BLACKMAIL | MATT CHAMPION

MAYBE WE CAN BE FRIENDS

the boys and i file out the school entrance and just hang around in the parking lot for a bit.
the whole senior class had to show up for graduation practice today, and i'm glad that it's finally over. i was about to fall asleep half way.

"so, where are we going now?" i question the boys.

they glance at each other, causing for matt to sigh, "we wanna work on our music today, is it okay if i just drive you home?"

i nod, "yeah, that's cool."

i hear footsteps behind me and to my surprise i see that it's, madison. i haven't seen her in a while, not that i'm complaining or anything.

she smiles at the boys and completely ignores my existence, "hey, guys."

joba, smiles in return. "hi, maddy."

"where you guys heading?" she asks.

"we're gonna work on some music at romil's." he replies.

madison opens her mouth to speak, but matt beats her to it. "no, you can't come."

"but you can hang out with, everlee!" joba blurts.

"i think the fuck not!" i say.

"oh, come on, maybe you both might learn how to get along," joba sounds desperate for us to become friends, "please?" he looks at me with a sad expression.

i glance at madison then back at joba. i go back and forth, causing me to groan, "fine, but just for one day!"

"i'll be surprised if one of them even comes back alive." ameer mumbles.

joba smiles, "great! have fun you two!"

"i'll go get my car." madison dreadfully says, and goes off to retrieve her car.

i say goodbye and wish the boys luck, they all separately go to their own cars except for, matt. he stands in front of me and tucks a piece of hair behind my ear, "be nice."

"no promises." i cross my arms.

"joba really likes her, i mean, i don't see why but he does," he chuckles, "it's pretty important for him for the both of you to get along."

i sigh, "then i'll do my best."

he gives me a kiss, "i'll see you later, alright?"

i nod, and watch him walk to his car until he turns around and shouts, "i love you!"

i wave and smile, "i love you too!"

he laughs to himself and continues walking. a couple seconds later, a white car pulls up next to me. the person driving slowly rolls down the window, showing madison's head, "ready to go?"

i go around the car and hop inside. i don't know where we're heading, but hopefully somewhere that doesn't involve talking. the ride is silent and kinda awkward, all you can hear is the air conditioner and the faint music playing.

"everlee?" she speaks first.

"yeah?" i don't make eye contact, and instead stare out the window.

"can we start over?" she asks to my surprise, "i just wanna be friends."

i laugh, "sure, let's forget about you being a complete psychopath."

she sighs, "i'm being serious, i actually wanna be friends with you. i realized that i was being really stupid about that whole stealing matt thing."

i face her, "really?"

she nods, "really."

"well, i guess we can be friends."

a/n:
i literally come on the app and i see that i have like ten notifications but really it's just people putting shit on their message boards saying, "LOL 🤪 i'm gonna do a story time on how my cat sharted on my bed 😣😣😝😓"