Does It Ever Get Better? (On Hold. Again. I'm Sorry)

"Is It Gonna Be Me, Or Her?!" - Chapter 56

Aiden's p.o.v.

I held Todd's hand as we walked on the sidewalk. "I love you, Baby." I smiled down at him. He wasn't much shorter than me, but I did have a few inches on him.

"I love you too." Todd smiled back up at me. A few moments of silence passed as the cool air wrapped around us. I remember the first time I told Todd I loved him and it wasn't at the beach. It was actually a few weeks ago. I had taken him on a late night date to a cliff near the water. We had talked and stared at the stars. After a while of talking I leaned over and kissed him before expressing deeply my feelings toward him. He had tears in his eyes as he said it back and it was at that moment, I realized he had never truly felt love. At least, not by any partner.

As we kept walking, I couldn't help but let my mind get the best of me. "So how long have you and Lilly been friends?" I asked. I was honestly curious because Lilly just- She's- I don't know. She tends to be everywhere and especially when I don't want her to be.

"Since we were kids. We met at this music place for kids." Todd said. "Why the sudden interest?"

"Umm. No reason." I said. Todd nodded. I stopped our walk and we stood in place, under a street light. "Hey, I love you. I want you to keep that in your head and heart forever. Understood?" Todd looked up at me with lust in his eyes. He gave a slight nod. I pressed my lips to his and pulled him closer and wrapped my arms around his waist. I kissed him softly and passionately. Todd slipped his arms around my neck and kissed back. I heard what sounded like a camera click then a flash. We pulled apart and turned in the same direction of the noise and there she stood Lilly.

"Hey, guys!" She said happily.

"Hey, Lilly." Todd smiled.

"...Hi.." I grumbled.

"Can I see the picture you took?" Todd asked.

"No." She said with a small giggle.

Todd whined, "Lilly!"

"Sorry, Babe. Can't let you see it." She smiled and stuck out her tongue. I grew annoyed.

Todd tried to reach for her camera, but she held it high above her head and back slightly. "Lilly!"

"Reach for it, Todd. Reach, Baby."

Okay, the names need to stop! I don't care if they are playing, it's pissing me off. "Todd, can we go?" I asked with a small growl as my foot tapped against the ground impatiently and my arms stayed crossed against my chest.

"Umm. Sure." Todd said and then smiled at Lilly, "You win this time."

"I always do." She smirked. She then looked between us, "Hey, can I come?" Lilly asked. I said no at the same time Todd said yes. Todd then glared at me. I rolled my eyes and nodded with a small sigh. Lilly smiled and we all started walking.

"So, Aiden was asking about when we became friends." Todd told Lilly.

Lilly spared a glance at me. "Oh, really?"

I nodded. "Just wanted to know about my boyfriend's best friend." I said and emphasize the my.

"Well. My name is Lilly Jane Smith. I'm sixteen soon to be seventeen. I love photography and piano. I do track and have played soccer. Todd is the first person I will choose to hang with. Todd is my best friend and we've been friends since 1st grade maybe even kindergarten." Lilly smiled. Todd smiled at her. "Okay, what about you?" Lilly asked me.