Chapter One: Tell me it's not true!

HFH writes: All right, this is my first attemp of a romantic fic. I jut like writting humour and suspence fics. I got a crush on a classmate, he doesn't seem to find out (sometimes I wonder if he knows I exist... XD) but my point is... love makes you change. Ayway, Happy Valentine's Day to you all!

-Good afternoon Mr. Foley, Mr. Hawkind. It seems that today we'll be honoured by your visit...- Mrs. Coleman's sight scanned them from feet to head. If her eye were daggers, they'd commit two murders -You're 30 minute late, I want to hear an excellent excuse.

-Well we... You see... erm...

The woman raised an eyebrow

"Just brilliant" Richie sighed -Virgil says we're sorry

-I'll give you extra homework. I hope I can read your essays about Mars... because I believe you two didn't forget it, right?

The friends stared to each other for a seconds -Of course we didn't forget our essays, that class, they worked hard in a vain attempt to get them finished. Richie knew his grades were falling... it was just a side effect of having superpowers. Frustrating, but totally worthy. Twelve minutes later, Richie was dealing with his hamburger -Man, Mrs. Coleman is such a witch. Trying to save this city is hard, but trying to... V?

Virgil didn't anwer. He seemed focused in his thought. Richie shooked his head, resigned: he won't get an answer. Virgil was zoned out, like if something was bugging him. All started when Francis came back to school.

-Earth to Virgil Hawkins- Richie tried one more time.

Static blinked -Yes?

-What in the hell is wrong with you? Are you hidding something or what?

Virgil's face became pale -Hidding?

-Here- the blonde teenager put a chocolate on the table -A chocolate for your thoughts

-Well, I think I can trust in you. Richie, I'm confused... you see, I used to- Virgil started to whisper - to... watch girls and even like them, ya know... but the point is... I don't know who I am. I changed and I don't like it. I'm so confused

-What are you trying to say?

Virgil looked to both sides before continue talking, their classmates were busy with their lunches -I think I'm gay...

Richie coughed, eating a hamburger and listening such a revelation shouldn't be mixed -You're sure?

-No, I'm just kidding. Of course I'm sure!

-V, ejem. Your... sexual orientation won't change anything. I think you're a good friend and an excellent superhero, this...

His friend seemed dissapointed -You won't say that after I tell you who's my secret love.

Richie was anxious. Was his dream going to become true? He had to control himself... otherwise he was going to yell like an idiot "Oh, pick me, pick me"

-I kinda like Francis...- Virgil blushed a little

-FRANCIS- Richie screamed