Part 14

                                    

                                          

Patton approached his locker the next morning after helping Lacy with a bit more of the dance prep. 
                          
"Hey Roman." He yawned starting to spin in his code. 
                          
"Hey Patton!" Roman chirped back. "Did you study for this test?" 
                          
"I did." Patton replied grabbing his books, closing the metal door and turning around to face him. "Doesn't mean I'm ready though." 
                          
"Well that's optimistic." Roman said sarcastically. 
                          
Patton chuckled at that. 
                          
Suddenly it looked like something down the hall caught Roman's eye. Before Patton could look however, Roman put his hand on the lockers behind him and got closer, pushing his back against them. Patton had to hug his books closer to his chest as they were practically pressed against one another. 
                          
"What are you doing?" Patton asked. 
                          
"Nothing." Roman said quietly. "You didn't close your locker all the way." 
                          
"Oh." The other boy looked to Roman's hand which did in fact close his locker completely. "Thanks." 
                          
"No problem." Roman smirked removing his arm and taking a step back. 
                          
That's when Patton realized Logan approaching down the hall, and lit up. "Hey Logan, good morning!" 
                          
"Good morning Patton." Logan greeted back, but didn't seem overly joyed. In fact he sounded slightly angry. He then just continued to walk past. 
                          
"Huh, he seemed to be in a bad mood." Patton pointed out tilting his head. "I wonder what's wrong." 
                          
"Ah who knows." Roman played innocent. "Can't worry about it now. Let's go get this test over with buddy." He smiled and they started walking to class together.
                          
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Patton sat next to Logan in the Library later that day with a smile. "Hello Logan!" 
                          
"Patton." The boy nodded a greeting not looking away from his book. Once he did finish his page after a few seconds of silence he closed the book and payed attention to his lunch. 
                          
Patton watched him. "So How has your day been?" 
                          
"Adequate." He shrugged still not looking at him. 
                          
Patton felt his heart sink a bit. "You keep giving one word responses. You almost never do that. Did I do something to make you upset with me?" 
                          
"No." Logan looked over to Patton and sighed when he saw his face. "You have done nothing Patton do not worry yourself with it." 
                          
Patton slowly smiled again. "Okay!" He chirped starting to eat his lunch. 
                          
Logan watched him quizzically for another few moments of silence and then shifted in his chair before speaking. "Patton?"
                          
"Hm?" He responded.
                          
"What exactly is the nature of your relationship with Roman?" Logan asked.
                          
"Roman?" Patton seemed surprised by the subject. "Um..." he took a sip of his drink before answering. "I mean we've been friends for like... ever."
                          
"Friends?" Logan raised a brow. 
                          
"Well... best friends." Patton corrected. "Honestly my only friend until you came along." 
                          
Logan straightened his back feeling his cheeks tint pink for a reason unknown to him. 
                          
"Why do you ask?" Patton asked curiously.