Chapter 5: Don't know the protocol (for fixing a broken heart)

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Not really convinced about the title, but it's the closest it got to what the chapter is about... part of it.

From now on I won't post a specific date for the next chapter, 'cause is the THIRD time that some unexpected thing happens when I'm supposed to post the chapter and then I have to postpone it... but oh well, WE'RE HERE!

I want to clear something before we start: there are some parts when it might get confusing about the 'thoughts' so I'll leave my system just in case you ever got confused.

If Ricky is talking to someone (ie: Nini) the situation would be

"Ricky is saying something" This is a thought.

"Nini is saying something" This is also Ricky's thought.

Same thing with EJ. When both of them are in the same scene I would always make it clear who's thinking what when necessary

"EJ is saying something" This is a thought.

"Ricky is saying something" This is a thought.

"EJ is saying something" This is a thought. Ricky thought.

"Ricky is saying something" This is a thought. EJ thought.

Did I made it more confusing? Let me know if you have any doubts, until then, let's begin!

Title from "Protocol" by The Vamps (i love this song, many of the lyrics can be compared to what the story has been so far, what a coincidence)

Warning: swearing, sexual references, cliffhanger.

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NEXT MONDAY, LUNCH TIME


"EJ Caswell? Taking support classes?" Carlos couldn't believe what was going on.

"Yeah, failing math." EJ replied with a tiny bit of embarassment.

"Oh, Ricky, you're gonna teach EJ?" Ashlyn asked like she doesn't know what's up, Ricky just looked at them and back to his food. "Okay, guess he won't."

"He wasn't available anyways." EJ said to Ash.

"Who's teaching you then?"

"Someone named James Stewart."

"What? THE James Stewart?" Carlos shouted, getting a look from a few people in the cafeteria.

"I suppose?" EJ got confused. Is it a big deal?

"EJ, James is like the most hottest guy in junior year."

"You know I'm here, right?" Seb said raising an eyebrow.

"Of course honey, but I can't help it."

"No offence EJ, but sometimes I forget you're bi and that we can talk about boys with you." Gina said and laughed.

"Do I not give vibes anymore?" He replied joking, that was the first time Gina made a joke to EJ since... you know. Guess is all good now.

"So, Ricky, who are you teaching?" Ashlyn asked.

"Just someone from my class." He replied chill.

"What's his name?"

"HER name is Lily, funny story, I actually met her before." He laughed and everyone was expecting some context. "Remember halloween party?" Everyone nodded, EJ is pretending not to care but he's paying attention to every single thing Ricky's saying. "Well, she was the girl who tried to kiss me, I don't know if any of you saw her, she was dressed as a fairy." EJ chocked on his food.

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