My Roommate Is A Sociopath: Gary's Return

-Chapter 5: Friends Don't Keep Secrets-

Bullworth's Pier

"Alex."

I looked over from my seat on the bench at the pier in the city to see Mikki standing next with Lucien. I called him earlier to invite them over to the pier so I can see them. After the inicdent with Carter, and seeing Gary yesterday. It made me realize I've been such a horrible friend to the very people who stuck with me throughout that hell-hole known as Bullworth Academy.

Mikki, she's always been like a little sister to me, ever since I've met her. I never thought, nor once even think about what I did was hurting her also. How could I have been so selfish and swallow in my own pity to not see what was lying in front of me?

Nevertheless, I will own up to mistakes. This is a new year after all, and I plan to make sure everything will not be the same like last year.

"Hey..." I managed to say, trying my best to not avert my gaze from them. The awkward air linger around us. It didnt help it was silent, besides the waves hitting against the shore below us.

My eyes caught a hold of Lucien giving a tight sequeeze on Mikki's shoulder. Most likely to ease the situation for her. He was always known to be a sweet gentlemen, despite what he did to me last year. Lucien was always a good person. He always looked out for others, often putting them before himself. Sometimes he often forgets about his own happiness. In a way, Mikki and him are alike so I can see why they are good together.

There was no way Gary and I could ever be like that, nor are we alike. We're far too different, but you know how the saying goes. Opposites attract.

After a few moments that felt like eternity. I spoke first to kill the painful long silence between us. Knowing full-well Lucien nor Mikki won't do it. Lucien didn't want to, knowing him, he wnatred me to be the first one to tell Mikki. That bastard.

"I know I've been ignoring you for the past few days. This summer, I've been distancing myself from you, and our friends..." I began, trying my best to keep my voice steady, and not stutter. It was awkward. It didn't help that Mikki and Lucien were staring at me, making it worse. I look away to continue on. "I only did that, because... I was seeing Gary... at Happy Volts."

There, I finally said it.

"I..."

This sounded so much better inside my head. I don't even want to continue to talk. It feels so awkward. On movies, and books, they make it sound so easily. I feel like I just want to run and hide, or sleep this all away. That sounds nice. I might do that after this. Sleep it all away.

If only I can.

"I wanted to tell you guys... I always wanted to, but I was scared... I didn't know what you would all think... You can say I was afraid of you all trying to leave me..."

Suddenly, I felt a pair of hands wrap around me. I turn to see it was Mikki. She was hugging me. Most likely to calm me down, since I realize my hands were shaking. I hate being emotional, damn my girl emotions.

"It's okay, Alex. I understand... Don't cry."

I now notice I've had a few tears in my eyes. After she said that, I merely hug her back, and allow the few tears I've had go. I was tired of lying to everyone. Mostly, tired of hiding my feelings, all this emotion inside. Not only did my actions hurt my friends, but myself as well. It was eating me away.

I wipe few of my tears away, and laugh softly. "You know I hate crying. And it's Rex-chan." I said with a sarcastic voice to lighten the mood. I missed my own nickname, but knowing Mikki. She would hardly ever called me that. I guess she's growing up like everyone else. The very thought scares me when I think about it. I don't feel grown up, nor do I ever want to be. I think I'll be a terrible adult, considering my job as a teenager isn't going so well.

Mikki laugh, wipe the remaining tears away from my face. Her tiny hands, and small height reminded me of what would a younger sibling would be like if I ever had one. Also, I felt taller, which is good, since Petey was now taller than me. Lucky.

"You don't need to hide your feelings from us. It's okay. I know you and I... aren't close as the others, but I will always be by your side. You will always be my friend, Rex-chan." Mikki said. "But you must promise me something." She stare sternly into my eyes. "Promise me, you would never keep another secret from us. We will always be by your side, regardless what happens. You can trust us, me." She smile at me. Her smile always brightens my day. She was so innocent, and sweet.

I smile back, as we broke apart from our hug. "Promise." I responded, then started to laugh. "Now that's over with... How are you two?" I look past Mikki towards Lucien, whose been quiet this whole time.

"We're-" Mikki began.

"Fine." Lucien finished for her. He gives her a faint smile. "For past few days been rather... stressful for us" Lucien said.

"Stressful?"

"It's a long story." He says, looking at Mikki, while she looks away with a small blush. I didn't know what's going on, nor was it my business to inquire. However, I can tell it was just between them, and I'm sure enough the two of them can handle it. Though, I can't help, but be curious on what it is?

"... Well, anyways. Now that, you know, Mikki. I guess Gary will be coming out next month" I said, changing the subject.

"Wait, who else knows?" She asked. I space out that I didn't mention that I told our other friends.

