Double Trouble

6. ONCE IN A BLUE MOON

Chapter 6
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON

Jordan got home later that day with Justin who kept complaining about what had taken him so long.
What made matters worse is that Riley also needed a ride and all the way home, he was crying about how his own twin brother left him at school without a word. He didn't even send a text message.

There was silence though, as soon as Riley dropped off.
"So, what were you up to?" Justin broke the silence.
"None of your business,"  Jordan responded with his eyes on the road.

"Dude.. whatever, I'm just going to come out and say it. I know you like Rider and I know you're pissed off because Miles made a move before you." Justin regretted his outburst when Jordan suddenly hit the breaks jerking them both forward before their seat belts pulled them back.

"WHAT?" Jordan gave Justin a shocked look.
"Don't even try to deny it. I saw the way you glared at that box of chocolates. Also you've been in a pissy mood since last night which is also after Miles' confession. I don't need to be a genius to know you're crushing on Rider," said Justin with a smirk.

Jordan just silently got the car going again.
"So, what are you going to do about it?" asked Justin.
"I'm not sure," Jordan said with a sigh.

"Miles is already sending gifts and flowers which means you're falling behind. You need to come up with something extra cool to take the lead. Rider doesn't look like a guy who is easily convinced but I saw he liked the gesture. Who wouldn't like the attention. I know I would. Miles is good looking too so it's just a matter of time before Rider agrees on a date," Justin said and he noticed the way Jordan's grip tightened on the steering wheel.

"My advice is just make sure you aren't get friend zoned before it's too late," Justin said and he walked out of the car leaving Jordan alone with his thoughts as his job was done.

.........

Jordan
Hey

Rider
Hey

Jordan
I hope Riley didn't give you too much of a headache when he got home.

Rider
He won't stop making noise. My ear drums can only take so much

Jordan
Justin was also giving me grief. Wanna trade brothers?

Rider
They are both untamable so it would be useless. I would trade him for Toben though.

Jordan
Hell no. Toben keeps me sane. Keep your puppy Riley

Rider
You mean rabid dog

Jordan
🤣🤣🤣
What happened to you? Why did you just leave him.

Rider
I just had to leave

Jordan
Why?
Tell me?

Rider
There is no use hiding it from you I guess. I was running away from Miles. He is such an idiot.

Jordan
Do you like him?

Rider
I like someone else. But I don't know if the person likes me too.

Jordan
He is an idiot if he doesn't

Rider
A huge idiot

.......

It was lunch time when the gang settled at their usual table. For once Justin and Riley weren't trying to steal each others oxygen.
But Rider and Jordan were strangely silent as they focused on their separate books. They usually discussed things everyone else couldn't understand.

"Damn what happened to Miles" Yuan said and soon everyone except Rider looked up to see that the tall boy had a very visible black eye.
"Rider, do you have anything to do with this?" Riley asked with a smirk.
"I don't know what you are talking about," Rider said before he excused himself and headed to the library.

FLASHBACK

"Please take this back and don't ever send me a gift again," Rider said.
"I'm just showing you how I feel about you. Is it that you don't like chocolates. I can get you something you like. Just tell me," Miles said.

"You don't know anything about me and..."
"I want to know more about you. Just go out with me once. Give me a Jordance and judge me after that," Miles said.
"I don't know...actually no i..." but before Rider could say another word, he felt lips on his own.

It took a few seconds for him to understand what was happening and when it clicked he immediately pushed the taller boy before punching him on the face.
"What the hell is wrong with you!! That was my first kiss you idiot!!" Rider said before kicking him between the legs.

Miles lay on the ground groaning in pain as Rider screamed profanities in Spanish.
"Hijo de puta! Mierda! Que te den, Miles!"
"I'm sorry," Miles said but Rider was fuming.

"If you had given me the time to finish what I was saying you would know that my answer is NO and I LIKE SOMEONE ELSE so BACK OFF!!" Rider said before rushing out of the school.
He couldn't believe Miles had kissed him when there was only one person he wanted to kiss and the person was too oblivious to his feelings.

...........

Rider went straight to the library and went straight into the jungle of shelves to find a book to distract him from his thoughts. He was still angry Miles had kissed him and felt like he should have beat him up even more.

"Need help?" Rider looked up to see Jordan standing close to him with his hands behind his back. He couldn't help the smile that crept on his face.
"Sure. I'm not looking for anything specific though," Rider responded.

"Oh, okay. It means you want a new subject you haven't delved into that will give you a new challenge. I just have the thing for you," Jordan said as he revealed a gift bag from his back and passed it to Rider.

Rider grinned from ear to ear as he pulled out a thick text book from the bag.
"Oh my gosh, Jordan. Wow..."
"I remembered you talking about how you wanted to get into astrophysics and I thought why not get you the most knowledgeable book on that," Jordan said.

"Thank you so much," Rider said as he packed the book back in the bag and placed it by the side before giving Jordan a hug. With his hands wrapped around Jordan's shoulders he moved back but Jordan wrapped his arms around his waist and pulled him closer.

"I also...need to tell you something," Jordan said feeling nervous.
"What's that?" Rider asked.
"I...I like you...and I wanted to take things slow and get to know each other and get close...but then Miles just popped out of nowhere and ruined my plan...and now you like someone else and..." but before he could blabber even more he felt lips on his own.

"Shut up, you idiot! You're the person I like. How many more hints do you want me to throw in your direction" Rider said with a smile and Jordan couldn't help but kiss him and soon the nerds were literally making out with Rider pinned against a book shelf.

"This is definitely how my first kiss should have gone," Rider said.
"What do you mean?"
"Miles stole my first kiss yesterday."
"HE DID WHAT? HE IS SO DEAD WHEN I GET MY HANDS ON HIM"

"Shhhhhhhh...."

Jordan and Rider got kicked out of the library. Something what would only happen once in a blue moon.

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Jordan and Rider is finally real. What do you think about the nerdy couple?