You Expect Me To Marry, That?!

(Benji's POV)

“I don’t know comrade!” I said for the billionth time to my best friend comrade. He has been questioning me about what girl I was ‘pining over’ because apparently I only play the guitar when I’m pining over a girl.

“Okay man, how many times do I have to tell you not to call me comrade! It’s just rad. And yes you do!? Why the hell don’t you wana tell me?”

“Dude if your allowed to annoy the hell out of me then I can call you Comrade!” I smirk at him while he just sits there looking all defeated.

“Maaaan, fine you win. But when your ready to be a good friend I’ll be right here in your desk chair.” Translation: I’m not leaving until you tell me. So both of us sit back, completely determined to win.

-30 minutes later-

I’m just sitting here strumming my guitar waiting for some lyrics to enter my head.

“Coooome on man! Wont you just tell me, I’m so fucken bored!” I win, success! Hahha, hellyeah. I decide ignoring him will be the funniest way to rile him up.

. . .

“Fuck you Benji. I’m leaving.” With that he grams MY keys and heads for the door. I start to run after him

“whoawhoawhoa Mr. Rad, where do you think your going with those keys?” I say with a smirk.

“God Benji. You just don’t get it do you. I tell you everything. And you? You are the most closed off person I have ever met, and you’re my best friend. You can’t even tell me which girl you have on your mind. Its bullshit.” Looking at Comrade now I can see this is actually hurting him. My happy go lucky, pain in the ass best friend is actually hurting because of me. I can’t say this is the first time I have seen him in pain, but this is the first time I have seen him actually affected by anything a person did. He is the strongest guy I know and I’m causing him pain.

“Whoa, Comrade, you know that I trust you. I just don’t like talking about my personal feelings. I’d just rather not mention them because then I will just think about them. That’s why I listen to music compulsively, so I can’t think of them. Even if I did tell you though, you would not believe me.”

“Try me.” Sighing I take my keys and tell him to get in the car.

We are almost to her house, and by now I have my music cranked to block out Rad’s constant guessing. He’s genuinely excited. Weirdo.

Her house is coming into sight and I look around to see if she’s out front. Realizing she’s not I park right in front of her house and stare straight ahead so I don’t have to see Rad’s face when he realizes.  It took him about 1 minute to realize. And his reaction was exactly what I expected.

“YOU HAVE THE HOTS FOR SCARLETTE AVERY!”

“Wow Rad. Way to keep it a secret.” I comment. 

“Sorry” he says with a sheepish smile.

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We are at the mall getting total payback on the parental unit. Currently we have 5 bags each from Forever 21, and Claire’s. Most of the clothes I got to humor Rain, but I got a lot of pretty jewelry. I absolutely adore jewelry. Especially rings. I always have at least 5 rings on. 3 on one hand and 2 on the other is my specialty.

Walking into Rue 21 we see the gorgeous boy who works here. He was leaning up against the corner of the counter staring down at his phone. His name is Jonah and he is totally available and totally into us. To bad I’m apparently taken. Against my will might I add. But major plus for Rain. She adores him. And who wouldn’t with his black longish hair that he always has to flip out of his eyes (much like Benji’s dark brown hair) and his mighty fine crystal blue eyes. He is just one masterpiece.