The First Rule

Chapter 20: Lousy Joe

Students dash back and forth like bees—some heading to their lockers to grab books, while others hurriedly make their way to the cafeteria. Backpacks swung wildly, the sound of slamming locker doors filled the air. Splitted up from your conjoined twins since she's searching for her boyfriend, you look right and left—also, searching for your boyfriend—

My first. ever. boyfriend.

Dominic. Hunt.

Gosh—this still feels like a dream! Who would've thought.

The guy I never even dared thinking of dating.. The one I usually just—stole glances at.. The guy who's—basically—the reason for our 8th rule. The guy who's been forbidden for far too long—ok I got a liiittle bit guilty about that—

Oh! Speaking of Tyler~

You spot him standing alone at the lockers.. and a mischievous grin spreads across your face. Stealthily approaching him from behind.. with careful steps.. you sneak up closer, trying to suppress your giggles as you prepare to catch him off guard. Just as you grab his waist, you let out a playful—

"Tyty!"

Not even moving an inch, he starts to turn around—but you beat him by wrapping your arms around him from behind, hiding yourself from his view! Your laughter fills the air as you cling to him, moving right and left—still trying to avoid his Sauron Eyes. Chuckling at your mischief, he sings out his favorite nickname for you—

"Winny~"

Gently, he pushes you to his side to catch a glimpse of your face, joining in your laughter as he affectionately slaps your cheek—with you squinting out of impact. Somehow, you sense someone's gaze boring into you and Tyler.. prompting you to glance to the side..

And see your boyfriend—leaning against his locker, tongue poking his left cheek.

Fuck.

You're just an inch away from punching yourself—especially by the fact that you knew his locker is right next to Tyler's. Ending up pushing Cavill hastily, you run over to Dominic, throwing your arms around him, giggling, "Dommy!"

The nickname brings both boys into bewilderment. Frowning in disbelief, Tyler, whose hands are still hugging the invisible air, now leaning against his locker by the impact of your sudden ignorance. Unlike Dom, who seems to completely lose all his irritation as he beams and leans in to kiss you—causing Tyler's face to contort in disgust.

Hehe nice save Emily.

Peeking at him from beneath, you giggle, "I've been looking for you, Dommy!"

"Yeah? You've been looking for me?"

Gazing down at your sparkling eyes with a smirk, Dominic does not forget to steal a quick glance at Tyler, showing off. Rolling his eyes, Tyler drops his hands to his sides and dorkily crosses his arms, trying to strike a cool pose while you nod eagerly.

"Is that my new nickname?"

You nod.

"Dommy.. Dummy Dominic?"

You nod twice. "Domdom too. Dumdum Dominic."

Unable to contain his fondness, he laughs heartily and hugs you tighter. Leaning in, he whispers in your ear,

"Only you can call me that."

You giggle childishly as he kisses you tenderly—when suddenly, someone interrupts from behind—