Our Kind of Relationship

Chapter 11

✿HANNAH'S POV ✿

Beautiful day right? Madison got sent home and sued by both parents
Of Tessa and Hailee. She got in detention and is currently suspended
For a month since this was the bloodiest cat fight.

Avery's been petrified from the experience for a week and not
Much good has happened.

"I'm so sorry." Taylor sighed, hugging me. I was so scared
For my friends. Myself. Us.

"It's only the first quarter. Can you believe it?" I asked half
Surprised. Well, very surprised.

"All because your friend and Hailee likes Cody." Taylor stated as
A - matter - of - factly. The unlucky people are the freshmen of Year 11.

"You know, Cody does like Hailee?" Taylor asked. I'm
Not stupid. I noticed during my birthday party.

"How helpful, you're the private federation." I said sarcastically.
It wasn't a laughing matter. It was serious. Important more or less.

"I'm sorry, don't be mad at me, okay?" Taylor pleaded kissing my forehead.

"Mkay." I mumbled. He hugged me. Before he could kiss me, Cody
Came in and sat right next to me.

"I heard what happened. Hailee or Avery?" Cody said, tapping
His chin. I just looked down at feet, hopeless. I don't have a much of a role
In this love triangle.

"You choose. I'm not so forward on shipping you with Avery
All though she's cray cray about you. Hailee? She's a bitch. Don't
Bother. But, I ship you two." I said with a confused smile.

Cody pondered at the wall in front of us, tapping his chin.
He was thinking, obviously. I honestly think that it would be hard since
Hailee's gorgeous but bitchy. Avery's as gorgeous but not bitchy.

It would be hard to choose if you had to pick between 'pretty mean' as in,
Hailee gorgeous and Avery's 'okay but not so hot' standards and friendly.
Innocent, actually.

If I was Cody, I wouldn't know until the 'Big Bang Theory' occurred. It's
That kind of decision in which you both have and don't have the time to
Think about it.

"Who's Avery again?" Cody asked, nervously. My jaw practically dropped
To the ground. He did not know Avery. If she knew, she'd be more broken than
She already is. She's fragile.

"Oh my God, nice one Cody! Who is -- you don't know Avery?!?
Oh my God, I thought you knew everyone in our Year!" I screamed, frantically.
He's probably testing me.

"She's a nicer girl than Hailee! Sure she's okay looking and not
The 'Hailee Hot' but, *sigh, just try to get to know her! You two
Don't need to happen. You just need to be like, y'know... Her friend." I
Explained, losing it... Very slowly...

At some point, I myself didn't catch a word I said. I sounded frantic, dramatic
And desperate. Desperate for Avery's sake. If I fail, I'll be branded as the worst
Friend in all of human history!

"Can you introduce me to her?" Cody asked with a small smile. Did he -- would he --
Avery -- hell yeah! I just hope that if I do introduce him to Avery, she doesn't screw
Up due to a bad case of 'crush itis' and 'high expectations'.

I nodded, looking for Avery. Only three possible places she can be. Locker's corridor,
Drinking fountain or Janitor's Closet with Madison, who is currently suspended. Yeah, that's where we talk about
Our secrets. Cliché hiding spot right?

I saw Avery by the drinking fountain. Stunned... To see
Cody and I. Please don't think I'm with, with him! It's a favor!

Avery's eyes were currently locked on Cody's. This sucks! I
Don't ship them! Please don't have a moment, please don't have a moment!

I was already scared that my ship will sink.

I think I'm already a bad friend for not shipping them. Well... I have
A mind of my own and an opinion that is factual!

If only Madison wasn't suspended, she'd be here to nudge Avery and
Go, 'you're unshippable Romeo'. Only if...

"Avery, this is Cody. Cody, Avery." I introduced them. Avery had a faint
Blush that was noticeable. If Cody knew she liked him... jcjowknchhuwkoedpckmdn!

Cody did a small wave and mouthed 'hi'. Avery did the same but didn't mouth
Anything. Her looking nervous, blushing, will give her away! Grrrrrrrrr!

"Hannah told me about you." Cody nodded.

"Really?" Avery asked, clueless, while standing a little
Back. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Awkward atmosphere for me. I have no purpose. My only
Purpose was introducing them. Now I have nothing to do but stand by and watch. Is
It the best thing to do?

Cody nodded to Avery's half question.

"So, Avery, what do you do for fun?" Cody asked with a cute
Smile. That naturally cute and nervous smile. Why's he nervous?
Avery likes him! This is so twisted.

"I have sleepovers and I like to travel." Avery answered shyly.
I slowly slipped away to let them have their moment and mourn
For my ship that sank.

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