Blueliners: Part 4

TYLER

*gasp.*

My eyes shoot open, like an owl in the dead of night. im in a room filled with machines and the steady beeping of the heartbeat monitor. the room is dimly lit with only the grey light coming from the window. i look out to see big snowflakes falling on the cold streets of Buffalo. for once in my life, i felt relaxed, because there is nothing like winter in Buffalo.

But the reality hit me like a ton of lead, i was in the hospital and Beau was alone. i couldnt bear the fact that he was there by himself. i mean, he left his school to be with me, and im not there for him. what did he see in me that he liked so much? i have no idea. and on top of that, if i truly am gay, (which i think i am) i cant tell my father, he looks at bi/gay people as sub-human, and i dont want to be seen as sub-human.

BEAU

"so, where's your bud?" my linemate Kyle asked as we skated around during pregame warmups.
"he got really hurt yesterday."
"i hope he gets back here soon. we cant afford to lose more ground." Kyle pointed out.

"im really scared. if i lost him i would be crushed"
"thats gay" kyle said.
"please dont say that Kyle. you dont know how much it hurts me." i said looking down.

"you've been acting really gay lately. is something wrong?" he asked
"i asked you nicely not to say that!" i said. before i knew it, i was like crying, and i skated off the rink. i headed to the dressing room, sat down, and just started crying. "i need you Tyler!"