tw: abusive relationship

     "We're taking this outside." Connor nearly growled at Will. Looking over to Jared to keep Evan safe, the two fuming boys walked together out into the hallway. 

     "I was just asking him a questi-"

     "He lets me "touch" him because he trusts me, and he shouldn't trust you! I'm going to treat him so much better than you ever did. Please, just keep away from him. I won't hesitate to get the police involved." He jabbed his finger at Will's chest, keeping his fist clenched at his side. Will simply smiled, taking Connor's hand from his chest and holding it in his own. Struggling to get free, Connor tried to scrape his dull nails against Will's palm.

     "You're pretty cute yourself, Murphy..."

     "Oh, shut the fuck up. Stay away from us, Will." Connor shoved Will aside, turning to head back into the auditorium. Will grabbed his arm before he could enter the door, his eyes sparkling with excitement. 

     "Just a one night stand..." He whispered into Connor's ear before he was thrown to the ground. Connor stuck his hands into his pockets and stormed back into the auditorium to find Evan and Jared waiting for him in the wings offstage.

     "Are you okay?" Evan asked quietly, taking Connor's hand and entangling it with his own. Crossing his legs as he sat down, Connor sighed with his breath breaking a little bit. He was biting his lip trying not to yell or cry.

     "Fine. C'mere..." Connor opened his arms prompting Evan to come closer to him and he smiled as the smaller boy crawled into his lap. He rested his head gently on Evan's shoulder, feeling him shiver for only a second before relaxing into the position. The group of boys was positioned far enough off stage so that no one could notice them. Alana sat on the outskirts of the circle scribbling away costume designs for her character and the rest of the ensemble. The pit band was practicing and Alana smiled as she heard Zoe play her instrument amongst the other students. She nodded her hair to the rhythm of the Dead Girl Walking reprise.

     "What did h-he say?" She tuned in to the conversation, preferring to listen for a moment than put in her opinion just yet.

     "The same shit. I didn't punch him this time though..."

      "That's good!"

     "Evan no. He should have beat the fucking shit out of him."

     "Calm down Kleinman." Connor added, making Evan smile and giving Connor's cheek a soft kiss. Evan leant further back into Connor's grip, feeling his arms wrap around his stomach slowly. Faking a gag, Jared pulled out his phone to text Rich and Jake. It was clear when he was texting the other boys because he had an almost innocent smile on his face and his eyes seemed to light up. 

     "That's enough for today. Reminder that the shows in three weeks so make sure you're solid!" The director was leaving the auditorium as they shouted the last of their sentence, in some hurry to get home. Evan got up promptly, holding out a hand for Connor to grab. The couple giggled quietly, remaining with their hands holding one another.

      "Wanna come over? Zoe would be home but she's chill."

      "Yeah, she's the bassist right?" They walked together down the aisle, looking over a shoulder to see Zoe packing up her stuff. Connor nodded, grabbing his bag before they walked out of the school building. They stayed quiet for most of the journey, simply enjoying each others company. Evan would occasionally squeeze Connor's hand, feeling Connor's grip tighten whenever he did.

     "Will tried to flirt with me." They stopped on the block before Connor's house. Evan looked like he was about to cry but instead flung himself into Connor's arms, hugging him tightly.

      "He can't. He can't! D-Don't fall for anything he tries to tell you... Maybe his sex is better than mine but... He'll hurt you! And it would be my fault..." Evan rambled out, trying to form sentences from thoughts quickly circling in his head. 

     "Evan... I'm not going to leave you for him. Nothing he could say could possibly make me want in any way to date him. He's an abusive asshole who should be in jail... He's not going to lay a hand on your or me ever again." Connor guided Evan's face towards his own, kissing him with some passion. He pulled away and looked softly into Evan's eyes, offering a weak smile. Evan choked on tears but managed to smile back at him. The February wind blew on their backs, signaling to move forward. Their hands rejoined, making the rest of the journey to the Murphy house hold. Zoe's car was already in the driveway when they arrived, pushing open the door to see her sitting at the counter with dry cereal.

     "You finished the milk again..." She said almost annoyed, but still with a playful smile. Connor frowned, hanging his head in dismay.

     "Shit, I'm sorry. I meant to pick some up on the way home."

     "It's fine, oh my god! You're Evan... Connor's been talking about you and I've seen you on stage... Your voice is incredible! I wish I could sing like you." Zoe was smiling to Evan, her expression suddenly much brighter than before.

     "Y-Yeah, thanks.. Your bass is really cool too!" Evan blushed, watching Zoe laugh a little.

      "You're adorable! What are you doing hanging out with Connor, he's pretty lame." She joked, bumping his elbow against Connor and watching him laugh a little. Connor felt jealous as his sister commented on Evan, pulling him a little closer to his side.

     "Connor's amazing! I didn't know he could sing until the musical. I wish I'd met him sooner..." Evan took Connor's hand in his own, looking up into his eyes and giving him a smile. Zoe awed, then frowning to Connor.

     "You didn't tell me you were dating! I mean, I assumed since you talk about him so much-"

      "You talk about me?" Evan whispered, Connor blushing and nodding as he let his hair fall in front of his eyes.

     "You can't assume we're dating from holding hands! Normalize guys touching guys in a nonsexual way, right? No but we are and I love him." Connor managed to ramble out, staring at the floor so she didn't see his face light up bright red. 

     "I won't tell Mom or Dad. Now go make out or whatever, don't let me keep you." She took a bite of her cereal, waving them off. Connor pulled Evan quickly up the stairs, trying not to look at Zoe as she laughed at him. After they had walked upstairs, Zoe pulled out her phone to text Alana about whatever.

     "Your sisters so nice!"

     "Yeah. Come cuddle me though." Connor stated, still embarrassed. Evan giggled to himself, lying down next to Connor. He felt his longer arms quickly wrap around his torso, opening his eyes to see Connor smiling to him. They kissed, Evan's hands traveling down Connor's shoulders. His lips traveled down the soft skin on Connor's jaw to his neck, kissing it before looking up to him.

     "C-Can I leave a mark?"

     "Please..." Connor exhaled in pleasure, holding Evan tighter. Evan connected his lips to his neck, biting down and sucking on his neck. He left a few hickeys going down Connor's neck, finishing up with one on his collarbone. Connor let out a soft moan, pulling Evan's face back up to his own and kissing him. Opening his mouth to let out a moan, Connor took advantage of the opportunity to stick his tongue into the other's mouth. Evan could taste the familiar stale weed, frowning a little but wrapping his legs in Connor's. Pushing and pulling his lips against the others, the boys only pulled apart for a breath of air. The heat between their bodies made them want to stay on Connor's bed forever. 

     "How long will we last?" Evan asked as they pulled away again, his voice almost cracking. Connor held him closer, burying his face in Evan's shirt.

     "I-I want to stay with you for as long as you want to stay with me..." Connor replied nervously, brushing his hand over his now bruising hickeys and smiling a little. 

      "Will's not going to take you away from me." Evan said protectively, but his voice coming out small and cute. Giggling, Connor pressed his lips against Evan's forehead, closing his eyes as they stayed together in the others arms.

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a.n: SORRY FOR NOT UPDATING!!! i just finished school for this year so im hyped ill be updating more!!! ily all so fucking much u dont even know,, the only thing that keeps me going sometimes is writing this shit haha