collide, m.sturniolo (✔️)

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she was kissing matt sturniolo.

that was the only thing going through florence's head as their lips collided. it was such a soft kiss that she actually couldn't believe it was matt. he didn't look like he would kiss like this, but she wasn't complaining. she actually wanted to deepen it slightly, but she wasn't sure how to.

she wasn't an idiot - she knew matt's background. how could she not? it had been gossip at school for months. he stopped turning up to classes, but he would be there at the end of the day to pick up whichever girl it was that day.

she didn't really care about matt's past, but she wondered if he would care about hers. she was eighteen, yet she was completely new to all of this. it wasn't like she didn't have options - she did - she just didn't want to give up anything to a random boy.

but matt wasn't random.

he pulled away first, leaving just a few inches between their faces.

''was that okay?'' he asked gently.

she nodded. ''was i...i mean, like, did-''

''you were great, flo.''

she sighed in relief. ''good.''

''actually, i might need to check again...''

she laughed. ''that's so corny.''

''shut up.'' he grinned, moving back in.

florence smiled as he did, kissing him back. this time, matt deepened it slightly, pulling her in at the waist. he was still wary, but when he felt her intertwine her own hands around his neck, he knew she was into it.

the two were still kissing when they heard somebody clear their throat, and matt actually groaned when he saw chris standing there.

''this is the third fucking time, chris!''

he winced. ''i know! i'm sorry!''

''third time of what?'' florence asked.

matt looked at her. ''don't worry.''

''i don't mean to keep doing it!'' chris argued. ''but mom said we're leaving now and she didn't want to come and interrupt you and so-''

''your mom saw us kissing?!'' florence asked in despair.

chris frowned. ''you're in the middle of the fucking dance floor...we can all see you, dipshit.''

''if anyone's a dipshit, it's you.'' matt replied. ''where's gabi?''

''she's with nick...they're already at the car.''

''did you ask her to be your girlfriend?'' florence asked.

chris nodded proudly. ''and she said yes!''

the three of them chatted as they walked back to the car, each of them fueled with excitement about something different. chris was glad gabriella had agreed to be his, florence was glad she finally had her first kiss and matt...he couldn't wait to get home with florence.

''did you ever find out who started the rumours?'' matt suddenly asked.

chris shook his head. ''me and gabi were just talking about that. she said she was kinda into me so they didn't bother her, but she wants to know who started them.''

''but the rumours were good?'' florence asked carefully. ''like...they paid off?''

''i guess so.'' he shrugged. ''but it's still fucking weird to spread.''