Never Shout Never!

The Aftermath

I woke up the next morning feeling like shit. I groaned as I got up out of bed, feeling dizzy and weak. I shook it off as I took a shower and brushed my teeth. I decided to just finger-comb my hair, being that I didn't feel like doing much of anything. I slipped on my blue skinny jeans and black Vans as I grabbed my phone and backpack, running downstairs. My mom and dad were at the table, glaring at each other as I cleared my throat. Their glares quickly faded as they both smiled at me. Hmm.. Trouble in paradise I see. I smiled nervously as I grabbed a piece of bacon off the plate, and poured myself a glass of orange juice. Mom smiled and handed me a blueberry muffin as Dad kissed me on the cheek. I kissed him back and ran to my mom and gave her one as well. I decided to waste the orange juice and just eat my muffin and go to Starbucks and get a hot chocolate, even though it's not that cold out. I'm the type of person who eats ice cream in the winter, and drinks hot chocolate in the summer. I waved goodbye as I took the keys to the silver car, and drove to Starbucks. I haven't drove the car in a long time, it's pretty crazy. Starbucks wasn't that far, I can remember that this is the first place I went to after I passed my drivers test.

I got out the car, as I stared at the shitty school in front of me. Since I got here early, I have some time to eat breakfast and play lovey-dovey with Nolan. Yuck. I frowned as yesterday's thoughts came to mind. I wonder if Christofer will even talk to me anymore. My heart stopped when I saw him in the far corner, with Chaz. What if he hates me or he blows me off? I took a deep breath as I approached them. Chaz's face instantly lit up as she ran over to me and gave me a bear hug. Christofer on the other hand, just waved at me. I held in the urge to sigh as I walked over to him.

"Hey, I- um, got you your favorite." I said smiling, as I handed him as steaming cup of hot chocolate. When I was at Starbucks, I couldn't help but to just think about him. He was in my thoughts so much, that when the guy asked me how many cups I want, I blurted out two. Christofer took the cup as he smiled back at me.

"Thanks Nick. I forgot I told you that. Um.. Could I uh, talk to you over there for a moment?" I nodded my head as I followed him, I was gonna tell Chaz that I'll be right back, but she was too involved in the conversation about this week's gossip. I leaned against the building, as he put his hands in his pockets and looked down.

"Look Christofer, I didn't mean what I said yesterday. I was just frustrated about everything Nolan told me. If you want, I could totally call off that plan with Nolan. I don't care, I just can't stand to lose my best friend. I should have done something when you weren't answering your phone. I'm sorry." I gave him a hug and he immediately hugged me back. I put my head in his shoulder, his usual scent filling my nose. Chris pulled back as he stood in front of me and cupped my face with his hands.

"I don't care about that plan anymore Nick. I was being a total dick yesterday and I didn't mean it. You don't have to cancel the plan, I'll be with you every step of the way. So don't worry. I'm sorry that I kissed you yesterday. I just, I don't know, I kind spaced out and got lost in the moment. But the kiss didn't mean anything though, trust me. And please don't tell Chaz about what happened either. Cause if you do, you will never hear the end of it." Chris chuckled and I laughed back. I gave him another hug as we slowly rocked back and forth. It feels like a huge weight has been lifted off of me. I seen Nolan from afar, waving at me.

"Now go up there and show Vinny and Claire who's boss." He said, chuckling. I nodded my head as I ran over to Nolan. Nolan picked me up and spun me around as he pecked me on the lips. By then, we got the whole school's attention. I feel like a slut. I kissed three guys in my lifetime. Yeah, most guys here look like Hollister models and I look like an old lady in a Sketchers commercial. Two completely different people. I could see Claire glaring at me with envy as she grabbed Vinny's hand and walked him over to us. Vinny and Nolan did their special handshake as Vinny looked at me. Claire cleared her throat and put her hands on her hips. By then, the whole school crowded around, waiting to see what was gonna happen. Shit, I was even anxious.

"Look what we have here. I heard you're dating Nick now. Not a very good idea. I mean, who would want Vinny's sloppy seconds?" The whole crowd gasped and 'oohhh'd' as I kept a straight face. I put my face in a smirk as I stepped closer to her.

"Well, I would tell you to get the fuck out my face and suck a dick, but I think you sucked one too many already. But look who's talking. It's obvious that Vinny couldn't handle me, so he had to downgrade to something lower. And you were pathetic enough to actually fall for it. And I would tell Vinny to watch out. Little does he know, he's kissing every teenage guy when he touches your lips. Just saying." I said shrugging. The school looked at me with envy as Claire just got poned. I took Nolan's hand as the doors opened and walked to my first class. Shit just got real. Christofer ran towards me just as I was opening my locker.

"Hey, I was just looking for you. I was wondering if you wanted to skip the lunchroom and go to lunch with me later?"

"I don't even have to think twice."