Cliché (boyxboy)

Chapter 3

Cyrus' POV

Matt was acting really weird today.

He seemed tense and pissed off in the truck. I rarely see Matt get mad. The only time is when someone talks about me negatively, otherwise he's happy and upbeat.

I was texting Nick, telling him about Matt. Nick approached me as I was in the store, he worked there. He asked me out but I told him that my heart was taken. He told me that it was fine, and he'd be okay with having a new friend. So, I sat in the truck with Matt, talking about Matt. Because honestly, it was one of the only times I could talk about how I feel about him.

I told Matt that Nick could be more than a friend because maybe he could. I've been stuck on Matt for so long, maybe it's time I move on. I probably never did because I had no one to help me. Nick is a hot guy, he's so my type. Big muscles, wonderful face, amazing personality. He's funny and seems nice. I mean, he's not Matt, but I could learn to love him.

But Matt's been confusing me, more than ever lately. Usually, he flirts with me but it has no meaning. It's just innocent flirting but today, it was hardcore, and I almost thought he was going to kiss me. My heart almost flew out of my chest. He was so close to me, but maybe it was just my imagination. I would've known if that stupid bitch wouldn't have interrupted. I love the way he sticks up for me though. He got so pissed off, and I put my hand on his shoulder to calm him down. He was tense, but he relaxed after looking at me. I'm not going to make a comment about his shoulder... As much as I want to.

I know he caught what I meant when I told him I thought he was insanely hot and the best thing that happened to me. It made me insanely happy that he felt the same. I feel like I'm getting somewhere, but I don't want to get my hopes up. Matt's been dating girls a lot. He could just be playing around, and I'd never know. He's always laughing and joking and it's hard to figure out when he's serious. What if he isn't?

"I actually don't think tomorrow will be that bad... Promise me you won't leave me alone. Especially when we play football, you always make me running back. I don't want to get crushed. I know I'll have trouble with some of that stuff."

"I'll never leave you Cy. I'll stay by your side the whole time and I'll pick you up if you need it." I kept my head down, eating my pizza, but that warmed my heart. I know he's talking about tomorrow, but I wish it was more than that. "I think we'll have lots of fun. Like I said, I always have fun when we're together." I smiled at him and stuffed the rest of the crust in my mouth then grabbed his last slice. "Hey!" I grinned at him teasingly.

"Sorry, was that yours?" I asked him as I began eating it. He rolled his eyes and laughed, making my heart speed up. I am totally fucked when it comes to Matt. I don't know how I thought I'd get over him.

We left the pizza parlor and got in the truck. I wanted to know what he said while we were on our way to the parlor. I should've been listening but I got caught up in telling Nick about how funny Matt is.

"Thanks for the pizza." He smiled.

"No problem man."

"So, what's this guy, Nick, like?" He asked hesitantly. I decided to see if he'd get jealous.

"He's hot, honestly. He's got nice hair and gorgeous brown eyes. He's got a nice body, and besides physical features, he's really nice and funny. It's refreshing to talk to him." He furrowed his eyebrows and frowned.

"What's he got that I don't have?" He cleared his throat. "I mean, why's it so refreshing to talk to him? That means you're tired of talking to me?" He asked sounding mad again. I didn't want him mad at me.