Chapter Three

Glancing around, no one seemed to notice me. I make my way through the crowd. It's loud in here. I hate parties. Have I mentioned that yet? This officially sucks. As I make my way outside, where it's not as loud, no one seems to notice me. There weren't as many people outside. I'm so glad about that.

"Hey Luke" Matteo spoke from behind me. Quickly I turn to face him.

"Oh, hey" I mumble looking around.

"I'm glad you could make it" he spoke, making my cheeks go red.

"You are?" I ask tilting my head small as I look away.

"Of course" he chuckles deeply.

"Oh" I mumble finally looking back at him, "Why?"

"Thats a good question" he chuckles awkwardly. "That I'll answer after we go inside and mingle"

"Mingle?" I ask frowning small.

"Come on Luke. It's a party, let's socialize" he says nudging my shoulder small.

"Nothings stopping you from socializing. I think I'm going to stay here though" I mumble.

"Then I'll stay here with you" he smiles a charming smile as he spoke.

"But why?" I ask frowning again. He's never even noticed me before. Just this morning he didn't even know who I was!

"You ask a lot of questions" he laughs small. "Maybe I just want to get to know you"

"Oh" I mumble looking around again.

"I'm sorry if I scared you this morning" Matteo spoke, rubbing the back of his neck awkwardly.

"You didn't" I mumble looking at Matteo again, "I'm use to being utterly embarrassed in front of people"

"How so?" He asks, frowning small down at me.

"Just am" I shrug staring away into the woods.

"What happened to your cheek?" He asks, his hand gently caressing where my step dad slapped me.

"Nothing" I snap turning my head to look at him.

"Don't lie" he mumbles, his hand still on my cheek "Your cheek is all red"

"I just accidentally tripped, I'll be fine" I lie shrugging it off, glancing away again.

With a sigh, he let out a small "Okay"

I just nod, still glancing around the backyard area once again. It's a little chilly yet at the same time not enough to need a jacket or anything, so why am I wearing a jacket? Because Michael said so. I know I know, taking advice from a thirteen year old isn't the best idea. We are surrounded by trees, though. These woods are dangerous. So many scary stories come from this area.

"Sooo" he says, making me snap out of my thoughts, my head turning back towards him.

"Yeah?" I asks staring at his handsome face.

"Its a beautiful night out" he mumbles staring up at the sky.

"Yeah?" I question once again, glancing away again once again.

"Luke I heard a rumor about you" he whispers, I can feel him staring intensely at me now.

"Which was?" I ask my eyes still staring away.

"That you're gay" he whispers quietly, making my head snap towards him, my eyes wide. Who started that?!

"Where did you hear that?" I asks laughing nervously, "Its just a rumor"

"It's okay if you are" he whispers his face inching closer to mine making my cheeks go red. Which is not helping the situation!

"I'm not!" I hiss staring into his eyes, searching his eyes. They are emotionless.

"You're blushing" he whispers, his eyes glancing down at me lips.

"No?" I question, trying my hardest to just stare at his eyes.

"Then stop me" he growls small, before I knew it his lips were on mine. Is this even happening? This morning he didn't even know my name! His lips are soft though. As he pulls away, a grin appears on his face.

"I-" before I could say anything else, he interupts.

"Told you" he chuckles looking up at the sky. I know my whole face is red. It has to be.

"I should go" I mumble, standing up, however, he grabs my wrist..

"I won't tell anyone Luke"

"I'm not-" I start.

"Luke" he chuckles not letting go of my wrist, his eyes on me "Its okay" and with that he let go of my wrist.

Nodding slowly I rush away to find Masie. Once inside I wonder around for a bit, however, for the life of me I cannot find her! Sighing I grab out my phone and head towards the front of the cabin. It's eight-thirty at night now, how did two hours pass? I text Michael that I'll be there in about a hour. Then I call for an Uber.

About ten minutes later my Uber gets here, I get in and buckle up, she confirms my address and then starts to drive. She keeps trying to make small talk, however, I just answer with quiet responses. Once home I get into my car, thank God my mom and John aren't here yet. I hope in, start her up and head towards Michael's friends house.

By time we get home it's already ten-fifteen. We could have been back sooner but we stopped for food. The ride was quiet other then thinking of what food to get. We pull up and park. Michael is still eating, so we just sit here, I didn't get food. I'm definitely not hungry.

"So how was it?" He asks taking another bite of his cheese burger.

"I..don't know, to be honest" I mumble, "How was your time?"

"It was good" He says glancing at me, "Did you impress her?" He asks.

"What do you mean?" I asks frowning small.

"The girl. You said you wanted to impress someone. Did it work?" He asks. Fuck, I forget I'm in the closet.

"Uh, to be determined" I mumble making him laugh small.

"Okay then" he laughs finishing up his food. I nod turning off my car engine, we get out and head inside, I unlock the door and walk inside with Michael. My mother and John are probably already asleep. Thank God.

"Goodnight" Michael mumbles making me nod as I head to the kitchen to throw away our trash. I grab a water and walk upstairs towards my room. I strip to my boxers and a t-shirt laying in my bed, I have no idea what happened tonight.

RIIING RIIING

Glancing down I see my phone ringing, it's Masie.

"Hello?" I answer into the phone.

"Luke!" She hisses into the phone.

"Yeah?" I question.

"You're gay?"