The Nerd Has Benefits (BoyxBoy)

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Chapter 42

I remembered being upset for the very first time. It was the time when I wanted my first toy car. It wasn't just an ordinary toy car. It is exact model of a BMW toy car that was displayed inside a trophy glass case that my dad bought.

I remember staring at it with 'awe' and imagine what would like to touch one. But, I couldn't get my hands on it because I remember my dad telling me that a toy car like a BMW is hard to find and it's a collectable item.

He also told me that it cost him fifty-thousand dollars just to buy that tot car. I couldn't blame though. The car is made with full dark blue metal. It's design is like the exact model of what a BMW looks like.

I was furious and at the same time disappointed. I remember throwing a huge tantrum because I couldn't get my hands on the toy car. My parents pretty much gave me everything that I want when I was a kid.

Since they were never around, they would make it up to me by giving toys, video games, gadgets, and even new clothes. I was a spoiled rich kid who has everything except his parents attention.

Except for Clara, the maid, who is the one who raised me like her own son.

I remember her telling me that my parents are working hard so they can give me a good future. I thought it was a good reason until I grew up and have the capable to understand things more clearly.

I realized how selfish my parents are when giving me their attention. Yeah they come home but not enough time for me to talk to them. So, I grew up getting attention around my classmates. They always adore me and always complimented me.

How they like how I look and how I dressed. How I always look good even if I am complete mess. The things I couldn't get from my parents, I get it from them. I've gotten so much attention that It gives me a reason to be egotistic and selfish.

One kid who I really got attention from was Xander. He would always go to me every snack time and hang out with me. He would always be there for me when I get scolded or whenever I get in trouble with some other people. He was the one who stood up for me.

His life wasn't as much as fun as it sounds. His parents are separated. His dad got re-married to another woman who is totally mean to him. His mom left him for another man and never came back. He didn't get much attention at home because of how strict his dad was.

When he met me, he told me how fun it was to have a friend. He would also get a lot of attention from school, so that's why we are very much alike.

There were a lot of kids who want to hang out with him, but he would always decline them and rather hangout with me.

Because just like what he said before when I ask him why he would always reject hanging out with others.

Those words came out — "there's no one out there who could make me smile except you."

And that's enough reason for me to stay. But, now I don't even know anymore.

Cause as soon as he blurted out those words out of his mouth.

"I like you."

I couldn't move.... I couldn't say anything.

"You what?" I asked him again while look into his cold blue eyes.

I look at him with a threatening look.

"I like you. More than as a friend." He stated again while looking at me with a sincere look.