"Ummm... Petey found out on his own, and he gave me a lecture... It did helped me, and made me realized my mistake, so I went to go tell Jimmy, which didn't end well." I said, seeing a sad look appear on Mikki's face. She could imagine what happened between us, since she is one of the few that knows about Jimmy and I's complex relationship. "Then, I've told you... Though I need to talk to Jimmy later, and see where our friendship stand."

"Wait." She turned her body towards Lucien. "You knew?"

I wanted to mentally slap myself in the face. I didn't mention telling Lucien, which obviously gave a massive hint that he knew I was seeing Gary long before I told any of our friends. I look at Lucien, who gave me a silent frown for bringing him into this, but he should have known, well I should have known, Mikki would get mad if she found out Lucien was first to know. Not to mention he kept it hidden from her.

"I... I'll leave you two to it." I said, looking at both of them who were staring at each other in silence. Obviously a agruement is going to come. Not that I blame Mikki. She has every right to be mad at me, and Lucien. He was her boyfriend, and he should have told her long before I did. I was her friend, and should have told her first, not her boyfriend who is also my friend.

They didn't answer, so I didn't hesitate and quickly walk out of the pier. That was my cue to get out of there. I feel like I just made things worse. Hopefully, Mikki won't be mad at me... If she is, I hope it's not too long...

2 Hours Later- Bullworth's Park

"What's taking that idiot so long." Kirby said, pacing back and forth on the pavement in the park. He was tired of sitting down, not mention he felt incredibly awkward and annoyed at the fact he was not alone. He noticed he was one of the few that didn't change, mature over the past few months. He did grew an inch, but his hairstyle remain the same. His body is more well-tone, despite having a small frame. He could see why Alex would say he was bottom, despite telling the guy he was wrong (Though he is lying to him). He won't tell him that Trent and him never had sex, even though he secretly wanted to, but didn't felt ready yet, due to... personal reasons.

"Would you keep it down, your voice is annoyin' me." Kirby turned to glare at Johnny Vincent, who's sitting on the bench with his legs stretch out, and arms leaning back on the head of the bench.

This was the first time Kirby ever saw the great Johnny Vincent up close, without any of his Greasers' members around him. It was little frightening, but like he would ever showed that he was scared of this guy. He won't deny that he was indeed handsome, and could see why many girls would swoon over him. Sadly for him, there was only one girl who will forever have his heart, the school's whore, Lola.

The jock didn't understand why Johnny and the other person is here along with him. Were they invited to come here? If so, how come he wasn't aware of it!

"I take it, that dork, Alexander called you guys here as well." Kirby said, looking at Johnny, and then turning to look at Beatrice who is leaning up against a tree.

Kirby won't deny, nor believe that Beatrice did change over the past few months. She's been letting her hair out. Her cold sores are gone. Not to mention she started to wear makeup, but not too mention like Lola and Mandy. She wears enough to make her look decent, pretty. It really stands her out, and almost hard to believe she is part of the Nerds clique faction.

Beatrice avoided to look at either of boys. She was uncomfortable to be in this situation. "Yes..."

"Yeah."

Kirby sighed, and rub the bridge of his forehead. "That loser wanted to tell all three of us at the same time. He should have called us, indiviually." He said, though deep down he wondered if they're friends with him as he was, but he had to keep his act together. He can let the Jocks know he is friends with someone like Alex, the roommate of the infamous sociopath of the school. Not to mention the boyfriend as well, since he still remembers the day when Alex told him. Even to this day, he can't believe Alex is going out with that guy.

"Sorry I was late."

After the breif meeting with Lucien and Mikki, I texted the rest of my friends to come meet me at the park around six ol'clock in the afternoon. It was Johnny, Kirby, and Beatrice. You could say, I do consider them as friends, but not close enough as the others. For obvious reasons, since they don't know I am a girl, and the other two, besides Kirby, know I am dating Gary.

I felt as if I was on the roll. I wanted to tell them the truth, because I trust them enough for them to keep my secret. They prove that enough for me.

'I hope Mikki and Lucien are okay...' I thought back to my two friends, but soon brush it aside as I came close enough to see the three people who were waiting for me.

"Sorry I was late." I said, standing in front of Kirby and them. I must have came in time, since I could sense annoyance between Kirby and Johnny. Not to mention the awkwardness from Beatrice. It was an odd sight to see. A Jock, Greaser, and Nerd. Though I'm not sure what I call myself, maybe non-clique.

"There you are, took you long enough, idiot."

I rolled my eyes at his comment. "Oh, shut up. You can quit the tough guy act. You can trust these two." I pointed at Beatrice and Johnny. Kirby stare at me with mouth all wide, and started to denied that it wasn't a tough act. "You know, popularity isn't everything. Right, Beatrice?"

