Confessions of a Third Wheel

Chapter 4: K-I-S-S-I-N-G

"I'm only doing it to save my position. I promise you I don't like him." I explained to Pep everything about the tutoring thing with Connor.

"Promise? You're not stealing him from me?" She asked hesitantly.

"I'm not. I swear."

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School after our talk was a blur. I wasn't really paying attention to any class even Literature; my favorite subject. I came home and "parked" my scooter. It was a pastel yellow one with a cute basket in front.

"Hey, Dad." I entered our kitchen to prepare dinner and I surprisingly saw him cooking.

"Hey, sweetie." He kissed my forehead while holding a wooden spoon. I'm guessing he made gumbo.

"Zach and Zayn are coming?" I wondered.

"How'd you know?" He asked.

"The gumbo and the fact you are cooking. Dad, admitted it. You don't cook except for special occasions."

"Whatever you say, Zoe."

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My brothers, Dad and I were eating dinner when the house phone rang. Dad got up and answered it. He came walking back with a disappointed look.

"They need me at the station. I'm really sorry. There's food at the fridge for dinner. I have to go." My dad announced.

"Oh, okay. Be safe, and we'll see you later." I replied. My twin brothers' eyes were glued to the TV screen. We were watching Star Wars Episode VI. I'm not really into romance or cheesy movies because I never got used to watching them. I mean living with two annoying younger brothers and a cop for a dad, isn't so bad, but I wish I had another girl in my life to teach me to use makeup or watch cheesy romance movies with me.
After a few minutes, there was a doorbell. Zach and Zayn for some awesome reason decided to get it.

They started saying hey or what's up man. Man? I had got to check this out.

"Zoe!"

It was like my heart skipped a beat. "Connor, what are you doing here?"

"I texted you I was coming because there's an emergency." He said trying hard not to laugh, but I really don't know why.

"Wait, how'd you get my number?"

"From Peter."

"Y-You know Peter?"

I could see my brothers giggling and snorting from behind.

"Zayn, do you remember the song we used to always when Zoe was just seven?" Zach asked obviously knowing the answer that I completely dreaded.

"Oh, yeah!" Zayn replied with a devious smile.

They started singing in unison, "Peter and Zoe sitting on a tree. K-I-S-S-I-N-G."

I could feel my cheeks blush and I immediately told Connor to leave.

"We have to work on my Algebra." He countered.

"Fine!" I grabbed his wrist and dragged him up the stairs.

I could hear my brothers still laughing. Then Zach said, "You should invite your new friend to dinner, Zoebear."

"Shut up, Zach!" I screamed back.

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We were in my room and I just finished teaching Connor the steps in getting the x in a fraction.

"So, I came here to ask you tips on how to get Pepper's attention." He said so casually that I was about to shrug it off.

"Why? You're Connor Harries. Golden boy of Cornwall High school. MVP of the football team." I replied with a laugh.

"She just doesn't notice me."

"Really?"

"Yes. I'm serious. I need your help."

"What do I get?"

"You get to make your friend happy."

"Fine."

"So..."

A/N: You guys have met Zach and Zayn. The wonderful and super cute twin brothers of Zoe. I casted Jack and Finn Harries to be them. In case you don't know them, they're youtubers. They're called Jacksgap. You should really check them out. Also, I might not update soon because I'm really busy. Comment, Vote, Share :))

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