The Bad Boy OR The Best Friend

twenty

"I leave you alone for a day with him and you're back to your annoying self." Chris grumbles from besides me.

His words make a grin appear on my face, "Did I ever thank you for being an amazing friend to me this past week?" I ask him and he rolls his eyes.

"About ten times already!" He says as he drives us back to home.

Yesterday, Evan and I spent almost the whole day together, making up for the lost week. We talked about the randomest of shit, and it was safe to say, things weren't awkward between us. Although, I didn't tell Chris that Evan really isn't in love with Rose, because that's not my secret to spare.

Evan and I promised each other that we wouldn't tell anyone, well, apart from Breanna. Because I really need some girl advice now, and though I am not willing to talk about my feelings most of the time, I need my girlfriend.

"Don't pretend like you don't love when I say thank you to you." I swat his shoulder and he gives me a look.

"I liked it the first five times, after that it has been annoying the shit out of me." He says.

"Oh, will the two of you shut up already?" Jordan says from the backseat and I turn around to hit him on the head.

"Have we taught you nothing, Jordie? Never interrupt when two elders are talking." I say, holding in my grin and he glares at me, making Chris chuckle.

"I hate when you go into that fucking mom role with everyone." Jordan says, crossing his arms across his chest.

"And I love it when you play along with me like a baby." I gesture to his posture and he immediately huffs, making me laugh.

"We have to finish the paper today, tomorrow is the last date." Chris reminds me and I nod.

"I know, come over at seven? You can have dinner at my place." I shrug, and he gives me his rare and genuine smile.

"Why seven? What are you doing before that?"

"Going on a date."

"What?"

"Who's my unlucky father?"

Both Jordan and Chris snapped simultaneously, making me laugh. Chris actually looks horrified and it makes me smile that he isn't pleased with the idea of me going on a date.

Okay, so the physical attractiveness might be developing into something more as I spend more and more time with him. Especially when he's stuck by my side through so much. But it's not just because he's nice to me, it's also because he's so fucking different than anyone I have ever met, and he just.. he confuses the hell out of me.

I know it doesn't seem fair because I love Evan, but it's not like I am dating him, nor would I ever. But I can't help but develop feelings for Chris. I think I am just as confused about my feelings as Evan is, to be honest.