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Chapter 139

March 11th

Asher's POV

"I know I suck at talking about feelings, but I really think I can help with this Iris" I whisper as she walks me from class. So many people were staring at me and I cringe grabbing her arm. "It's fine Asher, I don't care" she sighs but I knew she was lying.

"Em- just because she likes to joke doesn't mean she isn't straightforward" I explain becoming timid. "Asher" she warns me but of course I don't listen. "Iris, it's hurting you- you are nothing like yourself and you guys haven't talked about it at all. You need to be straight with her tell her how you feel because there's no point in you being hurt for no reason" I ramble making her sigh.

"I love Emerald, I think she's just dealing with things differently" I add, and Iris completely stops. "Okay- I'll try that, but can we seriously stop talking about it now" she grumbled and I nod. "Sorry," I say a quick apology anyways.

"Best friend!" The one and only Simon shouts running over to hug me. "I saw you an hour ago" I giggle hugging him back. "I don't care" he pulls away putting his hands on his hips proudly.

"I'm going to go talk to Ivy now, come get me if you need me" my cousin smiles putting a hand through my hair. I give her a sorry look hoping she wasn't leaving because she was mad at me.

"Okay" I sigh putting my head down. "Hey, what did I miss?" Dev joins our group and I shake my head. "Nothing" I smile and he nods looking over to Simon. My smile drops as I notice a certain Slytherin coming up behind them.

"Guys" I mumble and they cock their heads to the side. I don't want to deal with bullying. Please just let me have a happy day- I just want to end this year off well.

"What's wrong?" Devon asked stepping forward. "Nott is coming" I huff looking the other way. "T-Tucker" Simon stutters surprising me. Both look at each other with red faces. "Is there time to run?" Devon asked not bothering to look back as I frantically shake my head no, trying to tell him to be quiet.

"What are we running from?" Nott asked using both his hands to hold both Simon and Devon's jaws. He stands in the middle and forces Simon to look down at him and Devon to look up. I stand still in a panic. As both open their mouths to say something, but nothing comes out.

"I know both my boys weren't running from me" he chuckles as I look at the two with disbelief. I relaxed once I realized what was going on. Both had red faces and were just total messes. "I- you see" Devon tried to make something up.

Nott... should I say Tucker now... anyways he looked down to Devon releasing Simon who just kind of stood there dazed. Is that how I look with Atlas. Honestly- probably. "What were you saying?" He hums and I stand there awkwardly watching the gay happen.

"Yes," Devon squeaks out getting a sigh as Nott shakes his head. "That's quite sad" he pouts tapping his cheek.  Devon about drools over this man as he turns to Simon.  "I expected better from you two" he admits bringing a hand to Simons's cheek. N-Tucker rubs his hand up and down his cheek before taking it away.

"Make sure you eat" he warns them before walking off. I bite my lips trying to stifle the laugh as Simon and Dev watch him walk off. "I hate him" Simon snarls and Devon nods looking at me.

"Sure you do" I mumble and both stay bright red. "You have some explaining to do" I huff tapping my foot. "I've been back for how long now, fiddlesticks guys!" I cry. "We sorta kind of-" Simon finishes for him. "Involuntarily got a boyfriend" he grumbles crossing his arms.

"What!" I shout hurrying back to them. "You're dating him!? Both of you!?" I ask looking between them. "Well no," Devon looked the other way, and I grow very confused. "He never asked us out or anything, but he acts like that" he continued and Simon shakes his head. "Monster" he sighs as I laugh.

"Well do you like him- scratch that it's obvious you do" I groan into my hand for even asking? "What?! Why do you say that!" "Yeah what he said" Devon shouts both scrunchings up their faces.

"First Simon called him Tucker, second you're the color of a tomato, third you didn't even try to pull back from him... if anything it looked like you wanted to be closer" I call them out as they stare at me jaw-slacked.

"We should go to lunch before your soon to be boyfriend drags you there, plus if I don't show up they'll tell my parents and then Atlas will find out and they'll put me on a strict schedule again" I panic and both nod starting to lead the way.

I stay as close as I can and they lead us into the crowded hall straight to the end of the table. I sat on the end Devon next to me and Simon next to him. Letting my eyes roam the hall finding Ivy and Iris next to each other. Ivy was patting her back as Iris ate her food bit by bit, totally out of it. I didn't blame her.

Lyra was sitting next to her friend... I think Hailey. Seren was actually at lunch as Aaron threw a carrot at her getting a glare. She quickly raised her still empty plate and he quickly surrendered. Good to know he's smart.

I wonder if Em will come back. I look to the Slytherin table and it seemed weird. Em was gone and Atlas wasn't there anymore either. I looked back at my friends and I stop when I see their hands intertwined. I'm actually an idiot. They aren't just both into Tucker they're into each other too.

"So how long have you guys been dating?" I ask as casually as I can. Devon spit whatever he was drinking as Simon cracks his neck from how fast he whipped his head around. "We aren't dating!" Devon goes frantic and Simon nods along.

"But you like each other why won't you date?" I ask confused. "He does not like me," both say at the same time and I groan. They go silent for a minute and then Simon speaks up. "You and Atlas liked each other since you were born, right? Why didn't you date until... 2 years ago" he attempts to make some excuse and I just shrug.

I couldn't help but smile knowing we had been dating for two years. "That's different- just date," I say bluntly and both just look at me before looking at each other. My friends were so confused and I groan standing and moving to be in between them.

"Do you Devon take Simon to be your boyfriend" I giggle as they both narrow their eyes at me. "Asher I'm going to nicely put you to sleep forever" Devon growls making Simon laugh. That laugh quickly put Dev into a gay panic though.

"Uh, would you though?" Simon asked curiously and his best friend stared, shocked. "I mean yes..." he gives up and just answers truthfully. "Eeeekkk" I shriek quietly of course. "Do you Simon take Devon to be your boyfriend" I continue of course.

"You're really still doing this- Asher I'm planning your murder right now, nicely of course" Devon reminds me as I smile at him. "Yes please," Simon answers my question with a closed-eyed smile. Devon was the opposite with wide eyes.

"Wait are you serious?" He asked grabbing Simons's other hand. "Yup" he cheers and I clap giddily. "I now pronounce you boyfriend and boyfriend- and an open spot for Tucker" I cheer throwing my arms up.

Both seem to ignore the last part but smile widely at each other. I thought I was oblivious but this is just bad, I thought they knew they were in love with each other. At one point, I thought they were dating but I was going to let them tell me on their own terms. Was definitely wrong.

I might be pushing my luck with this. "Top, you may kiss the bottom" I whisper watching to see their reactions. You can tell both immediately tried to straighten up showing how tough they were. "I'm top" both whisper-shout at the same time.

I laugh and sit back down watching them. In less than a second both lean forward to show they're top and it must have surprised them because when they kissed, it somehow ended up on the ground.

I cover my laugh, embarrassed for them. It was soon cut short as I realized they were still kissing.

"Uh... guys?"