CAPTURE>>Why don't we

CHAPTER TWENTY SIX: THE BAD GUY

We walk into the nurses office and a smell of disinfectant and medicine immediately hits us. She has her back to us when we walk in but she notices and turns to face us

Nurse: Billie, Daniel! what can I do for you guys?
D: hi, I brought Billie here she-
B: no I brought Daniel here, he needs some ice-
D: no I brought Billie-
Nurse: okay well we'll look at you both, take a seat

I take a seat on one of the beds thinking Daniel would do the same but instead he sits on the chair next to the bed. The nurse gives him an ice pack for his cheek then she comes and has a look at my hand while Daniel refuses to let go of the other one

N: golly! Where have you two been, wrestling or something?
B: something like that
I say as she cleans the blood off my knuckles
N: what happened anyway?
B: typical high school drama
D: yeah she...uh...slapped me
N: ouch! You two look like you were fighting like cats and dogs, how come your all buddy buddy now?
She says gazing at our intertwined hands
D: well it was a...long story
He says nodding at me to play along
B: uh...yeah?
Why is he lying?
N: okay, I'm just gonna pop out and get some cotton buds real quick. Will you two be okay if I leave?
D: yeah we'll be fine
N: you sure? You guys won't fight?
D: haha, yeah we'll be fine...definitely fine
He says giving me a flirty look
N: oohhh okay then...I don't want to interrupt anything!
She says winking at me before leaving
D: now, where were we?
He says coming closer to my face
B: I was about to ask you why you told the nurse that I slapped you?
D: well I knew that if I told the truth she would blow it out of proportion and it would become a big thing and you'd get in trouble so I figured if I said we were fighting but she can see we've made up, then we wouldn't get in trouble
B: wow, impressive
I say coming closer
D: thanks
He says placing his lips on mine and goosebumps explode all over my face. I pull away to talk but his face doesn't move an inch from mine
B: Also...I was about to thank you for standing up for me
D: you don't have to thank me. I would do it again in a heartbeat. I can't stand it when people like her talk to you like that or anyone for that matter
B: thanks dan
I say giving him a little peck
D: I should be the one thanking you for slapping her like that
B: I was shocked too
He looks into my eyes and grabs my good hand
D: why'd you do it?
B:well I just...I couldn't stand there and do nothing while she spoke to someone I love so much like that
D: someone you love?!
He says with the biggest smile forming across his face
B: yeah
I say smiling back and placing my good hand on his good cheek while he places his hand on my thigh. He starts leaning in again when we hear the nurses bouncy voice in the room
N:I'm back- oops! Am I interrupting?
D: yes
B: haha, no
I say moving away from dans face and sliding my hand in his instead

The nurse band aids my knuckles. Daniel and I thank her then head to the cafeteria for lunch. We see the guys sitting at a table and next to that table in the corner...I spot Zee sitting there alone just picking at her food and looking up at the boys table with a hurt expression. My heart instantly falls and my best friend reflexes kick in

B: Dan...I think I should go see how she is
D: no...she's just gonna push you away
B: I can't just sit down and pretend like nothings wrong
D: darn your big heart
B:I'm going
I say giving him a small smile
D:okay...good luck
He says squeezing my hand
B:thanks

I grab a lunch tray for myself and head to Zees table. I slide into the chair opposite her and quietly set my tray on the table. She doesn't take her eyes off her food but I know she knows I'm there and to my surprise she hasn't gotten up to leave. out the corner of my eyes I can see the boys waiting in anticipation and ready to get up Incase things go south...I'm seriously lucky to have them