{I'm an idiot and posted two chapters in one -_- So, you might have read this, but oh well XD Vote and comment anyway ;3}

Mason's POV:

"I trust him," I say casually, not looking at Christian as I lean back on the bed.

Christian doesn't say anything for a while, before I can see him nod from the corner of my eye. "Good. That's good, but... What about us?" He asks the last part softly, almost shyly, as if afraid of the answer.

"Well, I mean, we still did that stuff when you and Clover were together. So... It's okay, right?"

"Do you love Xzavier?" He asks softly.

"I think so," I admit. "It's scary... Terrifying, actually... But, yeah, I think I love Xzavier."

"Then we can't be together," He whispers, sounding almost pained.

"But... What?" Christian and I have been together for little over two years now. I trust him more than I trust anyone else in the entire world. He's been there for me through everything- everything. We can't just... Not be together. It's impossible.

Chris sighs, taking my hand in his. "You can't love both of us, Mason... And... I'd give up anything to make you happy. And if that's Xzavier... Well, I'll give up you."

"Why not?" I ask. "Ash-"

"Don't say his name," Chris tells me softly, screwing his eyes shut.

"S-sorry. He said that he loved us all. That was a lot more than two people. Why can't I love both of you?"

He sighs. "Because, it's not right. Were the other things he did right?"

"Well, no..." I nod. "Okay," I whisper. "Okay."

Christian tugs his hand away, leaning over to kiss me. "One last time..." He says softly, with a sad, sad smile.

I nod, pressing my lips against his gently, moving them slowly.

Chris puts a hand on the back of my neck, drawing me into his lap with his arms around me tightly. When I pull away, I'm surprised to see tears in his eyes. I wipe them away, looking at him sadly. "I'm sorry," I whisper, placing my forehead against his. "I-I can stay with you. I'll leave Xzavier and stay with you. I-"

"It's fine," He whispers sadly. "I'm going to be cheesy and quote songs now. You only know you love them when you let them go... And I love you, and want you to be happy, Mason. If Xzavier makes you happy... Then be with him. I'll keep pretending to be straight, it's fine."

A couple tears drip down my cheeks, but I nod. "Okay," I whisper.

~~~

The next day at school, I walk behind Xzavier at his locker, tapping his shoulder. He turns around, looking startled but smiling nonetheless. "Hi," He greets, hesitantly placing a kiss on my cheek.

I kiss him on the lips, smiling faintly.

"Xzavier."

We turn to look at Clover, Xzavier tensing considerably as he takes a step in front of me. "What?"

"Can I talk to you?" She asks, scowling at me despite her bloodshot eyes.

He barks a laugh, snaking an arm around my waist. "No," he snarls. "Ohhh, no."

"Please, Xzavier?" She begs, her scowl dropping as she just looks hurt and exhausted.

He thinks for a moment, head resting on my shoulder, before he drawls, "Well..." He smiles up at me, but continues to talk to Clover. "You have to be nice to Mason."

"Xzavier," she says, exasperated. "He is going to hurt you! What about that can't you understand?!"

He gives her a flat look. "Already, this conversation is done, come on, Mason," He tugs on my hand, trying to pull me away, but Clover grabs his elbow.

"Xzavier, please, just talk to me. I- I know what happened to Mason."

I freeze, my face paling. I start to tremble, glaring at her. "Listen, you little slut, don-"

"Psh!" She interrupts. "Me? A slut? Please, I'm not getting fucked by a man twice my age every day."

Xzavier, unexpectedly, steps up to Clover, letting his hand whip across her face. Her head snaps to the side, and she looks at him through her hair. "What the fuck?" She whispers. "You're still sticking up for him?!" She shrieks. "He's a whore! I know everything, Mason, everything! I can ruin you!"

"I love him, Clover. It's my decision if I want to go out with him, not yours. I swear, I'll pull a fucking Frozen, don't think I'm joking," He glares at her. "Leave Mason alone, or I'll ruin you. I know things, Clover. Things no one else does. Shall I tell everyone how you-"

"Ashton Bellavance," she says to Xzavier, smirking at me. "Look him up."

She turns on her heels, strutting away. I start to feel light-headed, and soon, I see the ground rushing up at me.

~~~

"Mason," someone sings wickedly. "Wake up, angel."

My eyes jerk open, and I look around frantically. I realize now that I'm back in that room, only now, it's empty.

Except me and him. Him and I. Us.

I open my mouth to scream, but nothing comes out. This can't be happening.

"I'm so glad you could come back, cutie," he whispers. "I've missed you."

I thrash around, but my limbs are immobile. He lowers himself on me, smirking. "You're not getting away this time, angel."

"Mason," someone whispers frantically. "Mason, please wake up."

I wake up, flailing around on what seems like hard tile. I open my mouth to scream, but Xzavier's face quickly comes into view, looking scared. "Mason," he says softly.

"A-Ash," I whimper. "Get him away."

"He's not here," He whispers solemnly, taking my hand. "He isn't here."

"You swear?" I whimper.

Xzavier nods, kissing my forehead. "Promise," He nods again, clutching my hand. "You... You passed out. You're in the nurse's office."

"Clover... What did she tell you?" I ask.

He looks down. "She just told me, uh, his name... But I looked him up..."

I freeze, tensing. "Wh-what?" I mumble. "You... You know what happened..."

I've been to a few of the websites, with Christian. I know what they say, and I know that if you look long enough, you can get at least ninety percent of the information, due to all the boys, and this guy named River and a few of his friends. If Xzavier knows...

"How- How long have I been out?" I mumble.

"A couple hours," He tells me softly.

"Y-you know," I say shakily. "You know."

Xzavier nods. "But I don't care," he says quickly. "It wasn't your fault..."

"B-b-but-"

"Mason," Xzavier says gently, kissing my forehead. "Did you think I would hate you or something?"

I timidly nod, looking at him with wide eyes. He just laughs softly. "Once again, how's it your fault? I won't ever bring it up, and trust me, I don't even think it would be possible for me to think of doing those things."

I shiver, tears jumping into my eyes. "I thought he was nice... But he isn't."

My boyfriend nods, kissing me gently. "I know... But he's gone, and now it's just me and you. Us."

I freeze again, but slowly relax, twining my fingers with his. "Clover's gonna tell everyone," I say quietly. "I left so no one would know." Then a horrible thought crosses my mind, causing my breathing to hitch. "What if- what if she calls the police?"

"Well... You'd go back to your brother. They're still looking for you, Mason."

"But I can't go back!" I cry in fear. Xzavier nods his head, kissing me.

"Why not?" He asks softly.

"C-Cody hates me and A-Ash could come back at any time," I say, cursing myself as my old stutter comes back. "I-I can't go back, I c-can't."

My boyfriend strokes my cheek gently. "Oh, honey, he isn't coming back. He has a life sentence in prison, there is no way he's getting out. Plus, I'm sure Cody does not hate you."

"He does," I say sadly. "He hates me."

"He doesn't," Xzavier argues with a stern look. "Don't you even think that, mister. He loves you."

"He can't love me. I did something really stupid."

My boyfriend climbs onto the nurse's office bed, snuggling against me. "He's your brother. No matter what you did, he'll love you."

I shake my head, a few tears rolling down my cheeks. "Fine, believe what you want, but I know for a fact that he wouldn't hate you," Xzavier goes quiet, breathing softly as he strokes my hair.

I lean into his touch, eventually falling back asleep.

~~~

So, since I was doing a million and one things while posting this, I hadn't realized I posted two chapters in one.

I MEANT to post two chapters, but I hadn't meant for them to be in one 'chapter.' Does that make sense? No? Oh well *sigh*

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