Shelby moved next door to the triplets, and gets along with Matt and Nick, but there is something about Chris that ticks her off.
1st Person
Character Name: Shelby Stein
Pronouns: She/Her
I wasn't allowed into my house due to the investigation on how my father got into my house which was completely locked, meaning I had no clothes to change into other than Matt's hoodies.
I sit next to Matt who is sitting next to Chris.
"I have nothing to wear. I still can't get into my fucking house."
"Just walk in."
"What and go to jail? No thanks."
Nick stands behind the 3 of us.
"Do you guys wanna go shopping? We can get McDonald's on the way."
"Sure." We all agreed.
"I'm driving." I said.
"Oh fuck. Shelby if you crash the car I swear to god." Chris said.
"I've driven with her before. Wait you guys did too so shut up." Matt said protecting his girlfriend.
Matt handed Shelby the keys as they got into the van. Matt drove shotgun while Chris and Nick were in the back.
"Where are we headed, Nick?"
"The mall. They added some new stores which is why I wanted to go."
"Bet. Let's hit it."
I was still a little freaked out to go in public since the news told everyone in the city to watch out since I was almost murdered. My anxiety was starting to flare a bit and I think Matt could tell. Matt looked at me and put his hand on my knee. I felt comfort. Something about the triplets has always comforted me.
Chris sat in the back. Jealous to say the least. Nick looked at him as he sat back in the seat.
Once we got in the mall I felt eyes follow my every move. I don't know if it was paranoia or people were actually staring at me.
I grab Matt's hand and he whispers in my ear.
"If this starts to become too much, squeeze my hand and we can somewhere else."
I nodded and smiled.
Nick led us to a store called Electric Clothing.
"That is a terrible name for a store." Chris said making everyone but Nick laugh.
"Shut up."
We were walking around when something caught my eye.
"Ooo guys wait."
I shuffled through the racks to find the size which I found.
Nick looked at the outfit I liked.
"Try it. I bet it'll look great."
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(Only the jacket, shirt, belt and skirt!)
I walked out of the dressing room.
"DAMN SHELBY YOU LOOK HOT." Nick said.
Hearing my name, Matt and Chris walk over from around the corner.
"I most definitely agree with Nick." Matt replied.
"Should I get it?"
"Definitely." Chris and Matt both agreed.
I change back and we get in the line to checkout and I can feel Matt's wrap around me from behind. Chris's eyes look back towards Matt and I and he quickly turns back to Nick.
I pull out my card to pay and Matt sticks his card in the machine.
"Matt-"
"I got it. Don't worry about it."
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We sat down so Matt and Nick could use the bathroom leaving Chris and I once again.
"Shelby.."
"Yeah?"
"Can I be honest with you?"
"You know you can."
"Shelby. I can't get you out of my head."
"Same here, but we've both gotta try."
"Maybe we just have to go back to hating each other."
"Yeah, but it isn't going to be as easy anymore."
"I know, but it's for Matt."
"Right. For Matt. From this moment on, I officially hate you."
"Yeah.."
All of a sudden I kissed Chris and pulled away almost immediately.
"Okay, uhm from this moment on, I officially hate you."
Chris chuckled to himself as Matt and Nick walked back.
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Chris and I decided we'd start hating each other as soon as possible. I loved Matt with everything in me, but I was also falling for Chris. I hated myself for doing it. I sat in the car in silence and Chris and I would start fake arguments which was kinda fun, but it was hard.
"Chris just fuck off." I said lightly.
I look back into the mirror and see Chris smirking a bit. Fuck. This was gonna be harder than I thought.
