Between Two

Chapter 25

CHRIS

"I thought we said we wouldn't try anything with Aviana. You fucking promised." I ran a hand through my hair, muttering a meaningless apology under my breath.

"You're such an asshole, Chris, she's not going to go out with you." I rubbed the bridge of my nose, wanting to be done with this conversation.

"How do you know that? She kissed me back, that means something." I walked away from him, knowing what I did was wrong. I shouldn't have kissed Aviana, but I couldn't help myself.

"Fine, but I'm over this. I'm asking her to the Winter Formal." I stopped what I was doing and narrowed my eyes at him.

"What the actual fuck, Jonah? Can't I have the girl for once?" He didn't say anything, walking over to Gracie and kissed the top of her head before leaving.

I clenched my jaw, grabbing a container to put away the cupcakes that Aviana and Gracie had made me. She had to like me, right? If she didn't then she wouldn't have done all this for me.

"Grace, come here!" I set the cupcakes in the container, looking up while she skipped into the kitchen.

"I'm dropping you off at Jonah's tomorrow so he can babysit you." A small smile lit up her features and all she did was nod, confirming her childish crush even more.

"So, when you're there, ask him about Aviana and how he's gonna ask her to the Winter Formal. Can you do that for me, please?" I grabbed a cupcake out of the container and handed it to her.

"Okay... why?" She took the cupcake, licking the frosting.

"Because I'm curious. Don't tell him I asked you to and if he wonders how you know about the Winter Formal, just tell him you heard us arguing about it... since you did." She looked clueless, blue frosting staining her lips.

"Okay." She repeated the word from earlier and I smiled, ruffling up her hair.

"Great, you're my own little spy. I'll get you ice cream after I pick you up tomorrow." Gracie eagerly nodded then skipped out of the kitchen.

I really hope she doesn't screw this up because then everything will be a mess.

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"What's your favorite movie?" I asked Aviana, poking her arm with my pencil to get her attention.

She glanced my way then looked back forward, "10 Things I Hate About You, why?" I shrugged, resting my head on my arms as I admired her.

"I was just curious... I've never seen that movie." She gasped, putting her full attention on me.

"How have you never seen that movie? You have to watch it, Chris." I nodded, already knowing what I was going to do.

"We should watch it together." A smile lit up her face while she agreed then looked back at the board.

I bit my lip, trying to contain the smile on my face as I continued to stare at her. She did something nice for me, I wanted to return the favor and I knew just the way.