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(Written back in March 2024)

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Peter's pov-

A few days later.

Me and Cole laid next together for awhile, until It got late.

"Well, I think It's time you get headed home." I said as I got up.

"Do I have to?" He asked.

"You've been here all day. It's time for you to go home." I said.

"Mmm, maybe." He said and stretched.

We both went downstairs, I was thirsty so I got a water bottle from the fridge and handed Cole one.

"Well, since you two are down here now. Does that mean It's time for dinner?" My mom said as she walked to the kitchen.

"Yes please." Cole said then looked at me, then to my mom. "Is It alright If I stay for dinner?" He asked my mom.

"I guess you can. But ask your mother first." She said.

"What, no. You need to go home. Your mom Is probably making dinner for the two of you. Are you going to make her eat alone?" I said.

"I'll ask her and see what she says." Cole said then called his mom.

"What do you want for dinner then?" My mom asked me.

"I don't know, just something good."

After being on the phone for a few minutes Cole walked back to the kitchen.
"Alright, well my mom said I could stay. So, your stuck with me Peter." Cole smiled.

"You two spend so much time together, so I don't get why you don't want him here for dinner." I mom said to me.

"Yeah, but It's different. He's been here all day and...dad doesn't like him to much." I said.

"I'm sure he'll come around. Let's figure out what to make." My mom said.

We grabbed some ingredients and figured out something to make with them.
And my dad eventually got home.

"I'm home!" He said as he walked In and kicked his shoes off. "Hey, honey. Peter, and...Cole. What are you doing here?" He said In a confused and annoyed voice.

"He's staying for dinner, honey." My mom said and walked closer to my father. "Be nice." She whispered.

We all sat down and ate. My dad and Cole started talking and he seemed to warm up to him. Maybe they could finally get along.

After we finished eating, me and Cole walked to the door.
"Alright, I'm finally leaving. Happy now, Peter?" Cole said sarcastically.

"Yeah, yeah. I'll see you tomorrow." I said as I gently pushed him towards the door.

"Ugh, school. Goodnight Peter." He said. He looked at me as If he wanted to hug me, but not In front of my parents.

"Goodnight, Cole." I said then closed the door behind him. Did I miss him as he walked away?...yes. Aaand, I'll probably end up dreaming of him. I mean what...you didn't hear that. I wasn't thinking of that...um. Goodnight.

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Well It was morning now. And school again. So early and so many people. But at least Cole will be there. I ate breakfast, grabbed my bag then walked out surprised to see Cole already outside my house.

"Um, hello. Why are you up so early?" I asked him.

"Ah, I figured I had to get up anyways, so I looked forward to seeing you. It was easier getting up on the island than It Is for school. But at least you make It better." He said and we started walking to school.

"Well It was hard to sleep on the island, so once the sun came up, It was time to get up and do stuff." I said.

"Yeah, that's basically It." He said and looked at me with a smile. "Can I put my arm around you? While we walk." He asked me.

"I- don't think you should." I said.

"I know that you don't really want for people to...see us together. Well. I mean like-...What ever Is going on. Things have been changing...but I like this change." He said as he glaces towards me.

"Yeah. Uh, can we just talk about It after schools over?" I said trying to avoid the subject.

"Yeah, that's fine." He said. We continued walking to school and talking about other things.

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Today at school seemed to be alright. After everything we did to change the school, It's been easier. But I was still worried about the bullies. Cole seemed to get through to Keith. He wasn't bullying me and Cole anymore, or anyone else for that matter. He also stopped hanging out with his friends.
So maybe he'll change. Like Cole did.

I started to enjoy school, I liked learning and I started thinking about trying a club or doing something creative, just something different and interesting. I doubt I would ever be good at any sports, but maybe Cole will try some.

My class ended and now It was lunch time. The line was always long, so we didn't have much time to eat. But once I got my food I looked for a spot away from people. Me and Cole always had lunch together. We usually tried to get a few seats away from people. But sometimes there would be a too many people around.

We were talking and eating when someone sat down next to us. A girl with blonde hair.

"Is It okay If I eat lunch with you guys?" She asked.

We looked at her and looked at each other. "Sure I guess." We said.

