ch. 3

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by dylanospyin

by dylanospyin

Collins POV
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I look at the people in front of me for a while. Just staring. I can feel myself awkwardly half smiling. I don't look them in the eyes, what even am I doing?!

"Collins?" My mom urges me.

Oh shit, I once again mentally kick myself for being so awkward. They probably think I'm crazy.

"Um, I'm C-collins" I reach out my hand to shake their hands, "pleasure to meet you" I finish. Damn you stuttering problems, I've had a minor stutter since I was little, I can't control it and it bugs the hell out of me. It's always been one of my biggest insecurities.

Mr. Gilinski and Mrs. Gilinski both smile at me and nod their heads like adults do sometimes, probably understanding that I'm slightly shy and nervous.

"You know, my son should be around here somewhere... you two seem to be the same age" Mr. Gilinski looks around for Jack. He runs out our door down the driveway and flags Jack down.

"Son get in here and meet our new neighbors" Mr. Gilinski yells at Jack.

I mentally panic, realizing it is probably one of those basketball boys I avoided on purpose. With my thoughts in overdrive, I realize that I look like a grease ball from running and from being cooped up in a car. This is a nightmare situation for me. My heart rate increases and my palms get sweaty. Great, I think. Now if I have to shake his hand he'll think I have problems. Cutting me out from my thoughts
Mr. Gilinski walks through the doorway with his son. His sons' eyes dart from my parents to his. He seems awkward too, nice.

Finally realizing who is in front of me, I start to notice his appearance. I can't help but notice our height difference. He has to be over 6'0, while I stand at 5'6. He is tan and muscular, with a jawline that could make a sculpture jealous. This is not helping my nerves at all.

"Jack introduce yourself" His dad half whispers to him. Jack rolls his eyes. Okay? Jack steps towards my parents and sighs. Double okay??

"My name is Jack, and I'm their son" He turns halfway and points at his mom and dad as he says his little introduction. I'm starting to take this 100 to a 0. Jack starts to push past his parents to go outside back to his friends. I'm in shock at how someone can be such a dick.

"Jack Gilinski, you forgot one more person" His dad says through gritted teeth. My parents probably think Jack is crazy, but I don't blame him. He seems like a complete asshole.

Jack turns, faces me, and looks me directly in the eyes then leaves.

What the fuck just happened.

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