I swear, I have the worst luck picking boys. I just about gave up until I met Xios Everglade, Xi for short. He didn't care about what I did in the past because the past is the past. At first I thought everything was perfect! Then the longer we dated...
We all sat around and joked for a bit. But I started feeling sore and had to excuse myself. I didn't want to make it seem like a big deal, so when Xios offered to help me I had to shut him down. I could do it on my own. I didn't need help. I'm not as helpless as I looked. So I took a deep breath and made my way up the stairs. I started thinking about Caleb. He pushed me down the stairs. I could've been hurt. But Xios was there.
I found myself smiling and I giggled a bit. I made it up the stairs and into my room. I had a double-door closet and they were sliding doors. Both the doors were also mirrors. So it would be easier for me anyways.
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Zhaen was up the stairs when Joey heard her giggle. He smiled and looked at everyone.
"Alright boys, here's the plan. You all bring your boyfriends and girlfriends and we will all have a grand time together." Joey said.
"Is that a good idea? Zhaen basically got dumped by Caleb. So Zhaen and I will be the only two without a da-you dick. You planned this!" Xios laughed and shook his head, "Soooo sneaky."
Xios and Joey had gotten pretty close. They know basically everything about each other. They are like brothers, it's a little weird to Zhaen but she didn't mind. As long as they were all getting along with each other, she was happy with it.
"So, tomorrow night? We just need to make it through the school day without Caleb making a scene." Chris grabbed an ice cream sandwich and threw one at Joey.
THWACK
He got hit smack dab in the middle and they all started laughing.
"Ow! You bitch," He unwrapped it and started eating it. He shook his head, "That's no good though, you know Zhaen. She isn't as helpless as her petite self looks. She will defend herself and her friends. Her and Caleb are like ticking time bombs, walking about like that? If they walk into each other then you know they are going to explode at some point right?"
"So, what do we do?" Xios had gotten up to get another ice cream sandwich as well, "We can't keep them a part because more anger would build up, but we can't throw them at each other. Who knows what would happen?"
Joey nodded, "Yeah, that's true. I am not sure. Maybe we can keep them semi close to each other but they don't need to come into contact. We all have classes together because that's how we set it but now it seems to be biting us in the face. It's no Bueno."
Fluffy nodded and he said nothing. He is normally quiet and only speaks up when he has something important to say. He just sat there and ate his ice cream. The boys all sat there talking about it until Zhaen came downstairs. She changed into a sun dress. She wanted to go on an actual walk. It wasn't too late and Xios agreed.
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~~~~~~ "Other than my bruises and ugly shit, how do I look?" I do a small twirl and smiled.
"You look like a hot mess." Joey laughed and Chris elbowed his side. He sighed and looked up at Zhaen.
"You look cute Zhaen, don't listen to Joey. He's gay." Both boys laughed and I rolled my eyes. I knew they were just jesting. It was funny.
"You ready?" I looked over at Xios and he nodded. He was staring at my cheek. Which is fine. I have seen all the boys try to sneak a peek every now and then. If they just wanna check it out then they can. I don't mind. I giggled and shook my head.
Joey looked confused as Xios and I left the house. He was wondering what made me giggle again. Especially since I don't ever giggle. So the boys decided to try to follow us. Which I figured they would do but I let them.
We have been walking for a good hour and Xios stops. He puts his hands on his knees and lets out a few breaths.
"How are we still going? Like, are you human?!" He looked tired and I laughed.
"Don't they tell you anything about us?"
"I mean, kinda. What do you mean?"
"We used to all be on the track team together. Chris, Fluffy, and Caleb didn't last long though. So it was only Joey and I."
"Isn't the track team for guys only? Because most girls they let try out were just too slow?" Xios looked confused but I just nodded.
"Yeah, which is why Joey was a little shocked when he saw it was just the two of us. He thought Chris would last a bit longer but they aren't fit for running. I see you aren't either. But I can't run right now."
"Hey! We can race you know, I could totally beat you."
"Oh yeah? I know you can, know why?"
"Because ye of little faith?"
"No, because ye of broken foot." I smiled and held my cane in the air, "I don't need it to walk, per say, but I can't exactly run yet."
"Right, my bad." He looked embarrassed. Which was fine because he had every right to.
"It's going to get dark soon, wanna stay out?? I love star gazing!"
"N-No! We have to go back."
"Why?"
"Because....Joey! Yeah, he-uh, he said he was going to raid your room while you were gone. And trash it. He told me to keep a secret but he has no right to do that."
I face palmed and sighed. Of course he would do that. I thought they were still following me but I guess I was wrong, "Let's head home than. I don't need a rat in my room."
And like that, we were heading home. Xios had texted Joey what he said to save the night and Joey decided to play along. When we had gotten home, I 'ran' up the stairs and into my room to find it all in tact. I didn't want anyone to go through my room for private reasons.
