Everyone knows the typical "One guy likes the other, finds out the other feels the same, and they live happily ever after", but has anyone ever wondered what would've happened if one guy didn't like the other (at least not right away)?

I have. [In the end they'll prolly get together…. Maybe…]

And now we have this story.

Ta-Da! And this is for YAOI addicted Kat, who convinced me to post this :) Thanks!

I in no way own MBAV and prefer the characters to be their usual self to the way I will portray them here.

Ethan was in the library, hiding behind a book. That was the best way to spend his mornings before classes started, to avoid any bullying he might get.

That tended to happen a lot these days. He closed his book and placed his head on the table, a quiet sigh leaving his lips.

His bullies knew he hid here, but they hadn't come after him yet. He was grateful for that. Because when they did, he'd have to find a new hiding place.

He didn't really want to do that. He liked the library. It was nice; quiet and peaceful, away from the people who made his life a living hell.

He closed his eyes for a second, thinking back on how his life had gotten so screwed up in the first place.

*Flashback*

He and Benny had always been close, even for best friends. They had always told each other everything. So, when Ethan began to feel differently towards the tall gangly teen, he decided to tell him.

"Hey Benny, can I talk to you?" he had asked, receiving a smile from his best friend.

"Sure E. What's up?" he asked, switching his full attention to his slightly shorter friend.

"Well… I can tell you anything right?" he asked, suddenly nervous.

"E, we're best friends. We don't keep anything from each other."

"Yeah… well…. I've come to realize that I'm … bi," he whispered, and Benny's eyes widened in surprise.

"Bi…polar?" he asked, unsure how to take this news.

"No… like bi…sexual."

"How do you know?"

"W-ell… I kinda like… this guy…" he said, not looking at Benny now.

"What guy?" Benny asked, although he was sure he already knew.

"You." Benny stood silently, staring at Ethan for a minute before looking away from him. He rubbed the back of his neck and shook his head.

"I don't think we should hang out anymore," he said, turning away from Ethan and leaving him alone, heartbroken.

*End Flashback*

Benny had ended their friendship right then and there, and from that point on had made Ethan's life a living hell.

Yes, Benny was Ethan's bully. He wasn't the only one though.

Sarah and Erica had joined his side, and were sure to make fun of the pale boy every single day.

"You gonna hide out here all day?" a voice said, pulling Ethan from his thoughts. Lifting his head, he saw Rory sitting across from him.

Rory, thankfully, had stayed by Ethan's side, becoming his best friend, and almost filling the spot that usually belonged to the tall boy who, without even knowing it, had broken Ethan's heart.

"No, I'm coming," Ethan said dejectedly, standing up and gathering his stuff. Rory had gotten all his classes switched to where his schedule matched the dark haired boy's, that way he wasn't alone throughout the day.

Benny tended to not bother Ethan as much if Rory was by his side, which neither boy really understood, but were thankful for.

As they headed to their first class, Ethan slowed as he saw Benny standing there, talking happily with Sarah and Erica. Almost as if he could sense Ethan nearing him, his attention shifted automatically in his direction.

Their eyes locked for a millisecond before Benny nudged Sarah, who in turn nudged Erica. The two girls looked at Benny, then at Ethan, smirking as Benny's lips moved quickly, eyes locked on the other boy.

Ethan fell flat on his face, just like every other day. He heard the loud laughter of the person who used to be his best friend as Rory helped him up, and he hated it.

He hated how his life had become this way.

"Come on Ethan, just ignore them," Rory whispered in his ear, and he nodded and followed the other boy away from the people who he used to care about.

"Oh, is the poor little gay boy upset?" Erica called out after them, but the two boys ignored her, just like they always did.

Benny watched Ethan and Rory walk away, and he hated how he felt.

He felt bad that he caused Ethan this pain every day, but he was too deep in to stop now.

He also hated how jealous he felt as he saw the way Rory took care of Ethan and how they looked at each other.

He had no reason to feel jealous. He had severed all ties to Ethan.

And maybe he felt a tad bit guilty about it.

But it was too late now.

Rory looked at Ethan, who sat at his desk, a sad look on his face.

"I know it bothers you, but don't think about it. They just don't understand," he whispered, making Ethan smile sadly.

"Rory, why did you stay by my side?" Ethan asked, and Rory smiled.

"Because I know what it's like to have no one by your side when you're constantly made fun of. I didn't want you to have to go through that."

"Well thank you for still being my friend, even if I am bi."

"I don't care if you are or not. You're still Ethan."

Benny walked in to the classroom then, and he wasn't too happy to see how close Ethan and Rory were sitting. He was angry that he was so jealous though.

"Aww look, the little gay boy found a boyfriend by the looks of it," he said, pushing Ethan from his seat and to the floor. He laughed humorlessly as Rory helped Ethan up.

"Was that necessary?" Rory asked as Ethan sat back down, not looking at Benny.

"Of course it was. What, you gonna defend your boyfriend?"

"If I was his boyfriend, I would take better care of him than anyone else ever could. But I'm not. His heart belongs to the biggest douchebag in this school." Benny's smirk fell from his face and he got right up in Rory's face.

"What did you call me?"

"You heard me. What are you gonna do about it? That's right, nothing. So why don't you just leave us alone? Neither one of us want anything to do with you." Along with Rory's glare, you could see the faint glint of fangs showing in the classroom light.

"You know Rory, if you hung out with me and not the fag there, I could get Erica to date you. You want that don't you?"

"I'd rather be friends with Ethan than spend my time with people who think they're better than everyone else." With that, Rory turned away from Benny and sat back down next to Ethan, who looked sad. Benny took the seat behind them and watched, not too happy about how Rory had his arm around Ethan, comforting him.

As class began and went on, Benny's eyes were trained on them. Slowly, he reached for his spell book and flipped through until he found what he was looking for.

A thought-hearing spell. As he quickly said the spell, he was overwhelmed with all the thoughts flowing his way. He tuned out all the ones he didn't want to hear and focused first on Rory's thoughts.

No good stupid spell-master. I bet if he could see how heartbroken Ethan is, he would realize he's being nothing but a no good stupid jackass. Ethan's practically in love with him, and he doesn't want anything to do with someone as great as Ethan. Dude needs to get his priorities straight.

Benny frowned and shifted his attention to Ethan's thoughts.

I'm really thankful for Rory. He really is like my best friend. But he could never take Benny's place. I wish I could hate him. But I like him too much for that it seems. And I hate it. Maybe I should just end my life, that way no one will have to worry about me.

Benny stopped listening then, struck by how sad Ethan sounded, even in his thoughts. He was the cause of all of this. He decided to tune back in to Rory for a second.

It's not like Ethan's any different. Wow, he likes guys like he likes girls. Big fucking deal. Benny should just get over himself. Him and Ethan were best friends for years, and suddenly Ethan's too different for him? Stupid tall jerk. I just wanna punch him in the face, but I won't, because Ethan wouldn't like that.

Benny was a little mad at Rory's thoughts. He looked at Ethan, who looked so sad as he took notes that he listened to his thoughts again.

Why did I have to get a crush on him? Oh yeah, because he's drop dead gorgeous in a geeky way, and we have everything in common. I can't believe how much of a jerk he became though. I should've just kept my feelings to myself. But I felt like I could tell him. God Benny, if only you knew how much I miss you. Not like you care though.

Benny turned the spell off then and stopped listening.

He had heard enough.

Well, hope you all liked the first chapter.

Hope to get at least a couple of reviews on it so I know it's not as horrible as I'm afraid it is.

-JustMe133