My Best Friend's Boyfriend

Chapter 4

I change the channel while eating some Almond Tofu that Xiao made. Yesterday, my dad brought over the beanbags which were currently taken by me and Scaramouche. Ganyu was here as well, sitting on the said boys' lap. "You keep picking dumb things to watch. Fucking give me the remote, Lumine." Scaramouche demands.

I only give him a bored look, changing the channel once again. I heard the boy groan loudly with Ganyu giggling at the scene. "Don't say my name. It's weird." I said with a bored tone. "Scara, just let her. We could leave for a bit. Maybe that would clear your mind?" Ganyu questioned. I purse my lips, not believing that Ganyu would leave me alone.

"You'd leave me alone just so you could play with Scaramouche? I thought we were besties..." I said, closing my eyes and placing a hand on my chest to make it more dramatic. "Shut the fuck up." Scaramouche said. I wasn't going to listen to him though. He isn't my dad or anything.

"Make me."

"I fucking will."

"If you do then you're gay for childe."

I snort, feeling his glare turn venomous. He didn't have anything to say. Another victory for me. Score turned from 1-1 to 2-1. "Eheheh... L-let's not argue guys." Ganyu said, holding her hands up with a nervous smile. "He started it." I said, being childish. "Lumine, I'm not your guy's mother. I can't keep being in the middle of it."

I sigh and gently throw the remote to Scaramouche. He wasn't expecting it and the said remote hit his face, making me let out a snort. "You wanted to pick, right? Go ahead." I then pick up my now empty plate and walk into the kitchen, placing the plate in the sink. I glance at the couple who were now watching a different channel.

I suddenly felt sadness take over my happy mood. Just watching them together was making me lonely. "I'm going to get a water." Scaramouche announced, having Ganyu get up. The boy stands, making Ganyu take his place on the beanbag. I sigh sadly, placing both hands on the edge of the sink.

"What the hell's up with you?" I hear, making me glance at Scaramouche. "Tired, I guess..." I said, not even trying to hide the sadness that I felt. He seemed surprised by my sudden change of attitude. "It doesn't matter. You and Ganyu can probably just hangout here. I'm going to visit Aether anyway..."

I glance to the side, now facing my body towards Scaramouche. "Huh. Something's gotta be wrong. You wouldn't be fucking acting like this otherwise." Scaramouche says, keeping his voice down so a certain girl wouldn't hear. "I guess you could say that I'm jealous. I've never been in a relationship before and just watching the two of you..." I trail off.

Shaking my head and slapping my cheeks, I get my act together. "Ganyu. I'm going over to Aether's dorm." I announced, walking away from the indigo-haired boy. Without giving Ganyu a chance to say anything, I walk out the door.

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"Are you sure that you're okay, Lumine?" Xiao asks. Aether wasn't here at the moment, probably getting stuff for their dorm. I give the dark-haired boy a smile, saying, "I'm fine. Like I said, I was just a little jealous that I couldn't have something like that." I told Xiao everything. He was happy enough to listen whenever I had a problem.

I can't thank him enough for that. "Do you want to stay here for the night? You can sleep with Aether..." Xiao asked, suddenly getting shy and looking away. I give him a sweet smile, loving this side of him. I remembered when I had a crush on him in our freshman year. Although, I never confessed because I was worried about our friendship.

I slowly got over him and now I can freely say that we were meant to be only friends. Xiao most likely didn't like me in that way. I don't exactly keep it a secret from him as well. He knows because I always talk about it like some kind of childhood memory. "I'll be okay. You are always so sweet to me, Xiao. That's why I liked you back then."

I watch as his cheeks turn into a light red, making me giggle. 'I've embarrassed him again.' I thought. "I'll probably stay here a little longer and then go back. I may not want to see them but it's fine. I should be happy for Ganyu anyway." I nod, trying to convince myself. There really isn't anything to be mad about anyway.

Ganyu confessed and Scaramouche said yes. It kills me to do this, but I should cheer both of them on. Xiao then sat next to me, still having a slight blush on his face. "You don't mind hanging out with me till then, right?" I ask. "Of course not." I rest my head on Xiao's shoulder, closing my eyes and enjoying the comfortable silence.

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"Look who has finally returned." I walk in to find Scaramouche sitting on one of the stools with his arms folded over his chest. "You make it seem like I need permission to stay out late." I said, placing both hands on my hips. "I'm a grown woman. And you aren't my father." Scaramouche only scoffed, glaring at me dangerously.

"If you were only going to start something then I might as well go back. At least Xiao has some decency." I said again, praising the dark-haired boy right in front of Scaramouche. Closing my eyes, I go on and on, not realizing that Scaramouche has stood up and was walking towards me. "Plus, it's only 10. I don't even go to bed early."

Finally opening my eyes with my speech all done, I stare right into his indigo eyes. I swallow my spit, seeing how close he was to me. "Quit talking about Xiao as if he is some sort of fucking god." Scaramouche demands. "Uhm..." I suddenly got a bit scared. He's never stared at me like this before.

Even when glaring daggers, Scaramouche always kept it casual. "You're too close, Scaramouche..." I quietly say. I felt his breath hit my face, making me blush a little. I wasn't afraid to admit to myself that I felt a little attraction towards the irritated boy. I wouldn't say it out loud though. I gently bite the skin on my lower lip, feeling nervous.

"Am I?" He asks, keeping to a lower volume as well. "Yup. Wanna back up a little?" Scaramouche glanced down and then back up to my eyes, seeming to be thinking. Although, this shouldn't be something to think about. It should be an immediate yes. It shouldn't even be a question to be asked. Scaramouche is with Ganyu.

He should learn not to get close to any other girl unless it's for friendship purposes. I then see his hand being placed on the door, trapping me in between him and the door itself. "I don't think I will." Scaramouche said, finally giving me an answer after waiting for so long (a minute). "Why not?" I ask.

"Because."

"Because why?"

"You're so full of fucking questions right now, huh?" Scaramouche said, giving me a look of irritation. "I just don't want to be close to you. It's not for myself, it's for Ganyu purposes only." I honestly didn't know what I was saying at this point. I didn't know how dangerous those words were either...