Once lost, and now found

Chapter 18: The confession

Henry's POV:

I got into my bed wanting to just take the day relaxing and gathering my strength. When I laid in bed my door flung open, "SUP FUCKER HOW YOU BEEN?" Andrew, my big loving brother, the fucker was never subtle. He jumped on top of me and almost fucking killed me, "You fucking dumbass get off I can't breathe!" He rolled over off of me," Geez okay, what happened last night? Mom wanted me to surprise you, but I was shocked when you weren't here. I didn't tell mom so don't worry. Get some action last night?"

When he said that, I'm not sure what but I got triggered. I turned away from him crossing my arms hugging myself for comfort and started tearing up. His infectious and charming smile died," Woah hey what happened?", he said while putting his hand on my back. I turned to him," Please don't get angry, just listen. You won't like this." I started explaining about going to the party and how I got there and when Sabine texted me. Then what happened when I ran into the guy, and what he was about to do. He immediately pulled me into a tight hug crying, "I'm so sorry I wasn't there to protect you." "It wasn't your fault Andrew you couldn't have known, but I'm not finished."

I started explaining that Dylan rushed in before he did anything else, and how he took care of me that morning. He just stared at me dumbfounded," So your homophobic bully saved you, and took care of you?" Andrew's reaction was the same as mine," Yeah he did, he didn't hurt me or anything like I expected him to."

He started smiling," Looks like the homophobic bully that tormented you, may have a little crush on you." I started laughing hysterically at him," You're delusional. He would never, he's a manwhore and comes from a homophobic family he could never." "Henry you're an idiot, sure it's the right thing to do to help someone in that situation, but you drop them off at home not take them back to your house." "No, I didn't have my wallet he couldn't see my address on my driver's license."

He put both of his hands on my shoulder and stared deep in my soul," Dude, you don't take care of someone like that without crushing on them. He also apologized for what he did, he'll probably help you now." My brother always did want to be my personal cupid, even though he sucks at it. "Andrew him saying that doesn't mean anything, he cares too much about his reputation. Popular jocks aren't nice to emo nerds."

"You assume too much Henry, don't always expect the worse. Dad wouldn't want you worrying like this." I sighed, he was right. Dad always wanted me to find someone, but I was always scared. I wasn't until Trey came. He was closeted and he told me he loved me, the day he said he would come out, he got a girlfriend. When I tried to talk to him he said he was just experimenting and that he never really loved me. He broke my heart and ruined my trust, and I think my mom ruined his paint job.

"Your tired, you should get some rest. I'll leave you alone kiddo, but remember people, do dumb things to people they love. Don't forget that, I probably shouldn't say this, but give him a chance. I know you hate him for beating you and I hate him for that too, but let him explain himself." "Thanks, big bro, I'll think about it. I'm gonna take a nap though." He walked out and I went to sleep thinking, could Dylan really have a crush on me?

Dylan's POV:

He left without me finishing what I wanted to say. Henry, I love you. I didn't want to believe it but I did love him. His tiny frame was just so adorable, and his nervousness makes me wanna hold him in a big bear hug. He was scared of the world and I wanted to tell him that I'll protect him from all evil. It all makes sense now, no wonder I couldn't keep a girlfriend. I beat him up because I was unsure about these feelings, I know he's gay but there's no way he could ever be with me. I've hurt him too much so I'll do what I can, I'll protect him from my 'friends'. I'm not gonna let anyone lay a finger on him.

The more I thought about him the more I couldn't wait to see him again, but then I remembered. My parents, they will never accept me or Henry. No one will, but what will I do? I can't get over him, I never will. I've never felt this strong about anyone, I don't care I will make it up to him and show him how I care about him.

As I laid down thinking about Henry, I got a text from Jackson.

J=Jackson D=Dylan

J=Yo dude did u go to the party last night?

D=I did for a minute but I had to take care of something

J=Bro is everything okay? U've been distant lately

D=I'm just figuring stuff out

J=What? finding a nice little thot for urself? ;)

D= Stfu don't say that

J=Damn okay, don't get ur panties in a twist

D=I gtg I'll talk to u later

J=alright, but whoever ur thinking about must be some girl to get ur attention

D=Oh u have no idea :)

I remember I added my Henry's number before he left, I should probably check on him.

H=Henry D=Dylan

D=Hey it's Dylan, how r u feeling?

I left my phone to heat up some pizza, after about 10 minutes it chimed

H= Uhh I'm fine?

D=Sry, hope u don't mind I got ur number from ur phone while u slept

H=It's fine ig, did u need something?

I wanted to tell him how I felt, but I knew it would be just selfish

D=No I just wanted to c if u were okay, I'm sry for scaring u when u woke up

H=U don't need to apologize, I just appreciate everything u've done for me.

D=U shouldn't have to thank me, after everything I've done to u, u should want me dead

H=Don't say that, yeah I hated u and was terrified of u, but I know ur just a sweetie :)

When he called me a sweetie, my heart fluttered. He's just a cute, snarky nerd. He likes to be sassy, so it's just natural for me to be a little sassy too.

D=Ew don't call me a sweetie twerp:)

H=Alright whatever u say :)

D=If u want we can start hanging out, I want to be ur friend

H=Friend? As in friend until school starts again?

D=No, I'm not gonna hurt u like that again. I'll talk to everyone, get them off ur back. If they don't I can teach them a lesson or 2 ;)

H=I'm glad to be ur friend, but I don't want to be the reason u lose ur friends

D= I don't care about them, I care about u :)

H=Thank u Dylan, just pls don't go around beating up people that give me a hard time. It makes u no better then they r

D=Alright, whatever u say, little prince ;)

H=Ugh, ur weird :)

He said yes, he'll be my friend. I only hope I have a chance to be more than a friend.

Henry's POV:

Dylan just texted me, he was asking if I was okay. I don't know why, but it really warmed my heart knowing he cared. Him being nice made my crush on him even bigger. I just hope he's telling the truth about him not beating me up anymore. I was laying on my bed when Sabine texted me.

S=Yo how did the party go ?

H=Not well really, but I guess it ended fine

S=Y what happened?

H=I think it's better to wait till we're face to face

S=UGH I'M STILL SICK THO

H=U get sick easily

S=Yeah i know, I'll c u at school

H=C u