Ten Too Many Boys ***Old Version!!!***

Chapter Fifteen: I Meet Someone New

"Gah!" I screech in surprise. Finn ignores me, which must be some type of super power to ignore screaming people.

I jump away from Finn and the noise, startled by the intruder, and fall right off the couch with a thump. "Aw fuck, I think my tailbone is broken." I mumble as I rub my sore butt.

Finn jumps up and greets the person who scared me from behind the couch where I can't see. "Ethan! So good to see you!" Finn says happily.

Ah yes, I forgot Ethan was coming over for a moment. He showed up really quick. I slowly get to my feet, hunched over like some old grandma from my sore rear.

"Well well well, I finally get to meet the great and mysterious Max." Ethan says, and I can hear him smiling. I roll my eyes as I slowly stand up to my full, but still short, height and stretch, cracking my back in the process.

"Alas and I finally get to meet the great Ethan, who until today I never heard of." I smile at him and get for the first time, a good look at him.

The first thing that grabs my attention is that he is tall. The dude looks like he's almost 6'2" and he towers over me, with Finn a couple inches shorter.

Another thing I notice is that he has way darker skin then me or even Finn, who is pretty tan.

He holds out his hand and smiles at me warmly. His teeth are blinding white, a stark contrast to his skin. I also see that he is fairly muscular and lean, built like a long distance runner.

Finn gestures between us. "Ethan, Max. Max, Ethan. Now I expect you two to play nice." He looks at both of us seriously.

I reach my hand across the couch toward his outstretched hand. He grabs mine firmly before gently shaking it. "Pleasure to meet you good sir. Now are you going to watch this movie with us?" I ask as I smirk at him.

He brings my hand to his forehead. "Of course your Majesty. We shall get right to it."

"You don't need to encourage her you know. She already thinks she's all high and mighty. " Finn mumbles under his breath.

I whip toward him accusingly, my hands on my hips. "Excuse me?! I didn't quite hear what you said, could you repeat yourself please?" I glare at him.

He turns toward the tv and I can't see his face. "I was just saying we should hurry up and watch this movie. Right Ethan?" I can tell he smiling, that smug bastard.

Ethan clears his throat uncertainly eyes darting between us. "Oh uh yep, yeah absolutely."

I glare at them both before turning around and walking into the kitchen. "Well I'm going to make some more popcorn. Get that movie ready and don't do anything stupid."

When I return with the popcorn Ethan and Finn are talking in hushed tones. I frown, and hesitantly walk over, not wanting to interrupt their conversation, or eavesdrop on them. Ethan glances up at me from his spot on the couch, causing Finn to stop too. I glance at Finn questionably but he avoids my gaze.

O-k then.

"Ooh yes popcorn!" Ethan says with an excited glint in his eyes. I open the bag and grab a handful, munching loudly.

Ethan glances between me and the bag. "Can I have some? Pretty please???"

I hand the bag over to him with a nod. "So what were you talking about? Don't tell me you couldn't wait to gossip about me?" I raise my eyebrows at them.

Finn chokes on the popcorn he was eating and Ethan looks away from me to gaze at the ceiling "nonchalantly". I look between the two of them, acting disappointed.

They still avoid my gaze, like scolded dogs.

I roll my eyes at them before grabbing the bag again. "Ok, well I hope you are done gossiping about me, because I am starting the movie." I grab the disc and easily find the player this time.

I plop down between them as the previews start and pull my blanket up around me. Finn offers me some popcorn and I grab a handful before popping them in my mouth.

As the first preview ends in silence, Ethan tugs on the corner of my blanket. I glare at him before clutching it closer to me. "What do you think your doing?!?" I hiss at him.

He looks at me pitifully before tugging again. "I'm cold, share your blanket with me." He tugs on it again, trying to use the corner to cover up his foot.

I glare at him and pull it back toward me. "No, go get your own blanket you free loader. You've been in this house before, go find one." I am just assuming he had been here before considering he is  Finn's best friend.

He gives me the puppy eyes. I glare at him unwavering. He finally figures out I'm not sharing, and sighs sadly before pushing himself off the couch to go find another one.

Finn gives me a look.

I turn toward him and reach for the popcorn. "What?"

"You could've shared you know." He mutters quietly, watching the previews and letting me grab a handful.

I look at him. "Yeah like you would have shared your blanket. Also I don't think this small blanket would have covered both of us. Ethan is a giant." I munch on my popcorn as Ethan returns.

He flops down beside me with a huge, fluffy, green blanket. He grins like an excited kid at me from over the top of his mountain of a blanket.

Firm's mouth drops open at the sight of the blanket. "Where the hell did you find that?!" His eyes look like they are going to pop out of his head.

Ethan just grins. "I have my secrets."

I almost laugh at him, the huge guy that he is, swamped in a blanket. "Well it seems you will have enough blanket for yourself now." I shake my head at him, smiling.

He grins, obviously proud of himself for finding such a huge blanket.

I turn towards Finn at a sudden thought. "Can I call you Finnegan?"

He looks at me in surprise.

Ethan buts in before Finn can say anything, grinning like a maniac. "Oh heck yes! How have we never thought of that nickname before!"

Finn cuts back in looking slightly scared. "Uh no. That's not my real name you know. Also that's a kinda weird name." He looks at us seriously.

Ethan and I stare at him in disbelief.

"What? What are saying? Finnegan is a great name! I'm calling you that from now on." I scoff at him.

Ethan nods his head in agreement.

Finn looks at me, mortified. "No no please don't. Please? At least don't say it at school, ok?"

I grab another handful of popcorn. "Ugh fine if that's what you want. I might slip up though, so don't be surprised. You are such a big baby just so you know."

Ethan looks at Finn grimly. "She's right dude. You are a huge baby."

Finn scowls at him. I turn toward Ethan and give him a fist bump.

He glares at me once more before turning back toward the tv with a frown. He must not realize I'm still watching, because a tiny smile creeps onto his face.

We all turn to back to the tv, just as the movie starts.

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Hello again everyone! Sorry this chapter took so long, I just was not motivated at all. Which sucks. I hope I can get back into the swing of things because some of the upcoming chapters are going to be more exciting!! Well, I hope they are more exciting for you guys...
I would say this chapter maybe a little bit shorter than usual but I hope you are satisfied anyway!
Well if you have any thoughts you can comment and I will get back to you!
Have a great day!!
Chicken :)