Secret

                                    

                                          
It's Monday morning and I'm standing at my locker.
Are vampires r
I don't even finish typing it before I delete it again. Vampires aren't real, but... 
Maybe I should try to investigate. How, I don't know. But Simon clearly isn't telling me the truth and I'm worried. I need to know. I sigh before I type it in again, expecting nothing.
I do, in fact, get nothing. Just some websites on vampire mythology. Of course Simon isn't a vampire. I'm just being stupid, he couldn't be. But what is up with him then? I don't understand why I stopped worrying after he told me not to. What if he has an eating disorder or something really bad-
Someone pokes me in the shoulder. "Boo."
I turn around, stuffing my phone in my back pocket. Simon's standing there, smirking. All the awkward nervosity from Saturday is gone and I can't help but admire him for a moment, a smile creeping onto my own lips. My previous concern and confusion melts away. "Hey, Boo."
He giggles softly and steps closer, taking my hands in his. I can't resist a glance at his lips, my heartbeat quickening. "Did you just call me Boo?"
"I guess I did..." I think back to when we agreed we didn't have to be a secret and I find myself not really caring that there are other people in the hallway. I pull him to me and he kisses me softly, briefly. 
"Hmm... You're cute." 
I chuckle, feeling my face get hot. "We should get to class..."
He laughs. "Oh, we should. Let's go then." He pulls me with him and we sit down in the back of the class.
But throughout the lesson, my mind just keeps wandering. Simon busies himself with the work but all I can think of is him. Why does he act like this? I need to know. But should I discuss it with him or not? I don't think he'll tell the truth, but... Maybe Sara will tell me. Or his mom? I just want to know if he's ok. Without thinking, I lean sideways and wrap my arms around him. He looks a little surprised but drops his pencil to hug me.
"You okay?" He whispers.
"Yeah... Are you?"
He rests his head against mine. "Of course."
I hadn't realized the entire class is now staring at us along with the teacher. He doesn't look very pleased. "Simon and Wilhelm, focus on your work. You can cuddle after school."
A few students snigger behind their hands and we reluctantly stop hugging. They'll know we're dating now, after us kissing in the hallway and just now hugging. Maybe I should be worried about it, but instead I feel kind of proud. Simon is mine, and now people are going to find out.
By lunch, people are whispering and staring at us. Simon seems a little uncomfortable, trying to casually drinks from his bottle while avoiding everyone's eyes. He eases up after lunch, though, so maybe he just doesn't like people seeing him drink? Weird... I can't help but worry about him.
***
By Thursday, everyone at school knows we're together. I thought it would be nice, I could hold Simon's hand in public or kiss him and everyone would know he's mine. But the reality isn't quite as nice as I expected. To my relief, no one at school is being homophobic, but they keep staring and whispering and occasionally saying really weird shit to our faces. Someone asked me if we're really dating, and if Simon gives good head.
I'm sitting in my dorm, trying to study, when my phone rings. It's my mom calling, and now I'm in real trouble. Well, I think I am.
"Wilhelm, is it true you're dating a working class boy at Hillerska named Simon?" She sounds tired and frustrated.
"Um, yes. Is that a problem?" I brace myself for a long lecture about being the prince Sweden wants and how Erik is no longer here to distract them and bla bla bla. I hold my breath, waiting for her to speak.
She sighs. "Well, it's a big thing. You are the prince, and I don't expect your fellow students to keep this to themselves. If all of Sweden were to find out... Well, it would be a big thing. You know how big it was for them when it got out that Erik was dating that girl Selma. But this is different. People might not be very open to a homosexual prince, and you could get a lot of hate for this."
"I'm not gay."
She sighs again. "Okay, well, whatever you are, there are going to be people who don't like the idea of their prince dating a boy."
I don't care what people think of me. I just want to live my life and be together with Simon. "So you're saying I should keep quiet about Simon?"
"Well, yes, that would be best. If rumors spread outside of your school, we have the power to deny them. Your fellow students have no proof and we could easily make people believe that they're just starting a rumor to seem interesting."
I bite my lip. "Do I have to stop hanging out with him?"
"No, no. Just don't show too much affection in public." I open my mouth to reply when she speaks again. "And Wilhelm, please take this seriously. If you feel very strongly about him, and you still do after a little while longer, we can reconsider. But you have to be very sure. Do you understand?"
"Yes. I'll, uh... We'll keep it quiet." 
"Good. Alright. Bye, Wilhelm." She hangs up.
I'm biting my lip hard, thinking about what this would mean. I call Simon to explain, and he seems understanding. I can't help but feel slightly disappointed about having to keep him a secret again, but I suppose it's for the best. 
I'm about to hang up when he says my name. "Oh, Wille, by the way. My mom and my sister aren't home this weekend."
My eyes widen slightly, my stomach feels full of butterflies. "What are you suggesting?" I ask, even though I know the answer. 
"Well, you could take the bus to Bjärstad on Saturday... And... You could stay here, if you wanted?"
I grin. "Sounds like a good plan. So... Should I bring pyjamas or not?"
"You can bring them, but you don't need to wear them..." I can practically see that mischievous grin on his face even though he's nowhere near me.
"Mm... Alright. Sounds great." 
"See you tomorrow, then. And on Saturday." I smile when he says it.
"Yup, bye then." 
He hangs up, leaving me smirking at my feet. How am I going to focus on my homework when I have a sleepover to look forward to? 
Sorry another note: First off sorry that this part is short/boring. The next one is gonna be better I Promise. Secondly flashback to the part where Simon gives Wille a jam and cucumber sandwich, I actually tried eating one. It's not super nasty but also not great. Kinda fruity and sweet but also watery and crunchy. 6/10 I don't recommend.