Sanders Sides One-Shots

Opposites Attract, Right? 4/5

Warnings: swearing, mashed potatoes

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Logan's POV:

I woke up in the morning hoping that what had happened yesterday had all just been a dream. That today was going to be my first day at a new school. That the people I had met were just people I had made up.

But... at the same time, I didn't want that. I liked the people I met and I wanted them to be real. The only reason I wanted everything to be a dream was to avoid the inevitable. Patton had shown a sign of affection yesterday afternoon on the bus.

I sighed and reluctantly got out of bed. I pulled on my black collared shirt and tied a blue striped tie around my neck before I shoved my legs into my tan khaki pants. I scuffed my socked feet across the floor slightly as I made my way to the bathroom where I smoothed my hair out with a brush.

In the kitchen, I scrambled an egg and threw some toast in the toaster. I checked the clock. I was running late. I shoveled my breakfast into my mouth before running up the stairs back to the bathroom where I hurriedly brushed my teeth.

Grabbing my backpack, I said goodbye to my parents and hurried out the door to the bus stop.

That's when I got a knot in my stomach. I was anxious to see Patton. I knew that's who I'd be sitting with, and I didn't want to make it awkward, but I also didn't know what I was supposed to say.

The bus came after a few minutes and I shakily walked up the steps and spotted Patton sitting in the same seat he had been yesterday. I took a deep breath and made my way over to him.

"Good morning!" He greeted cheerily, his usual smile plastered across his face.

"Morning. How'd you sleep?" I tried smiling back. It was a very anxious smile, but it'll have to do.

"Pretty decently. How about you?" How was he able to look so happy all the time? Surely he couldn't be... some of it had to be pretend... right?

"That's good to hear. I slept okay... I had some trouble getting to bed though."

"Sorry about that, do you know why?"

"My mind was spinning with thoughts, I guess." Patton hummed in response.

The rest of the bus ride was filled with an uncomfortable silence and the occasional question or two if it got too awkward. It seemed like neither of us were going to bring up what had happened yesterday.

I knew I shouldn't avoid it, but how was I supposed to bring it up in the first place? Needless to say, I was very confused.

After what felt like hours, we arrived at school. Patton and I got off the bus and walked together into the building.

Patton's POV:

I know I should've said something on the bus but... I feel like we need more time to talk. I'll try to meet with him after school. I know I'll have to talk to him at some point. I'd feel guilty if I didn't. Besides, it's unavoidable. And it wouldn't be fair to either of us. Especially him.

Virgil's POV:

I was at my locker staring down at a note someone had left me.

"Do you really think Roman actually likes you? Why would he? You're literally no one. He's just playing with your emotions. You're an actual idiot for believing someone could truly care about you or even like you in the slightest. Dumbass."

I was in more shock than I thought I would be in. Normally, this kind of thing wouldn't have upset me but... when it was about Roman... something in my heart twinged.