Author's Note: Everything's fixed and I'm very happy. I'm really pleased at how this story is going so far. Yaoi fans go check out my story Swoop In it's KevEdd from Ed Edd n Eddy but not regular it's Rev!KevEdd. So if you're into that, go read it! Anyway, here's Chapter 5! Short but I'll make it up to you guys :)

Chapter 5
Vlad stared out the window of Henry's car. It was the first day back to school, and already he was anxious. They weren't even at school yet. Henry showed up at the vampire's house, telling him he was giving him a ride because he wanted he and Vlad to walk in the school together. Vlad found it endearing and agreed, but as they neared the school, he felt utter dread. Today was not going to be a good day.

Henry rubbed Vlad's leg reassuringly. "It'll be okay. I'm here, babe. We'll get through this together."

Vlad nodded, smiling softly at his boyfriend.

The jock stopped the car in front of the school, planting a long kiss on the vampire's lips. He wanted something to get him through the day, considering most of it would probably be full of homophobia.

The two got out of the car and walked up to the front entrance. They took each other's hand, lacing their fingers together.

"Here goes nothing," they whispered in unison.

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About half the school was completely okay with this, which was mostly girls and a few guys that just didn't give a shit. And then there was the other half. It seemed every jock and cheerleader, outraged that the school's spotlight was on a couple of fags, were now out to get them.

Vlad and Henry tried to stay near each other the whole day, but it was very difficult when they had so few classes together. They were careful, when alone, not to let themselves get cornered, and ignored the remarks sent their way. Neither wanted to start conflict.

Vlad couldn't understand for the life of him what was the big deal about being gay. Imagine living in a world where being heterosexual was wrong. It'd be just like this, except the homosexuals would look down on guys liking girls. Vlad chuckled at the concept, opening his locker to grab his math book. Suddenly, the door slammed in his face. He looked up at the smug faces of Bill and Tom, probably the angriest about the relationship, even though it isn't any of their business and doesn't harm them in any way. Try telling them that, though.

Bill shoved Vlad, leering at him. "You got some nerve faggot. Ain't enough that you're a goth, now you gotta be a faggot? You're just making more work for us."

"The fact that I'm gay, actually scratch that," Vlad spat. "It doesn't matter who or what I am. It doesn't effect you in any way, besides scratching at your neanderthal brains that there are actually people around you who are different than you. Just leave me the hell, alone."

Tom sneered, punching Vlad in the stomach. Vlad doubled over, contemplating whether or not to put these guys in their place. He was worried about using his vampire strength and having his eyes turn color; there was no way he'd risk outing himself, especially to these assholes. if he could just get around the corner, he could vampire speed himself out of here.

He started down the hall, only to be grabbed by Bill and thrown to the ground.

"Your boyfriend ain't gonna save you, faggot," Bill said, smirking. "We're gonna teach you a lesson you won't forget."

"Actually, how bout I teach you a lesson."

The bullies turned to face a very pissed-off looking Henry, who had his arms crossed and was watching the boys expectantly, as if waiting for an answer to his rhetorical question.

The two looked at each other, deciding it wasn't worth it, and ran off. Henry looked down at Vlad, eyes softening. He knelt next to him, and examined him.

"I'm fine Henry," Vlad mumbled. "I would've been fine. I could've handled them."

"Not without exposing yourself," Henry said, laying a hand softly on his jaw from where Vlad hit the floor.

Henry sighed. "Let's go back to my house. School's almost over anyway."

Vlad nodded, and Henry helped him up. The two walked hand-in-hand out of the school.