Over the next week, I felt myself getting happier and happier. I would still pick up Frank for school in the mornings, and I would take him home every day. I had met his mom, who was so amazingly nice. She reminded me a lot of my mom. Frank and I continued to work on our project, him doing all the camera work because of my broken wrist. Most days, we would hang out at my house until one of the guys demanded I give them their guitarist back or one of the girls would yell at Frank for taking up all my energy on sex(causing me to choke on whatever I was eating or drinking at that moment. They always timed it so I had a mouthful of water or soda.). We didn’t ditch any of them. We hung out with all the other couples.
Anyway, I wake up to the annoying beeping of my alarm clock and quickly shut it off. I groan and get out of bed, going through my morning routine. I grab a random pair of jeans and a Jack Skellington shirt and get dressed, adding my low tops. I leave my house with enough time to go pick up Frank, who’s standing outside on his porch. I smile as he gets in the car.
“Hey” he says, leaning over and giving me a quick kiss.
“Hey yourself” I reply. I drive to school, talking to Frank about the weekend. My mom comes home on Monday, so we (including all of the guys and girls) are crashing at my house. My mom wouldn’t mind the guys staying; I’ve known Gerard and Mikey for so long she already thinks of them as sons, she absolutely loves Frank, and Ray and Bob make her laugh.
I pull into my parking spot and we get out. Frank walks over and puts his arms around me, and I embrace him back. He leans down and kisses me again, sending little electric sparks down to my feet, before grabbing my hand and leading me to the tree. Mine and Frank’s relationship had a huge impact on one person in particular: Brennan. The Monday after we got together, Frank and I walked to my locker, hand-in-hand, to find Brennan down the hall. He watched us until we walked away, and even down the hall I could feel his eyes on the back of my neck. But it doesn’t affect me at all.
“Hi guys!” yells Arden, giving me a huge hug. I greet everyone else and return to Frank’s arms, which makes everyone smile at us. A few minutes later, the first bell rings Frank, Arden and I head off to photography. Arden is going on about how her partner, Krissa, insisted on doing the project on, I’m not kidding, kittens. I snorted, trying to hold in my laugh.
“Oh, that was attractive” she says, rolling her eyes at me.
“Psh, you KNOW you want me” I say, batting my eyes at her.
“Oh yeah. Gimme Gimme” she says sarcastically.
Frank laughs beside us.
“Be careful, Frank. I might just have to steal her from you” Arden says
“Fine, I’ll just take Gerard then” he says
“You would trade me for Gerard?” I ask, putting my hands on my hips.
“What? No, I uh, I…” he stutters. I continue to glare at him for another second, then let my grin come out.
“That was not funny” he says, kicking his foot against the floor.
“Oh, you big baby” I say, laughing slightly. He pouts at me. I lean in and kiss him, and he smiles, satisfied. I shake my head at him as we walk into our class and sit down. Krissa walks over to us as soon as we do.
“Okay, so I was thinking that we could go to the animal shelter again today. Look at all the kittens and see what kind of pictures we can get” she says to Arden. I see Arden roll her eyes and notice how hard she’s trying not to lose it.
“Whatever, Krissa” she says, grumbling in agreement. Krissa sits next to Arden and rambles on and on about kittens. I bite my bottom lip to hold in the laughter and see Frank do the same. Arden, on the other hand, is silently plotting Krissa’s death. I can tell by the way her face is turning red, which makes me want to laugh even harder. I feel like my lungs are going to burst. I catch Frank’s eye and see him having the same trouble. I finally catch Arden’s eye and see her mouth It’s not fucking funny. I mouth back an oh, yes. Yes it is. She shoots me daggers with her eyes, so I blow her a kiss. I might as well have fun with this.
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“I.Hate. Her.” Says Arden through a clenched jaw as soon as class is over and we’re out in the hall. “I mean, her room is nothing but pink, frills, and kittens. I’m not kidding. No hint of anything that says she has a life. Nothing. Just…ten year old girl shit”. I finally let the laugh that’s been dying to come out free, hearing Frank do the same.
“Bitch! It’s NOT funny!” she yells.
“Oh hun, yes it is” I reply, gasping for breath. She grumbles and walks off. “I LOVE YOU!!” I yell after her, earning me the finger.
“Wow” is all Frank can say.
“Yeah” I reply.
“So, I’ll see you at lunch” says Frank
“Okay, see you” I reply. He leans down and kisses me before heading off down the hall. I watch him go, feeling a slight pang that he’s walking away, before walking off to my own class.
