Pretend; Toy Soldiers

17: Watermelon and Love

Everyone was bruised up and had to stay in for a long time. In pretty sure that David was suspended, because I haven't seen him since. At the moment me and Joey were laying in bed giggling about something he said and Billy was looking at a magazine.

Suddenly Billy slammed his magazine down "I really want some watermelon" He muttered. I looked up from Joeys chest since I was laying on him "What?" I asked while cocking an eyebrow "I. Am. Craving. Wa-ter-Mel-on" Billy said slowly. Joey chuckled "Why don't we go get some watermelon then"

I groaned as Joey tried to get up. Billy stands ups abruptly "Really!" He gave us a smile. "Sure. And we can watch some Karate Kid and drink vodka" I said putting on Joeys tie-dye shirt. I was only in a sports bra and shorts because. Hey. Sports bras aren't distracting.

I had my hair up messily, and was makeup-less. "Yes! Perfect! We shall do exactly that!"

So that's what we did. We got some watermelon from Snuffys secret food compartment. We got the vodka from Hank and the movie from me. Since Ralph Macchio is my boyfriend who I love to death and I owned all of his movies. Ha.

While we were watching the movie I was pretty much swooning over him. Billy and Joey tried to drunkly do the famous kick but were failing horribly. Soon I had to force them to go to bed. It was fun but I got really tired and had pots and pans with Billy the next day.

While Billy was fast asleep Joey and I were.... Well.... Making out...

When he all of a suddenly mumbled against my lips "I love you so much Sam"

I pulled apart from his lips. My eyes traveled his "What?..."

He looked at my lips then back up to my eyes "Um.. I said-" I shook my head "No. I know what you said. But why..." I whispered. He sighed "Cause it's true. I love you so much Sam. I haven't been afraid to say it, I just needed a good moment but now is not a good moment because I am a bit tipsy" He said and I giggled. We kind of started at each other for second. I was debating in my head rather to say it back or ignore it.

He was giving me hopeful eyes. I smiled "I love you to Joey" I whispered.

I had been scarred of that phrase for years. Sure I loved my sister and my family. By loving a guy was never my thing. After what happened of course. Honestly, I feel like that never really effected me. So what if my uncle did that. I was young. I didn't know what was happening. I guess that's how I feel. I think that is.

The next morning I woke up numb. I felt like nothing. I don't know why but I did. I looked over and saw Joey laying next to me. His hair fell Infront of his forehead and I sighed. I knew I shouldn't have said it back. We haven't been dating that long either.

I pushed myself up and sighed. I got dressed for class then woke up the other two. It was a silent morning, while they were getting ready no body talked. We just kinda tiredly walked around. I guess everyone is in a mood this morning.

"You coming Joey?" I whispered. He nodded and rubbed his eyes. I smiled and grabbed his hand, We were about to walk out when the phone rang. I tried to get it but Billy put his hand up "I got it" I nodded as me and Joey turned around to leave. Once the door was shut he huffed "Sam... I didn't mean to say that last night" I sighed in relief... Mentally "I do love you but I shouldn't have said it then oh probably were rushed into it and I'm so sorry" He said and I squeezed his hand "It's okay Joey. I understand" I smile and so does he.

We had to stop holding hands so the dean would know that we were together. But we talked a lot today. Everyone was in a good mood by lunch, except Billy. Who was cranky.

"And then I said... B is for Bitch!" Snuffy snorted but we all chuckled because he was telling us a stupid story "You are the most retarded guy I have ever met" I joked. Billy huffed "You're telling me"

No one laughed but only looked at him as he roughly chewed his food "Anyways, since Mr. Shit-Pants over here is being a jerk, let's just move on with our conversation shall we?" Hank said. I leaned over to Billy "Whatever it is I'm here for you"

Billy was about to say something to everyone but then a whistle was blown "Pots and Pans!"

Me and Billy groaned as everyone else laughed. Joey hit my butt as I got up. I felt my cheeks grow red as I bit my lip and turned back to him "No fair!" Decline said and Joey shot him a glare. I just laughed it off.

I caught up with Billy while we were doing pots and pans

"Okay who pissed in your Cheerios" I said and he chuckled "Nice one"

"My sister told it to me. I get that a lot" I said "But seriously? Why did you say that to Snuffs?" I asked and he swallowed "I don't know..."

I slammed a pot down on the drying rack "Bull shit" I said and Billy looked up "My parents want me to visit"