A/N:

12: Lol, well Misa need some type of music, and it seemed to fit best. I'm glad you enjoy my writing enough to check out my new story. I hope this one doesn't disappoint and lives up to the expectations.. Focus is a hard act to follow for me.

BloodyFacesAndBlackHearts: Thanks for the faith! Lol, glad one of us is confident.

Chase Mihael Keehl: Oh, I'm hoping you like it. The idea intrigued me so much that I couldn't wait to start. That should tell you something. =D

Gates if Oblivion: Thanks.

UnspokenWords: Thanks. I get a lot of grief from people about me using music. It's my thing. So now I have to warn people before that it is going to have music, so I don't get people mad about it. I'd rather them not read than complain about it. I've been told that I'm pretty good at it, and I enjoy it best, so why not?

Chapter 2:

"Hey Matt!" Was chorused through the halls as he walked by. He waved and greeted others in return with a smile. When he reached his locker, he swung his plain black back pack around to switch out a few books and folders.

"Matt!" He looked up and saw Kiyomi approach him. He smiled at her as he went back to his task.

"What's up, Kiyomi?" She was out of breath when she stopped and leaned against the locker next to him.

"The LGBT club is working on what we'll be donating to helping with for PRIDE week. They are low on entertainment. This could be good for us, what do you think?" She forced out, obviously excited as she couldn't stay still. Matt laughed and reached his two hands out and placed them on her shoulders.

"Calm down, Ki. You're making me anxious watching you." He laughed. She worried her lip and it just made him laugh more. "So, you want to know if I want to perform at PRIDE of LGBT? What kind of question is that? Of course I want to!" He smiled as he watched her fallen face light up, and dropped his bag on the ground, knowing what was about to happen.

"Thanks Matt!" She jumped up and hugged him, wrapping her legs around his waist and squeezing tightly.

"Ok, ok. Ki, I can't breathe." He joked. She just hugged tighter. He should've known that would happen. "Why did you even think I'd say no?"

"Hey, no PDA!" Givanni laughed as he approached them. Kiyomi dropped down and looked at Matt with sorrow.

"I'm sorry. I was just worried cause I am president of our LGBT club, and it can be stressful." She excused. Matt rolled hi eyes.

"Yeah. President of LGBT, Student Counsel, Captain of the women's Varsity Volleyball team, as well as Captain of the debate team." Givanni said, crossing his arms. "If anyone can do well, it's you."

"You forgot member of the drumline." She winked. Givanni placed a hand over his heart and feigned hurt.

"How could I forget that one? I see you every weekend on the field. Well, home games at least." Givanni commented. Matt rolled his eyes.

"Am I the only one with no social life?" Matt joked. Kiyomi shoved him lightly.

"You have one. You just join and help events and groups rather than dedicate yourself to one. Well, other than LGBT, Mr. VP." Kiyomi kissed his cheek. "I have to run. See you later." And she literally took off down the hall.

"Energizer Bunny, that one is. I swear it's a shame her and Misa hate each other. They'd be so good together." Givanni opened his own locker as Matt closed his.

"We both know that she hates her cause she wants her. Misa runs that Christian group here, and sings pop. Of course Kiyomi and her don't get along. They're on total opposite sides." Matt shrugged.

"Hey, Matt! Givanni." He turned and saw the blonde woman in question approach.

"Hey, Misa. How are you?" He asked politely. Givanni smiled and nodded in greeting. Contrary to popular belief, and Kiyomi's feelings, Misa wasn't so bad. She sang pop, but was still good at it, at least. She ran the Christian organization in the school, but she didn't hate LGBT or anything. In fact, she was pro equal rights. She just had controlling parents she had to listen to until they graduated in May and went to college.

"I'm doing good, how about you?" He nodded

"Great. Kiyomi just told me that we're performing at PRIDE week for LGBT. Pretty big for us." He smiled when Givanni gasped in surprise.

"Oh yeah? That's great! Actually, don't tell Takada, but we're doing a thing in support of PRIDE week too." Matt had just pulled out his DS and fumbled it, barely catching it before it his the tile. Misa laughed.

"You? Aren't you're parents going to kill you?" His eyes were wide behind his goggles. She just smirked.

"Well, the group voted and discussed it. We all agree it's time to change what people think of us. Just cause we're Christian doesn't mean we don't support equality. It is a separation of church and state after all. How can so many Christians be so hypocritical, anyways? Demanding separation when it's the police needing records to find a criminal and stuff, but not when people who share sex want to get married? It's wrong. I want to change even a small slice of it if I can. Besides, I'll be 18 before PRIDE week. I'm safe." She explained seriously. Matt's smile had grown with every word.

"Man, if I was straight, Misa. You'd be mine." He pulled her into a hug.

"You aren't even just a little bi?" She pouted. He laughed heartily and pecked her on the mouth.

"All rainbows and sunshine." They all laughed as Near approached, moving against Givanni for a welcome kiss before greeting the others.

"There's a new kid." He stated flatly. Near always got to the point. "Maybe you'll be lucky and he'll be gay, Matt." There was a twinkle in his eyes.

"Why?" Matt asked wearily.

"He looks like you're type." Near shrugged.

"Oh.. You're talking about Mello." Misa said. All eyes turned to her and she squirmed uncomfortably. "Well, he's a family friend. Actually, my parents expect me to marry him. We don't really see each other that way though. He's a senior too. But he's.. Well.. Let's say he'll be joining my club rather than yours, and he'll give me hell about helping at PRIDE." She looked away ashamed. Matt nodded in understanding.

"Hey, it happens." Matt shrugged.

