"We should go get food after school."

"Ah, sorry Jere, I don't have any money with me."

"Oh, I'll just pay!"

"Oh, okay thanks."

Michael smiled brightly at his best friend. He was so lucky to have him.

He's only paying to make you feel better.

*

"Bye Michael!" Jeremy called, hugging him goodbye. Michael grinned and returned the hug.

He knows you like hugs. He's only hugging you more so he feels less guilty.

*

"Sorry if I'm bugging you."

"Oh no, not at all, you're fine." Jeremy reasurred him.

He doesn't want to feel bad for upsetting you again.

He's said stuff like that before the party.

That doesn't mean he doesn't say it for different reasons now.

*

"Oh thank God you're here. I don't think I'd be able to get through this class without you."

He just doesn't have-

He cares. Look at his smile. Its genuine. He's glad I'm here. I'm glad I'm here.

He only cares so make himself feel better.

If he didn't really care, he wouldn't have to try to make himself feel better.

"Me neither." Michael laughed and sat next to his best friend.

Those eggs didn't represent their friendship. They represented his own insecurities.

And with Jeremy around, he wasn't afraid to break them.

___

SURPRISE

so fun fact, NaomiCatYard asked for a continuation so here (heere) ya go

another fun fact, i thought this would be sad but i hung out with my best friend today and all my gross thoughts are pretty much gone now

another fun fact, i love all of you

also sorry this is kinda short lmao

-becca