A Kiss ( #Wattys2016 )

IX.Rivals.

We were in our small moment when we heard the voice of approaching footsteps.

Tyler and I sprint apart instantly and I attempt to shield my cheeks from laughing figures.

Aw, crap! What the Hell are they doing here?

Well, Tyler's friends that I saw that day at movies seems to be stitches laughing and I am disgruntled to say the least when I see my group of friends standing here laughing along with them.

"Well, if it isn't the mascot girl. " one of Tyler's friend says in a teasing manner, collapsing on the nearby couch.

I shuffle uncomfortably when thousands of questions were running in my head.

I with all the dignity left, retort back.

"Well obviously, but do I know you?"

"But first of all, what are you guys doing with them?" I ask pointing to my group of friends.

"Actually, we didn't know they were here until we parked in front of your house. So, it's just a coincidence.

And we are here to rescue you. " Lexi explains.

My lovely friends came for my rescue, how generous of them.

"Thank you, Lexi! " I instantly jumped on her hugging her tightly.

"Hey there hold on it was my idea and everyone else tagged along. "Noah fake scowls at me.

"You know I love you Noah." I smile at him and he smiles back wrapping his arm around my shoulder.

"Uhmm... Uhm...!"

Tyler clears his throat stating his presence.

Did I ever mention how Noah and Tyler can't stand each other? Rivals to say the least. I guess I haven't ...

"Hey you, this is my house. I am informing in case you haven't realized." He says arrogantly.

I know they both dislike each other but right now there is extra venom laced to Tyler's voice and I don't exactly know why?

"So, you are saying... " Noah steps forward and I grip his hand.

"I am telling you to get out. "He says sincerely.

What is with him? Why is he being such an asshole? He is okay around me; darn he was enjoying himself before everyone came. Then why is being a jerk right now?

"Okay, enough! I don't want to start a fight. If they can't stand us, it's alright. Let's go!" I say and grip Noah's hand turning around.

"No, wait!" Tyler shouts " I didn't mean ... " he trailed off.

I turn back to face him.

"You don't mean what? I am not coming near you if you can't stand my friends." I say firmly.

"Yeah, man lets keep rivalry for the game and at least try to be human around each other." Keith says from behind Tyler.

"Right, let go man. " Brian pats Noah's shoulder.

I watch as Tyler takes a deep breath as if letting go of the negativity.

"Fine, I am sorry come on in. " Tyler says and steps aside for everyone to enter .

Noah nods at him as we walk to the living room.

We sit down , twelve people crowding this small living room.

I was sitting on the floor with Noah on one side and Tyler on other .

At least I would be in between if they both decide to turn this place into boxing ring.