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six

[Skylar]

"So what movie should we watch?" Jordyn asked as we all gathered in the rec room later that night.

Jaden and Walker shrugged, and I walked over to the movie shelf to see what was there. (A/N: i know the dorms aren't actually like this but oh well lol) After scanning the first couple of rows, I saw one that stood out. "How about Pitch Perfect?"

Jordyn grinned and nodded, while the boys just shrugged again. "Never seen it," Walker said.

Jordyn and I gasped. "You've never seen Pitch Perfect?!" she said incredulously.

He shook his head, a confused expression on his face. "Uh, no...?"

I shared a look with Jordyn. "Well then, get ready to watch the greatest movie in the history of the world. Besides High School Musical, of course."

I put the disc in the DVD player and sat down on the couch in between Walker and Jaden, with Jordyn sitting on the other side of Walker.

About a half hour into the movie, Jaden slowly moved his hand toward mine on the couch, until they were touching. He intertwined our fingers and gave me a small smile, which I returned as I squeezed his hand.

Then Walker looked over and saw our hands, and an emotion I couldn't really describe flashed across his face. He tore his gaze away and put his arm around Jordyn, pulling her closer to him.

Something shifted inside of me when I saw them; a feeling passing through me that I had never felt before. Something about them together just seemed...off.

I quickly looked away, focusing on the movie instead. I shook my head, trying to get rid of the thoughts that were going through my mind.

What was wrong with me?

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"Admiring your boyfriend?" I teased Kylie as we stood by the fence watching the West team (or, more specifically, Walker and Antonio) practice.

She laughed and shook her head. "I could ask you the same thing."

"For the last time, Walker and I are just friends. I don't know if you know this, but it's actually possible for a boy and a girl to be just friends," I said, rolling my eyes.

And there it was again. That feeling that passed through me, just like the night before, whenever I said the word 'friends.'

She smirked. "Keep telling yourself that."

I shook my head and turned my attention back to the team. I couldn't help but smile as I watched Walker. It was so clear that he loved the sport, but as his best friend I knew it was more than just a sport to him. It was his escape, a way for him to leave all his problems and worries behind, even if it was just for several hours.

Twenty minutes later practice was over, and Walker and Antonio came out to see us.

"Hey guys," Walker said.

"Hey," we echoed. We talked for a little bit, then Antonio and Kylie walked away to do their own thing.

"So, wha-"

"Hey, babe," Jordyn said, cutting me off as she brushed past me and hugged Walker.

I raised my eyebrows at him. "Babe?" I mouthed. He blushed and shrugged as Jordyn finally pulled away.

"So I was looking at things to do around Williamsport for our date tonight, and I found this really cute diner a couple blocks away," she said excitedly.

My mouth dropped open.

Date?

They were going on a date?

It felt like the wind had just been knocked out of me. Of course I knew they liked each other, but for some reason I never thought of them as being an actual couple.

"I-I have to go," I mumbled as I hurried away from them.

I heard Walker call my name, but I didn't stop. I walked as fast as possible back to the hotel, my mind racing.

Finally I made it back to my hotel room. I flopped down onto my bed, trying to gain control of the thoughts running through my mind at what seemed like a million miles an hour.

Why did it bother me so much that they were going on a date? He was my best friend; I should be happy for him.

So why was I so upset about this one date?

And then it hit me.

If they become a couple, he won't have any time for me.

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i know this is way overdue, i just got the worst writer's block for this story. i know where i want it go and how i want it to end, i just didn't know how to get there.

also- can we just take a moment to appreciate this john green quote like FINALLY SOMEONE SAID IT

(oh, and remember - you can't always trust the narrator ;)