byler - say it.

Chapter 1

It didn't take a lot for Will to realise the changes from Mike in the past year. He'd been in love with Mike since he found out what love was. He knows the signs, he knows the things he'd to that he would think as too obvious and kick himself for days over. Initially it is surprising for him to see some of those traits in Mike, to notice the blushes, the lip biting, the jealousy, the way he's always staring at his lips or his ass? Very obviosuly he might add.

He doesn't believe it for months, there's no way Mike would feel the same as he does, is there? Will is now 100% sure he does. The most damning piece of evidence is what happened at Stacy's party after graduation. Sure the whole party was pretty buzzed but he was with Mike all night, and knows for a fact that he only had two drinks.

Mike and Will were standing together, in the corner of the living room, the party all splitting up. El talking to Max about god knows what, those two drank the most by far. Dustin trying to show off to Stacy betting that he could beat Lucas in a push up competition? Yeah right, has he seen Lucas? Anyway, the two were talking about the campaign Mike was planning for the day after, when Chance, who graduated last year, suddenly appeared next to them.

He was talking about how he's only here because he knows Stacy's brother, how well he's doing in college, blah blah blah. It was all directed only to Will, not Mike at all, in fast he barely acknowledged the taller boys existence. Will couldn't focus on what Chance was saying however, because the second he stepped into Wills space, Mikes arm was around his waist.

Everytime Will politely laughed at whatever joke Chance was making, he could feel Mikes hand tighten, when he chanced a glance at him, he was staring at Chance like he wanted to rip him apart. Will being himself thought he could try push Mike, wanting to confirm his suspicions over the last few months.

He started slow, leaning more into Chance as he laughed, hand on Chances chest pretending to catch his breath. Every time he would feel Mikes hands tense on his side, and slightly pull him back. Eventually Chance asked Will if he wanted to go get another drink, Will wanted to push it, wanted to see what Mike would do. He simply nodded and started to pull away, that's when it finally happened.

Mike pulled him right back, Will nearly tripping over but falling instead right into Mike, Chance finally looked at Mike, confused. When Will looked up at him he realised why, Mike was seething, he would practically see steam leaking out of the older boys ears. He remembers the exact words Mike said to Chance, "Yeah not happening. He's with me are you fucking blind or just stupid?" Will stared at him in amazement for far too long, not noticing whatever Chance might've said back, not noticing when he walked away. He came back to reality when Mike started pulling him outside.

They settled onto the top porch step, Will didn't say anything to him. He had gotten all the confirmation he needed.

That brings him to right now.