Thursday 1993, Chapter five, making decisions. (Jonny's POV)

As I watch Thom disappear back down the stairs and into the living room, I sit at the top of the staircase, my arms resting on my knees with my head hung low. I wasn't sure what I could do, I didn't want to ruin it between me and Michael... I knew we had something, and I didn't want to let that go because of one drunken kiss, no matter how much that kiss bothered me... Part of me wanted to yell and shout at him, to hurt him as much as he hurt me, but I know I shouldn't... I kept thinking about what Thom said to me, maybe I should ask him to tell Michael and Colin about what I saw. If I don't ask him to do it, I don't think I'll ever be able to muster up the courage to tell him... No, I have to tell him... I'll tell him tomorrow...

[The following morning]

(Thoms POV)

My eyes flutter open, I sit up and rub my eyes before looking around, taking in my surroundings. I was still at Michael's house. I stood up, stumbling slightly, my head was pounding. I rub my head and let out a groan as I stretch my arms out, then I remembered something from last night... Jonny was crying... About Michael and Colin... And they kissed... Wait... So, if Jonny breaks up with Michael... Maybe... Just maybe... He'll be with me... But I know he won't let Michael go that easily... I know I'm supposed to be his best friend, but god, I've been waiting years for something like this... Maybe if I play my cards right, we might be able to... Be a thing.... I know this sounds bad, but I can't stand seeing him going around being all lovey-dovey with someone else, it make my heart sink everytime I see them spending time together... I don't think I can truly express my frustration and jealousy towards Michael, I just want to be with Jonny the way he is...

[A few hours later]

(Thom's POV)

So... I've come up with a plan... It's a little twisted I guess... But sometimes you have to be to get what you want, right..? This is better for both of us...

I walk up to Michael as he's sitting on the couch, I can tell he's a little confused, Jonny's been ignoring him the whole day... I sit next to Michael and look at him with feigned innocence.

"So... You know why Jonny's not talking to you..?"

Michael sighed and shakes his head in defeat, I could tell he was upset. I pat his shoulder in a friendly manner and look into his eyes before he lifts his head up, looking into my eyes and speaking with sincerity.

"No... I don't know... I haven't done anything to upset him... Not anything I can remember... He won't even acknowledge my existence for fucks sake!" Michael says with slight anger. I look back up at him as I shift in my seat a little, nervous for what's to come.

"Well... I don't mean to worry you... But I think Jonny's been cheating on you..." I say with a convincing amount of sincerity and honesty. Michael's head quickly snaps to the side to look at me, I can see the slight anger in his eyes as emotion starts to swirl inside of him, not sure whether to believe me... I was hoping that this would work...

"A-Are you joking...? You think so...?" Michael says with disbelief. I nod my head in confirmation and look over in his direction.

"Yeah... I was with him the whole night, he'd been flirting with a bunch of other guys and I saw him go upstairs with one of them..." I say as I bite my lips and look away, slightly ashamed... I know that I shouldn't do this... But... The temptation is too much, Jonny's the only thing I have that makes me happy, he makes me smile and laugh... Despite his eccentricity... I return my gaze to Michael and start to stand up.

"I'm his best friend, and any friend of Jonny's is a friend of mine... I wouldn't lie to you like that..."

I say as I slowly walk away, watching as Michael looks down at the floor in disbelief, not quite wanting to believe this... I feel a little sorry for him... But... It'll all be worth it... In the end...