The Cliche Story Of The Girl Next Door

fourteen

"Hey Ryan?" I hear Jc call from his window. I frown at the fact that he didn't call me shortcake. I've grown used to the nickname.

I walk over to the window to see a stressed out looking Jc. His hair is messy, like he has ran hus hands through hair multiple times.

After he took me home, he never said anything. Just dissappeared into his house with one word.

I sit down on the window sill and look at him waiting for him to continue.

"Do you like Brandon?" He asked quietly. So quiet that I almost didn't hear him. The question did catch me off guard though.

Do I like Brandon?

I don't know, to be honest. I mean, he's really sweet, funny, and caring. Not to mention he's gorgeous. But I don't think I like him. I don't think I could like him. He's a player. Has had so many girls that I can't count.

"No" i said after a moment of silence. It was the truth too. I didn't like him. At least not like that anyway.

"Good" he says a small smile forming on his lips.

"Good?" I ask. What does he mean, good?

"Good" he confirms. And with that he stands up and shut a the window and walks away.

What just happened?

-

*Jc's Point Of View*

I don't know what is wrong with me. I just freaked out when i seen Ryan with Brandon. I didn't know why, all i know is I wanted to punch him when he had her in his arms like that.

Your jealous.

I'm not jealous. Just protective, I guess. Ryan is my friend, and it's obvious Brandon likes her. And he's a player so she'll only end up getting hurt. So I'm just protective because she is my friend.

Whatever you say.

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*Ryan's Point Of View*

I woke up exhausted. I felt like I haven't slept in weeks. And to top it all off, I have a killer headache. Ugg, I feel like I'm dying.

That wouldn't be such a bad thing.

What? Why would I think that?

You know why.

I got up and stumbled to the shower. I turned on the shower and took off all my clothes. When it was warm enough I stepped in. Well alomst. I got dizzy and slipped.

"Oww" I groaned. I hit my head. I got up and got into the shower letting the warm water take over me. I stood there for a while.

"Ryan!" I hear someone yell. It was a guy's voice. Did someone break into my house. Oh my god! What of its him.

I heard the door open and some feet walking towards the shower.

"Hey shortcake." I let a breathe of relief. It's just Jc. I feel way to bad to even care that I'm in the shower. Plus he can't see me. So who cares.

"Yeah?" I ask. Why was he here.

"I'll just wait for you to get out. I'll be in your room." He said. I nodded the laughed when I realized he couldn't see me. I said a quick 'okay' and finished my shower.

I stepped out and grab my black fuzzy robe. I slipped it on and tied it sercurly around my body.

I walked out of the bathroom to see Jc laying on my bed flipping through my sketchbook. I didn't even care. My head was pounding.

I walked over to my closet and put on some leggings and my brothers hoodie.

I walked back out and jumped on my bed beside Jc. "Come on were gonna be late." He said. I flipped over so I was facing him.

"I'm not going. I'm sick." I mumbled pulling the blackest up to my face. If looked at me.

"What's wrong?" He asked concerned. My heart fluttered.

Shut up, no it didnt.

Yes, it did.

Ugg!

"I have a killer headache." I mumbled. Jc looked at me before a huge grin appeared on his face.

"I think your contagious. I feel a headache coming on myself." He said. I smiled.

"Oh really?" I asked playing along. He nodded. "I think I might have to stay here with you." He said. I giggled.

I never....giggle.

What was that?

"Yeah" I mumble getting comfortable. I don't even protest when he kicks off his shoes and gets under the blanket. I felt my eyes getting heavier and I yawned.

Jc wraps his arm around me and pulls me to him. I close my eyes and mumble a 'night'. I slowly drifted off.

I felt something warm on my for head and then it dissappeared. I smiled.

"Night shortcake."

-

*Brandon's Point Of View*

I decided to give Ryan a dide to school. I've been thinking about her a lot lately. I think I like her. But not like all of those other girls I used. But I know I can't have her for real. It'll ruin my reputation, and I've spent a lot of time working on it. And I'm not about to ruin it for her.

After that whole thing with Jc, it was obvious he likes her. He made it pretty clear that he wants me to stay away from her. Whixh is why im not going to do that. I'm gonna prove to him I can have her.

I pulled into her driveway and went up to her door. I knocked and waited. No one answered. The door was unlocked so I walked in. I looked around before going upstairs. I checked a few rooms before I found hers. I walked in and what i saw made my blood boil.

Ryan and Jc alseep. I rolled my eyes and walked out.

I'll have to try a lot harder to get her then.