She nodded, then look away once Kirby and I turned to face her. I didn't notice the faint blush on her cheeks. Kirby scoff, then look away with a frown. "You're so annoying."

"Why are we called out here? You know I ain't got time for games. I have stuff to do, Alex." Johnny said.

I looked at all three of them as they all turned and faced me. This is a lot harder than I thought, much harder than earlier when I talk to Mikki and them. I wonder how did I managed to tell Jimmy and them? Is there a button, where I can back out of this?

"Well?"

I guess not. Oh well, here goes nothing.

I take a deep breath, trying to calm myself down and not be a chicken to back out of this. "Alright, first thing it's going to get awkward." Kirby raise a brow at me while Johnny look interested in what I was going to say, while Beatrice look confused. "If yoou guys don't believe me, you can... ask Jimmy, Mikki, even Lucien. They'll tell you I'm right."

"Well what is it?" Kirby demanded, getting tired of me dragging this on.

Here goes nothing, "I'm a girl."

All three of them stare at me in silence. Then suddenly Kirby burst out laughing while Beatrice stare at me in disbelief, while Johnny didn't look amused nor believed what I just now said.

"You? A girl?" Kirby pointed at me, while laughing. "That's a good one, Alex."

I frown, "I am serious. If you don't believe me, call up your king, Jimmy." I said.

"Yeah right..." I didnt say nothing, but kept staring at Kirby with a stern expression. He stop laughing, and smiling, now realizing I was actually serious and meant every word I said. "Are you serious? You're really a girl?"

I nodded as Kirby look horrifed, Beatrice cover her mouth to suppress her gasp, while Johnny look amused, but yet shock. I started to explain to them how it all started. There was no room in the Girls' dorm, so I was forced to pose as guy in order to come in this school. It didn't bother me, since I dress like a guy most of my life.

"You're real name is Alexandria?" Beatrice asked, still look shock.

I nodded, "But you guys can still call me Alexander, or Alex. Now you all know, and don't tell anyone. I trust you guys enought to keep my secret." I said.

Johnny scoff, "I've always had a feeling you were a girl."

"So all this time, I believed you were gay with Gary!" Kirby yelled out in anger.

I glared at Kirby for shouting that out loud. Beatrice and Johnny stare at us, wondering what he meant by that. I wanted to slapped Kirby for spitting that out, before I could even tell them. "Well thanks Kirby, you idiot, I was going to tell them that next." I said as I look at the other two. "Yes, I am in a relationship with Gary, but! Before you guys talk!" I raise my hands out to them to stop them with their questions, or Johnny's smart remarks. "We've been together for a very long time, almost... half a year now. Don't tell anyone about us, that means you too, Kirby."

"You're in relationship with the most dangerous guy in the entire school." Johnny said, with the look on his face, he didn't look pleased. Over the past few months, Johnny and I got closer since the incident with Jimmy and the Greasers. Surprisingly, the Greasers like me, and kind of consider me as one of their own. So it was expected of Johnny to look out for me, since I always been there for him just like his members.

I scoff, "You're one to talk, Mr. Anger Issues." I said with a mocking voice. "Okay, first off. He doesn't hurt me, nor hits me if that is what any of you are thinking." Lie. Big one. He did hit me before. He used to hurt me, but not anymore. Well sometimes, but only when we get into those arguement we have every so often.

Beatrice remain quiet, probably still shock from the whole confession, but I can't help notice she look sadden. Why? Did she want me to be boy? Or was it something else?

"That's good. Abusive relationship isn't healthy." Johnny inquired.

"Still can't believe you're a girl." Kirby muttered.

I merely laugh, and smiled as I pat Kirby on the shoulder. "You'll get used to it."

Few Hours Later- Boys' Dorm

It's been a very long day, but I'm glad I came clean to all my friends. The weight on my chest was lifted, and it felt so much better to breathe easier. There is only one problem left. Jimmy.

I set my stuff next to my bed, and jump on it as I rested my face on my pillow. I know Jimmy is stubborn to come apologies to me, but I now know he still has feelings for me. There was no way he didn't like Zoe. It's obvious he does, but I didn't think his for me was strong enough for him to do this.

There wasn't any way for me to confront Zoe about what happened. Jimmy should be the one to tell her, not me. Zoe is a good friend, and she deserves to hear the truth from her boyfriend, not her friend. I'll give him a few days. If he doesn't come clean. God help him, when I tell Zoe myself.

Now the question remains, where do Jimmy and I stand now? All I know, he has to let his feelings go. I made it clear for him, I will always chose Gary. He has to, because Gary is coming back.

"God... I can't imagine what his reaction would be when he sees him next month." I muttered. I sat up straight as I heard the bathroom door open. Out comes Carter, naked and only a towel wrapped around his waist. I looked away from him in embarrassment. "You're back early."

