SORRY I HAVEN'T UPDATED IN FOREVER!! READ THE VERY BOTTOM FOR AN EXPLANATION FOR MY DISAPPEARANCE! PLEASE TAKE THIS SHORT HALF ASSED CHAPTER FOR NOW

Laf POV

It's Monday and I'm currently in my fourth period calculus class. I glanced up at the clock. Five minutes until lunch. I sigh in relief. I tap my pen impatiently against my book, the teacher's voice fading out of my attention.

I'm rather nervous today. People have been giving me strange looks in the hallways.

I started thinking back to Friday at prom. How Herc and I danced in each other's embrace, how we kissed under the colored lights... how he saved me from George and James..

I frown at the memory of getting attacked in the bathroom. The crimson that scattered my indigo tuxedo I had bought especially for the occasion. The burning sensation in my stomach from being kicked repeatedly... The taunts..

Not to mention the fact that George was burning holes into the back of my head with his eyes first and third period. As well as James at this moment. He had a white bandage on the area of his head that Hercules through against the mirror.

I shiver visibly in my seat at the memory, just when the lunch bell rings abruptly. I jump slightly and smiled to myself, quickly grabbing my navy backpack and notebook for the class and running out before the teacher could even announce the homework.

I gleefully prance through the halls, a small giggle leaves me and a smile erupts on my mocha skin. I clutch my bag as I make my way to the cafeteria, impatient and excited to see mon amour.

I do a light skip into the cafeteria and scan the area for Herc.

While I don't spot him, I do spot quite a few people eyeing me, similarly to this morning. I gulp nervously, not making eye contact. I quickly trot into the lunch line, which was shorter than usual due to the fact I arrived quickly.

I grab my tray and milk and plastic utensils. I play with the rim of my brownish maroon tray as the line piled up behind me, and shortened in front of me. Behind me I heard rather loud whispers.

"Is that him?"

"I think so. He said he was black and tall and had a man bun.."

"Huh.."

I gulped nervously as the lunch lady handed me my nachos. I quickly walked out of line ignoring any stares.

I finally spot Hercules and sprint up to him.

"Herc, what's going on?! Why is everyone staring at me?!" I whisper screamed.

"I dunno! They've been staring at me too!" He whisper screams back. We both look around and see a number of people staring at us from their tables.

I whimper softly, feeling the stomach fill with dread. The way they stare at me... it reminds me of back home...

Herc stares at me sympathetically, his features softening from his former panicked expression. He softly took my empty hand and led me out of the cafeteria. On our way out, we took only the food and utensils, leaving the trays behind so we wouldn't have to put them back later.

He led me down down the hall, our lunchs in one hand and our other hands connected. He led me past the security guards to the P.E gym. Luckily, no one was there. My sneakers squeak against the floor as we mad our way to the stands and sat down. I let a deep sigh and Herc wrapped an arm around me. I smiled softly and leaned into his touch, his warm embrace making me forget about everything just for a second. He wrapped his other arm around and squeezing me tightly. I yelp suddenly, feeling him press against my bruise, and...among other things. He jumped back. "W-What's wrong??" He asked, and I shook his head. "N-No it's fine, I just- I'm still sore from Friday.." Well it wasn't entirely false... My body is aching still..

He frowned. "I'm sorry baby.. I'm so sorry I couldn't get there sooner... B-But at least he's suspended until further notice!" He pointed out trying to look at the positive. I have smile as I continue to eat my nachos. "Yeah... the principal said to meet him after school at his office for investigation." I informed him and he nodded. He stared at me for a second before leaning in and kissing me softly. I smiled and kissed him back. He pulled away and looked at me concerned. 
"Are you alright baby?" He asked, and I gave a fake smile and nodded. "I'm alright Amour." I assure. He frowned not satisfied with the answer. "You're not fine.. Baby you know you can always talk to me about anything, right?" I bit my lip. That's not true. I-I just can't tell him.. He'll leave me... I just nodded somberly.

"I know.. But I'm fine, don't worry." I assure kissing his cheek but he shook his head. "Lafayette, talk to me." He held my hand and I sighed. Okay, this was starting to irritate. I'm fine... well, not really, but he didn't need to know that.. "There's nothing to talk about, cher." I urged.

"I feel like you're lying to me.."

"Amour, please.." I sigh.

"No, somethings wrong! Laffy, ple-"

"Hercules, please!"

"Lafayette, you know how I feel about you hiding stuff from m-"

"IT'S NOT IMPORTANT OKAY!!" I shriek, making Hercules' eyes widen and go silent. I was shaking and tears started to fill my eyes. "Laf-" He placed his hand on my shoulder but I swat him away quickly.

"NO!! LEAVE ME ALONE!!" I scream in his face, red with anger before getting up and storming out. I ignore his calls for me to come back, as tears slip down my cheeks. 

I just... I just can't tell him the truth.

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oH WOAH HEY THERE ITS BEEN HALF A YEAR SINCE I UPDATED OH WOWZERS-

Y'all I am so terribly sorry that it took me so long to get an update out. I hit a very bad depressive episode in June and I'd say I finally got out of it earlier this month. I know that isn't really a good excuse so I'm gonna try to update as much as possible. Merry Crisis!