Okay, I'm done for the night. I'll see y'all at around this time tomorrow, hopefully.
As my heart drops:
"That's all Cole, thank you." With that curt dismissal Redmond turned to answer something Violet had said to him.
Only Bluewer, still watching the younger Scarlet Fox student, saw Maurice's face fall for a spilt second as pain flashed across his features before he pasted that smile right back on.
"You're very welcome," replied Cole in a tone that said he knew Redmond wasn't listening as he moved to stand by Cheslock and Midford, who were deep in conversation.
Pain was still visible in Maurice's perfect green eyes, Bluewer felt for him, he totally knew what it was like to have less than zero chance with someone he had feelings for.
After everyone left for class Cole lagged behind, instead of moving off he sat down on a wooden bench by the arts building and took a few deep breaths to compose himself.
Normally Bluewer would be the last person who would ever consider skipping class but he couldn't just leave someone he cared about when he was suffering.
He sat down next to him, Maurice sat up immediately, "Senior Bluewer, did you need something from me?"
Oh he hid it well, but his feelings for Redmond, and the subsequent anguish they caused him, were like a needle in a haystack; almost impossible to spot but strangely obvious when finally noticed.
"No." He hesitated, then took a chance, "I just thought you could use a friend."
Cole opened his mouth to deny it, then Bluewer saw his face crumple slightly, "yeah," he admitted, "I could really use a friend."
Bluewer moved until they were shoulder to shoulder and gripped one of Maurice's wrists, slowly the younger man loosened his clenched hands, his perfect nails leaving bright red furrows in his soft skin, eventually his hand slipped into Bluewer's and he leaned his shoulder against the older boy's.
This didn't exactly seem platonic but Bluewer was under no delusions, Maurice didn't have feelings for him and chances were he never would but he was fine with that, fine with helping the boy he loved get over his best friend.
He could be there for him. That was enough.
It had to be enough.
Oh Bluewer you've got a big surprise coming with him...
Anyway! Hope you guys enjoyed. Bye!