The weekend had arrived and Mike was working out at the gym. There was not much else to do since Charlie was away visiting his family at all their locations. He was glad though, as it gave him time to really think about Charlie and their relationship. Realising he had punched the bag enough, he took a sip of water and decided to call it a day. He loved that the school had such a great gym and that he practically had it to himself on the weekends. It wasn't hard to see he was building up even more muscle.
Walking out into the cool air of the school, he shivered. Winter was nearing and he knew that the weather would only get colder. Walking back towards the dorm, he felt that he wasn't alone. Looking around, he kept walking, unable to see anyone. Though when he looked back to where he was going he came face to face with Louise.
"Hey Mike, how are you?" She purred, placing a hand on his arm. "You know, I heard what you said about me. That wasn't very nice."
"Well then don't send your guys to do your dirty work." Mike told her, rolling his eyes. "Anyway, what are you doing here on a weekend?"
"Stuff is happening at home and I didn't want to go back." She replied. "I see that you never leave the school grounds on weekends and you've been working out I notice."
"Look, in the interest of saving time, why don't you just tell me what you want?" Mike asked, unable to believe how naive she was. "Or get the hint and leave me alone?"
In that instant, it seemed Louise's controlled, sexy reserve started to crack and her smile faded. "Listen, why don't you like me? Is it something I did or said? I thought we had a good time at the dance and now you just blow me off. It's not exactely fair."
"Listen, I just don't like you in that way." Mike replied, running a hand through his hair. "I'm sorry, but that's just the way it is."
"Fine, just forget it." Louise had tears in her eyes and began walking off. Usually Mike wouldn't care about it, but a part of him felt guilty. Charlie had made him a more empathetic person.
Mike walked after her. "Listen, I can see you've got some stuff going on and I'm sorry to hear that. Though I can't lie to you. I like someone else."
"Story of my life. You were just using me, I get it. No need to feel sorry for me." Louise explained.
Mike began to see a different side of her, realising that maybe she really was an outcast trying to get by and fit in any way she could. "Well, I can't respect you when I have no idea who you are. You came on a little strong. I'll talk to you later, I have to go."
Louise turned around and glared at him. Mike Teavee drove her to the point where she had to have him. It had been so easy with all the other guys, so a setback like this angered her and made her even more determined. Not even manipulative crying on command had worked, so she knew she had to pull out all the stops. "Don't worry. I will have you soon enough"
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Mike and Charlie were curled up on Charlie's bed the moment he came home. After the whole situation with Louise confusing him, Mike just needed to be with his boyfriend more than ever. Plus he was worried as every time Charlie came home from seeing his family, he had been upset.
"I'm over the initial shock of it, but I can still tell they don't like being there. I want them at home but I know they have to be at the home." Charlie explained, snuggling up closer to Mike. "As for Georgina, I don't know her anymore. She's just completely lost it. Didn't speak once while I was there. Doctors are worried."
"Sorry to hear that. Though it will get better eventually, I know. I'm always here when you need me." Mike whispered, kissing his forehead softly.
Charlie looked at him, eyes tearing. "So anyway, how was your weekend."
"I've learned that Louise will stop at nothing. I figure she has some problems but she won't get the hint. She confuses me so much and it wouldn't bother me if she wasn't stalking me." Mike explained, recounting the whole incident to Charlie. "The thing is, I don't know if she was genuine or using preppy manipulation to get what she wants. I mean, seeing how rich she is she's probably never been told no in her life."
"Well she's never going to get you." Charlie whispered, smiling at Mike. "I'll always be with you. I won't give you up without a fight."
"I know that and that's exactely what I like about you. Well, the part of you that has recently emerged." Mike smiled back at him, giving him a nice warm squeeze.
Charlie kissed Mike's lips. "We've both changed for the better I think. Now I have to do the finishing touches on my assignment for tomorrow."
"Come on, just a few more minutes." Mike said, pulling Charlie back.
Charlie turned around and grinned at him. "Okay, I guess I have a few more minutes. I must say, it's certainly a change from what you've been like before. Not that I'm complaining."
Mike sighed. "I know and I'm sorry. Relationships are sort of new to me. What can I say, I'm a loner at heart." He nuzzled the top of Charlie's head. "I just realised that some things are worth hanging on to"
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Mike stared down at his paper. Another top mark, which was completely unsurprising. Particularly as it was science and that was definately his subject. He stuffed the paper in his bag, watching as the teacher was discussing some of the more difficult problems with the students having trouble. Mike began drawing all over his textbooks, which were filled with previous drawings of the video game charaters and television show figures that he hadn't even realised he had forgotten.
His thoughts were interuppted when he saw someone approaching his desk. It was the teacher accompanied by none other than Louise. Mike didn't have to hear the news to know that he wasn't going to like it. "What's up teach?" He asked in true Mike fashion.
"That is quite inappropriete. It is Mr Fox." He replied, shaking his head. "I was wondering if you could help Louise with her studies. As one of the smarter students in the grade I think you should be able to help her pull her grades up."
"I'd rather not, sir." Mike replied. "I believe that people should learn on their own."
"That's funny, because I believe that this is not optional." Mr Fox replied. "Now Jake, can you move to that station so Louise can sit with Mike."
Mike sat the whole class, trying not to scream at the predicament he was in. He could feel Louise staring at him when she should have been the one person listening to the teacher as he was explaining. Always relieved when the bell rang, Mike felt even more happiness as it chimed. Unable to leave the room faster.
Unfortunately he hadn't counted on Louise being able to catch up with him. "Listen Mike, I was wondering if you could help me with my homework tonight. I didn't get any of it."
"Maybe if you paid attention. Picked up a book instead of staring at me for once." Mike mumbled in reply.
Louise touched his arm. "What did you say? If you don't help me, you could get in big trouble and you don't want that for your scholarship do you?"
"I said I'd help you. Now I have to get to class." Mike turned to leave, but Louise grabbed his arm.
"Thank you. You're the best." Straight after finishing the sentance she planted her lips on Mike's. Mike was so shocked he couldn't protest and by the time he worked up the nerve to shove her away she had stopped and everyone in the hallway had seen. Some making whistles and calls at them. "You won't regret this."
Mike turned to leave, frustrated by her, and saw at the end of the hall that Charlie had seen everything. He stood there in shock, looking as though he was about to cry. Their eyes met and Charlie just ran in the opposite direction. Mike bolted after him as fast as he could. He finally caught up with Charlie out the front of the school gates. He was out of breath, his head in his hands.
"I didn't mean to do it, she kissed me." Mike told him, trying to catch his breath.
Charlie didn't look at him. "Don't even think about it. It all makes sense now." He turned to Mike finally, a tear running down his cheek. "You and her get together on weekends when I'm not here. Explains you trying to push me away and those two others figuring that you know her lips very well indeed." Charlie began walking down the street really fast.
"You know I would never do that to you. Charlie please stop running away." Mike was surprised at how fast Charlie could move, though he could walk a lot faster. He pulled Charlie into a warm hug. "Don't walk away from me, please."
Charlie found it so hard to resist Mike's arms that for a second he held on. Though he pulled away before Mike could think he outsmarted him. "I don't want to hear it. Just leave me alone. I don't want to see you anymore." With that he ran away. Mike knew he couldn't stop him.
A/N: All those who are annoyed by Louise are probably hating her now. With the drama she is causing, how will the room mates cope? Christmas is coming up in Chapter nine, lets hope that it will be a merry one for them. It should be up next week sometime. Thank you for your reviews and I'm glad you like my story. I appreciate it.