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Frost's p.o.v

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Chapter Thirteen: Chip the dip.

I struggle to keep my eyes open. Nailia is passed out at the end of my bed. I put my laptop on the charger, and roll over.

"Stop moving.." Nailia mutters in a sleepy tone. She snatches the blanket off of me, leaving me bare and exposed to the cold air.

That's literally the only blanket I have.

I should probably buy more...

I sit up, frowning. I get up and walk to my window. I open the window and get blasted in the face with cold air. Shivering, I grab a pebble I left there and chuck it at Nova's window.

Nothing happened for a few minutes before it slowly opened. "What do you want?"

"Do you have a blanket I could borrow?" I ask, shivering. He gives me a once over before turning around. He hands me a blanket, and I wrap it around me.

"Thank you," I say, closing my window. I begin to walk back to my bed, only to trip over Nailia's leg. I lie on the ground in a very uncomfortable position.

I hear the sound of rapid footsteps before my door springs open. My dad walks in, looks at Nailia before me and sighs. "What is going on up here?" he demands.

"Nothing. I fell." I answer, already knowing he won't ask if I'm okay. I climb up to my bed. He grunts while leaving.

I curl up into a ball, snuggling in the blanket.

•.•

"Oh, Christmas tree oh Christmas tree," I hum, pulling on my jacket. Mom, dad, and Nailia are sitting at the table, eating breakfast.

"What are you wearing? It's too cold for sweats and a t-shirt." Dad scolds.

All I'm wearing is some sweats and a large t-shirt. Not really a big deal.

Unless I was showing my stomach, then I'd understand.

"I'll be going now," I say to them, grabbing my bag. I run out of the house, greeted with Manon leaning on my car.

"Hey best friend," she greets.

"Hello, my good sir!" I greet back with a laugh. She playfully glares at me, punching my shoulder.

"I'm a woman."

"Sure you are, sure. Lies and slander." I tease, getting in my car. She gets herself with her bottom lip pushed out. "Stop pouting. I'm only stating the truth." I start driving to school.

"Whatever," she laughs. As she buckles her seat belt, she turns to me with a raised brow. "What's up with you and Nova?"

"What do you mean?" I ask innocently.

"You know what I mean. Cole texted me a screenshot of him and Nova texting," she states and I gulp.

"It said that you 'insulted' him. What did you say?"

"Uh.. m-me no speak-a English.."

We arrived at the school and Manon stopped bothering me about Nova. Now, we're sitting in History, working on an essay about ancient China.

I scribble on my paper, actually excited to be writing. I've always liked writing, even when I was younger.

My stomach growls, causing Manon to look at me. I sheepishly smile at her, pulling out a trail mix from my bag. I try opening it quietly but it makes that crinkly noise.

A couple of kids glance at me, before returning to their papers. I fully open it and look up.

I put a small handful in my mouth and being the idiot I am, I crunch down with my mouth open.

Nova starts to stare at me with an annoyed expression. Cole looks at me with amusement. "What?" I hiss to Nova.

"I'm hungry!"

Nova slowly turns back to his paper, and Cole does the same. I continue eating and writing. The bell rings and I pack up my stuff.

Swinging my bag over my shoulder, I walk out with Manon. "You're already eating? Lunch hasn't even started," she comments and I gasp.

"Well, I'm hungry now! And food is life," I state with pride as I shove more trail mix in my mouth.

She laughs, shaking her head. "You're always hungry."

"Can't deny that," I respond. "Gosh you know me so well." she rolls her eyes in response.

"Why wouldn't I," she says with a grin, "You are my bestie!"

"You speak the truth," I say before frowning, "Hey.. you never told me about the date with Cole,"

She blushes, "That's a story for another time."

"Oh come on! You can't do me like that!"

"Too bad."

"Rude."

"Nosey."

"Bug eyes,"

"Blondie."

"Hey!"

•.•

I sit down with Manon, Kai, and Iris. Manon slowly chews her food, looking behind me.

"Is he looking at us?" I ask them. They all nod, not taking their eyes off of Nova.

"I should go apologize.. shouldn't I," I say and Manon shakes her head no.

"He's doing the look."

The look is something Nova does. It's when his face looks like he could murder somebody, but he's also confused and offended at the same time. He also doesn't blink or move at all.

It's kind of scary. Especially when it's directed at you.

I take a chance to turn around and sure enough, he's giving me the look. I whip back around and stuff my face with my food.

"Act natural!" I tell them.

Maybe he didn't see me. Maybe I should act like a cockroach again..

"I think you should go talk to him..." Kai speaks, Iris nodding in agreement.

Ha! That is basically leading me to my death!

"Yeah. It's better to talk than to stay quiet." Iris adds. But I do need to say sorry.

I also nod, standing up. "And don't do anything to tick him off. Meaning, no being hyper, annoying or irritating to him, just be nice and calm." she says.

Nice and calm aren't in my vocabulary.

"I am so sorry, but are you suffering from a memory loss? I'm Frost Matthews. It's embedded in me. I literally cannot help it," I shrug before skipping off. I skip up to his table, a playful smile on my lips.

Let the games begin!

"Hiya everyone!" I greet Cole and the other footballers, "Freckles." They all mutter a hey, except for Nova.

As usual.

He continues giving me the look while he eats his food. "Go away, and leave me alone Matthews." he snarls.

Yep. My time on this planet is up, and I didn't even plan it.

