15

Frost's p.o.v

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Chapter Fifteen: I guess I 'fell' for you.

When I took a step, the ice beneath me broke and I started to fall in. And, since I'm so smart, I stuck my arms out, and they smack the non-broken ice.

Dang, it, now Nova is going to say "I told you so," and I'll never hear the end of it from my dad about my ruined clothes.

I can easily dry them, you know. Like, take them off, put them in the dryer, and turn it on.

Easy as that.

And then, while they're drying, I can snack on some Tide Pods.

Just kidding.

We seriously need to stop joking about eating tide pods. Unless somebody has actually already tried that...

I hiss as my bare arms touch the ice. That's so freaking cold. Colder than Nova's heart. Nova runs towards me, "Frost, hold on!"

"What do you think I'm trying to do? Talk to the fishes?" I ask and shiver as the cold water soaks me.

Did I ever mention that I can't swim?

No?

Oh.

Well, I can't swim by the way.

I'm never skating again. Ever again. Even if someone bribes me with food, I'll take the food and run off.

I try pulling myself up and fail miserably. I'm not strong, I'm weak. Weaker than a grass blade, to be honest. Nova wobbles as he tries walking across the ice. Oh my god.

I really wish I had a camera right now.

He looks so adorable trying not to fall!

Nova reaches me and immediately grabs my arms, pulling me up. The cold air nips at my wet skin, making me colder. Nova hurriedly scoops me up, sliding off the ice.

So dramatic.

"Cole! Do you still have those blankets?" Nova asks, running to Cole's car. I huddle close to Nova, my teeth chattering.

He sets me down in the back seat of Cole's car and wraps a blanket around me. Nova pulls off my skates and chucks them somewhere. Poor skates. They never did anything to hurt him...

"Are you okay? Is anything hurting?"

Oh, the warmth...

I grin, pulling the blanket close to me, "Yeah.. my ego is hurting."

He rolls his eyes and rubs my shoulders, "This seriously isn't the time for jokes."

He dabs my face with the blanket. "It kind of is, and I'm alright.." Nova suddenly pulls me in, squeezing me. "Careful, you might get my infection."

"How can you joke at a time like this? You could get hypothermia, and you're making jokes," he asks, his voice muffled.

"Because it is how I stay calm. Take notes, ladies, and gentlemen." I answer truthfully and lie my head on his shoulder. "I'm fine. Just a teensy bit cold."

God, I sound like my mom.

Which is a great thing, don't get me wrong.

"Here," Cole pulls off his jacket and hands it to me. I shrug off the blanket and pull on the jacket. Quickly pulling back the blanket, I tuck my knees under my chin.

Oo. Cole smells like a campfire.

I glance at my socks. "Aw man!" I cry out.

"What?" Nova frantically asks.

"My socks are ruined.. look at the colors! They're all mixed together! How is that even possible?"

"We can drive her home," Cole says and Nova nods. "You can drive Frost's car back to her house."

"Yes, please! I'm in need of some warm pajamas." I say and they chuckle. I pull my legs in the car, still sad about my socks. I close the door just as Manon gets in the back seat, hugging me.

"Are you alright? Your mom is getting some fresh clothes, cookies and a fire ready," she says.

I chuckle, "Yes I'm alright. You guys are acting like I'm dying."

"You could've! The water is cold," she exclaims and I shake my head. "And you can't swim."

"Yes, yes I know that," I reply. Cole hops in with a big grin and a look that says 'I knew it'. "What's up with you? You look like you just won an Oscar." I ask. He continues grinning at me as he starts the car.

"What?" I exclaim and he shrugs his shoulders.

"Nothing. Absolutely nothing at all," he says, grinning widely. I shake my head in amusement.

"Liar liar, pants for hire."

We got to my house to find my parents, Nova and Nailia standing on the front porch. Nova rushes over, opens the door and picks me up bridal style.

"I can walk, you know," I tell him, but he ignores me and walks up to my porch. "Hey, ma, dad, Nailia."

"Oh honey, are you okay?" Mom asks, wrapping another blanket around me and Nova.

"What happened to your jeans? Wait.. those are the jeans I bought you!" Dad exclaims, earning a kick in the shin from mom.

Twenty points for Mom!

I narrow my eyes, "Yes dad. I'm alright. Thanks for asking." Nova follows my mom and everyone in the house.

Nova sets me down, "You should go change," I nod, running upstairs. I toss the soaked blankets in my wastebasket and strip out of my soaked clothes. I pull on my Grinch onesie and run back downstairs.

"Hello, hello. Yes, it's me. Calm down, calm down." I say with a wave of my hands. They all roll their eyes at me and I plop down in front of the fire.

Nova sits next to me, our knees briefly touching. "Are you sure you're alright?"

"Yes, I'm sure. If I wasn't then I'd be like," I pause, throwing my arms around him. "Oh please! Hold me tightly and tell me everything is going to be okay!" I wail and finish with a fake sob.

"Get off me you weirdo," he pushes me off him. Manon and Cole sit down on the couch, cuddling.

I need a camera damn it.

My mom passes us a big plate of chocolate chip cookies.

Thank god she didn't make any oatmeal cookies. I think, if I see another disgusting oatmeal cookie, I would throw up. My grandma would make them, and say if I didn't eat them, then the Boogeyman would come and get me.

I didn't eat any. I instead chewed one and said I had to go to the bathroom, and I spat it out in the toilet.

