Stories could be this short, or VERY VERY LONG BUT STILL NOT WARRANT A BOOK-
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Anaton groaned softly, running a hand through his vibrant red hair. Penny, his good friend, looked at him in confusion. Since they sat together in science, she could clearly hear Anaton's groan.

"Something wrong?" The black haired female asked softly.

The red head sighed softly, responding faintly. "A lot is on my mind."

Checking to make sure the teacher wasn't watching, Penny set down her pencil and turned to look at Anaton. "About your crush on him?"

Anaton sighed and nodded, rubbing his temples. "Yeah.."

The fair skinned female frowned and placed a hand on her friend's shoulder, still speaking softly. "You never have a problem when it comes to him. How come you do now?"

The male looked down, biting his lip, his voice still faint. "I... Just what if he's disgusted..? Or what if he doesn't like me back..?"

Penny sighed and turned back to her work, glancing at Anaton. She took noticed of how sadness was present in his eyes, but not his face.

"Anaton, I promise, he won't be disgusted. He's your best friend," Penny reassured softly.

Anaton nodded and went back to the science work in front of them. But he couldn't shake the thoughts of rejection..

'Will be he disgusted?'
'Yeah, probably.'
'Damnit.'
'On the bright side, you'll know if he's homophobic!'
'... You aren't helping.'
'Sorry.'