Hearts Burst Into Fire (Dylan O'Brien / completed)

Secret jealousy.

Sat, Jun 18th.

-I’m a hundred percent sure I’m her crush Tyler –Dylan said as him and Tyler played xbox.

-Still you have no proof.

-What more proof than the story? It’s identical, almost.

-Do you really think you’re her only male friend? Seriously Dylan? –Tyler said ironically.

-But…

-You need to find out –Tyler suggested.

-And how am I supposed to do that? –Dylan said rolling his eyes.

-I said you need to find out, not me –he said laughing.

-Thank you very much –Dylan said in a sarcastic way.

-You should enjoy this week with her before the auditions, also because is the first week of summer!

-I wanted to… but Claire is spending this week out at the beach with her mom, she comes back tomorrow.

-That’s awful, for how long has she been away?

-Her mom? I have no idea, she travels a lot… -Dylan let out a sigh.

-Any siblings?

-Her sister, she’s married so… yeah –Dylan said looking away.

-She must feel really lonely –Tyler said putting his xbox controller aside.

-You know? I never thought about that, I just asked her if she missed her mom and she says they talk every morning… but still, you’re right, I think that’s why she spends so much time at Michelle’s or inviting people over her house –Dylan said smiling.

-Well… make some plans for when she comes back, go offer her help with the bags or just tell her to have fun –Tyler suggested.

-Wouldn’t it be weird if I go on Monday before she leaves just to say that? Like… it’s kind of creepy isn’t it? –Dylan laughed.

-Not at all, you’re friends after all, aren’t you?

-But it’s not like she’s leaving for too long.

-I bet she’ll love it, girls love that!

-Where’s Jill today? –Dylan asked teasing Tyler.

-What does that mean, that my advices don’t count? –Tyler said annoyed twisting Dylan’s nipples.

-Ouch! Of course they count but you know Jill is a girl! Is always good to have advices for a girl from a girl! –he said getting up from the bed running from Tyler.

-Stop I’ll twist them until you bleed for not liking my advices! –Tyler said running behind Dylan.

-Shut up! –they both laughed.

Monday morning Dylan went to Claire’s, there was a car outside her house and she had two bags walking outside the house.

-Claire! –Dylan said smiling walking towards her.

-Dylan! –she smiled back.

-Hey do you need any help with your bags? I just really came to tell you to have fun and enjoy with your mom as much as you can –he smiled and bit his lip.

-Yeah… -Claire looked away.

-Can I meet your mom? –Dylan said excited.

-About—

-Honey! You ready? –someone getting out of the car yelled.

 -Uh… I’m coming –Claire said looking at Dylan.

-Wha…

-Hey Dylan what’s up!

-Josh, hey –Dylan said annoyed.

-Sup man? –Josh said rising his eyebrows.

-Did you come to help her out? –Dylan asked confused.

-What? What are you talking about man –he laughed.

-Aren’t you going to the beach with your mom? –Dylan asked Claire.

-About that… my mom called me yesterday and told me she won’t be coming home until Thursday morning… so Josh invited me instead –she said embarrassed.

-Oh… nice –Dylan ironically said.

-We’ll be back on Friday don’t worry –Josh said patting Dylan’s shoulder.

Dylan looked at Josh annoyed and then looked back to Claire.

-Alright then, have fun I guess I’ll see you around –he said walking away.

Claire and Josh got into the car and left, Dylan stayed inside his car punching everything, then he took his phone and called Tyler.

“Hello?”

-Tyler it’s Dylan.

“No one’s home leave your message—“

-I’m not in the mood; listen, she fucking left with Josh to the beach.

“What? Why? What about her mom?”

-She’s not coming home until Thursday— man you know what irritates me more?

“What?”

-He called her “honey” what the fuck, “honey”? Seriously? It’s not a fucking marriage for fucks sake.

“How cheesy though… are they even dating?”

-Apparently they are now, I mean they’re spending a whole fucking week together.

“Calm down, just ignore that fact and wait till she gets back”

-Right… you’re right… okay I’ll talk to you later Tyler, thanks.

Dylan hung up and drove home, he jumped to his bed and stared at the roof for a couple of minutes, he started to calm down as he fell asleep.

Claire was feeling kind of guilty for not telling Dylan as soon as she knew she will go with Josh instead, but why? Why would Dylan care? Why was he even there? Why did he look so mad when he saw Josh? Was he jealous? Claire thought she knew everything but she truly knew nothing. Dylan was acting strange for days now and maybe it was because things changed between them, and as much as she wanted to have the thought of him liking her inside her head, she couldn’t, it was utterly impossible.