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Jomike // Break up pt 1

(+ some redfinch)

Mike had to think about this all day. Jojo was happy, he was happy. Nothing was wrong. But, it hurt seeing that Mike's past was catching up an harming Jojo. Some of Mike's past relations have been literally bullying Jojo to tears. They would call him names and whisper loud enough for Jojo to hear what they were saying about him.

Jojo loves being loved. He never met his parents so never felt like he is wanted and somebody else cares and loves him. But Mike made him feel like that, and he felt like his life was getting better. Hes very new to relationships but he tries his best and he knows Mike is there to help him.
But in the end, they are happy together, and Jojo always ends up smiling through the bullying.

But, it hurt Mike even more, so he had to do it. Jojo will find somebody new, and if he doesnt...atleast he doesnt get hurt.

So that evening, Mike walked into the lodging house. Jojo was sitting on his bed, reading. He looked so peaceful and happy. Mike didnt want to ruin that. But he swallowed his guilt and went to Jojos bed. Jojo looked at him as Mike sat on the bed,
"Hey, babe." Jojo closed his book, with a soft smile.
"Hey baby..." Mike whispered.
Jojo sat beside him, "How was your day?"
"Alright, I sold everything, so I guess I cant complain, you?"
"Um...not to great..." Jojo nervously chuckled, "Um...Citrus threw a bible in a puddle, and they started calling me names and threw some of my papes in the puddle."
This is exactly what hurt Mike to hear, he sympathetically whispered "I'm so sorry."
"Its ok, I'm sure they'll tire themselves out...um...I was just wondering if we could maybe cuddle tonight? Its just- I thought it might be a nice end to a rough day...please?" Jojo was giving the softest, cutest look. Mike looked at him, heart melting. He wanted to say, 'of course, I love you' but he couldn't, he made himself a promise.
So he sighed and Jojo looked confused and nervous but still hopeful.
"Not tonight Jojo, I think...I think it's time for us to break up..."
Jojos smile disappeared, his eyes started watering, he was hopeful it was a joke but it wasnt. His lips trembled he felt so embarrassed and he was just washed over with sadness.
"...oh...ok..."
"I'm sorry..." Mike whispered,
But Jojo started crying, he felt even more embarrassed crying, but he couldn't help it, he was so lost and sad.
Mike teared up, but left to his bunk.

When he got there, he sat on his bed, head in hand. He let tears fall freely.
His brother found him and sat besides him. Ike placed his hand on his brothers back, "Are you ok?"
"Why did I do that?" Mike managed to say,
"Do what?"
"He just wanted me to be there, he just wanted me to hold him."
"Who? Jojo?"
Mike nodded "But I had to break up with him." Mike looked at his brother,
Ike eyes widened "But why? You said you loved him?"
"I do...but I cant keep hurting him..."
"But he was happy, you were happy."
"I know." Mike wiped a tear "I know but...those other boys...they were hurting him...and it was my fault."
Ike didnt want to guilt trip his brother, he knew Mike must have had a his own reason, and trusted Mike knew what he was doing. Never the less, he hugged him to comfort him.

Jojo however was alone. He looked around and nobody was acknowledging him. It's not like he wanted attention, he just wanted comfort as tears rushed down his face. He could barely breath. He hated the feeling. The feeling that he loved somebody, but they didnt love him back...Mike made him so happy, he was funny, and charming, Jojo never felt like that before. Today went from bad to heartbreaking. Normally when he felt like this, Mike would tell him a light hearted joke while holding him in his arms and kissing him. But he couldn't do that now. Now, Jojo was alone. Even before they were dating Mike was always there. But now he'll never be there, Jojo lost somebody special. And he could get over himself. He was so sad, he has never felt like this. Everything hurt. He just wanted to be held- but he found himself gripping to his sleeves for comfort...but nothing worked, he was inconsolable. Why couldn't just anyone come to his bed and tell him everything will be ok? Like Mike would...