When We're Older | Chris Collins

Chapter 12

Montana's pov

Me and Chris sat down at the lunch table. No one else had arrived so we made small talk. "So girlfriend, how's life?" He asked. The thought of being a couple made me happy, and the sound of girlfriend, made my stomach flutter. "Its been ok." I said. "How about you, boyfriend. How's life?" I smiled at him and he winked. "Its been better. I think people are starting to know that me and Crawford are famous." He said. "And why would you think that?" I asked him. He looked down at his food.

"Well, a couple people asked me for my autograph and a picture today." He said. "Oh, wow. Well, its not like you could have kept that a secret. People were bound to find out sooner or later,  especially knowing that everyone here has internet access."

"Yeah, but I was hoping it'd be later. I just wanna be treated like everyone else." He said. I nodded. "There's nothing you can do about it. And if they won't leave you alone, then just tell Principle Gowder." I told him. Just then Brent and Bailey sat down. "Where's Crawford?" She asked. I saw Brent's face fall. "He is sitting by Brianna, I think." Chris said. "Of course." She mumbled.

"Hey Bailey watch this." Brent nudged her. He threw a grape in the air and attempted to catch it in his mouth but failed epically. Everyone laughed but Bailey. "Look, I appreciate you trying to cheer me up, but I'm not in the mood." She said. "Bailey, are you seriously gonna bum yourself out, just because he doesn't like you anymore. You aren't even looking to see what's in front of you." I told her. She looked in front of her and Brent was sitting there slouched over and on the verge of crying.

"I'm sorry Brent." She said. "Its okay."

"No, its not. I'm really sorry. I shouldn't have been so mean." She told him. He smiled.

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After school me and Chris decided to walk home. "So, do you think Brent and Bailey will get together?" He asked me. "I don't know. Possibly." I said. We walked in silence half way there.

"You know, you need to talk to Crawford. He's your brother."

"Do you think I don't know that Montana." He snapped. "I know you know that. I was just saying." I replied. I looked down at the sidewalk and studied all the cracks and crevices. There was one really big one and I stepped on it. I remember the saying from when I was little. 'Don't step on a crack or you'll break your mothers back.' I used to do it all the time but it never worked.

"I'm sorry. It just stresses me out that he would act like this." Chris sighed. "Yeah. But I think you could talk some sense into him." I told him. He nodded. We walked up to my driveway and I asked him if he wanted to come inside and chill for a bit and he agreed gladly.

Crawford's pov

Me and Brianna were sitting in my living room on the couch. I didn't really like her, I just wanted to make Bailey see how she was making me feel. And in my opinion she deserves it. Brianna was talking to me about something her friend showed her on YouTube and I wasn't hardly paying attention.

"So, is it true?" She asked. What is she talking about?

"Is what true?"

"Were you even listening to me?" She put her arm around me. I desperately wanted it off. "Uh, yeah just repeat the question, I must've zoned out." I explained. She sighed. "I said, is it true that you and Chris are famous youtubers and viners?" My heart stopped. Chris didn't want people finding this out.

"Uh, yeah." I scratched the back of my neck. Did I just tell her that? Chris is going to hate me.

"You know what, I stink from PE so you should probably go so I can take a shower." I told her. She looked at me worried. "If you say so. Bye hon." She pecked my lips and rushed out the door. I wiped my mouth off in disgust and ran upstairs.

Brent's pov

I have the perfect idea to win Bailey's heart. I should just make notes everyday with a nice 'friendly' quote, to make her happy and I'll stick it in her locker. Yes, that'll work. She'll like me for sure. I went to my desk and tore out a piece of paper. And I wrote something down:

Friends are like flowers, they come and go but best friends are like the sun and moon, always there for you.

There. Perfect.

Montana's pov

Me and Chris were chilling for about 3 hours watching a movie and eating and just talking. It was pretty great.

"Hey, what's this?" I showed him my phone. My whole twitter feed was full of people from my school tweeting and posting pictures of and about Crawford and Chris. I seen a recdnt one from Brianna.

@BriannaW17
My boyfriend Crawford Collins, yes the famous one. Is the best ever. <3

She also added a picture of them together. There were tons of retweets and people were freaking out.

Is it true? Its them!

Omg! Its really them. Sjndkskxj

Chris looked through a bunch. "Oh my gosh. Crawford told her." He got up and ran his hands through his hair. God, he's so perfect. Montana, seriously its not the time. "Wow."

"I have to go but I will talk to you later." He leaned down and kissed my cheek and he left.  I imagine Crawford's gonna be in deep trouble.

Chris's pov

I stormed into Crawford's room, causing him to jump up off his bed. "You're kidding me right!" I yelled.

"What?!" He yelled back.

"You told? Were not gonna be able to be normal now." I almost started crying but I blinked the tears away. "Look, I'm sorry."

"Sorry isn't enough Crawford. And why are you doing this to Bailey?" I asked.

"Chris, I still love her and I want her back so badly."