I smack my hand to my face in defeat. I look to the front of the class as I get settled. Where is the teacher? I look over to the door the moment he walks in. “Okay class today you need to get a piece of paper and write down what’s on the board. After that I want you guys to get ready to take notes. Directions are on the side board. You can pair up with one person in your area. That’s all for today's class, get started.”

“Does my lovely wife want to work with me,” Ty looks over to me with a huge smirk on his face. “You know you can’t always steal this cutey from me right?” I look behind me to see Nick Mendel. He is a friend from sixth grade. We’ve been together every since then. He has blonde hair with gray eyes. He’s 5 '7 with shoulders like mine. If you were to look at his arms you could see his muscles. He works out almost everyday.

“Well this cutey is mine, so I’m working with him,” Ty stated getting irritated. Nick pulls me out of my seat so that he could sit in it. He then turns me around, grabs me by the waist, and yanks me into his lap. “He’s mine now.”

I hear Ty spring up from his seat as he looks at Nick with an agitated look on his face. He grabs me by the hand with an aggressive grip. We walk up to the teacher with our papers as he asks, “Can we work outside the class? We’ll do the notes if they’re posted on the chromebooks.” “I did post them on your chromebooks yes. Since I owe you one Tyler, I’ll let you guys off the hook. Go, before I change my mind.”

I watch Ty as he goes to get his chromebook. I wave to Nick getting pulled out of the classroom. He blows me a kiss back in return. “Take a chill pill Ty. He was just teasing like he always does. Don’t you do the exact same thing?” “It’s not the same, don’t you see? Can’t you see the way he looks at you? He’s in love with you Caleb.” “And? Is there something wrong with that,” I ask in more of a demanding tone.

After standing still for a moment he speaks up. “Don’t you find it disgusting? He likes you, another guy.” “Is it really so wrong? I don’t find it disgusting. What would you do if I said that I like him as well?” “You don’t mean it. You’ve always hated gay people because of your dad.” “Don’t you dare bring that up now.”

I felt really upset, so I stormed to the bathroom. When I calmed down I was surprised to find Ty waiting for me outside of the restroom. “I’m sorry for being such an asshole Caleb. If you really like Nick in that way I’ll support you two. If I say anything offensive let me know. I don’t want our friendship to fall apart over a stupid converstation. Deal?” He stretches his hand out towards mine in order for me to shake it. I reach out with my same hand as not to leave him hanging. “Deal.”