AN:

So thank you for reading and here is another chapter. I hope you enjoy and I love hearing what you have to say in the comments!!! Also, I noticed I misspelled a word on one of the chapter titles and I was wondering, how do you fix that? Also I feel like I'm adding to much drama, am I? Because what I want to do is a medium amount in the beginning, none in the middle and a lot in the end but am I adding to much? Anyway, thank you again for reading my story!! Also I found a version of Aaron Harrington singing I'll cover you on YouTube from the rent 20th anniversary cast so I highly suggest you watch it. I cried.

*warning this chapter does have a couple offensive slurs in it and sorry for not putting that warning on the other chapter that had a slur*

Angel:

The bell rang, signaling the end of the school day. I smiled, seeing Mimi at the end of the hall going through her locker.

"Hey Chica!"

"Hey, I'm shocked Collins isn't with you" she said with a smirk. "Awwe you're blushing!" I smiled turning my face to try to get my blush under control.

"Anyway! I was wondering if you'll like to come over Saturday?"

"Aren't you going on a date that night?" She asked.

"Yeah but I need my best girl friend there to help pick out my outfit, so honey, you in?"

"Duh, what time?" She asked as she closed her locker.

"Well he's picking me up at 8:00 so maybe 5:00?"

"That works" she said.

"Great! You're the best Chica! I have to go, Collins is waiting fo me!" I said as I hugged her.

She laughed at me as she talked "Don't have to much fun, bye."

"Bye sweetie, I'll see you tomorrow!" I said.

I walked down the hall, opening the door that took me outside. Spotting Collins near a tree waiting for me. I smiled and skipped down the stairs, sneaking up on him. He looked so amazing standing there. Bitting my lip, I sneakily wrapped my arms around his waist, surprising him as I poked my head under his arm. His lips grew and touched his eyes once he realized it was me.

"What are you doing here, fag!" A person yelled across the parking lot.

My blood ran cold and I froze. I couldn't move, I knew how this was going to end, in cuts and bruises just like all the other times. I clenched my jaw, looking up at Collins, he saw me panicking. Reaching for my hand, he held it, holding it steady. I didn't even realize it was shaking.

"Just ignore him" he whispered, not breaking eye contact with me. I slowly nodded my head, following his instructions.

"Did you hear me! I said leave, you and your kind aren't welcome here! Do you understand me!" The guy shouted, trying to get up in our faces. His eyes where cold and hard and his lips formed a sneer. He wore baggy jeans and a bright school football jersey, I probably would have felt bad for his fashion choice if I wasn't this scared. He reached forward, pretending he was going to hurt me, I flinched, looking at Collins as he laughed.

He tightened his grip around me, I felt calmer with his touch. "Can you please just shut up. We aren't doing any harm so if you would please just stop-"

"I'll talk when I want to talk...fag" the guy said. Pursing his lips, Collins raised his fist. I felt sick, really sick.

"Collins!" Roger yelled near the doorway of the school as he walked towards the crowd that was forming around us along with Mark, Mimi, Maureen, and Joanne. "What's going on over here."

"None if your fucking business!" The guy said. Collins fist rose, throwing the punch which Roger blocked.

"Collins, don't do this now, you'll get kicked out of school if they add this to your record."

"Whatever" He mumbled turning towards me. His eyes met mine and they filled with concern.

"So you fairy's are just going to leave, huh? Weak." The guy said.

Collins angrily turned around "so Benny are you going to get your friend to shut up or are you going to ignore us again!?!" He shouted at another football player. I frowned confused as to what was happened.

"Collins lets go" Mark said, lowering his camera.

"No! why Benny? Why'd you leave, do you like your new friends better or what? Cause I wouldn't!" Collins yelled. People where everywhere, surrounding us. I didn't like this, it was to crowded. My breathing started to accelerate, I needed to leave.

"Collins, honey lets go." I yelled trying to get his attention. He stopped, turning towards me, nodding his head, after sending a disgusted look their way. Grabbing his hand, I pulled him outside the school, followed by the rest of the group.

"We can go to my place" Maureen said as the group of us left the crowd.

"I'm free" I whispered as I cuddled against Collins chest while we walked, thankful for his warmth.

"I thought you had work?" Mimi asked.

"I called in sick for the next couple of days" I said while looking at Collins. He smiled at me and I gave one in return, feeling safe in his arms.

"I can go" Roger said.

"Me to" Mimi added.

"I was already going to her house anyway so don't look at me" Joanne said.

"Mark, what about you?" Roger asked.

"Hmm, yeah I'm free." Mark replied, going back to being deep in thought.

"I can go" Collins said, his voice vibrating next to my ear. Maureen smiled widely, pleased that the whole group was coming.

"Great cause today, Angel met Benny so we need everyone here to tell him all the drama that happened with him." Maureen said. I would be lying if I said my interest wasn't peeked when Collins yelled at that guy, but now I was really curious.

"Why do you need us if you'll be doing all the storytelling?" Collins asked.

"Every great artist needs a chorus in the background!" Maureen replied with a wink. Everyone laughed, releasing the tension from the air from the drama earlier. I sighed, finally relaxing. They walked ahead of us, joking around, teasing each other.

"Honey, thank you for standing up for me." I whispered, hugging him tighter.

"You're welcome Angel" he said kissing my forehead as we walked to Maureen's house, the sun setting over our heads, adding color to the already vibrant sky.