"Thanks. My name Is Claire. I just wanted to say thank you. I was In a big friend group, but they were so toxic. So, I finally left them behind. And after what you two did, changing the whole school. I knew I had to change things." She said then started eating.

"Well I'm glad you got away from them." Cole said to her.

We continued eating and talked to each other. Some other people ending up talking to us. We became kind of popular after everything.

"Hey, your Cole. Your the guy that changed everything, dude." Some guy said as he put his hand on Cole's back.

"Um, yeah. I guess I am. But It's not like It was only me. A lot of people came together to make a change." He said then looked at me. "And Peter was there the whole time, by my side with everything."

The guy looked over to me and I just looked down and grabbed a bite of food.

"Well I guess that's true. But your the one that made everyone see and change. You seem cool. We should hang out or something. I'm sure there will be a party soon. I might see you there." He said, smiled then left.

"I guess your Mr. Popular now." I said while looking at Cole.

He sighed "Yep..."

After lunch I went to the rest of my classes then waited for the dismissal bell to finally ring so I could leave.
Once It did, everyone pooled Into the hallways and tried to get out as fast as they could. I didn't like being In crowds, but I was ready to go home.
Once outside I didn't see Cole. So I decided to wait by a tree, next to the sidewalk.

"Ahem." I heard a voice say behind me.

I glanced back and was a little startled, so I took a step away from him.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you...I uh...wanted to talk. If that's okay? Just for a minute. Then I'll go." He said.

I gulped. Then put my chin up and said "What do you want?"

"I'm sorry for everything that happened. I messed up. Really bad. And I want to change. I know It will take awhile. But If Cole can change, then I can too. Just like the school and the students. So I'm hoping you can give me a chance. I want to fix things." He said nervously.

I looked at him, I wasn't going to trust him. At least not now. It would definitely take awhile. But maybe he could change, like Cole did...maybe. I won't hold my breath over It.

"We'll see." I said and turned away from him. Then he walked off.

Cole eventually got out our of school and found me.
"Sorry It took awhile. People kept wanting to talk to me." He said.

"That's alright. Let's get going." I said and we started our way home.

We talked about more things and Cole made some jokes that made me laugh. But some were so bad and corny that I just facepalmed.

I finished laughing and said "I have been thinking about something." Cole looked at me and paid attention to what I was about to say. "I was maybe thinking of joining a club or something. I don't know what I would join or do. But I feel like doing something. But It would also take more time out of my day and week. So I'm not to sure about It."

"Well, you can figure what kind of clubs there are. And If you can't find one you like, you could make your own." He said.

"Hmm. I guess I could. We'll see." I said.

"So are we going to hang out again?" He said.

"Cole, we both have homework to do." I said.

He sighed "Yeah, but we could do It together."

"We don't get work down when we're together." I said.

"Well, what If I make you a promise, or a game out of It. Maybe a bet." He said.

"Why does everything have to be a game with you?" I said annoyed.

"Because, It makes things more fun. Look, when we both finish a assignment, then we get to play one quick game. Then do the next assignment, again and again, until we're done. Sound good?" He said.

"You know what. Sure. Why not." I said and we walked to my house. I went to walk up the stairs but Cole went to the kitchen.

"Cole? What are you doing?" I asked.

"I want a snack and something to drink. Do you want anything?" He said then grabbed a few snacks from the kitchen.

We went to my room and picked a assignment to do. We worked on our own quietly. I was surprised that he was being quiet and actually focusing, but I didn't want to think of It to much, other wise he would stop.

"Alright, I finished this one." I said and put It up. 1 down 3 to go....ugh, 4 assignments on a Monday.

"Okay, I'm almost done." Cole said as he wrote a few more things down.

I grabbed a snack and a drink, then ate and drank them. There was something satisfying of finishing an assignment. Just something small and simple, but multiple. Instead of one big project. I'm dreading the group projects I'll have to do eventually.

"Okay, I'm done with that one. Now time to play a game and eat." Cole said as he reached for some food and picked a game.

We picked guess who. Going back and forth asking questions, then we each only had a handful of choices left to chose from.

"Is your person, Connor?" I asked.

