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(Michael's POV)
(few weeks after the first day)
In the morning, there was less sunlight streaming through the classroom window. I was doodling on a piece of lined paper for no particular reason other than boredom. I was drawing things that came to my mind at first, but then I stopped for a long second.
The doodle I had drawn looked almost identical to Jeremy, so I glanced over to the side and found Jeremy sitting right next to me. "Whatcha' drawing, Mike?" He questioned.
I had an urge to say, 'nothing', but I couldn't slip it out, "Uh, um you." I quietly admitted as my heart pounded.
His bright yellows sparkled a little, "
"Really?" Jeremy snatched the paper out of my hand and examined the drawings, he softly smiled.
"Y-you can keep them if you want, even though there are some random doodles." I chuckled a little.
Jeremy folded the paper, "I'll keep it! It's a really good and cute drawing anyway."
Blush spread across my face and I shrugged. Not many people like to compliment my artwork, I was even surprised that Jeremy didn't find the drawings weird or odd.
Jeremy asked, "You gonna come to hang out with me at lunch again?"
I nodded, "Yeah, I mean you're my only friend anyway."
The bell rang, and I grabbed my belongings to get ready for my next class. Right before I left the classroom, my arm was tugged making me stop in my paths ahead.
I turned over to see Jeremy once again, 
"Michael, I also have a gift for you before you leave." He smiled.
"Huh?" Then, I was pulled in with arms around my back, Jeremy's head on my shoulder. I was getting hugged. I chose one option and one option only, to hug him back. I grinned and closed my eyes for a little.
We let go from the hug and my hands clasped together, "I have to go now. See you later."
Jeremy replied, "See ya'."
As I got to class, my heart rushed as myIandheld my chest a little. Something about me felt different.
(Timeskip again, before lunch ended)
As Jeremy waited for me, I threw out my trash in the trash bin, so we could walk to class together.
We began to step away from the table, "Hey, Mike!" Jeremy spoke.
"Yeah, need something?" I asked.
"Are you available sometime tomorrow?" He questioned as he walked along with me.
I nodded, "Uh, yeah! Do you want to hang out with me or something?"
"Yes! Wasn't that kind of obvious?"
I giggled, "Well, I'm clearly stupid then." Jeremy laughed along with me.
"Don't call yourself stupid! You literally have so much better grades than me!" He wiped a tear from his eye.
I grinned, "That doesn't mean that I'm either, you know."
Jeremy passed by his classroom, "Welp, gotta go. See you tomorrow."
I waved as my stomach twisted slightly and my heart fluttered. Something still felt different about me and Jeremy.
(502 words)
sorry if this took a while! school is almost out, so I will be able to write the next chapter sooner! you are loved <3