Rivals | North Star Boys

Chapter Twenty: Justin's Leap Of Faith

It was the next day after Ryan and Angel started dating. They were pretty awkward about it still, considering Ryan didn't exactly know how to be in a relationship, but they did cute things that made it obvious they were in to one another. But it was better that way considering Lexi and Oliver's feelings towards one another. It was just a surprise as to how they hadn't figured out any of the three couples yet, and it's been almost a week since the first relationship started.

Ryan and Justin were both in the livingroom playing video games, Angel watching, when Lexi came into the room.

"Angel, we have a meeting." Lexi got her attention. "Let's go."

"Coming!" Angel shot up from the couch.

Ryan watched as she turned her head and smiled before following Lexi's motion. Ryan couldn't help but smile back. Lexi noticed this, Ryan noticing she noticed, and he wiped the smirk off his face, looking at Justin instead, causing Lexi to take her leave and leaving the two boys alone in the livingroom. Finally having his attention on something other than Angel, Ryan remembered something after looking at Justin.

"So, when are you going to ask Alex out?" Ryan asked the other male.

"What makes you think I'm ever going to?" Justin responded.

"Because our deal says so!" Ryan exclaimed.

"Oh that." Justin sighed. "I was hoping you forgot about that."

"Why don't you want to ask her out?" Ryan asked.

Justin shrugged. "I don't think I'm her type."

"What do you think her type is?" Ryan raised a brow.

Justin looked at the male before looking down. "Not pretty boys like me."

"This is because of her comments, isn't it?" Ryan asked, Justin just nodding in response. "I think if you don't ask her out, you are going to regret it though."

Justin thought about what Ryan said. As nervous as he was, Ryan had a point. It was better to get rejected but know than not try and never find out.

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Later that day, Justin walks into his room to find Alex sitting on their bed, drawing on her iPad. Justin had thought about Ryan's words all day, and he had finally decided to give it a shot. He took a deep breath before getting the female's attention.

"Hey, Alex." He said, plopping down on their bed, laying on his stomach.

"Hey, Justin." She responded.

"Wow, for once you didn't call me pretty boy." He said, trying to be humorous.

Alex rolled her eyes. Justin's smile faded as he grew nervous.

"Alex, can I ask you something?" The male asked.

Alex looked at him. "What's up?"

"Why don't you like pretty boys?" Justin asked.

The female scoffed. "Because they are all snobby and annoying, all full of themselves."

"So that's how you see me?" The male looked down. You could hear the hurt in his voice.

"Actually, not really." Alex said. The male looked up to see the female staring at her iPad as she continued to speak, however it seemed to be more of a deep stare. "You're different than every pretty boy I've ever met. You're really kind and sweet. Very gentleman-like. I'm actually kind of jealous."

The last part caught the male off guard. "Why?"

The female looked down. "Because a guy like you would never fall for a girl like me."

The male felt offended in a way. "Why do you say that?"

"Because perfect guys like you only like perfect girly girls." Alex responded. "That's definitely not me."

That's when Justin took a leap of faith. "Well, what would you do if I told you I did like you?"

Alex looked at the male, eyes slightly widened. She didn't expect that, nor did she believe it. She shook her head.

"I wouldn't believe you." She responded, looking away from the male.

"Would you believe me if I asked you out?" Justin followed up.

The female looked at him, eyes widened again. "Justin, what are you trying to say?"

"Alex, a guy like me does like you." Justin spoke. "It's me. I like you. And I want to go out with you."

Alex shook her head but so many emotions flowed through her body. You could see a blushing smile on her face.

"Are you really asking me out?" She asked.

"Yeah, I am." Justin nodded.

The female couldn't help but smile. "Yeah, okay, I'll go out with you."

"Really?" The male sat up.

The female nodded with bright red cheeks. "Yeah."

"Great." Justin smiled.

"Can we go on like an actual date?" Alex asked.

The male grinned. "Have you never been on an actual date?"

The female shook her head, slightly embarrassed. The male just smiled.

"Of course I'll take you on an actual date." He responded. "How about tomorrow night?"

The female nodded with a smile. "Yeah, okay."

"Great." The male smiled. "See you then."

The female nodded and Justin walked out of the room. He couldn't believe she actually said yes.

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It was late at night, Justin and Ryan were of course playing video games like usual. The rest of the house was pretty much asleep.

"I did it." Justin said to the male.

"Did what?" Ryan asked, a bit confused.

"Asked Alex out." Justin replied.

Ryan paused their game and turned to the male. "Are you serious?!"

Justin nodded with a blushing smile.

"I'm assuming it went well based on that smile." Ryan raised a brow.

Justin nodded, smiling wider as he thought about his crush. "I don't know what it is but I really like her."

"It's because she's different from other girls." Ryan responded.

"Probably." Justin nodded. "But in a good way. A great way."

"I'm happy for you man." Ryan said, lightly punching the male's arm.

"Thanks." Justin smiled. "I just hope our date goes well so I can actually ask her to be my girlfriend."

"I'm sure it will." Ryan gave him a confident smile.

Justin snickered. "Let's just get back to the game."

Ryan pressed play and they continued their game. It was only up to Justin now to make things right with Alex.

~Authors Note~

Hey guys! Sorry this was all Justin but I feel like majority of the chapters focus on one person/couple. The last part I just added to make the chapter a little longer, but sorry if this was all boring. I'm hoping the date will be more interesting lmao anyway! I hope you guys enjoyed and I will see you soon. Biez!