Crystal's Heart

XXX. Fuck

Crystal's POV:

I put on my jacket.

"You're really going to interview friends for biond- Hailey?" Ricardo asks.

"It's not like an interview," I clarified. It's more like I have to make sure they're up to my standard. Well, the standard for friends for Hailey." I smiled, "You want to come? We can make it into another coffee date, not a date."

"No. I'm good."

I look at him.

"I mean, wouldn't it be suspicious if we showed up together?" His voice faded when I squinted my eyes. Or you can go inside first, and then I'll hop in after you?"

I smiled, "If you insist."

He nodded, "Right. If I insist." He got off the bed and grabbed his jacket.

I help him put on his jacket and kiss his cheek. "Let's go!" I dragged Ricardo into the hallway. While we were in the elevator, I hugged Ricardo tightly, and he did the same.

When the elevator dings, he pushes me away.

My butt hit and bounced on the ground, "Wh-"

"Oh, hey." Josh looked down. "Why are you down there?" He looked at Ricardo. "Why are you on this floor?"

"He pushed me," I whined.

Ricardo rolled his eyes, "If you look where you're walking, you'll see someone other than yourself."

I got up and into his face, "Don't start with me, Spaghetti."

He chuckles cutely.

"Why you-" cute boyfriend of mine.

"Crystal," Josh said. "No more fights, remember?"

"He started it," I grumbled. Josh got in. It felt a bit awkward with the three of us.

"Were you coming to see me?" I asked.

"Oh yeah." He glances at Ricardo, "I'll tell you later."

"Tell me now," I said. "You know I hate waiting."

He sighs, "You know about my situation at home?"

The one where your daddy has a bastard child?

"I'm aware."

Ricardo knows, too.

He's my boyfriend.

I had to tell him.

"She's coming for the event."

I chuckle, "Seriously? Oh, this is going to be fun."

"And I need you to back off."

I twinkle my nose, "Depending on my mood, I might."

"I'm serious, no games. It's important to my mom."

I sighed, "You are no fun." I grin, "And what's in it for me?"

"Seriously?"

"You know me. I always got to get a little bit of something."

"Ain't that true," Ricardo grumbled.

He's going to get a bit of something later, too - my fist.

When we looked at him, he cleared his throat.

"What do you want?" Josh asked.

I twirl in place, "I don't know. Maybe-" I tap my finger against my lips. When the elevator door opened, Ricardo left. Josh and I walked out together. "Oh! If I were to get a boyfriend, you cannot complain who."