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I began walking away abruptly and Levi ran to catch up with me. Great, exactly what I needed right now.
"What was that all about?" He asked me, trying so intricately to hide his nosiness. He was failing... Epically. I could tell he was hanging on to every word I spoke.
"Oh.. He was just asking me out," I said nonchalantly and Levi looked completely lost. Surely if Aiden took an interest to me, Levi would know. Levi knew everyone and he knew everything so the look on his face proved that this was new information to him, which wasn't that shocking. How hard was it to keep you wanting to ask someone out a secret?
Levi grabbed both of my arms and stopped me. "And?" He asked expectantly. I could tell he was getting a little too antsy as his hands started to tremble.
I rolled my eyes figuring the quicker I told him, the quicker he'd leave me alone. "And I said maybe." I removed his arms and kept walking.
"Woah woah. Maybe?" He asked me and I nodded simply in reply.
"Absolutely not. Hell no," he stated firmly.
"What's the big deal?" I asked him completely confused. Sure he was my best friend but his curiosity was getting the best of him.
"You can't go out on a date with Asshole McGee! He's mistreated every girl he's ever been with!" He exclaimed. "You could do so much better than that."
"Like who?!" I finally snapped back and he took a moment to read my face. I sighed exasperatedly. "Who else is asking me out? It's not like guys are lined up at my locker or anything."
And this was true. I was very awkward around boys and I was still a virgin. I had a boyfriend once for like a week.... But does 6th grade count ?
Levi took a breath as he stepped towards me. His left arm sat on my waist and his right cupped my chin.
"Look Ky," he started. "You're beautiful and smart and so very difficult to handle. If the guys aren't lined up, it's because they don't know how to approach an alpha woman like yourself," he spoke so gently and kindly to me. It made my heart melt and after this mushiness I'd started to feel it hit me. I tried calming myself. There was no point in getting too excited because he was just comforting his friend, nothing more. He didn't feel the same way I did and I had to accept that he never would.
Wait.
How did I feel?
My head started to spin as I realized I was losing it. Was I insane? I couldn't do this, not with Levi. He was entirely too special, too important to me. Whatever I was doing, I had to stop, for the sake of our friendship. I would ruin everything. Everyone knows dating your friends never works out. However I felt--I hadn't decided yet--would be painfully one sided and he would probably stop talking to me because he would be too afraid to reject me. I didn't want that from him. Sympathy.
I decided that I wouldn't have to worry about any of that because I didn't like Levi. I was just confusing a good friend with a potential lover. He was my best friend and nothing more. I didn't like Levi and that was final.
"Kylie?" Levi called my name and snapped me out of my thoughts.
"Uh, yeah?" I asked coming out of what seemed like a daze.
"Are you okay?" He asked. My heart sank as I took in his appearance. His tanned summer skin, blonde hair, it all drove me wild.
Levi stood at about 6'1. He was co-captain of the varsity Football team and already had many college offers. He was also class president.
"Yeah, yeah I'm fine," I lied, trying my best to flash an assuring smile. "Save me a seat at lunch okay?" I hit the side of his arm and walked to my next class.
I went through History and Literature but my mind was still on one thing. One person to be specific, Levi.
I stopped as I realized I was obsessing, which was never healthy. Out of all the real problems in my life, I do not need to make up any in my head.
I headed to lunch and instead of sitting in my usual spot, sat outside in the courtyard as I tried to clear my mind. I just needed some time to think. I'd never been so...whipped.
I wasn't even hungry. The only feeling I had in my stomach were butterflies. Butterflies from anxiousness of seeing him again. His voice, his laugh, I couldn't wait to be in his presence once more. I told myself that I didn't like him, but I wasn't so sure anymore.
I sat at one of the benches and put my head in my palms. My head began to pound severely and I was in desperate need of some aspirin.
I usually told Levi everything, but how would I tell him this? He would look at me as if I was crazy.
I felt someone touch my back. The simple touch left a burning sensation that traveled throughout my spine and I had more than an idea of who it was.
I looked up and saw that my predictions were right. Of course they were.
Levi sat next to me on the bench while concern filled his eyes.
I just shook my head and put it back into my palms. I just couldn't. It would ruin everything.
"Kylie what's wrong? Something's seriously been up with you all day," he said softly as he rubbed my back. "Talk to me."
"You wouldn't understand," I mumbled lowly. What was the point of even trying to explain?
"Try me," he said and stopped rubbing my back. I felt his eyes fixated on me and I couldn't help but at least try and explain my dilemma to him since I knew he wouldn't just drop the subject. After all, he was sort of my knight in shining armor. He protected me, cared for me and was always there for me. Every laugh, tear, he was supportive nonetheless. Maybe this wouldn't be so bad.
I sat up but didn't look at him. I couldn't.
"Come on Kylie. You've known me for how long?" He asked while forcing me to look at him. "You know you can tell me anything."
I took a deep breath. "It's this guy..."
He nodded understandingly, though his eyes betrayed him. I wondered what he was thinking.
"This guy that I can't stop thinking about. He's awesome," I said and smiled just thinking about him.
"Okay? So what's the problem?" He asked, confused.
"I have no chance with him. No chance whatsoever," I replied simply.
He chuckled and I looked at him funny.
"Are you serious Ky? You think you have no chance with this mystery guy?" He asked just after he stopped laughing.
I nodded. "I KNOW I don't have a chance. He's perfect and I'm... Well me."
"You must be crazy then. Because you're you! Any guy would be lucky to merely have you look in their direction. You're perfect..." He said and smiled at me admiringly.
"Really?" I asked, not believing what he'd just told me.
"Really." He said in a whisper. His breath cooled my cheek like a fan. I wanted to run and hide, but I couldn't move. I was stuck to that very spot.
Our faces began to inch closer and closer, until....
Our lips..
"LEVI? Oh there you are!" The secretary of the student body, Alivia, called, snapping us out of whatever that was.
Levi quickly stood up as Alivia walked over to us. She was tall, pale and had her golden blonde hair styled into a bob that just reached her shoulders. She was very... Eccentric, to say the least.
"Where were you baby? I've been looking all over for you," she said and what she did next made my heart sink.
Her lips crashed into Levi's without a second of hesitation. It's like they didn't even acknowledge my presence as they continued to kiss for moments. I could feel my heart slowly breaking. The sight.. it was unbearable .
They pulled apart just as I grabbed my books and began walking away. I couldn't take it anymore. I couldn't take another girl kissing him right in front of me.. How could I have been so stupid?
"Kylie wait!" Levi called after me.
"Oh no.. It's cool," I said with my back towards him. "I have to go finish this project anyway. I'll see you guys later," I said and left before they could say anything else. It hurt so bad and I refrained from clenching my chest until I was out of their line of view. I just wanted to go home and never come to school again!
I blinked back the tears. I wouldn't cry over some boy, not even if he was my best friend.