I’m really falling for him…
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As soon as I get to lunch, I see Arden pout at me.
“It wasn’t funny” she says again
“Yes it was” I reply, sitting down next to her
She stays quiet for a minute before finally saying “…shut up”
I smile at her as Frank walks up.
“Hey” he says, sitting next to me and giving me a quick kiss. I smile at him. As soon as everyone is there, Arden tells her story about Krissa and her kitten problem. She doesn’t get the reaction she’s hoping for; all of them laugh just like Frank and I did.
“Anyway” I say, talking over a grumbling Arden “Everyone’s coming over tonight, yes?”
“Hell YEAH!” says Delia. If I’ve learned anything about her, it’s that she’s incredibly loud about everything. And enthusiastic. I get everyone else’s “Yep” and “For sure” and such. I nod and say “Good”. Then, to make everything so much better, Krissa walks up with another kitten loving friend. I look at Arden’s look of horror.
“Hi Arden!” she says before stepping over me and sitting next to her. I bury my head into Frank’s chest to stop myself from laughing. I feel him bury his head into my shoulder, obviously doing the same.
“Krissa…what the hell are you doing here?” I hear Arden asks, trying to keep her cool.
“Oh, this is Maci. Another kitten lover. I wanted to introduce her to you, seeing as how you love kittens too” Krissa replies. I look up at Arden to see her reaction, and I’m glad I did: it’s priceless.
“I don’t love kittens. In fact, I HATE kittens. Can’t STAND the damn things. They annoy the shit outta me. I had a kitten once, my dog at it. And ya know what?! I didn’t miss the damn thing! I’m GLAD it got eaten! I praised my dog for eating it!! So you and your kitten loving freak self get the HELL out of here!!” she yells. I look between Arden (who’s chest is heaving and who looks extremely shocked about her outburst) and Krissa (who looks slightly taken aback). I look at everyone else, most seemed to be biting back laughs, while Emilie and Bob look shocked. After a few moments, Krissa looks at Arden before saying “If you’re going to be mean to me, that’s fine. But don’t take it out on the poor kittens”. Then she gets up and walks away, her friend in tow.
As soon as she leaves, I start to laugh. It starts out as a small giggle, then eventually grows into a full blown laugh, complete with me laying back on the ground clutching my stomach. I hear everyone else join in, even Arden. After like, 10 straight minutes of laughing, I sit up and look at Arden.
“You’re so screwed in Photography” I say, wiping away a tear.
“Probably” she replies. I feel Frank’s arm snake around my waist and I lean into him. He kisses my cheek just as the bell rings. Everyone says their goodbyes and we walk in our opposite directions. I linger in the hall until about a minute before the bell rings with Frank, before a teacher tells us we’re going to be late if we don’t “scoot right off to class”. I lean up and kiss Frank before walking off down the hall, casting the occasional look over my shoulder. I see him do the same. I smile at him before walking into my class room, and instantly miss him.
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After school, I practically run out to the tree.
“Arden, my love!” I yell, jumping onto her. She grabs me and hugs me back. I hear Gerard laugh.
She gives me a kiss on the cheek before saying “Hazel, mi amour!”
I smile and lock arms with her. “So, you coming with me now, or later with your backup?” I ask her.
“Backup?” asks Gerard
“Yes, you see, I’m her first choice, but we didn’t want to take the relationship public, so I gave her permission to date you” I explain.
“Arden?” he asks, playing along.
“I’m sorry, dear. It’s true. I’ll always love her” she replies. I give her a peck on the lips before smiling at Gerard.
“But…But…You’re mine” he whines.
“Dear, I give her to you with the request that I get her to myself at least twice a week” I say.
“As long as I get Frank when you have her” he says, smiling at me.
I put my hand out, and we shake. “Deal”
I hear someone clear their throat and turn to see Frankie.
“What was all that?” he asks, amused.
“Well, Arden is my first choice, doll. But don’t worry, we’re only together twice a week. And you get Gerard on those nights” I say, filling him in.
“Oh, well as long as I get Gerard” he replies, putting his arm around him. Gerard makes kissy faces at him, which Frank returns.
Arden and I laugh before returning to our guys’ arms.
“I’ll come with Gerard. I don’t want him to pout too much” she says. I nod before saying bye to them and walking out to my car with Frank.
“You don’t really choose her over me, do you?” he asks, pouting at me.
“Never. But don’t tell her that” I say, winking at him. He smiles at me, which makes my heart flutter.
Oh yeah. Definitely falling for him…
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