I was born a savage if you ask me.

"Thanks, ma," I say with a mouth full of cookies.

"I like chocolate chip cookies," Manon states as she takes a bite.

"Chocolate? Did you just say, chocolate?"

"Umm.. yes?"

"Chocolate? Chocolate?! Chocolaaaaate! CHOCOLAAAAATE!! CHOCOLAAAAAAAATE!!!"

"Stop screaming Frost." Manon hushes me, chucking a pillow at me.

"I've been trying to catch you boys, all day!" I laugh evilly. Cole laughs along with my mom.

Suddenly, I'm pushed to the ground and weight is thrown on me. I turn my head to see Nova staring at me. "What are you doing?"

"You were shivering," he explains as a blanket is thrown over us.

"Oh.. I never noticed," I answer.

He's getting sweeter by the minute.

Nova continues holding me down, cussing me out while he does it.

Remind me to never let Nova on my phone again. I should've deleted that photo of him blushing...

But it was so cute.

Anyways back to point.

So after Nova warmed me up, we sat and talked for a while. And then he asked to check the time and saw the picture I took of him.

"Okay... let me go! I said I was sorry! I'll delete it!" I exclaim with a laugh. Manon giggles while Cole laughs.

"I am going to kill you, Matthews," he growls, pinning my arms to my back.

"Think about my children!" I utter. He was silent for a minute, and my lips quirk upward.

"You don't have any children!" he roars and lets me go. "And why did you have a picture of me?"

"Because you're cute," I answer truthfully and stretch out my arms. "When you aren't grumpy, of course. Did I ever mention that you're almost always frowning?"

"Did I ever mention you're so annoying?" he retorts with a frown.

"Touché Nova, touch- wait I've said this before!" I shake his shoulders, "I've said this before! I swear!"

He peels my hands off and shoves me to the ground. "Keep your hands off me."

"Hey, you know how I fell into the ice, right?" I ask Nova. He nods, raising a brow.

"I guess I 'fell' for you." I joke and burst out laughing. I clutch my stomach as I begin snorting.

"Frost! Don't snort, it's impolite." Dad scolds, looking up from his newspaper.

"Oh get your own life to correct," Nailia mutters, not once looking up at her phone. Mom snickers as she walks by, handing me some of her famous apple cider.

I take a big swig of it, savoring the taste.

When I was younger, my mom would volunteer at festivals and fairs. She would always bring a bunch of homemade apple cider and be being the caring and loving daughter I am.

I would drink the whole thing.

I look at Nova, Cole, and Manon with a smirk. I swallow, "You wish you could drink this."

"And they can," mom says while handing them each their own cups.

I scowl at her and take another swig. Nova plops a cinnamon stick in my cup. "I don't like cinnamon sticks in my cider."

"Shame shame, I know your name." I click my tongue as I take another sip. He rolls his eyes, drinking his cider.

"Hey Nova, don't you want to say something?" Cole speaks up and smirks at Nova. I watch as Nova gives Cole a stare down.

"No, I do not." Nova snarls, not taking his eyes off of Cole.

"Okay. Whatever you say." he shrugs his shoulders. I look and Manon with a raised brow, and she gives me a confused stare.

"Confusion my dudes," I say and set my empty cup down.

"So.. who wants to playe Never Have I Ever?"

•.•

I quickly brush my teeth, brushing my hair at the same time. It's called multitasking. You should try it sometime.

I rinse and floss. I walk out of the bathroom, yawning.

Everyone went home, my mom is passed out in her bed, dad is calling a friend and Nailia is on my laptop.

"Why can't you watch that on your own phone?" I ask and she shushes me. I hold my hands up in defence while sitting down on my bed. My phone buzzes and I snatch it off the charger.

I still haven't told my parents about it being cracked.

Buttface: You should be in bed.

9:52 p.m

Me: Tomorrow is Wednesday. I sleep in on Wednesdays, so shut your trap.

9:52 p.m

Buttface: Yu shut your trap.

9:52 p.m

Me: You*

9:53 p.m

Buttface: Shut up.

9:53 p.m

I chuckle to myself and plug my phone back in. "What are you watching anyways?" I ask.

"The Walking Dead," she answers. I mutter an 'oh' and fall back on my bed.

"Is it scaring you?"

"No. Who do you think I am?"

"My rude sister." I reply with a grin. She stays quiet, watching her show. "Wow. I thought you would say 'you aren't my sister'."

"I think we're past that at this point." she says with a sigh.

"What do you mean, 'at this point'." I ask as I prop myself up with my elbows. She pauses her show, closes my laptop and looks at me.

"I may not like you,"

God, it's a female version of Nova.

"But we are... family.." she forces the words out. "Dad is adding enough weight on your shoulders. You don't need anymore."

"Thank you Nailia... this is the only time you'll be nice to me, isn't it?"

"Yep."

"Okay, good night."

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"It's the kraken..."

*plays Pirates of The Carribean*

Follow me, me matties.

Thats what they say, isn't it?

Anyhoe. This girl at school asked me what I feel while typing these and I said "trash."

T: "tha fuc?"

R: *rolling my eyeballs*

A: and then there was the cringe

S: snacks? someone said snacks

H: hahhhahahaaahHAAGHAHAGAH

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I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THIS CHAPTER.

sorry.

I was stuck in caps.

THIS IS LONGER THAN USUAL IM SORRY.

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