so I guess he really does have a thing for me. Hopefully he loses those feelings because it might make our friendship weird. Nevermind that. I started chatting with him about various other thing till the sun started going down. He is actually a really unique guy. Nothing like 87% of the kids in our school. We both noticed the time and got up. I don't think he even knows how he got here.

"Hey um, do you know how to get home from here?" He shook his head. I laughed. How did he manage to even get here is what i want to know.

"D-do you think you could show me how to get back? I-I just need to get to the school then I know my way from there.."

He asked with a bit more confidence. That's good. I think that he walked from here from the school. That's like a 40 minute walk. No wonder he's so skinny.

"Yeah sure no problem. Come with me and we'll take the bus back." 

He nodded and we gathered our stuff and left. I lead the way and we sat down waiting for the bus. I checked my phone and it should be coming in about 5 minutes. I looked at Matt and he was looking around everywhere like he never saw this place before. Guess while he was here before he was doing something else. I tapped him. 

"Now would be a good time to call your mom by the way." He gasped and said thank you and quickly took out his phone and called her. He walked a few feet away. While he did that I updated my socials and noticed I lost a few followers. God, sometimes I really hate this. Unless you update like every 10 minutes or something you lose followers. Ugh. I heard the familiar noise of the bus pulling up and waved at Matt. He got off the phone and came next to me. 

"Do you have a Metro Card?" I asked him, since I just remembered he needs one. He shook his head sadly. I fished around in my pocket and pulled out 2 dollars and some change and gave it to him. He blushed and froze there.

"N-No it's fine really..I can pay.." I insisted he take it. The bus driver started tapping his finger impatiently on the steering wheel so Matt took the money and got on. I followed. The bus was mostly full, but i saw two seats towards the back and Matt did as well. He took window and sat next to him. He put in his headphones and I did the same. I told him I'd tap him when we're there, and he nodded. Thus we began our ride.

Matthew's POV

About half way through the bus ride, I was getting sleepy. I didn't know how much longer we had till our stop so I figured it wouldn't hurt to take a little nap. I put on some calm music and closed my eyes. I wasn't fully asleep but on the verge of it, when they bus titled and i softly leaned on Richard's shoulder. I don't know how he reacted but he didn't push me off. He was so warm. I fell asleep after that. I woke up a bit later to him tapping my shoulder. We both got up a left, saying thank you to the driver. I got off the bus and stretched, then shivered slightly because it was cold. But a bit down the block I saw the school. So that's how he gets here. Fascinating. We both walked up to the school with nothing much sad. I'm usually on mute for a bit after I wake up. We stopped in front of the gate.

"Thanks for showing me the way back, I don't know how to repay you." 

Did I actually just say a normal sentence to him? Plus 1 point for me! He chuckled and gave me that oh so heart warming smile.

"It's really not a big deal. I'm just glad that your doing okay. I know today was pretty bad for you honestly. But I hope things get better for you."

He was so nice and caring..I really believed every word he said. But all good things must come to an end. I blushed and looked at the ground.

"T-thank you...I'll see you tomorrow at school maybe..?" I started to slowly back up but he grabbed my wrist. Thank god it was getting dark because I turned the color of a stop sign. Even though it was cold out, his hand was still so warm...still so soft...

"It's kind of late. and pretty dark out. You mind if I walk you home?"

I was left speechless. He wanted to....walk me home!?!?

"I-I....u-umm...w-well...I u-uh...m" Was the best I could spit out. He looked a bit nervous himself, which I did not expect at all.

"I just want to make sure you get home safe. You never know, those bullies or someone could jump you or something. So what do you say?" 

"Y-Yes please..!" 

I sounded wayyyyy to excited. Was it any more obvious I had a crush on him? I covered my mouth and looked at the ground in shame. But to my surprise again, he laughed it off. This guy is just full of surprises. I like that. He playfully punched my shoulder. Somehow that hurt me.

"Come on lover boy. Let's get you home."

Authors Note: I felt like this chapter was much shorter than the others for some reason. It still clocks in about a little bit more than 1500 words, so it's still decent in length. I hope anyone reading this is enjoying it so far! Until next time. ^^