They were soul mates, what did that mean for them though? Of course Michael wanted this more than anything, but was Jeremy ready? With his hectic and crazy home life, he didn't want to put any more strain on Jeremy. He loves Jeremy so much it hurts thats why he can't be his boyfriend yet.

"Micah," Jeremy spoke up after a while. They were laying on the bed cuddling. Jeremy had his head on Michael's chest, with an arm wrapped around Michael's stomach. Michael had an arm wrapped around Jeremy's waist with their legs entwine.

"Yeah Jer," he speaks up lazily

"What now?" he questions quietly

"What do you mean buddy,"

"Like...ugh I don't even know. Everything's so messed up, like I wanna be with you so badly but my mom...man, she's getting worse man. I don't want to put you through her wrath."

"Well I wanna be with you too, babe. We don't have to go so fast Jer, we don't have to be dating right now, we don't gotta tell your mom. We don't have to tell anyone if you don't wanna. I'm fine with anything because I have you,"

"You're such a sap,"

They lay in silence for a little bit. Enjoying their company and security that was provided. Jeremy felt safe for once in his hectic life he was safe.

"So the homecoming dance is coming up," Michael brings up after a while.

"Yeah," Jeremy cranes his neck to look at his friend.

"Go with me?"

"Sure, on one condition."

"Oh?"

"You gotta teach me how to dance," Jeremy says with a sly smirk

"Deal Heere," Michael laughs and places a kiss on Jeremy's temple.

It grows silent again, both boys are blushing a crimson color. Not use to having someone this intimate like this. It felt natural though. Michael made a move to get up, only to have Jeremy hold him down. "Stay," he begged with puppy dog eyes.

"Jer-bear I gotta take a leak bud, I'll be right back I promise," Michael said gently

"Okay," Jeremy mumbled before loosening his grip on Michael.

As soon as Michael got up, Jeremy rolled back onto his back with a sigh. He was so lucky to have Michael. Thinking back to that night at Jake Dillinger's party where he and Michael had that fight. It wasn't a fight per say, but it was for them. He had let his squip take control of him and it hurt his best friend, his soulmate. His desire to fit in and impress his mom made him do crazy shit. He was such an idiot, he hurt the only person who took care of him just for this desire to feel needed. He got a squip for God's sake.

"Back Jer," Michael bounces back into the room.

"I'm sorry Michael,"

"For what,"

"For calling you a l-loser, for ditching you for that stupid computer."

"Oh Jer, you don't have to keep apologizing,"

"You keep saying that,"

Michael frowned

"I mean it Jeremy, you made a mistake it happens."

"I hurt you though,"

"The SQUIP hurt you,"

"You're so nice to me Micah,"

"You're my player 2"

"And your soulmate,"

"Yeah my soulmate," Michael sat on the bed prompting Jeremy t sit up. Michael pulled Jeremy into his lap moving stray hairs from his face. "Remember what I told you whenever you feel insecure or anxious,"

"Yeah,"

"Good because I mean it Jere,"

...

It was Monday now, Michael and Jeremy was in Michael's PT Cruiser with Chole, Christine and Jenna.

"So we have something to tell you guys at lunch," Jeremy mumbles

"Oh," Jenna mumbles from her phone

Jeremy pulls at his sleeves a nervous habit he picked up a while ago. No one noticed him doing this but Michael. When he parked he pulled Jeremy to the side. He took a hold of Jeremy's hand entwining their fingers. "We don't have to tell them Jeremy,"

Jeremy smiled back and squeeze Michael's hand " We should,"

"Okay well then go to class," Michael drops Jeremy's hand and started to leave.

"Wait," Jeremy calls pulling Michael back and placing a hand on the back of his head and places a kiss on his forehead. Michael melted in the touch

"Get to class silly," Jeremy giggles

While in AP govt Jake noticed Michael was flustered but he was smiling happily. He smiled to himself, he knew that he and Jeremy had been through a lot. So seeing one of them happy and smiling is really good. It's good to see one of them happy.

Jeremy was standing in line but quickly realized that he didn't need too. Michael usually buys him lunch when he is leaves to go to 7/11. Michael walked in anyway with sushi from their favorite sushi take out place. Smiling to himself, of course you idiot. He thought. Going over to their table where Michael, Brooke, Chole, Christine, Jenna, Rich, and Jake were already sitting.

"Hey I got your favorite," Michael smile

"Thanks Mikey," Jeremy smiles back brightly

"Headphones where's my lunch," Rich jokes slamming the table and laughing.

"So anyways, Michael and I have to tell you guys something," Jeremy perks up, taking his container out of the bag.

"Go on," Chole pushes

Jeremy looked at Michael for reassurance "we're soulmates," Jeremy smile

"Oh my God really? That's awesome guys," Christine beams excitedly.

"So are you guys dating?" Brooke asks

Michael sigh and rubs his hand over his face "nah, not yet,"

"Why?" Jake asks wrapping an arm over Rich's shoulder, bringing him closer to his side.

"Because Jerm isn't in a place to have a relationship," Michael explains

"Yeah my mom's been brutal, like, worse than usual," Jeremy shrugs

"I saw you two kissing this morning," Jenna states

"You saw me kissing Michael's forehead, Jenna." Jeremy corrects

"It was cute," Jenna shrugs

"So you aren't dating?" Chloe asks looking very confused

"Yeah," Jeremy nods

"But you're so affectionate." Brooke points out

"They were before too," Christine chimes in

Michael sighs "It is like a sort of comfort for us. We've been doing stuff like that since we were young,"

"Well you guys are very cute together," Christine smiles