I miss you, I'm sorry

Part 8

"Aj are you sure this is the only way. I mean you aren't in contact anymore" The voice rings on the other end of the phone.

"Yes, I'm sorry, but I can't have anyone know. If you aren't comfortable with it then that's fine." Aj mutters nervously, biting his finger nails. A habit he'd developed ever since he was a kid.

"No No Aje. You've done the same for me, and its what I'm here for. If I could come over I would. I'm sorry you have to go through this again. Also stop biting your nails you fatty"

"Don't worry about it Z, I'm used to it." Aj says, pulling his fingers away from his mouth, giggling "Oh shush, you're the fatty."

Aj continued talking to the person on facetime, explaining the whole plan, and catching her up on everything that had happened. It wasn't anything new, he'd done the same for her all those years ago, and she promised to do the same for him if need be.

It had been a few days since Aj had hidden away in his room, he'd locked the door from the inside, and hadn't eaten since. The boys had tried to get in to talk to him, but it was no use. if it wasn't for the occasional sound of Aj throwing or dropping things they would've thought he was dead

Aj walks out his room, air pods in, still on facetime. For the first time since the mukbang, ready to face the boys. He was scared they'd held on to too much of what Niko said, if they'd believe him or if they hadn't even batted an eyelid.

"Im scared Z," AJ whispers, walking down the stairs.

"Aje, don't be. If they say anything, say he was joking, and I'm here to you know, be your girl." Zayden smiles on the other end of the phone.

Aj smiles as he walks into the kitchen, staring down at the girl on the other end of the phone, seeing everyone sat talking on the sofa. The room fills with silence when they see Aj, having not seen him in a few days.

He places his phone against the toaster, so Zayden can see the whole room and Aj. He laughs when she comments on how big the house is, and how her 'sweet little Aj' had done well for himself.

"You know, usually when people don't see their brothers in a while, they say hi," Sharky says. He was saying what everyone was thinking. AJ had hidden away, then had come downstairs laughing as if Nothing.

Aj turns to look at the boys, fear re-erupting in his stomach. "Its ok Aj. Talk to them." The voice in his ear reassures.

"I- Sorry. I just wasn't feeling too good, maybe like food poising or something form the mukbang," It was so obvious AJ was lying, they had all gotten basically the same thing, so why would Aj be the only one ill.

Over the past few days, Sharky had gone digging. Raking through the old videos, memories and pictures to find a confirmation of his suspicions. He had found 80% of the puzzle, the last part needing to be said by Aj himself.

"Whos that girl on the phone Aje?" Kenny asks, smirking as he speaks. She was beautiful and if she wasn't Aj's girlfriend he would definitely take his chance.

"Uh," Aj didn't know how to answer, he wanted to make them think she was his girlfriend, but didn't want to actually say it. "This is Zayden. We met at the end of sixth form. Yeah."

Aj walks up to the others, leaving Zayden on the counter. Chunkz dabs him up, "My brotha," smirking, "Finally bagged one yeah." In all the time Chunkz knew Aj, he'd never had a girlfriend, had never even mentioned liking a girl, maybe he was just more secretive about it. The others all smile and laugh with Aj, however there was one boy silent in the corner. Niko.

Niko tensed at the name, knowing damn well who she was. Saying he hated the girl was an understatement, he potentially hates her more than he hated Aj. The name giving him bad flashbacks, and taking him back to the time his whole life crumbled to pieces. It was all her fault. His lips pursed as he grits his teeth, trying hard to not react. Was this a sick joke Aj was playing? Maybe it was his fault, for trying to expose Aj the other day, but that wasn't his fault if the boys took that seriously. After re-watching the clip, he noticed Sharky giving him a knowing look as he made the claim, as if he knew. He assumed Aj must've told him, and in all honesty didnt feel the slightest bit bad about it, because Aj would only tell his side of the story, and he didnt want Sharky to see him in a negative light, when it wasny his fault to begin with.

He watches the way Aj talks to the girl, analysing every move he makes, his reactions and the glances he was trying to hide. Niko couldn't take it anymore, so without a word he stands, and walks away with angry strides, back to his room. He could've sworn he felt eyes on him as he left..

Aj watches Niko walk away frustratedly with a smirk, the plan was working. If Niko believed it, the others surely would too.

"Alright, Ima let you sleep, Alright Z?" Aj says, the clear aim of their plan complete.

"Yes, I'm so tired." She giggles, "Love you, Aje." Before she ends the call.

Aj takes out his air pod, putting it in the case, replacing it in his pocket.

"Ooooh, Aj has a girlfrienddd," Kenny teases, resorting in Aj laughing and smacking him over the head.

"Shush man," Aj says, he wasn't about to deny the claims. He notices Sharky giving him an odd look, one that said, I don't believe a word you're saying but ok. Had Sharky seen through everything? AJ realised he must tell Sharky sooner or later, or the boy would end up accidently revealing his secret.

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1035 words.
Next chapter is gonna be mental.

also my laptop broke so im writing from my phone, so slower updates

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