Ethan P.O.V.
I woke up this morning. Earlier than usual. I sat and stared at the ceiling above me. My twin brother lay asleep under me. He took the bottom bunk as I was on the top. I dreamt of her again. Val as I like to call her in my mind. Such a sweet being. She's probably asleep right now, saying it's about three in the morning as my body tells me so. Apart of me wants to get up from this bed and get ready for a whole new school day, yet another part of me wants to stay in bed and stop pretending to be someone I'm not.
Every day we go to school and we talk to others. I don't even want to. It's more like our popularity forces us to.
Every.
Single.
Day.
But that's our job as popular guys. We serve the school. Every day I just really want to lay at home in bed cuddle up to a nice warm book and read. Text Val and just live a happy life. It seems almost that every girl at that school is fake. And I bet if I asked out any of the quiet ones they'd just focus on my popularity more than my actual character. See when you have online friends, all you are getting is that character. Sure, they could be pretending but I trust most of them and hope that they are genuine. Like Val. I'm going, to be honest, I don't pay much attention to others around me. I'm not interested in others. They're interested with me. And going back to popularity, that's probably what they want. To be in the circle. Yet again, who doesn't? So there's this constant game of cat and mouse going around, of girls coming in and out in and out wanting to be with us. No matter how hot they are, no matter who they are. We, meaning Grayson and me, don't put up with that.
So here I am staring at the ceiling. Thinking all of this and wondering if the school is worth all of my suffering. Probably not. But who cares. Right? Right. Did I just answer myself?! Ew. Now I'm going crazy on top of that! I groaned to myself as I slipped off the bunk and headed to the shower. Why do we have a bunk you may be wondering... Well, it's because our mother wants us to have 'a closer bond'. 'Cmon we're twins. We're 'round each other 24/7. Of course, we have a strong bond, but he's the favorite. Eh. It's not like I care that much anyway. Grayson can have all the attention he wants. I undressed and stepped into the shower. I took a nice quick cold shower. I let the coldness remind me of those in my life and that little spark of warmness that I'd get ever so often was from Val. I smiled to myself thinking about her again. Most of my thoughts in the shower were about her.
When I got out Grayson was already awake by then, in his pajamas, scrolling on his phone. Not to mention that he was still in bed. I ignored him and went to my dresser to try to find something to wear, but by the time I got there, there was an outfit picked out for me. I wonder who put it there, but I didn't want to ask. I felt like if I did I'd seem... Too... What's the word again? Pushy? Yeah, pushy. I'd seem too pushy, so, without anymore questioning, I put on my clothes. I knew deep inside of me I didn't want to. We're twins so there needs to be some matching. Right? Sure. That's what I told myself every time I had this so-easy-to-answer-question-that-would-randomly-pop-up-in-my-mind question.
By the time I put on my first sock, Grayson got up off the bed and started to head for the shower himself. I just shrugged it off and went through my hair with a brush, once. I went downstairs to find no one but two plates on the kitchen island. Typical. Mom would usually be gone by now. Off to work or something. Whatever. I sid my bookbag down by my stool as I sat on it. I ate my food in silence. Random thoughts popped into my mind now and then. And then... Val. Did I seriously forget to text her this morning? Did I seriously hold it off for this long? Wow. I feel like a jerk. I quickly grabbed my phone. It was 7:00. Shoot. I opened it and went straight to Instagram.
DolanLemon99: Hey
Phew, I got to talk to her just in time.
ValBerry89: Hello!
Good, she answered!
DolanLemon99: How's your day so far?
ValBerry89: Good
Valberry89: How about you?
DolanLemon99: The same thing XD
Lies.
ValBerry89: My moms calling me for food gotta go~
ValVerry89: Talk to you later
DolanLemon99: Yeah
DolanLemon99: Later
I sighed to myself as I put my phone down. I feel like that was so awkward. Why is it so hard to talk to people now and days?! I finished my food and cleaned up after myself. I was still having a little mental panic attack. Of course, I had to wait for Grayson. I couldn't just leave him. As soon as I finished my thought he came out of our room and sat on a stool. Act cool. Act cool. WHAT IS EVEN COOL?! I just sat down and scrolled on my phone. Something he did earlier this morning. I try not to make eye contact with him or anything.
A few minutes passed, and with that Grayson said, "I'm done."
"Then let's get going, bro.", I said as I threw a smile on my face and got up. I picked up the backpack that was right beside me and put it on. I slid my phone into my pocket, not expecting any more texts. Usually, after she's gonna breakfast she doesn't text me anymore.
Once we got to school I changed into another person. Grayson was his usual self. We became The typical jocks everyone knows and loves. This time when I sat down and talked with other people I looked around the classroom. I noticed a girl reading a book. Funny. I've never noticed that girl before. Her hair is pulled back into a slick ponytail. At the end of it, her hair is curly and frizzy. Its a light brown with a couple of golden highlights. Her lips were plump, a light pink color. Pressing them together now and then. I just noticed I was starring so I stopped and went back to what I was doing.
Throughout the day I would take glances at her. She always seemed so focused on her work. Later in the day, she was still focused on her work. I don't know why but I felt a strong pull towards her. But as a 'jock', I stay in my lane.
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1168 Words. Dang. I never believed I would write it that long. This took me a couple of days. I have school work and afterschool activities, but I hope to finish this. We are working on Confessions so don't worry That's coming up. I really enjoyed writing this one. The next one's gonna be Val's P.O.V. Maybe post it by Thursday? Well, I hope you enjoy it.
Love,
Zen
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Online Bestfriends
Teen FictionYou've had an online best friend for a time now. You two live in the same area, but this is a cliche thing so you two don't know that. Ethan and Grayson are the cool guys in class and you are just a background character.
