Broken Boy - Cookomalley

4.

Sorry for not updating in so long, I've been unmotivated and busy with school. I hope this story is still relevant hshdhdh

Have an extttra long chapter as an apology :) 2100 words.

Nick's pov ~ one week later

I sat down at my usual place at lunch, in the back. I had a perfect view of Jamie from here. Right now he was sitting next to Katie. Like usual. She laughed at something he said and gave him a kiss. He had his hand on her thigh under the table. Gross.

"Mind if we sit here?" I jumped at the sudden voice next to me. I had been so busy with mentally puking on Jamie that I didn't notice a boy was standing next to me.
"Uhh yes, you can sit here, I'll go."
I stood up, quickly. It's not the first time someone wanted to take my table. The boy grabbed my shoulder.

"Hey, I'm sorry, I wasn't clear enough. I asked if we could sit here, not for you to move. I'm Albert." We sat down and he started pointing at his friends.
"You probably know Julian. Then we have Fab, Nikolai and Nick."
"I'm Nick too." I said with a smile.
"Okay, Nick you get to be Nick 1, Valensi, you'll be Nick 2." Said Albert. Nick gave him the middle finger.

I looked at Albert, I've seen him a few times before, mostly around Julian.
I know they all have a band together. His curly hair looked so fluffy and soft and his eyes are a warm hazel colour, I always liked brown eyes. His smile lights up the whole room as well.

"I would consider staring very rude, but I'll make you an exception."
I blushed and looked down.
"Oh come on Albert you gay fuck! Is that why you wanted to sit here?
To harass this poor guy? I can't believe you sometimes. I think I get to be Nick 1" Valensi said, making everyone laugh.

"Sorry my gayness just pulled me here. You're cute by the way Nick."
I stopped laughing and got uncomfortable.
"No I'm not" I said, there was no way someone like him thought that. He probably wanted something from me.
"I have to go." I got up and walked away, leaving Albert and his friends behind me.

There was over half an hour left until lunch was over, so I decided to take a walk. I pulled out my headphones, putting my beatles playlist on shuffle.
I walked past Jamie who was trying to start his motorcycle. Matt had his one already started.
"Hey fag!" I stopped and glared at Matt.
"What?"
"Jamie told me you got hard when you saw him naked once."
I looked over to Jamie, who looked just as shocked as me.
"I've never seen him naked. Not once." I said. "But at least he can turn people on, or it's just your filthy personality that's the problem." Jamie laughed at that.
"Yeah look at yourself then, fatass. No guy will ever want you." Luckily Matt hadn't put on his helmet, so I spat him in the face. It felt great. Until he punched me in the face.

/ in the hospital /

"Will you be back home tomorrow?"
Mom sighed.
"No, they don't think I'm stable yet. What happened to your face?"
"Matt punched me for spitting in his face. I'm proud of it. Jamie thought it was funny too."
"Nick, be careful around those guys. It looks bad."
"Speaking about boys. I met a boy today. His name is Albert and he's really nice to me."

//

Next day Albert joins me at lunch again, alone. I stand up to leave immediately. I don't know why I'm hiding from him, I just can't handle my feelings and I'm not used to this. Albert grabbed my wrist before I was able to go.

"Please, let me at least talk to you."
I huffed and sat down.
"Okay, talk."
He didn't let go of my wrist just yet,
he's clever, I definitely would've run by now.
"Why are you mad at me? Is it because of me or my friends?"
"I'm not mad, just confused. Why are you giving me attention so suddenly?"