"Nope." He said with a smile. "Is your person, Rebecca?"

"Nope." I said copying how he said It. "Is your person....James?"

"Wrong again. Hmm. Is your person...Gail?" He asked.

I frowned and sighed. "Ah, yes..."

"Woo! Ha, got It. That was close game." He said.

"Yeah, now lets down the next assignment." I said and put the game up.

"Alright." Cole said annoyed.

We worked on the next assignment and played games until we had the last assignment left. I was working on mine but kept hearing Cole complain. It got annoying so I got on the floor with him to see what the problem was.

"Okay, what's wrong. What's the problem?"

"This stupid math one! Why Is there even letters In math!?" He said and pointed to the math problem he couldn't get past. And looking at the other math problems on the worksheet, he was struggling.

"Look I'll help you. But I'm not telling you the answers or doing It for you." I said and he pouted.
I helped him figure It out and eventually we solved all of them.

Once the last problem was finally solved, Cole laid on his back and stretched out. "Ah, finally! That took foreverrr!" He said.

"Well you should thank me for helping you." I said and waited for him to say It.

"Thank you. Now come here." He said while pouting, then pulled me closer to him. We have become so touchy-feely lately. And I didn't want anyone to see and think anything of It. So much that I didn't even want to be to close to him when we were alone, incase someone randomly appears. But....I couldn't resist him holding me.

"What If someone sees?" I asked.

"What? We're just hugging...on the floor. Close together... So don't think about It, just get closer to me." He said and put face In my hair.

"Okay." I said and just accepted It.

"You made studying a lot easier. Thank you." He said softly.

"Your welcome, you idiot." I said to him.

"Rude...we could play another game, do you want to? Since we finished everything." He asked.

"Sure. What should we play." I sat up and looked at the board games.

He rubbed his hand on my arm and looked at me.

"What are you thinking?" I said as I squinted at him.

"How about truth or dare? I dare you to say yes and play!" He said.

"Ugh, no. Truth or dare Is so annoying and childish. I'm not playing that." I said and scoffed.

"Please? It will be fun." He pleaded.

"Not gonna happen." I said.

"What If I make you?" He said.

"You can't make me." I said and started at him.

"Well you can't make me read a book. But I will make you play." He said.

"Ugh. Cole I don't want to play that. Can we just play something else? Please?" I said and pouted.

"Ughhh, fine I guess. I have an idea." He said.

"Okay, what are we playing then?" I asked.

"How about this?" He said then climbed on top of me, trapping me under him.

"Seriously!? What's with you and doing this?" I said.

"Because It's fun. Now. We are gonna play truth or dare. And If you do, I'll get off you. Okay?" He said.

"So your trying to force me? Not gonna work. I'll stay here all night." I said. If he wanted me to fight back, I wasn't going to.

"We'll see about that." He said then dropped all his weight on me.

"Oh, ow. Your heavy get off." I pleaded and tried to push him off of me. "Your seriously going to crush me. I can't breathe. Cole! Get off."

"Only If you will play the game. And say please really nicely." He said.

"No. I'm not going too. You will crush me before that." I said, still refusing to give In.

"Alright, well I'm comfortable here. So take your time, Peter. No rush." Cole said.

After a few seconds I gave In. I know he wouldn't give up, and I wanted to get his heavy self off of me. I sighed deeply,
"Fine. Pretty please, get off of me." I said as I looked at him.

"See, that wasn't to hard." He said and got off of me. Well, technically not completely. He was sitting above me, with his legs on each of my side. So I was technically still trapped.

"Can we just go get food or something?" I asked.

"Only If you play the game first." He said.

"Ugh. Why are you so obsessed with wanting to play truth or dare!?" I asked him.

"Because It's fun to mess with you, Peter." He said with a smirk.

"Fine. Truth or dare!?" I said annoyed.

"Truth."

"Okay...why do you annoy me all the time? You know I hate It." I asked.

"Because I like seeing you smile and blush. It's really cute." He said and put his hand against the side of my face. Then moved It away. "Now. Truth or dare?"

I sighed knowing whatever I pick wouldn't be good. "Truth I guess."

"You do you always wear long sleeves?" He asked In a serious tone.

