Kind Regards

27. Best Friends

Luca came running into the library as I sat on the couch reading a book. He grinned at me, watching as Evans trailed behind.

"You guys okay?" I asked putting the book down.

Evans chuckled, sitting beside me. What the hell was this kid up to?

"I'm your best friend, right? We're best friends" Luca nodded, fidgeting with his hands.

I hummed, "Sure, why not"

He took a deep breath. "Remember the date from a while ago? well, it went horribly. I can't flirt. I'm broken!"

His face resembled a little puppy dog. I couldn't tell whether I wanted to laugh or pat his head.

"You and Dom had sex?" he blurted. Out of nowhere.

I looked at him in shock, seeing Evans share the same reaction. Luca's face turned red, pointing at my neck.

"What? We're best friends you can talk to me. Was it good? I mean I've seen him" he rambled, digging the hole.

I pressed my lips together, blinking at him. Evans covered his mouth trying not to laugh. Luca groaned, slumping his shoulders.

"See! I'm so bad. Help me woman!" he pleaded, shaking my shoulders.

He definitely has a crush on Nico. Whether it be friendly or not. Their bromance was cute. Evans was the third one.

I swatted his hands away, raising a brow. "Maybe you're bad because you're too busy drooling over Nico. Go flirt with him"

He ran his hands by the sides of his face, groaning.

I'm going to help him. The guy needs immediate help and I was going to fulfil that best friend role he gave himself.

I stood in front of him, examining the way he tapped his hands against his thighs. He reeked of nerves.

"Why don't you try on Evans?" I suggested.

Evans shook his head, sinking into the couch. Luca laughed, "He's an easy flirt, I need someone who will shut me down. Prepare me for the worse"

It made sense. Kind of. I stared at Luca waiting for him to show me his moves. He realised what I was doing, clearing his throat before approaching me.

"Hey" he smiled.

I nodded, looking away disinterested.

"Uh so like, um" he stuttered, "do you-are you?"

He's such a sweetheart, it physically hurts to see him struggle so much. His cheeks were flushed red. This guy kills people, and is the leader's right-hand man yet he's so giddy and nervous.

"Breathe" I instructed, taking a deep breath. "It's okay to be nervous, just don't be too cocky. Start by saying 'Hey, how are you?' like a normal person then ease into it. It'll flow"

A moment of silence passed. He was practising it in his head as he walked back to his original position.

He walked toward me, "Hey, how are you?"

I smiled softly, "I'm good. You?"

"Uh great now that I'm talking to you" There you go. Kind of corny but progress is progress.

"So, I think you're really beautiful. Would you like to grab a drink sometime?" he asked, rubbing the back of his neck.

From the corner of my eyes, I spotted Nico leaning against the doorframe with his hands in his pockets.

I pressed my lips together, noticing Evans do the same. Nico would interrupt his flow.

"Your eyes are unreal. I-I've never seen anything like them before" Luca was in a good headspace, relaxing a bit.