Mr. Popular's Bet

Chapter 2

Chapter 2 (Alec's POV)

I found my friend Raina stomping her feet to the nurse's clinic. I tilted my head, she looked like a grumpy little girl. Her hand was securing her good hand, which is a bit swollen. My eyes widened in realization. Did she do something to Nick Miuccio? Like what the heck, I get it that she hates him and everything but punch a hot guy in the face?

I know we ditched her a few moments ago but we didn't want to be killed by her. I decided to take a peek in the nurse's.

“Is it bad?” Raina inquired, she wasn't worried at all. In fact she was annoyed.

Of the three of us, she's the smartest, of course I have to be the prettiest, she's also stupid at the same time when it comes to guys. She always picks a fight especially with Nick.

“Ms. Harris, you sprained your hand.” The nurse informed her as she took a bandage from one of the white cabinets. “Were you punching a rock?”

“You could say that.” she answered.

“So are you an evil cat, now?”

“Oh Ms. Jones. If only you knew how much I wanted to take this thing Nick did.”

The school nurse noticed me, “Come on in, Ms. Ramm.” Raina's head twisted to my direction with a deadly glare. I smiled nervously.

“Raina what happened?” I asked cautiously.

“I'll tell you later when you tell me why you ran when I asked you if there's something wrong with my face.”

“Sorry. It won't happen again. Seriously what happened?”

“I'll tell you when we get home, okay?” I nodded, “By the way, where's Lara?”

“Ms. Harris, you're ready to go.” Ms. Jones gave her a lollipop, Raina smiled. Well, she can never say no to food.

“Thanks Ms. Jones.” I helped her get up, and we exited the clinic. She was trying to move her hand slowly. I bit my lower lip. I kinda feel bad that this happened to her.

“I really don't know.” I answered her. The Raven haired nodded in understanding. Here I am itching to know what really happened. “So spill, what happened?”

“I gave Nick a beautiful black eye.” she smiled. She doesn't even feel sorry. Does she really hate Nick that bad? Well, she started to hate Nick because of what happened last year.

“What!” I knew it but I'm still shocked at the fact that she did it. And that my theory is right.

Before she could answer, she was cut off. “Hey! It's badass cat-face Raina!”

OMFG it's Vinny and his brother Joey. Oh my god oh my god! I have to act cool.

“Vinny.” Raina answered as if it was nothing to her. Is she blind! It's the Miuccios talking to us! Us the nerds and losers! Well, truth hurts but I've slowly accepted it.

“Nice one Rain. You really gave him a lesson. Nice aim by the way.” Vinny lilted, “Up top!”

“Can't, I sprained it.”

“Dope.”

While they were talking my eyes were on those blue ones... Joey... Oh my god he's looking. “I like your guts there Rain.” he smiled at me. Oh god shoot me right now, he's looking at me! JOSEPH FREAKING MIUCCIO is looking at me!!!

“Thanks.” I can sense Raina's teasing look, but I kept quiet. “Umm, guys. This is my best friend Alec Marie Ramm.”

Vinny smiled. I smiled back shyly.

“Hello.” Joey reached out for my hand.

Here I am like a jelly with shaky hands, slowly came in contact with Joey's. “Hi.” I finished. Finally! I made it without fainting. God, I'm so lucky.

I don't know for how long I have been holding his hand, but it feels good, it's so soft for a man, I don't want to let go. “Okay, enough. Let's go Alec.” Raina took my hand away. Nice way to ruin it Rain. I glared at her. She smirked and dragged me away from him. Nooo! Bae!

“You two going home now?”

We stopped our tracks when Vinny spoke.

“Yes. And I can't drive with my condition so, I'll have to leave my car here.” Raina answered.

“Don't worry, we'll drive you two safely.” Joey offered. His eyes were on mine again.

“Really?!” I smiled. I can tell Raina doesn't like the idea, but I don't care. It's free ride and a bonus time to spend with the Miuccios. If only Lara was here.

“Yeah, why not?”

Raina rose her eyebrows, “Don't you guys have girlfriends?”

“We don't do girlfriend thing. And oh, I'll drive your car.” Vinny answered.

Raina and I glanced at each other, “Really?” With their looks, they don't have girlfriends? Well then I'm feeling more lucky.

“Yeah.” Joey answered.

I wanted to ask another question, but Vinny's voice echoed once more, “Oh but let's wait for Nick. He's at the clinic now.”

My friend groaned, I rubbed her back, “If he's dicking off again, I'll put him in the hospital this time.”

“I like you.” Joey said. There's a pang of jealousy. What if Joey wants Raina because she's tough and everything? But she's my friend. And I know Raina won't be with Joey since she knows I like him.

“Hey guys, I'm-” Our heads turned to our left to see Nick. His Left eye is covered with plaster. “Oh, god it's you again.”

“Be nice, Nick.” Joey warned. But Nick just scoffed.

“C'mon let's go.” Raina started walking. Vinny followed and Nick. Vinny was at the middle, teasing the injured. I smiled seeing how cute Raina and Nick could be. And how cute Vinny tried making the two feel better.

“Hey, you're awfully quiet. You okay, Alec?” I jumped upon hearing Joey's voice. My heart started to race again, but I have to keep my cool.

“Y-Yes, Joey. I'm fine.” I managed to answer as we continue to walk to the driveway.

“This is cute. Where'd you get it?” he pointed to my silver bracelet on my right hand.

I slowly touched the accessory that caught his eye, “It was my mom's. She gave it to me before she passed away.” he grabbed my right hand and examined the bracelet. My heart couldn't stop beating fast. I hope I won't faint in his presence.

“Oh. It's really beautiful.” he said looking at me.

“Thanks, Joey.” heat started to form in my cheeks as I replied shyly.

He let's go of my hand and we continued to walk, “Look at them. Bickering as always.”

I smiled, “I wonder if they'll like each other one day, you know?”

“Yeah...” He looked at me with a bright idea, “Yeah, Alec. Are you thinking what I'm thinking?”

“Yes?” I'm not sure but I said yes anyways.

“Get them together!”

“Chicken wings!” We said in sync. He looked at me with an amused look on his face.

“I-I swear, yours is better.”

He chuckled and slings his arms over my shoulders, “Come on.”

“You really think you can get them together?” I glanced at Raina and Nick shouting at each other, while Vinny rubbing his head in frustration.

“It'll be easy, if you're with me?”

“Let's do it.”

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