This took me like a week so enjoy “El’s not stupid! It's not my fault you don’t like girls!” Mike snapped, anger coating his voice. Will's eyes went wide and he stepped back, Why would he say that? Will thought. Mike realized what he had done and tried to apologize, “Will, I'm sorry, I didn't mean-” “But you did.” Will muttered, looking Mike up and down. “Y-You know I didn't mean it like that, Will.” Mike said, his voice cracking. “Save it.” Will said, his voice flat. He rode away on his bike into the pouring rain. After he lost sight of Will's bike, Mike’s breathing started to quicken and his whole body started to shake. What was this? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ He ran down to the basement, still hyperventilating, when Lucas caught sight of him. “You good, man?” He asked. He sounded sincere, like he wanted to help Mike. Mike shook his head, his brain was fogged up now, and he had no idea what to do. The fight felt like nothing now, he was just wondering what was happening to himself. He started to feel hot and dizzy, did he have a cold or something? He collapsed against a wall, trying not to pass out. Lucas walked over to him and put a hand on his forehead, his eyes went wide “Was that your first panic attack?” He asked, he sounded more stubborn this time. “A..panic..attack..?” Mike asked, his voice weak. “Yeah, my moms had them before, I've learned to know the signs by now. She goes crazy a lot, y’know?” Lucas chuckled. Mike tried to laugh, but he couldn't. Lucas stopped laughing once he realized what was happening. “Do you need some medicine or something?” Lucas asked, tilting his head. “No, I’ll be fine.” Mike muttered, trying to stand up. When he got to his feet, his legs gave out and he collapsed into Lucas’s arms, black spots formed around his vision. “Whoa there! Maybe we should take things a little slow.” Lucas chuckled. Lucas put his arm on Mike's shoulder and led him to the couch, the black spots in Mike’s vision eventually cleared. “Get some rest, I’ll try to find Will, I heard you guys fighting.” Lucas smiled, trying to lighten the mood. After Lucas left, Mike fell into a deep, dreamless sleep. When Mike finally woke up, he was startled to see Will sitting next to him. “Hey, you okay?” he asked, tilting his head like a puppy. “Yeah, I-I’m ok.” Mike muttered, trying to stand up. Lucas pushed him down. “ You almost fainted last time, let's not take any chances.” Mike reluctantly sat down and stared at Will, tears filling his eyes. “I'm sorry for..what I said back there.” He said, his leg began to shake. “It's okay, I forgive you.” Will said, he looked at Mike's face. “Are you sure you're okay?” He asked. Mike shook his head, tears starting to fall. “I feel like a horrible friend for saying that to you, I-I don't know if I can forgive myself for saying that, even. I’m so so sorry-”
Mike suddenly felt more weight on himself, Will was hugging him, and Mike hadn't been hugged in a long time. Mike started to sob into Will's arms, burying his head in the crook of Will’s neck. About 5 minutes later, Mike eventually let go of Will. He probably looked gross after that crying session he had. “I’m gonna go home, my moms probably worried about me.” Will said, getting up to leave. “Same here.” Lucas yelled, already halfway up the stairs. Will waved goodbye to Mike. After he left Mike just..sat there. He couldn't stop thinking about how happy that hug made him.
