I still got your back, you stupid bad-ass

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Kenny's POV

“Finally! I’m out of this hell hole!” I cheered as I jumped off the hospital bed and carelessly threw a random hoodie on.

My doctor chuckled ironically as he shook his head. “Just be sure to come back if you feel anything.”

“Yup.”

“Kenny, are you sure--” Chris started, but I cut him off.

“I’m positive!” I exclaimed brightly. “See? I’m fine! Peachy. Dandy.”

“Okay, but maybe--”

“LET’S GO!” I exclaimed, pulling him out.

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Go Go Gelato

“May I take your order?”

I looked up and my eyebrows rose. It was Chad again.

“Cookies and Ice cream,” I said plainly.

“Oh? Not caramel anymore?” he smirked.

I glared at him. “Just take the damn order, ice cream boy.”

“Yes your majesty.” he rolled his eyes and walked off.

I sat down across from Chris and smiled.

He still looked troubled, though.

“Chris, what’s wrong?” I asked softly.

“N-Nothing.” he stammered.

Suspicious. Chris definitely doesn’t stammer.

Never.

“You stammered,” I said, narrowing my eyes.

“It’s nothing, I’m fine.” he said quickly. Too quick.

I leaned back, dejected. “Didn’t we use to tell each other everything? What’s happening to us?”

Chris opened his mouth to speak, but Chad interrupted, carrying our tray of ice cream.

“Trouble in paradise?” the asshole spoke.

“Shut. Up.” I snapped.

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Chris's POV

“What a jerk,” Kenny muttered, once the waiter walked off, with a stunned look on his face.

It ached just looking at her. I wanted so badly to tell her the truth--but I have no idea what her reaction might be, and how badly she would take it if I told her.

Exposing myself to underground fights put Kenny in danger. Not to mention her sister’s death, was my own fault. If I hadn’t agreed to this group fight thing, then this wouldn’t have happened.

“Tell me, please.” Kenny begged. “What are you thinking about? I have to know, Chris. It’s driving me crazy.”

I clenched and unclenched my fists. I loved her so much--but she was going to hate me soon. She doesn’t even love me--so it’s not like it would matter, right?

And if I don’t tell her now…how will I break up with Addie? I want to expose that cheating, lying, fake for the real bitch she is.

But I’m being selfish.

I’m only thinking of myself.

“Chris!” Kenny exclaimed.

I looked up. Kenny had dropped her ice cream cup and was looking at me in frustration, hurt, anger--and a whole other bunch of emotions.

“Come on,” I said, standing up. “I’ll tell you in the car. We can’t stay here.”

As if on cue, it suddenly started to rain.

I glanced over my shoulder and saw Kenny, smiling and looking up at the sky. She loves the rain, for some reason.

She was so amazingly beautiful--it literally took my breath away.

She stepped closer to me and wrapped her arms around my waist. I felt my heart skip a beat. It never, ever felt like this with Addie.

In that moment, I knew that my feelings for Kenny, went beyond that of a best friend.

I am fucking in love with her.