When we were younger (The InBESTigators)

Chapter 2: Bromance

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Ezra POV

"You did what??!!" I asked as I paced back and forth.

"Yes, I lost my spot in the Soccer national team. Turns out that Pranks don't humor anyone anymore." Kyle said as he crossed his arms.

"You Poured PERMANENT hair dye in your teammates shampoo bottles." I said.

"I didn't read the label properly..." Kyle said defensively

"That was really really really really, really stupid of you." I said.

"Well, What do I do now?" Kyle asked.

"I don't know why your coming to me. I don't know." I said.

"I came to you because your smart and your my best friend." Kyle said.

"Best friend? It honestly didn't feel like it for the past 4 years." I said

"What do you mean?" Kyle asked.

"Cant you see? we don't even talk often anymore. You only talk to me when you want to gloat about your sports achievements that I wished I had the skills to achieve. And now your coming to me for help?" I said.

"Ezra, Are you jealous?" Kyle asked.

I froze and had a sudden realization.

I was...

"Yes a bit. I can't even play a single sport decently-" I said.

"Well I'm jealous of you." Kyle said

"What?" I asked

"Your so smart. Everyone in my soccer team called me an idiot... It's not just them, It's almost everyone I've ever met. And then now you work for some big company in Singapore and get well paid-" Kyle said.

"Kyle, your not an idiot-" I said.

"Then why does everyone make me feel like one?" Kyle asked.

"I- I don't know the answer to that...." I said.

Kyle looked down.

He looked like he was fighting back his tears.

I felt bad and guilty.

"Fine, I'll help you get back on your feet." I said.

Kyle looked up at me and slowly smiled.

He pounced on me and gave me a big bear hug.

"Thank you Ezra! Your the bestest Best friend ever!" Kyle said as he squeezed me tighter.

"Stop hugging me. I thought you hated hugs." I said

"This is an exception. Don't tell anyone this hugged happened though." Kyle said.

"Definitely." I said.

Kyle pulled back from the hug.

"Oh by the way, does Maudie know your here?" I asked.

"No. I don't talk to her often. But you two must be pretty close right? Back then and until now." Kyle said.

"Back then yes but now not really. At least now now. Tomorrow we'll be meeting up for dinner tomorrow-" I said.

"So like a date?" Kyle interrupted.

"No it's not that It's just a friendly friend reunion." I said.

"Mhm sure.." Kyle said not believing a word I said.

"I'm serious." I said.

"Fine fine. By the way, I don't have a place to sleep for the night so may i?..." Kyle said.

"Fine, you can sleep in my hotel room." I said.

"YES!" Kyle cheered.

And just like that we became best friends again.

This is going to be a long week...