By Your Side; Ksimon

Chapter Fifteen

Simon's POV

"Hey Sidog!" JJ comes jogging up with a blond haired, blue-eyed boy. He lifts his eyes up to me, and his head whips to the side quickly, and he suddenly starts blushing, really confusing me. He was the exact same height as me, honestly he kinda looked like me.

"This is Caspar." JJ says introducing the boy. He smiles slightly, making wrinkles form by his lips.

"Simon." I said happily. He was gripping his books tight as his eyes dropped to the floor.

"He's only a Sophomore, and a new student. I'm gonna finish this tour up, see you later Simon!" JJ waves and the two of them walk off, leaving me slightly confused, what was all of that about?

I shook it off and walked into my English class, wishing it was math class. Math class was probably the best part of the day, it was advanced level, so I had a lot of smart people in my class. We all kind of just left each other alone.

Finally it was lunch. When I walked in I saw Caspar sitting with JJ and the rest of the gang. I took a deep breath and sat besides Caspar, since there wasn't another spot next to JJ. "Hey." I smiled at the two of them. Caspar waved at me, and JJ nodded his head.

As Caspar sat there I noticed his hands were shaking, was he just nervous? I didn't blame him, I've been in this position before. I leaned over and whispered to him, "You'll learn to like the guys, they are all super nice." I said trying to be friendly. He nodded, giving me a smile.

I really liked him, he seemed super nice. JJ seemed to really like him too...

They talked the entire lunch time, it kinda felt like JJ barely even noticed me. I just stayed on my phone the entire time, trying not to look sad.

As I left the lunch room a small figure skipped up to me, it was Emily, "Someone is looking jealoussss!" Her and Cal still sat separately from us, even if we could make room.

"W-What..I don't even know what you're talking about..." My face was bright red as we walked down the hall.

"Oh come onnnnn Simon. We both know that you and JJ have a total thing." My eyes went wide as my heart hitched in my throat, "Don't worry! I won't tell anyone!"

"I-I'm not into JJ...I'm into women." I mumbled as I lowered my head.

She crossed her arms at me, clearly not satisfied, "I'm not an idiot Simon, maybe you are, but I'm not. You like JJ! And that new Caspar kid is getting it on with your man! He even looks like you Simon. Same eyes, same hair, same teeth, same height, everything!" I crossed my arms around my chest.

"Emily this isn't helping..." I mumbled.

She giggled, "Sorryyyyyy! What I'm trying to say is, JJ likes you for you, he's just trying to be a good person, maybe he seems comfort in someone similar to you, I don't know what it is, JJ is weird. Either way I've seen the way he looks at you, he's SO into you. And I know you're SO into him too, the chemistry between you two is literally insane! Like kiss already!" My face went bright red, we kinda already did that. Emily's eyes widened as she realized.

"No fucking way!" She squealed as she jumped up and down.

"SHHH EMILY!" I yelled back, she quickly lowered her voice, "It wasn't a big thing at all, and I'm straight...it doesn't matter."

She rolls her eyes, "We both know you're not, but whatever helps you sleep at night." With that we turn into English class.

JJ's POV

"So Caspar mate, how come you moved?" He shrugged, seeming embarrassed.

"N-No r-reason really." His hand twitched, making him immediately grab onto his book. I gave him a confused look, but his eyes stayed glued onto the floor.

"You okay?" I questioned, he seemed to be getting nervous.

"B-Bathroom..." He mumbles. I point in the direction and I was about to question more when he races off.

"That was strange..." I mumbled to myself as I slumped down the wall, going on my phone. The bell rang for class, but I wasn't really feeling it today. There was this huge party tomorrow, and I wanted to invited Simon to go. I also thought it would be nice to invite Caspar.

Caspar seemed like a nice kid, he was a little weird, super shy, but kind enough. I'm not sure why I'm helping him out..I just have a compassion for people like Simon. Caspar is cool, but all I really care about is Simon. I hope he sees I'm making an effort to help others, to be kinder. It's not just for Simon though, it's a little bit for myself.

-Timeskip-

I raced up to Simon as he was walking down the hall, "Hey Simonnnnn!" I smiled brightly, following in step with him. I kinda hated how much taller he was then me, it wasn't fair. But at the same time, it was kinda cute.

He smiles back at me, but that was it. "You free tomorrow?" I question.

"H-Huh...uh I guess?" He questions, obviously quite confused. I looked down at his foot, today was the last day he was going to need this stupid boot, then he would just have to wear a brace. I was so excited.

"Good, because we're going to a party!" I said excitedly. I tried to make it sound like it was just a group of lads...I mean that's what it was....just a strange part of me liked the idea of it being..well not just as mates."

He shook his head, "I'm not going..." I gave him a confused look.

"What do you mean you aren't going!? This is one of the biggest parties of the year, all the football guys will be there. There'll be drinks, music, and a dance floor. It's gonna be EPIC!" I yelled happily.

He rolled his eyes at me, "Drinking? Loud music? And Dancing? Not happening." He went to walk off, but I grabbed his arm.

I gave him the biggest puppy dog eyes, "Pleaseeeeee?" I question with a sad look on my face, I really thought this would be a good idea. We could have a drink, relax, and chat...who knows what can happen when you're drunk anyways.

He groans, rolling his eyes, "Fine." He mumbles.

"I'll pick you up at 21:00?" I questioned, hoping that would be okay.

He thought for a moment, then nodded, "Nine it is...see you then JJ." With that I let him walk off, disappearing into the parking lot.

I felt a weird sensation fill my stomach, what the heck was this...as one would describe butterflies, I'd describe it as someone punching me in the gut.

Either way, I had no idea if I liked it or not.