My secret escape

Michael has been feeling anxious and depressed for a while now. He isn't accepted at school and he's shut everyone out. Nobody has really noticed how Michael's doing and he's planning on keeping it that way. But then Calum comes along and throws his whole world upside down.

"Hi, I'm Calum"

"Michael", he mumbles.

Michael suits him. He looks like a Michael. It fits him perfectly.

"It's very nice to meet you. I moved here last week, I'm from Brisbane. I haven't met many people here yet."

"You don't want to get to know me, trust me."

I'm just about to ask him why not, when the bell rings. I see him stuff his books and notepad into his bag, after which he practically runs out.
I wonder what's going on in his head. And I'm determined to find out.

A Malum fanfic.

***TRIGGER WARNING*** contains self harm, drinking, mentioning of suicide, smut and swearing