The New Kind of Quiet

ℭ𝔥𝔞𝔭𝔱𝔢𝔯 12

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I noticed that Olive's friend was acting weird all through today. Miracle - I think her name was? I wasn't sure.

She hardly said anything when Jordan, Griffin and I joined them for lunch on the field and she constantly took my side or one of the boys' sides.

I had the feeling that she was jealous of Olive but I needed to be sure before jumping to conclusions.

I walked over to Olive and cupped her face with my hands

"Drive safe, princess," I smiled. A genuine one that I knew she liked.

"Why are you acting like I'm going to die?" She rolled my eyes but I could see the effect my words had on her.

Her face slightly relaxed in my hands and I could tell she was trying her best not to smile.

Her smile... I wonder what that would look like.

Her reaction to me smiling surprised me, and if I'm being honest, it was kind of cute.

The only part I didn't like was when she pinched herself, rather hardly too. I didn't even think as I took her arm in my hands, examining the little bruise before running my fingers against it gently.

Something about her getting hurt for any fucking reason at all, didn't sit right with me.

I ignored the electric feeling I felt when my hands came in contact with my skin and I seemed to be drawn to her touch until I pulled away, realizing what I was doing and how weird I probably seemed to her.

Get your shit together, man.

"I just want you to be safe" I scoffed, rolling my eyes. "If you get hurt, who would tutor me huh?"

That's not the only reason I was scared though. If she got hurt... I'm not sure what I would do.

Probably beat the crap out of whoever the fuck was stupid enough to hurt m- her.

Fuck.

"I will" Michelle piped up, causing the rest of us to look at her. "I'm just kidding" She smiled.

That didn't sound like a fucking joke though.

"Okay. If you guys are done being weird," She chuckled, pulling away from my grip. "I'll be heading home now".

She put on her helmet and waved us goodbye before she drove out of the parking lot.

"Mila" Griffin called to her, making everyone turn to her. "Why did Olive pull you aside?"

"Oh, she wanted me to come over later today." She said, "Something about us not talking in a while"

"Were you supposed to tell us that?" Kat asked, rubbing her forearm.

She was clearly uncomfortable about the situation.

"Yeah, that sounds like some personal shit" Jordan agreed, softly smiling at Kat which seemed to calm her down.

He likes her.

"She didn't say anything, not telling you guys about it," Mindy shrugged.

"If that's the case, do you mind if I tag along?" I asked, shoving my hands into my pocket.

Her eyes instantly light up. "You want to go out with me?"

"To see Olive, your best friend, yes" I added which caused her eyes to dull.

"Yeah. That's what I meant" She lied through her teeth.

"If you're going then I have to go" Griffin groaned.