I suddenly felt cold and just wanted to run away. Unfortunately this giant idiot wouldn't let me go anywhere. I sighed "Please, I don't want to talk about It." I said quietly. I tried not to cry thinking about It.

"Peter...I know that, things happened. But things also changed. Your better now. And I don't care about what you look like or what scars you have. I would never judge you for them. Just like you wouldn't judge me for mine. Your safe around me. You don't have to hide anymore." He said softly and slowly.

This was one of the most emotional things I've ever heard him say. He truly cared. He thought I mattered...I did matter.

"Truth or dare?" I asked him trying to change the subject before I started crying.

He lightly smiled then said "Dare."

I lightly laughed and tried to think of what to dare him to do. "I dare you tooo..." I looked around the room to think of something good. "Do 5, one armed pushups." I smiled at him, crossing my arms.

He sighed "Ah. Alright then. I can and will, do It."
He got off of my and got In a push up position. He put his bad arm up and started the first push-up.

"Looks like your struggling there. You should be happy I only said 5 and not 10." I said as I watched him continue struggle to do the rest.

Then he fell down and groaned. "See. I told you! I did It..." He sais out of breath and coughed.

"Yeah. You sure did...a great job." I said sarcastically.

"Ugh. Alright. Your turn then. Truth or dare?" He asked.

"Mmm." I sighed then said "Dare..."

He smiled and took a minute to think of something.

"Alright. Let's see...I dare you too have a staring contest, with me." He said.

"Really? That's boring." I said.

"Well do you want me to give you a worse dare? I'm letting you off easy, this time." He said.

"Fine." I closed my eyes to prepare then we looked at each other and I tried as hard as I could to not think of anything. Just don't blink! Cole looked Into my eyes, trying his hardest not to blink.
But It's impossible not the blink. So I did, within seconds...so much for that...

"Ha. I win!" He smiled.

"Ow, that hurt my eyes." I said as a closed my eyes to make them feel better.

"Wait, look at me for a second again." He said with a small smile and I turned to stare Into his eyes again.
His face soften and he moved closer to me. He put his hand up to my face and I slowly moved towards him for some reason.

He looked at my eyes then down to my lips and up again to my eyes. Something about that look...made me feel something. Butterflies In my stomach, maybe? Is that what It Is? I felt my face get a little red, but not because I was embarrassed. H-he was just...so close to me.

His hand was on my cheek and he leaned forward with his eyes closed. I closed my eyes and leaned Into him. His lips touched mine and I felt like I melted under his touch. It felt like fireworks. So that's why everyone describes It like that, huh.

His lips moved against mine and I pressed my lips against his. His hand was holding my face and I moved my hand up to his. I put my hand In his hair and tilted my head sideways. He pressed harder Into me and our lips felt so good together. I didn't want to be apart from him.

Then he stopped and slowly moved back, only a inch or two. So that our foreheads and noses were still touching. Our eyes were still closed and our hands were on each others head. I slowly opened my eyes and looked at him. His eyes were so soft and sweet. And I missed the feeling of his lips against mine.

We were both taking deep breaths as we kept starting at each other. I moved my hand through his hair. As I stared at him, trying to hold back from putting my lips on his again. He looked down slightly and closed his eyes. Pressing his forehead to mine.

"Cole." I said quietly. I was worried he was going to run away. I'm so used to being the one running away, but now I felt worried about him leaving.

He took a deep breath. "I'm-I'm sorry. I- I didn't mean to do that..."

"Look at me." I said softly and put my hand under his chin so he would look up at me. He looked so confused but...relaxed.
"It's okay." I said and pressed my forehead more against him. Trying so hard not to let our lips touch.

I slightly looked back and down at his lips. Don't...Peter. Don't do It...Listen to me! Don't do It!

I did It.

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Ahhhhh! They're so cute. Finally something happened. The truth or dare thing Is always cringy, but It needed to happen.

Also autocorrect Is soooooo annoying. I can type without looking at the keyboard, but keep misspelling, then autocorrect does the wrong thing 🤦‍♂️

I hope your enjoying this! 👋

(Also I wrote this at night when I was tired, so It's kinda all over the place. Like my brain.)