-1Title: Hidden Desires

Author: HeartsXShadow

Summary: No one could guess it. No one. It was an impossibility that anyone, ANYONE could ever suspect Billy Loomer of being gay. And just who is he crushing on? Ned Bigby, of course.

Pairings: . Loomer/Ned, slight Moze/Ned, Susie/Ned. Mention of Faymen/Loomer,

Notes: (When you get to this part of the chapter): I had no idea that Kyle Swann (Loomer) had a passion for the ocean like me! So…I just thought it was interesting that the school subject I chose them to study was actually a passion for him. Hahaha. Oh! And they're in high school (10th grade, semester 2) Well, on with the story…

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Billy Loomer sat at his desk, watching him. He was giving a presentation on the anatomy of a squid--which he was doing quite poorly. But that didn't matter to Loomer. Brains weren't everything. He had a great personality, he was full of charisma, he was simply…captivating. But, how was it possible that Ned Bigby could attract himself, Billy Loomer?

It didn't make any sense. Loomer wasn't gay! Ned was the only guy he showed the slightest, intsy-est attraction for (though, Faymen had a nice ass). So, he might be bi. Big deal. He was mostly straight. He did date Susie Crabgrass, the hottest girl in school (No, that was not a cover up so no one could suspect him of being gay), and he did like Moze (No, he was not trying to date her to get closer to Ned. But seriously, you should see that ass.)

The sound of Sweeny withdrew him from his thoughts. He looked up to see Mr. Sweeny yelling at Ned…as usual.

"Mr. Bigby! There can be no bone marrow in a squid as it lacks bones. These are 'tentacles', not 'utters'!" He exclaimer, jabbing at the poorly drawn squid. "It looks like a First grade student drew this! You can't have spent more than three seconds on this!"

"So…do I get a 'B' for 'B'ecause I tried?" Ned offered weakly.

"No. You get an 'F', for 'B'ecause you 'F'ailed."

"Damn…" Ned sighed softly and made his way back to his desk.

"And Mr. Loomer? Do you have your assignment?" Mr. Sweeny asked, in that sarcastic bastardly way of his.

"Did you have a date for your senior prom?" Loomer countered.

"So, you do have your assignment?"

"No, dipshit. The correct answer to my question was 'no'." The class snickered, Loomer smirked, but Mr. Sweeny sighed.

"'F'. I'd like to see you and you." He said, pointing at Ned. "After class."

Hmm. Another failed class. Shit.

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After what seemed like an eternity, the bell finally rang. Loomer and Ned sat where they were, waiting for Sweeny to address whatever issue was needed to be pointed out (As if they couldn't guess). Cookie and Moze lingered at the door, but Ned waved them on, mouthing "I'll catch up with you guys."

Loomer scowled. His friends didn't wait for them…Bastards. He thought. No loyalty. Then again, it is taco day…He let out a sigh. Mr. Sweeny cleared his throat.

"Well, it's not like you two can't guess why you're here." Loomer rolled his eyes and Ned looked to his left, guiltily. He's so…cute when he's guilty…Loomer thought. "You two are failing my class. You fail this class, you don't pass the tenth grade…get it? I'm simply worried about you guys. So, I'm going to give you a chance to make up your failed grade…I don't do this usually, so DON'T take advantage of it." Ned and Loomer looked up in mild interest.

"So…what do we have to do?" Ned asked cautiously.

"You two simply have to do a presentation on a creature of the ocean. Any creature you want."

"So…basically, re-do this assignment?" Loomer asked.

"Yes, but as a team. Collaborate, make it outstanding, do your very best. It's due by the end of next week. Don't be lazy…" With that, Mr. Sweeny left the room. "Oh, you boys better hurry. It's taco day."

Loomer's eye twitched. Of course. I have to be working with the guy I'm crushing on…but maybe…maybe I can use this to my advantage. He smirked. Yes…this is the perfect way to get closer to Ned. He looked over at Ned, who looked as if he had just been sentenced to death. "C'm on Bigby, I wont bite." Unless you ask me to.

"Yeah…" Ned trailed off. "Uh…well, we both wanna pass, right? So, let's meet up in the library after school and…'collaborate'." Ned grinned, pleased that he had mocked Sweeny. "Sound good to you?"

"Yeah, sure. After school."

"'kay, see ya later." Ned waved, exiting the room.

Another guy with a sweet ass. Loomer thought. "Shit!" He exclaimed. "It's taco day!"

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The rest of the day breezed by for Loomer. Of course, he had spent most of that day plotting to get Ned, now that he was so close in his grasp. At three, the bell rang and he collected his items, covering the plans he had written in his spiral notebook. Can't let anyone see that, can we?

As he made his way to the library, he was sure to shove Coconut Head into a locker, spit a few venomous words at Missy **Cough Cough Skankyhoebag Cough Cough** and trip a seventh grader who had the misfortune of crossing his path. Why was it so hard being a bully? He had bumped into Faymen (A quick 'sorry' was muttered by Faymen) before he arrived to the entrance of the library.

Taking a calming breath, he pushed the door open and scanned the room for Ned. Ah, there. He thought, looking at a corner of the library. His face fell when he saw that they would not be alone. Damn friends of his… He walked over to the group, and stopped in front of Ned.

"I thought we were supposed to work on this alone?" He said, emphasizing on the word alone.

"Yeah…well, I though Cook and Moze could help us…just with ideas…you know, cause they're over achievers." Ned said, smiling at his two friends.

"Better an over achiever than a failure." Moze said defensively.

"Yeah, what she said." Cookie agreed. Loomer rolled his eyes (He seemed to be doing this a lot today)

"Whatever. So, I was thinking we could our assignment on cetaceans(1), specifically the Orca." There was a stunned silence before Moze said something.

"You…paid attention in class?" She asked, amazed.

"Yeah." Like he'd tell them that he studied whales and dolphins on his free time. Can anyone say 'nerd'?

"Um…ok. That's sure to impress Sweeny." Cookie agreed, an eyebrow raised. "So, how about you guys do a diorama that includes the habitat of the orca, and make a paper Mache model? You should also write a paper about the orca, saying what it eats, how much it weighs, the biggest threats to it, etcetera."

"Damn, Cook!" Ned complained. "That's a lot to do…"

"But it will get you guys the 'A' that you both need." Moze reminded him.

"Yeah…you're right…what do you think, Loomer?" Ned asked.

"Yeah, sure." Easy enough. "We can work on it Saturday, at ten. Be at my house, Bigby, or else…"

"O-okay." Ned said, fear evident in his voice.

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Loomer got off the bus and entered his house. He dropped his bag on the polished marble floor, and reached for the door of the fridge when a sticky note caught his attention. It read:

Billy,

Sorry honey, but we (Mom and Dad) have a business trip…it just came up. Sorry we didn't get to tell you in person, but it was a surprise to us too. You know where the food money is, and the emergency contacts. I've left you some birthday money, because we won't be home in time for it. I'm so sorry dear, we'll do something when we get back, I promise…

Love,

Mom

Loomer sighed. Another birthday missed, another empty promise. He really should be used to it…but…He sighed again, before an idea popped into his head. They won't be in time for my birthday…February ninth…that's four days. Maybe I can use this to help me get Ned…He grinned. If this works…this will be the greatest gift they've ever gotten me.

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Ok, so here's chapter one. Hope you guys enjoyed it. Review, please? Thanks. =] I promise next chapter will be longer (And better. I'm tired right now!)

(1) Cetacean--The group that contains Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises.