No One Will Want Me (Greg)

[Archie Andrews]

(ooc: January 22nd. Evening.)

Archie sat in the tub completely naked with a curtain closed and began to clean himself. He was crying as he did so getting rougher until he cried out in pain.

"No. Still not clean enough. I can still feel her on me." said Archie.

He'd thought Miss Grundy had loved him but Loki and the others had just shown him she just was attracted to his body. And with him gone here, she wound just find someone else. He heard footsteps as the soap was pulled away and a towel was wrapped around his waist as he was pulled out. Seeing it was his roommate Greg he relaxed a little and sobbed holding him.

"Why did I let her use me? Why couldn't have I found someone like you?" said Archie.

He blushed as he realized he just said that out loud. And bottled for his room slamming the door shut. He quickly grabbed some boxers pulling them on and dropping the towel. Great. He'd made it weird. Now Greg probably wouldn't even want to be friends with him or his roommate. He started to gather his things.

[Greg Romant]

Greg knew what it was like to be used. He understood what it felt like to be alone, manipulated and taken advantage of. Sure, he wasn't raped but his body was experimented on in it's own way. Greg was aware of the situation thanks to John. John explained that Archie was basically a toy of some teacher named Miss Grundy. It was a power play relationship. If it wasn't for Richard, Greg would still be in his own personal hell. Greg saw Archie in despair, cleaning himself thoroughly. Greg grabbed the soap, put some warm water of Archie and wrapped the towel around him. Greg had immense feelings for Archie, having a kinship with him. To see him in such despair forced Greg's insecurities to the backburner. He wrapped Archie up, shushing him "Stop it. Stop. Don't say that. You're clean. You don't need to do this" Greg allowed Archie to sob, murmuring softly "I'm here. I'm here. Nobody is going to hurt you" He held the person tightly, shushing him "I promise"

Then Archie confessed to having feelings for him. Greg was surprised, unexpecting Archie to have them in the first place. Greg wanted to answer immediately but Archie fled, panicked. Greg understood quite well how hard it was to tell someone honest feelings when going through trauma. But Richard encouraged him so he felt he could encourage Archie. Greg raced to the door, opening it and racing to see Archie pack his things. Greg went over, replying softly "Archie, don't go. Please don't go" He raced over to Archie, holding the other young man's hands "Don't leave. I don't want you to go" He pulled Archie close, pleading "Stay. Stay with me. I want you to be with me" He then decided to be honest with Archie, hoping it would motivate the boy to stay "I know what it's like to feel alone" Greg looked down, showing some scars on his body "I know what it's like to feel used" Greg looked up at Archie, tears coming from his eyes "I-I was kidnapped. I was experimented on. I was tortured. I was fed lies to make it all seem like it was all a good thing" Greg pleaded, tears pouring "Every thought that you're thinking right now is what I thought about myself. That I was unworthy, disgusting and worthless" Greg sniffed, looking up at Archie "Sometimes I still do" Greg smiled sadly, looking nervously as he admitted "But you make me think that maybe, just maybe, I'll be less worthless"

[Archie Andrews]

Archie paused as Greg joined him and he stopped packing here his words.

"You don't want me to go? You want to date me?" asked Archie.

He paused hearing his story and he felt guilty for feelig upset when Greg probably had it worse. And Archie was wrapping the other boy in a hug.

"I'm sorry you went through that. And you're definitely worthy, gorgeous, and funny. I kind of thought you already were dating someone." replied Archie.

He pulled back reluctantly and grinned sheepishly.

"Maybe we both need some therapy. But I want to give this a try. We can heal together with therapy and dating and being friends. I think it'd be good for both of us." said Archie.

He paused pulling some shorts on and grinned at him.

"Well, maybe we should go find something fun to do. I don't know if they have movies here. It'd be fun to watch one. If not we could find something else to do." replied Archie.