Wilbur's pov
Once school was over, I hopped in my car and began driving home. Now it was time for task number two, getting to Travis. I knew it would be difficult, but Josh gave me his number so I at least had a start.
After I got home I typed his number into my phone and began texting him. To my surprise he answered back rather quickly.
Wil
hey it's wil!! i have josh give me your number bc i wanted to check up on you
are you okay?
Trav
oh yeah im fine, i just didn't feel very good today
how are you?
Wil
i'm good !! glad to finally be home
you?
Trav
i'm good too:)
Travis' pov
"Are you texting Cooper? I will take that phone right now Travis."
"Nooo, I'm texting Wil. He got my number from Josh because he wanted to check up on me," After I spoke, Carson sighed, seemingly in relief.
"Oh, alright good. I don't want you fucking with Cooper anymore-"
"Because he's an ass and he stood me and up blah blah blah. I know Carson."
"Alright, just checking."
Trav
hey btw i'm sorry for lashing out on you the other day
i've been really stressed and stuff
Wil
you're perfectly fine sweetheart. i don't blame you at all
i still feel awful for how i treated you at cooper's. you didn't deserve that
Trav
ahhh it's okay dw
Wil
you know. i really didn't mean what i said
i just
i really like you travis. and i have for such a long time
Trav
what...
Wil
just
call me please. i wanna say this stuff to you verbally.
"Hey, I'll be right back. I have a call to make," I said softly before slipping away and heading upstairs. I shut the door and sat on my bed before I clicked Wilbur's contact.
Part of me was scared. I didn't know what he was going to say. For all I knew he was gonna tell me he's been fucking with me and he actually hates me or something, but poor thoughts aside I hit the call button.
"Hello?"
"Hey."
"Why did you want me to call?" I asked as politely as I could. It still didn't make sense to me.
"Listen, Travis. I really, really like you. And I can almost guarantee you think I'm full of shit but I promise I'm being dead serious. I've liked you since I first saw you years ago and fuck this sounds crazy doesn't it?"
I was stunned. I had nothing to say in response for a good two minutes. We sat there in silence while I attempted to think of something to say back to him.
"Trav..?"
"I'm sorry. I'm just kinda shocked."
"I know. I'm sorry. I've been a dickbag and I want to change that. Please just consider giving me a chance. I know you like Cooper, but I really don't think he's treated you the way you deserve."
"He's just been going through a rough time. It's not his fault."
"Travis, sweetie. Just because he's going through shit doesn't give him a reason to be an ass. I need you to understand that."
I was speechless yet again. He was really acting like he cared about me, and it terrified me. He was right. I hated everything about it. I had been giving Cooper this free pass to be a dick and for what? To be stood up and bossed around?
"Thank you, Wil. I needed that."
"Of course. I have to go soon, but feel free to call or text me if you need anything at all. Don't hesitate."
"Alright. Thank you so much.."
"Of course. Bye Trav, I love you."
"Bye Wil.." I said as I hung up the phone. I genuinely didn't know what to feel. Like, at all. Part of me was happy that he really liked me and really cared, but other part was frustrated and overall exhausted.
I went back downstairs to see Carson asleep on the couch, and I decided to just watch some tv and nap myself.
time skip
I woke up to see darkness. The only light was the tv which hadn't been turned off. I turned to my side to see that Carson had gone, which didn't really surprise me.
I checked my phone and saw a text from him saying he had to go, which made sense. I also saw a text from Wil, but I chose to ignore it for the time being.
I went to the kitchen to find some food before I realized it was nearly midnight. I hurried to find a snack and then went upstairs to sleep.
I got in bed and texted Wil back saying that I had been asleep and all that stuff. I waited a few minutes and got no response, as expected so late, and decided to just go to bed.
The following school day was rather boring. Wil came and sat with me at lunch per usual. During lunch he invited me over to his house after school, and I said I'd think about it.
The only truly off thing about the day was the fact I saw no sign of Cooper. He was at school, but I guess he decided to skip first hour. I saw him in the hall, but he just looked at me for a split second before walking away.
He went from standing me up to just straight up acting like he doesnt know me. Tragic, to be honest.
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wow it feels nice to write again lmaoo
also how are yall doing today?
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Call me later, cutie. (cscoop x traves)
Romance[complete!] Your average highschool cliché. An artsy boy is hopelessly in love with a varsity athlete, we've all heard it before. But have we? :)
