The next few days were brutal.

Nico had to leave his house extra early to avoid seeing Will, and when the blonde boy did get the chance to see him, Nico would run.

Nico didn't want to talk to anybody for days. Even in gym one day, when Lucas tried to talk to him about the situation, Nico shut him out. For all he knew, Lucas could be lying, too.

Drew had won Homecoming Queen and some jock, Luke Castellan, won King. Mark and Lucas had taken themselves out of the running a while ago, and Will apparently took himself out of the contest after Nico left.

That didn't mean anything, though. Will could be doing it to look like the innocent guy he always pretended to be.

Nico just felt so...bad about himself. He was in love with Will, no doubt about it. How could he have let that happen?

He wore black clothes, didn't socialize with anyone, and hated sports. Why would anyone be interested in dating him, talking to him?

"I'm proud to be holding your hand."

Bullshit.

It was all complete and utter bullshit.

***

"Nico, you can't actually believe that Will would use you."

Nico didn't look at Mark. Mark rolled his eyes and hopped off the desk he was sitting on.

"You're seriously going to take Drew's word over Will's?"

Nico glared at his friend.

"Yes," he replied. "Why would he like me, anyway? There's no way fucking Will Solace would date someone like me...like, for real."

Mark shook his head, seemingly shocked.

"Nico, you know Will's been crushing on you since eighth grade, right?"

"He told me that, but I don't believe him."

"Unbelievable."

Nico narrowed his eyes at Mark.

"How do I know you're not lying, too? I don't even know if I can trust you or Lucas, now..."

Mark stood up angrily. His nostrils flared.

"What?" he yelled. Some kids turned and stared. "You think I would lie to you? We're friends, Nico!"

"Yeah, and I thought Will actually liked me, so I don't know what the fuck to think anymore!"

"He does like you, for fuck's sake! What the hell is your problem?"

"MARK. NICO."

They both turned to look at the teacher, who was watching them with a furious glint in her eyes.

"I'm okay with everyone talking since I didn't have a lesson planned for today-"

Or any day, Nico thought.

"-but this behavior will NOT be tolerated. Go down to the office!"

***

The principal let them off with a warning and told them that school was not the appropriate place for harsh language, right before hitting his toe on the corner of his desk by accident and yelling, "FUCKING SHIT!"

He made Nico and Mark hurry out after that.

They didn't talk to each other for the rest of the day.

small chapter. i'm sorry, a little sad today not sure why
next chapter will be hella long and drama packed, promise:)
i love you guys, seriously
-reyna