"Nah. Don't wanna. You're too cute to be left alone," I plop down next to him. He scowls at me, "Come on, cheer up!" I wrap my arms around him. He tenses up as I squeeze him, giving him a hug. The other footballers snicker, including Cole.

"I'm sorry.." I say with an accent. "Do forgive me my good sir."

He finally gives up and I swear he leans against me. "You're so annoying."

"Yes, yes I am," I respond with a toothy grin. "I'm glad you noticed that." I let him go, relieved that we've made up. I look down at his shoes and see he's wearing Adidas.

"You can't sit with us!"

Lunch went by and so did classes. And they were boring, like always. I tripped in p.e and literally almost died.

But it was a good thing I did a Matrix move, I don't think I would be here.

Closing my locker shut, I face Nova with a smirk. "You, Mr. Buttface, want me, the girl you dislike, to go to your football game on Friday?"

He rolls his eyes, "For the billionth time Matthews, yes. Cole asked Manon, so I'm asking you."

"Hm. I dunno... I do have a date with-"

"With who?" he cuts me off.

"I do have a date with Spongebob and some Doritos." I finish my sentence. He rolls his eyes and mutters an 'oh my god' under his breath.

"Will you just come to my game or not. Or will I have to force you."

I laugh, "I'm just playing! Of course, I'll come." my laughter soon dies down when I remember my dad was here.

Shoot. There's no way he's going to let me go.

"I actually don't know. I'd have to break my dad's arm just so I can go.." I explain as we begin to walk.

He frowns quizzically, "Why?"

"'Cause he doesn't like me going out with boys."

"But doesn't he think we're 'best friends' or whatever," he quotes.

"That's very true," I say, opening the doors. "And I might have to bring Nailia, so be prepared."

"Okay," he says and we split ways. "Bye Matthews,"

"So long my fellow friend." I call out and hear him mutter 'we're not friends'. I laugh and unlock my car, searching for Manon.

I spot her and Cole walking back inside, probably headed for his practice.

Hello, darkness my old friend.

Defeated, I get into my own car and drive away.

"Hakuna Matata means no worries, for the rest of your days," I sing, pulling into my driveway.

I turn off my car, get out and grab my bag. "Frost, you aren't skipping school are you?" Dad pokes his head out of my house.

Oh my god.

Rolling my eyes, I stroll into my house. "School just ended. Chill." he hums a response and closes the door behind me.

"Hi Nailia," I greet her. She ignores me, scrolling down on her phone. I scoff, heading upstairs to my room.

"Do you have any homework? If you do, you better do it and stay off that phone!" dad yells at me. I ignore him, closing my door. I kick off my shoes and toss my bag onto the floor.

Home sweet home.

I fall onto my bed, smiling as I welcome the warmth. My eyes linger on the blanket Nova gave me.

He probably is never going to get that back.

Nailia walks in, "There's some boy here for you. Said you call him Chip." she says and I spring upwards.

Kai walks and stands in my doorway with a grin on his face. "Hey Chip! Chip the dip. Come on in," I wave him in and he walks in.

"Hi Frost!" he beams, sitting down on my bed. "I thought I'd stop by.."

"Well, you thought right! Want to meet my mom?" I don't wait for an answer before grabbing him and dragging him to my mom's room.

My mom lies on her bed, propped up while snacking on some Doritos. She has on the movie It. "Hey ma, I want you to meet somebody."

"Oh hello," she says, finally noticing us.

"Ma, this Chip aka Kai. Chip, this is my mom." Kai shyly waves at her and she smiles.

She holds up the Doritos bag, "Would you like some?" she offers to Kai but he shakes his head no.

"Well, that's all I came in here for, so see ya!" I grab Kai and pull him out of there. "Let's go get something to eat," I say to him and he nods in agreement.

As we walk by my dad, he stops us with a clear of his throat. "And who might this be?" he asks.

"My friend," I answer monotone, strolling into the kitchen. Kai nervously follows me, staying close behind me. Dad walks with a frown on his face.

"And why are you two holding hands?"

God its like Nova's clone, but way older.

"Because he's an adorable chipmunk that could get lost," I reply and yank open the fridge. "Hey Chip, want some lasagna?" I ask. Kai nods and I pull out the lasagna. I pluck the plate in the microwave.

"You are not aloud to have boys in this house young lady-"

"First of all dad, I'm not a young lady. Second of all, you don't make the rules. I believe mom does."

Once the food is done heating up, I grab a fork and Kai, and drag him out of there. Ignoring my dad's comments, I shut my bedroom door.

"Here you go," I hand Kai the plate and fork. He smiles and begins eating. "Sorry about that. He can sometimes be a butthead."

"It's fine." Kai says, sitting criss cross on my bed.

"Soooo, you and Iris huh?" I wiggle my brows, plopping down on the ground. "You guys are so cute together." I add and he blushes.

Two shy people, who else is more cuter than that?

"My track race is in January." he says, changing the subject. "If you and Manon wanna go, you guys can.."

"Um, of course we'll come. Why wouldn't we? You're our best bud." I state and he giggles. "What?"

"The way you said bud.."

"What? Like this? Bud." he giggles again, and I continue saying it.

"It's true. You are our best bud."

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hey.

If you guys have seen Friends, I'm Chandler.

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So today I was walking to my kitchen and I tripped over my shoe. I didn't fall, but I could've DIED BRUH.

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