how to mend a broken heart

nine

not having well thought out how they were going to carry the items home both boys, especially will, were struggling to carry all the items.

will stumbled once again, matteo caught his arm, keeping him from falling. matteo giggled at the flustered expression of the other boys face. he reached over and took a few items from will, ignoring wills protests.

"cmon byers we are almost home" he said throwing a smile over his shoulder at the other boy.

will could feel his cheeks flush as matteos eyes met his. even with the crushing load of items he was carrying, he wanted the walk to last forever.

as soon as the two boys walked through the door, joyce called over to them saying dinner was ready. will glanced at matteos bruised face and quickly told his mom that they wouldn't be able to make it for dinner.

"why'd you do that byers" matteo asked quietly as they climbed the stairs to wills room

"do what"

"tell your mom we wouldn't be at dinner"

will looked at matteo confused, "im cleaning your cuts remember"

matteo shifted from foot to foot, seeming uncomfortable with the idea of anyone helping him or being so close to him. however he set the items down and glanced at will. "what's next doctor byers?"

will rolled his eyes at the nickname and pointed at his bed. "sit" he ordered

"damn and i would've claimed you were a bottom" matteo said slyly smirking at will

will froze, his cheeks turning, yet again, a bright red. "cmon matteo doesn't matter, im trying to help your dumbass. plus you don't even like boys"

will rummaged through his bag, pulling out his first aid kit. as matteo looked at the other boy thoughtfully.

"who said i didn't like boys will" matteo said and will couldn't detect a hint of sarcasm in his tone.

will bit his lip, unsure of how to reply. "so you do like boys?" will finally settled on

matteo shrugged and muttered a "doesn't really matter."

will let the subject drop and walked over to matteo clutching the supplies. "this may sting a little". will muttered before pressing an alcohol swab to matteos cut. he could see matteo recoil in pain which simply forced will to move closer to the other boy.

while will threw out the garbage, matteo leaned even closer to the small boy. "so byers what about you. do you like boys". he questioned putting extra emphasis on the you.

will ignored his question for a minute, continuing to clean the other boys wounds. however once matteos insistent staring and shifting closer to the other boy didn't cease will snapped. "matteo can't you answer that question for yourself. isn't the answer fairly obvious." he said, gesturing around his room. matteo simply smirked and leaned back.

will glared at him and stood up, matteo simply smirked back at him in reply. oh will would LOVE to smack that smug expression off of the beautiful boys face.

eventually matteo also stood up and ruffled the other boys hair, habitually tucking a strand behind wills ear. he let his hand slightly trail down wills cheek before walking out of the room calling back to will something about "you better come get dinner before i eat it all"

will couldn't help but smile as matteo walked out of his room. this was the happiest he has been in years. everything felt like it was finally falling into place again.