When You Have A Life Crisis But You're Just a Lonely Nerd (Hosie AU)

I'm even more embarassing

"What the hell do you think you're doing with my sister?!" I know that voice anywhere. Lizzie Fucking Saltzman.

"I don't know what you mean in the slightest." Maybe if I am polite I can get myself out of this dreadful situation.

"Don't play dummy, nerd. I know you've been salivating over my sister. So stay away from her, or I'll have my friends rip you and your life to shreds." As you can probably tell by now, Lizzie and Josie Saltzman are quite the polar opposites. I'd never really done anything hurtful to Lizzie. We even use to talk politely with each other.

All of that changed one day in seventh grade. Someone had spread around the school that she was crazy bipolar, and she went on a rampage towards me. Kick me signs, knocked down books, spread rumors, and pointed whispers at me were a regular occurence for a while. I got used used to it and focused on my school work. But sometimes, I still wonder why she thought I would do that to her.

"Lizzie, Josie and I are working on a project together."

"I don't need you ruining anymore of my life, troglodyte. Josie is my twin, and I expect to see you back off from her!"

"Whatever, Lizzie." I walk away from the threatening twin. I know I'm going to probably get a fucking swirly today, but hanging out with Josie's worth it.

"Hope?" Damn it, I'm daydreaming again. Josie just looks at me while I try to collect myself for an answer.

"Yeah?"

"Are you busy tomorrow?" I don't really participate in any kind of activity or sport, so I end up having a lot of free time on my hands.

"Yeah, I'm free. Do you have something in mind?"

"Well, there is a new movie coming out. I was just wondering...if you wanted to come see it with me?"

She really wasn't kidding when she said she wanted to hang out more. Okay, I can enjoy some fun.

"Of course I do. When is it?"

"The movie's at 8. I hope that's not too late for you." I tell her that's fine, and we eventually work out the rest of the details. Soon, the bell rings to signal the end of the school day.

"Bye, Hope. See you later!"

"See you soon." She races away from me. Dang, she's quick as a fox.

Okay, I think I'm having a heart attack. Seriously. I was perfectly fine sitting in this uncomfortable ass seat trying to get through this lame romance movie just a minute ago. But then I felt something slip into my hand. When I looked over to my right, I saw Josie intently watching the movie. However, her surprisingly soft hand was slipped into mine.

I kind of feel sorry for her. I've been nervous throughout this entire outing, so my hand is extremely sweaty and clammy. I think I should worry about myself, however, because my heart is leaping out of my chest at this very moment.

BOOOM! A huge explosion just occurred on screen! I think I'd be more excited if Josie's hand hadn't escaped our grasp when she jumped in excitement. I kind of miss her soft hand in mine. I also can't help but think about how seemingly perfectly it fit into my hand. Thankfully, Josie is focused on the movie. Because of this, I spend the rest of the movie sneaking glances at her expressions. She is one of the most emotional people I know, and watching her is way more entertaining than the movie.

I'm still watching her when her mouth suddenly moves because she's talking to me.

So what did you think of the movie?" Shit, I don't really remember any of it.

"I thought it was great. Especially the end!"

What was your favorite part?"

"When she, umm, did the..." I'm horrible at this.

"You didn't pay attention, did you?" Josie has a huge smirk on her face.

"Well, you know, I...yeah no, I didn't."

"Then what did you pay attention to these past two hours?"

"Honestly? It was kinda you." Her whole face lights up into one of her signature smiles.

"I was the one who distracted you? Why?"

"I'm sorry, but the movie was boring as fuck to me. And your facial expressions were the most funny things I've ever witnessed. Couldn't keep my eyes off of you, really."

"So you just couldn't keep your eyes off of my rocking hot body?"

"Oh my gosh, no! I would never objectify you or simplify you to just your body. I mean, you are attractive to almost everyone in the world probably, but-"

"Hope, I'm just joking with you."

"Oh, okay. Sorry, I should've figured that out earlier."

"Hope, can you stop apologizing just for your existence? I like you for who you are. That's why we are literally hanging out right now. Just be yourself." Just be myself, okay. Cool.

"Okay, Josie. I'm sorr-I mean, I'll work on that. And for the record, I like hanging out with you too."

"I know, you just stared at me for a whole movie." With that statement, she starts obnoxiously giggling at her own joke.

"Hey!"

We're both standing on Josie's porch about twenty minutes later. She breaks the comfortable silence.

"I guess this is where we say goodbye."

"Yep." Okay, I sound like a fucking weirdo. Why does she hang out with me?

"I had a lot of fun tonight, Hope."

"Me too, Josie. Even though I didn't really watch the movie." She laughs at that. I really don't want to leave yet. I reach for a hug anyway though.

"Oww!" I'm the worst fucking clutz ever. Our heads somehow just smacked together.

"Josie, are you okay? I'm so sorry."

"I'm fine, Hope. Let's try again." She starts the hug, and it goes much better this time. I'm engulfed in the scent of her flowery perfume, and I never want to leave. Someone stops the hug though, and we say our goodbyes.

When I'm walking back to my car to drive away, I see something that stops my heart cold. Someone was watching that whole embarrassing scene through the window. Lizzie. Fucking. Saltzman.