business || victor criss/it 2017

-six

my eyes blinked open. victor's arms were wrapped protectively around my torso, my head against his chest and my arms wrapped around him too. his face screwed up slightly as i shifted my body slightly, his eyes fluttering open a moment later.

"i didn't mean to wake you." i giggled, my voice a low whisper. he smiled at me, our faces now level to each other.

"how are you feeling?" his voice croaked.

"i.. i dunno." i sighed, rolling onto my back. victor's arm still hugged my side close to him. he propped himself up on his elbow and left a quick kiss on my lips. i tried to hide the smile forcing itself on to my face and failed.

"you hungry? i made the best pancakes." he wiggled his eyebrows.

"sounds good."

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"i'll see you monday, yeah?" victor leaned against my porch, he'd just walked me back to my house even though i told him it wasn't necessary. i nodded. "and don't worry about him."

"i'll be fine, vic." i assured him. he stood up straight, took a step forward and planted his lips against mine. the kiss lasted a few seconds, before he pulled away and began to walk home. i opened my front door, my mom standing right in front of it.

"have fun at your sleepover?" she asked sarcastically.

"mom, i saw him while i was walking back. we were j—"

"calm down, jayde." she chuckled, patting my arm. "i'm just glad you chose him over the other boys." i rolled my eyes, making my way upstairs and into my room. i fell down on to my bed, letting out a long sigh. i'd decided to simply block out what had happened with patrick the night before. i knew i wouldn't have to worry about him anymore, and i'm beyond grateful that henry stopped him when he did.

"jayde?" a voice spoke. i lifted my head, seeing bill stood by my legs.

"what?" i mumbled, letting my head drop back and my eyes lock themselves on the ceiling.

"what d-did victor mean? ab-about not worrying about s-someone?"

"bill, it's nothing. don't worry."

"did henry hurt you?" he sat next to me, whispering now.

"what? no! he's my best friend." i finally sat up, looking my younger sibling in the eyes. "i promise it's nothing, okay?" bill furrowed his eyebrows, before leaving my room in defeat. i bit my lip, watching him shut my door abruptly behind him.