Hide Behind Trouble - Kellic

7. Matchmaker

I've been thinking about time a lot. Dates, really. Today was a Tuesday, I think. Which meant I had to talk to Vic.

“Hey Kellin!” Oli greeted me.

“Hey man.”

“How are things? Your parents letting up?”

I shrugged. “If you're looking to go be a dumbass of some sort, sorry. But if this new shit they're doing doesn't work I'm going to boarding school.”

“Shit,” Oli hissed. “What's this ‘new thing’ they're trying?”

“Just this guy, Vic. I talk to him sometimes, he's trying to ‘get through to me,’ or whatever. He's cute though, so hopefully I can win him over if you know what I mean.” I nudged him playfully, adding a wink.

“Damn.” Oli whistled. “Good luck.”

“Speaking of which, hoe are things with you and your little crush?” I smirked at the evident blush.

“W-Well- Ya see.. U-Um..” He scratched the back of his head nervously.

“Is it Josh? Or Jordan?” I questioned.

“I-It's- Um.. Josh..,” he squeaked out.

I started squealing, jumping around excitedly. “I knew it!” I giggled like an idiot, Oli began shushing me. “I knew it!” I repeated, quieter.

“You can't tell anyone, Josh doesn't like me.”

I snorted with a roll of my eyes. “How dense are you people? He probably does! Hey, I have first hour with him. I can have a friendly chat and see how it is with his opinions on you.”

“You'd do that for me?” Oli asked, a hopeful look in his eyes.

“Of course man, what are friends for?”

Oli grinned from ear to ear. “You're the best, man.” He put me in a headlock and started ruffling my hair.

“H-Hey!” I started giggling. “Let go!” I pushed away, fishing my screwed up hair. “Jackass, I spent hours working this up.”

“Oh you're fine. Now hurry along, go talk to Josh or whatever,” Oli shooed me away and walked to his own first hour. I scurried away, preparing my speech to Josh.

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“Josh Frenceshi?” I asked the blue eyed boy drawing on his desk.

He looked up, his hair falling over his eyes. I completely understood Oli's infatuation with him now, he looked innocent and adorable, I'd so fall for him if Oli wasn't after him and I didn't have my eyes set on someone else.

“Y-Yeah, what's up?”

I sat down in front of him. “I'm Kellin.” I extended my hand, to which he reluctantly shook. “You know Oli, Oli Sykes?”

“Y-Yeah?” His face noticeably blushed, sending the first sign of a reciprocated crush.

“What's your opinion on him?”

“U-Um..” He bit his lip, thinking a moment. “He's cool, I guess. Cute.. I-In a, um, straight way! L-Like, I'm not gay.” He looked down.

I chuckled. “Man, if you are, which I'm pretty sure you are, or at least into guys, it's fine.”

“You wouldn't be.. mad? Grossed out?” Josh looked up, surprised and hopeful.

“Course, man. I'm gay too. Why'd you think I'd be a homophobe?”

“Because, uh, my parents..”

I frowned. “Well fuck your parents. Here, we're LGTBQ friendly, at least me and my friends are. I offer my support whenever it's needed.” I pulled out a pen and took his arm, writing my number down. “Need anything at all. Now, as I was saying- You think he's cute, huh?”