Young Love (Gabentine Fics)

Nerds Do It Better

(AU)
Gabe's POV

"You just don't know when to keep your mouth shut do you, García?"

"Well no because you always ask rhetorical questions that I want to answer."

A frustrated sound comes from my arch enemy and they lurch towards me, looking to lay me out for my smart mouth. I duck out from under his swinging arms and dash down the empty school hallway. The other students were still in lunch and the teachers were in the break room. I'm thanking anyone who's listening that I took track this year and can out run the bastard tailing me.

That bastard's name is Carl Grimes.

He's had it out for me ever since he got word that I thought his girlfriend, Clementine, was hot. It also doesn't help that I wear these thick framed glasses and can always be caught with some type of book in my hand. So, I was lonely typical nerd and he was the typical bully with a girlfriend that I wanted.

Yeah. How cliche can I get?

It's not like she's some random chick that I fell for in seconds. I've known Clem since we were in grade school and we're good friends but, drifted apart when she moved away. It was 2 years before I seen her again and it was my senior year of high school. She came back hot and I stayed a nerd. Before I could even say hello to her, Carl had her swept off her feet. I let her be happy with him and went on with my own life.

Until he started cheating on her and treating her badly.

Carl would shout at her for doing something he didn't like and scold her like a dog. Word got out that he hooked up with some Enid girl because Clementine had put on a couple pounds and was revolting to him. I'm glad and mad that I wasn't around when these things happened because all Hell would be let loose. He didn't deserve someone as sweet as Clementine and it boiled my blood seeing them together. It wasn't until today that I finally did something.

I was at my own little table and chowing down on a turkey sandwich at lunch. I eat alone because no one wants to sit with the nerd and the popular kids have their own little cliques. I was about to crack open my bottle of water when a shout caught my attention, along with everyone else's.

"You are just a dumb and ugly slut! You can't even remember what I told you to get me to eat! Jesus Christ, I bet not one person in here would kiss you! Or even touch you!"

Carl was shouting at Clementine as she looked down at the ground, angry and sad. But, she remained quiet and let Carl degrade in front of everyone. Not a sound could be heard in the cafeteria until a voice shattered the silence.

"I would."

I didn't realize that I was the one who spoke until everyone's eyes landed on me, including Carl and Clem's. Carl looked furious at my answer and Clementine just turned bright red. Whispers were heard as people where gossiping about who I was and how I was in deep shit.

"Garcia, you better fucking start running and I mean now!"

"Or what? You going to beat me like you beat your small dick at night? Ha! Yeah right."

The cafeteria erupted from my retort and Carl started charging me at full speed. I looked one last time at Clementine and gave her a wink before running out of the lunch room.

And now you are caught up and so is Carl.

"I got you now, you fucking nerd!"

I feel Carl hot on my heels and start looking for any weapons in my path. There's nothing but an empty hallway and a storage closet. I curse as I realize I'm screwed and come to a halt before whipping around to face my fate. Carl is panting harshly but, still looks pissed as he walks towards me. He cracks his head to the side and rolls his shoulders.

"I've been waiting a long time for this and I'm going to take my sweet time fucking you up."

I close my eyes and prepare for the blow I'm about to receive from him but, feel nothing. I crack open my eyes and see Carl on the floor, unconscious. I look up and see Clementine standing over him with a Chemistry textbook in her hands. I open my mouth to thank her but, get cut off from voices down the hallway. Clementine looks at me once and drags me into the small storage closet and locks us in. My body is flush against hers and become overwhelmed by her. I open my mouth to thank her and she places her hand over it to shush me.

"Oh my god, Carl! We have to get him to the nurse!"

Footsteps fade away and I lick Clem's hand for her to let off of me. She lets out a sound of disgust and wipes her hand on my shirt.

"Ew! Gabe, what the fuck?"

"Sorry, you wouldn't move your hand!"

She rolls her eyes at me and we're quiet again. The silence is unbearable and the atmosphere is awkward. I'm mentally debating whether or not I should bail when Clementine speaks.

"So, is what you said true? About wanting to kiss and touch me?"

"Every word."

There's no hesitation in my answer and both of our faces turn red. I go to apologize about making things weird but, find my lips occupied by hers. I tense up from the action but, eventually loosen up and return it with enthusiasm. We become tangled together as I wrap my arms around her and her hands loop around my neck. I kiss her with all I have and hope she understands how I feel through it. We break apart for air and Clementine gives me a half lidded look.

"I fucking knew it."

"What's that, Clem?"

She leans in and whispers in my ear, sending tingles down my spine.

"Nerds do it better."