Carter chuckle, probably at me, since I was avoiding to look at him. "My parents had to business attend to. Besides, I kind of miss my annoying roommate."

I rolled my eyes. "Oh, ha ha ha." I said, staring at the wall like it was the most interesting thing ever in the room. "I told Gary."

"...And?"

"Well, he took it well." Lie. "He knew I would tell him." Another lie. "And he said he told me he's coming back next month."

"That's good, but you know, you can't be roommates with him."

This time, I turned to face him with a stern expression. "Why's that?"

Carter wipes his hair with another towel to dry it. "If he's allow back, which he may, since you are friends with Lucien Wilkinson, the pretty boy." Carter commented with a smirk. "He'll have a room to himself, due to being dangerous to other students as a precaution. He'll be monitor daily, definitely with prescription pills. Don't want last year to repeat. And he might have to take extra classes, and do some chores as a punishment."

"Oh, well... That's not too bad." I responded. It's not really, at least Gary won't do what he tried to do last year. However, he's not going to be too happy to hear this. I can just imagine his reaction. Not to mention he might take it out on me. Great.

It made me think, how far would theygo to monitor him. Would they send a staff member to check up on him every few hours. Especially when he has to take his pills, and make sure he is taking them. Or would they install cameras, and watch him like a hawk. What if they install them in his room-

"They won't out cameras in his room. They'll know a guy like him still needs some privacy, so you two can still have sex. I prefer in his room, and not in here. Don't want to walk in on either of you." Carter commented.

My face burnt red at his acussation. "That's not what I was thinking about, and who said anything about sex?!"

"Pft! No need to deny it, everyone does it when they're in love. It's quite normal."

I rolled my eyes, and didn't respond back. I can tell Carter was just messing with him. He sure does have a way to get underneath my skin like Gary.

My eyes took a quick glance at him when he walk over towards his dresser to pick out his clothes. Noticing his body is well-toned, more tone than Gary. Not that I like Carter in that way, mind you. It shouldn't be a surprise. He does do martial arts, since he once told me his father forced him to when he was young. He was one of the very best in the country. My eyes travel up to his face, his long dark brown hair was down, and I notice that his hair was past his shoulders. For a guy like him, he doesn't look bad, nor femine with his hair like that. He look rather decent.

"If you keep checking me out, you're going to break the 5th rule. Don't want your boyfriend attack me next." Carter said suddenly.

I scoff, and look away. "Oh, please. I wasn't checking you out."

"Hm-hmph."

"Honestly, I was merely thinking you should cut your hair. And like I ever fall for a guy like you." I stated as I went back to laying down on my bed. Feeling sleep coming in on me.

Carter chuckle, "No, I won't cut it. And you could, if you wanted to, but it won't happen, since I prefer the letter V over P, and I'm into blondes."

I didn't say anything, and merely close my eyes. Allowing myself to drift off into a quick sleep. Waiting patiently for the day Gary comes back. Unaware, his return will cause more problems than last year did.

A/N: Thanks for the reviews, favorites, and alerts! I know it's been a... year. Ahh! *dodge knives* I know you must be very angry, but have no fear! I will never abandon this story! I always wanted to finish this series. I mention before there are four stories in My Roommate is a Sociopath Series. The first book is My Roommate is a Sociopath. Second book is My Roommate is a Sociopath: Gary's Return (this one lol). Third story is My Roommate is a Sociopath: Senior Year Edition. Fourth, and final story/installment is My Roommate is a Sociopath: New Beginning. The reason I'm telling you guys this, is because I am very serious about finishing this story aka series. I never forgot about it. It's just that I had a massive writer's block, but luckily I'm slowly getting it back. However, I can't do this alone. I'm trying to get a hold of my good friend, YooHyeSu, who is doing this joint stories with me. Also I'm not sure if she is doing four stories like me, but I am only doing that so you guys can see how Alex's story will end. lol I wont pressure her to keep on going. I'm sure enough she wants her story as much as mine to finish off with a bang XD

Nevertheless, I apologies for making you all wait. I hope you all enjoyed this chapter:) I made it long enough for you guys^^ Also sorry if it felt rushed. I wanted this part done and over with it. Don't worry, you will see full reastion from Kirby, Johnny, and Beatrice, and how they really feel knowing that Alex is a girl, and is in relationship with Gary. No, Johnny and Beatrice don't know Kirby is bi-sexual. Anyways, next chapter will go back to Jimmy, Carter, and the others.

I apologies, YooHyeSu! If I made Mikki OOC. I've had to reread both of our stories to write her like this, and I apologies if I've made her out of character:(

Don't forget to check out Someone Like You by YooHyeSu. It's focus on Petey, Lucien, Mikki, Derby, and Pinky. Also check out Speechless by me, it's an A/U of the first story and focus on Jimmy/Alex

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