Forbidden Love

chapter six

"What about this?" Scott asked, showing me the same type of ring he did seconds ago. It was a very simple golden ring with a tiny diamond attached.

I gave him a look that said are you serious. He put the ring down quickly and looked away as if he never looked at it before.

"Scott, find something you know she would like. I mean at this point she'll like whatever ring you give her as long as you propose. But at least make sure she'll like it."

"This. Is. So. Hard." Scott huffed out in frustration making me laugh.

"What about this?" I asked, showing him a ring that consisted of one large diamond with small ones surrounding them. Scott looked at it intently; probably deciding whether or not he should get it.

"Do you know what her size is?" I asked, resting my body on the side of the clear counter. Scott looked confused for a minute before realizing his mistake.

Rolling my eyes, I tried on the ring myself. "I think we're the same size," I told him. I admired the ring by wiggling my fingers back in forth.

"It's a really nice ring. Do you think she'll like it?" Scott asked, holding my hand gently.

"Of course, she would. She would never take it off!"

"Thank you so much Reign." Scott swallowed me into a hug.

"Scotty?" A deep voice called, making both Scott and I break away from our hug and look at who called his name.

"Tobi!" Scott replied enthusiastically, giving Tobias a weird bromancy hug.

I looked between the two of them, clearly confused. They both acted as if I was non-existent, which I was okay with. This was all too weird. How the hell did Scott know Tobias? They even have little nicknames for each other. I was just happy I didn't tell Scott about my outré Saturday night.

"Where have you been? I haven't seen you in the gym in a while!"

So that's how they knew each other. I remember Noel telling me Scott joined a gym a couple of months ago but, I didn't know he made friends there and that he was the guy I've been obsessing over.

Scott shrugged and put his hands in his pocket. "School has been kicking my ass."

I try to walk away from them slowly, but Scott must've realized what I was doing because the next thing I knew I was being introduced to Tobias.

"I'm so sorry Reign. This is Tobias. We work out together sometimes," Scott said.

I gave Tobias a tight smile and held out my hand for him to shake. He frowned at my outstretched hand, but he quickly picked up that I didn't want Scott knowing that we knew each other because he gave me a familiar smirk before taking my hand.

"Nice to meet you, Reign."

I let out a deep breath that I've been holding in and secretly thank God for being on my side today. It would've been way too awkward if Tobias didn't go along with my plan.

"Are you guys together?" He asked, staring directly at the ring on my ring finger.

We both let out a humorous laugh and look away, although I was slightly appalled. Did he really think I would hook up with someone when I was in a relationship?

"She's a close friend and the best friend of my girlfriend," Scott explained. "She's helping me find an engagement ring for her. Hey, you should come to the wedding!"

I stared at Scott in shock. He hasn't asked Noel to marry him yet and he already started making a guest list. He was unbelievable.

"Sure man. Just tell me when and where. You really need to get back in the gym. Brice..."