"No, Matt. He's very open about his distaste." She looked worried.

"Hey, he can't be that bad. No one hates me." He joked. She sighed and shrugged.

"Suit yourself. I have to get going. Classes soon." She backed away waving before taking off running down the hall in a ball of Lolita energy.

"I'm telling you. Her and Kiyomi." Givanni wiggled his eyebrows and Matt shook his head.

"That's disgusting!" They suddenly heard. They looked over and saw a teen with blonde hair cut in a neat bob. He wore a pair of regular blue jeans and a white button up shirt, along with white tennis shoes. But what captured Matt? Those icy blue eyes. They were.. Beautiful. Even with the hate and disgust shining in them. "You two are going to hell. Why do you associate with that filth?" The guy turned to Matt who laughed and closed his DS, placing it in his pocket.

"What do you mean? Cause they're gay and show affection? I can't exactly hate on that just cause I'm single, now can I?" He watched as those blue eyes slowly showed realization to what Matt was implying, and to make sure he got the point, Matt adjusted his LGBT support bracelet as he shoved up his black and white striped sleeves. The blonde sneered. ""Hi. Nice to meet you. I'm Matt, VP of the LGBT club here at Wammy High. This is my brother Near, and his boyfriend, as well as my best friend, Givanni. And you are?" He held out his hand with the bracelet on it out to shake his hand. Blue eyes glared at the offending object.

"You can call me Mello. I don't make it a habit of being around queers. I want to be welcomed into the Father's embrace when I die." He turned and walked of. Matt snorted and received a glare from over the guys shoulder.

"Ok, either that guy is going to be real fun to mess with, or really annoying." Matt stated, pulling his DS back out.

"Or both." Givanni shrugged. "It'll be hard with your obvious attraction." He smirked as Matt looked offended.

"Sure. He's pretty hot." Matt looked up at his best friend. "Until he opens his mouth." Givanni laughed and hugged Near to him who welcomed the embrace. Matt smiled at the sight. No one had ever brought out emotions in Near like Givanni did. He was glad that he accepted his best friend and brother getting together. Even if it hadn't been the easiest thing to do. Although, he'd be lying if he said he hadn't seen it coming. He glanced back down the hall in the direction Mello had gone. It was a shame someone like him had such a cold and black heart. Even if he was straight. Oh well, he'd have to have fun with that one.

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Givanni was tuning his guitar as Kiyomi drummed out a few easy beats, just getting in the mood. Near was sitting near by, Beyond being upstairs throwing a fit over his first day of work with L.

"Where the hell is Matt?" Kiyomi complained for the millionth time. Givanni rolled his eyes.

"He prob got caught up with something. You know him, forever gaming. But it's Matt. What kind of trouble is he going to get into? He'll be here." Givanni shrugged it off. After all, Matt was an easy going guy who was liked by all. Even the people who didn't agree with his lifestyle and choices. He was still a sweet kid.

BANG!

They all looked up as they heard the door slam and watched as Matt came through the garage. They were taken back by the anger radiating off him. He walked over and slammed the already smashed up piece of plastic that was his Nintendo DS to the ground at his feet.

"Holy shit! What happened?" Kiyomi was up and next to them now, looking at the remains of Matt's beloved.

"Mello." Matt spat bitterly. Kiyomi rose an eyebrow in question. "Remember how I said he'd be fun to mess with or real annoying? Try a major pain in the ass! He has all my classes. And he sits near me in every one. He never stops with his reciting of Bible scriptures, and making quips about my being gay. Which, I can totally handle. I ignore it, like always. But NO! Mr. Perfect can't be ignored. That's unacceptable. This is what happens when you ignore him. He takes you game and smashes it. As well as your cigarettes." Matt ranted. His chest heaved as he tore through the stuff on a work table. Givanni tapped him on the shoulder and held out a lit cigarette and he sighed in thanks as he took a drag.

"Better?" Givanni asked. The red head nodded and looked away shamefully before looking back at his friends.

"For the first time, I hate someone." He said, more calmly. Kiyomi went to comment but he held his hand up. "No, Ki. I really do hate this guy. He's the worst. But, you know me. Since he's a pain in the ass, I'm going to make sure I have some fun with him and make him hate me in return. For a real reason, other than my being gay." He smirked evilly. Kiyomi sighed.

"Can we practice now? You need it." She asked. Matt nodded and gestured to his cigarette.

"As soon as I finish this. And maybe one more if Givanni has enough. I'll have to buy some later. Get him a pack too." He smiled in thanks as Givanni tossed the pack to him.

"Just calm down. You're kinda scary when you're angry." Givanni joked.

"for a second, I thought the safe place was ruined. Beyond is throwing his own fit inside, if you didn't notice." Near spoke up from his chair near the instruments.

"No, I didn't. I was too pissed. I take it his first day with L didn't go so well?" He asked. Near just gave him a 'no shit' look and he snorted. "Ok, ok. I'll go talk to him in a bit." He always had this uncanny connection with his ward. He liked him. He was a good guy. Accepted him and Near for who they were. But if you crossed him, you were totally fucked. But Matt had to respect him. He stubbed out his second cigarette and moved towards his mic.

"Ready?" Kiyomi asked teasingly.

"A few songs then I'll go tame the beast." He said, laughing. She nodded and started a beat that he recognized immediately. Today, he had felt so many things he never thought he could, and he knew it was just the beginning.

A/N: Were you expecting a song there? Sorry. Soon there will be one. Just had to introduce characters to you. Once they do a 'show' you'll get songs. But it's HS. Parties happen often. =D