TEETH [chris sturniolo]

12.

Chris wasn't a jealous guy. He wasn't territorial or possessive of his things, as a matter of fact, out of his brothers, he was the one that cared the least about sharing.

But Tommy Parker, most likely their valedictorian, talking to Piper with that stupid smirk, was making his blood boil.

He felt his insides churning as the curly haired boy made the blonde girl laugh. Why were they talking? Why was Piper smiling at him like that?

Specially since that morning he'd woken up spooning her, his hand inside (yes, inside) her shirt and covering half her ribcage. Worst part of it, Piper was awake and her hand was on top of his, keeping it in place. She drew circles on his hand from time to time.

"You up?" Her voice startled him.

"Mhm" He pulled her closer. "I don't wanna go to school."

She giggled.

Piper-fucking-Cruz had giggled.

That cute little sound was ingrained on his brain and the feeling of her body snuggled against his made his stomach flip.

Something had changed in their fake relationship.

Because, no, Christopher Sturniolo didn't get jealous. But watching Piper bat her lashes at some guy had him wanting to punch someone.

"Yo" Someone put his arm around his shoulders in a half hug.

He couldn't take his eyes off her. She was wearing black sweats (his) and a hoodie (also his). Matt had raised an eyebrow when he saw her outfit, recognized every piece and smirked.

"Isn't that your girl?" Nate asked. "What's that douche doing?"

"I don't know."

"Are you okay?" Nate looked at him with concern.

"I don't know" He answered truthfully. "I want to go over there, pick her up and take her somewhere no one can look at her but me."

"That's... very caveman-y." His friend chuckled.

"Not a fucking word, Doe" He said through gritted teeth. That stupid guy's hand was on Piper's shoulder. "Fuck."

He was walking to them before realizing what he was doing. Chris stopped behind the blonde girl and wrapped his arms around her middle.

"Hey" He kissed her cheek. Her hand unconsciously tangled itself in his hair.

"Hi" She answered back in that breathy tone of hers she used whenever they were too close to the other. "What's up?"

"Nothing. I just missed you."

"So, the rumors are true" Tommy Parker's annoying voice interrupted. He sounded amused.

"What rumors?" Piper asked

"That you have Chris wrapped around your finger" He said. "I didn't think so until now."