Here's the second chapter for you all. Hope you enjoy, sorry it's late, I had a momentary lapse in memory yesterday, totally forgot to upload. I apologize for any weird spacing, Word was not in a good mood last night, I think I confused it with my French homework.

A/N: I would like to note that I got the idea for this story from violette7's story Miss Inexperienced. It's got nothing to do with that but it got me thinking about how to get Brian into Justin's school while everyone knew they were dating and this came about.

Also, I'm pretty sure I replied to everyone who left reviews on the last chapter, but I know I got one anonymous one, so I'll just reply to that one here.

Linda: Thanks so much for reading I'm really glad you're enjoying it so far. You're right, this year could go either way for Justin but it won't be too perfect, what fun would that be?

I don't own Queer as Folk

We follow the line of students and parents filing into the gym and as soon as we get in Brian pulls me to the back wall near the teachers. As he slings his arm around my shoulders we get a few glares from nearby parents and teachers but he just pulls me closer and glares back at them. It works because no one says a word to us as our principal Mr. Mills takes the stage and starts his beginning of the year speech. He drones on for nearly 30 minutes on what's expected of us this year and the rules of St. James. He then lists off all the clubs available to join this year and I'm surprised to hear the Gay Straight Student Alliance is still an approved club. Suddenly his face turns somber.

"As you all know there was a tragic accident at our prom last year." Brian snorts beside me.
"Accident, yeah, right. I'm sure Hobbs just wanted to show you his bat then it slipped and hit you in the head with enough force to crack your skull. It was an attack not a fucking accident."

We get more glares and shushes from people but Brian just mutters under his breath.

"Fuck off."

I'm pretty sure Mr. Mills heard Brian's outburst -as did half the school- but just he keeps going as if he didn't.

"The responsible has been expelled and we're happy to welcome back the victim to our school this year."

Suddenly everyone starts to whisper amongst themselves and glance back at Brian and I. So much for lying low this year. Now even the freshmen will know I'm the faggot who got his head bashed in. Mr. Mills motions for everyone to be quiet.

"I would just like everyone to know we're taking extra efforts to stop bullying this year." I shake my head in dismay.
"Yeah until the press forgets about Hobbs and the bashing then everything will be the same way it was last year. The jocks beating the shit out of everyone that could be gay and the school not doing a damn thing about it."

"I offered you a chance to go to another school."

"Like it'd be better there; at least here I've got Daphne."

"Yeah. I guess so." We're silent as he finishes his speech talking about teachers and the various classes available at St. James.

"In conclusion I hope you all have a wonderful year at St. James Academy!" I smile.

"Well, it can't worse than last year."

"Knowing you and this school it can. So be careful."

He says the last part with the same sarcastic expression, but I hear the slight softening of his voice and I know he really does want me to be safe. We're basically pushed out of the gym by the hoard of people trying to get out and Brian pulls me safely to one side as soon as we're in the hall. He starts down the corridor towards the lockers pulling me with him.

"Come on, let's find your locker so I can get out of here." I smile and follow him until I hear a familiar voice call my name.

"JUSTIN!"

I turn around just in time to see Daphne skid to a stop about a foot away from before throwing her arms around me. I return the hug as best I can with Brian's still wrapped firmly around my waist. Daphne is surrounded by her group of girlfriends as usual and they stare as Brian leans down and kisses the side of her head softly.

"Daphne you look lovely as always." She giggles and blushes softly.

"Thanks Brian." I'm pretty sure that everyone is watching us now as Brian turns to me.

"Well you're in capable hands I've got to get to work."

"Okay I'll see you when you get off work."

I reach up and lightly press my lips to Brian's; not caring whose watching. I mean for it to be a quick peck but he has other plans. Brian nips lightly on my bottom lip before shoving his tongue halfway down my throat. I suck sharply on his bottom lip and wind my arms around his neck. I almost forget where we are until Daphne clears her throat and her friends begin to giggle. We break apart breathing heavily and press our foreheads together. Brian smiles.

"I've got to get to work." My thought process isn't fully back to normal after that kiss so I don't think before I speak again.

"Okay. I love you." I regret the words as soon as I say them because Brian sighs and pulls away.

"I know." He walks away still facing me not dropping my hand until he has to before murmuring our usual goodbye.

"Later." I smile as he turns around, everyone giving him plenty of room.

"Later." I don't realize I'm staring until Daph pulls lightly on my sleeve.

"Justin? Anyone there?"

"Huh? Oh yeah sorry."

"Anyway, you didn't tell you were coming back today!" Daphne's 'followers' crowd around us again. "Yeah Justin it's great you're back!"

I smile briefly. I was never really fond of Daphne's friends but she likes them and they don't care I'm gay so I put up with them.

"Thanks. I was going to call you Daph, but I only convinced Brian last night and then I was uh... busy." She's smiles knowingly and I feel my face heat up.

"I'm sure you were very busy." I just smile and glance around. It's seems everyone has gone back to whatever they were doing before they became so interested in Brian and I. Daphne suddenly starts tugging me down the hall.

"Come on, let's find our lockers! I think they might be together this year!"

"Sure." Suddenly. I stop by the small sunroom students use to smoke or enjoy the weather. "I need a smoke first." She smiles and waves to her friends who continue down the hall.

"No problem."

We walk out and I light a cigarette, take a drag then pass it to her. Suddenly two jocks I didn't notice before walk past me back into the school. One shoves me roughly with his shoulder as he passes. I recognize him as one of Hobbs friends.

"Fag." Daphne glares at him.
"Asshole."

I take another drag of the smoke before stomping it out. This is going to be a long year.

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