Complicated relationships

XVI

Nick and Alana were sitting by the pool on their swimming outfits talking and laughing at inside jokes as usual.

Chris was laying on sun wired out after swimming most of the afternoon. The were hanging out at Alan's house. it was bigger and has a swimming pool, so the never refuse an invitation. Matt and Alan's little brother Makai were in the kitchen bringing the food since they lost in Rock paper scissors.

Chris watched Nick's and Alan's interaction and felt jealous. He always wanted to have best friend. Having siblings and big friend group is different than having a bestie.

"we heated the pizza" called Matt from kitchen door, so they headed inside.

Arriving at the the kitchen, they sat on the island and fought over pepperoni and Margarita pizza while the sad pineapple pizza "Alan's mom ordered to expand their palate" remains untouched.

"when will you make music?"  Alana Suddenly asked. Chris thought she was asking someone else, then he remembered. No one here is aspiring musician except him.

"he won't, he is lazy " said Nick with mouth full of pizza.

"No, I am not!" he defended.

"I am serious, you has the opportunity to do that, why didn't you make anything?" she was for some reason interested in his music. "I heard how you sing, you're good man!"

when did she heard him sing? he never sang in front of her. Then he realized, it was probably Nick.

"why did you?" he glared at Nick who smiled sweetly at him. as if he didn't just embarrass him.

"It okay. we weren't making fun of you." she pushed Nick lightly to stop speaking.

"He did a little bit in LA before..."

"Matt!" His brothers are out of control. he took another piece of Margarita and his drink, and left the table. He wasn't ready to discuss his musical talent or the lack of it. "I am going to swim."

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