You and Me (A Bart Baker Fanfic)

Chapter 5

I laugh at Brittany as see continues to make the sounds of a monkey. We're at here place, playing charades.

"Hmm.. I'm guessing that's a monkey." I giggle. She nods.

"How'd you guess?" Brittany jokes.

"I'm just talented."

"I guess you are."

She jumps back on her bed across from me.

"So whatcha wanna play now?" I ask.

"TRUTH OR DARE!!" She exclaims.

"Okay, okay, gosh.."

"I'm sorry I just LOVE that game."

We both laugh.

"Ok you go first." I say.

"Ok... Truth or dare?"

"Ummm truth."

Brittany gives me and evil grin.

"Perfect. Ok so I've kinda been asked to ask you this.. By who is classified. Are. You. Ready.?"

"I guess.." I say with uncertainty.

"Ok... Do you like Bart?" She asks. My eyes widen.

"What?"

"Do you like Bart? It's a truth, so be honest." She responds.

I look at her intently, thinking of a response. Do I like Bart?

"Umm.." I mutter.

"I won't tell anyone.. It'll just be between you and me."

I look at Brittany desperately before closing my eyes in defeat. "I.... I think so."

"Really?!" She exclaims.

"Yeah."

"Oh my god this is so perfect!" She smiles widely.

"Why? Wait- do you know something? Brittany.."

"No I just think you guys would be perfect for each other."

"Yeah... We would.."

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I jump slightly in my seat as my phone starts to ring.

It's Bart.

"Hello?" I answer.

"Hey, Page. Do you wanna.. Go get some lunch.. Or something?"

"Sure, I'd love to."

"I'll pick you up?"

"Ok, see you then."

"Ok. Bye, Page. I- uh, never mind. Bye."

"Bye, Bart."

What was that all about? Bart seemed nervous.. Scared even..

I walk over to the door and unlock it so Bart can come in when he gets here. Just then, Justin walks into the room.

"Hey Page." He says, slumping down in a chair in front of me.

"Justin, we need to talk." I say, thinking of what I confessed to Brittany yesterday. I can't be dishonest to Justin, even when I know I have no chance with Bart.

"I started to say the same thing. Here, I saw this and thought you'd like it." He says, handing me a silver necklace with a small bead as a charm.

"Justin! It's- it's beautiful.. Thank you." I smile, taking it in my hand. I put it around my neck and look back up at Justin.

His eyes drop to my lips as we both lean forward, pressing our lips together. Vaguely, I hear a door open and I hear Bart's voice. Oh no. Bart. I pull back from Justin immediately and stand up to face Bart.

"Bart.. Hi.." I say, my voice coming out in a terrified whisper.

"Page.. What..? Brittany said... I thought you..." Bart stutters. His eyes turn sad and I can see how much I've hurt him.

"Bart, wait, I-"

"No.. No, don't. I'm leaving. Don't- don't bother trying to text or call me. I don't want to talk to you. Goodbye Page. I hope you're happy."

"No.." I whisper, a tear slipping down my cheek at his work. No..