∆Blue Neighborhøød∇ Jøshler

Chapter 3: Kid In Love

Maybe I'm just a kid in love, oh baby.
If this is what it's like falling in love, then I don't ever wanna grow up.
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I lay tangled up with Josh in my bed  as the evening sun shines on us through my blinds, and I feel content and happy.

Anytime I'm around Josh, which is a lot, I feel this way.

I know I'm only seventeen, but I'm falling in love with my best friend;hard.

We were currently napping; our favorite thing to do together. It's become such a habit that I keep a spare toothbrush in my bathroom for him.  I also buy his favorite toothpaste just so he stays happy.

I'm in too deep for my own good.

I lay my head over on his chest and snuggle closer to him. His warmth is trapped with mine under my thick comforter; keeping us both warm.

I can hear the soft thud of his heart beat and he has a lazy smile splayed across his face.

His arm is loosely wrapped around my waist and his legs are tangled with mine in the sheets.

We can nap whenever we want because we're both homeschooled. I'm home schooled because I don't do well with people and I refuse to face society.

Josh is homeschooled just because he begged to be home schooled.

The scene probably looks more intimate than it really is.

I wish we were intimate....

"I love you Josh," I whisper subconsciously.

"I love you too, Tyler."

I snap my head up and my cheeks flush as I look up at the brunette beauty in my bed with me.

"I though you were still sleeping," I whisper timidly. I bite my lower lip in embarrassment; avoiding his gaze.

"I don't care if I'm sleeping, awake, or six foot deep, Tyguy. I will always love you, you're my best friend."

He leans in and my heart beat quickens and I swear I'm having palpitations. My eyes widen and my jaw goes slack. I'm frozen.

Time seems to be going in slow motion as he closes his eyes and leans into me. Just when I close my own waiting for the feel of his lips on mine, I feel him press a chaste kiss to my cheek.

I was an emotional wreck.

I wanted Josh to give me a real kiss, the one I've been waiting for since I was seven years old. I was so sure that was my moment. I craved it, but at the same time I was petrified.

I was also overwhelmed to have the chance to feel his lips against my skin, even if it was in the most platonic way possible.

I was Beyoncé featuring Jay Z Crazy in Love.

He pulled back and gave me the smallest of smiles. 

I looked up into those hazel eyes and I used every bit of strength I possess to keep from reaching up and connecting our lips.

"So, uhm, what do you wanna do?" I ask awkwardly and clearly flustered.

"Mhm. I'm going to go brush my teeth."

"Yeah, okay I should too." I say shakily and make my way to the bathroom with Josh trailing behind.

We both stand side by side brushing our teeth. We take turns exchanging glances at each other in the mirror and spitting.

I rinse with soft mint mouth wash, while he uses cool mint.

I wonder how our kiss would taste?

"Would it be a soft mint flavor with a kick, or would it just be extreme mintyness?"

"What?" I hear Josh cackle.

Oh god I said that out loud.

"I was thinking about mixing my soft mint mouthwash with cool mint gum." I say sassily rolling my eyes.

"God, keep up Jish."

He just laughs and follows me back to my bed.

"Mario Kart and Red Bulls?"

"Mario Kart and Red Bulls," I confirm.

Josh turns my Xbox on as I grab my controller.

Josh can turn me on whenever he likes.

"I call Princess Peach!"

"Yeah, like I even wanted Princess Peach," he says laughing and picking Mario.

"Ew, you're so basic." I fake disgust and turn away from him while grabbing two Red Bulls from my mini fridge; handing one to Josh.

"Whatever you say, Princess." He smirks smugly and I smile because these are the times that I will forever remember.

"This princess is going to slay your existence!" I yell as the timer counts down.

"We'll see about that...."

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I speed out of the start and in front of Josh and I look over to see him with a mixture of a pout and determination to take me down.

I smile because I'm just a kid falling in love, and I don't ever wanna grow up.

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Guys, fun fact:

I've actually written this book twice.

I had over 17 chapters with at least 2,000+ words per chapter unpublished. 

I was editing it before I posted the first chapter and I realized it completely sucked. So I rewrote it. :) I hope it don't suck too much.

Q: How was your day? How are you feeling?

A: I had an amazing day. I bought my best friend a purple and pink tie dyed bear for her early Valentine's Day present and gave her some M&M's. I think I'm a pretty decent best friend. I've not been feeling to good though. I'm always exhausted and I'm stressed trying to take early college. My stomach hurts at random times so bad that I double over in pain and want to cry (only it public. Why does the world hate me.) I'm only 16. God, I'm acting like a total mom.