23

Frost's p.o.v

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Chapter Twenty-three: I think I heard my heart crack.

(A/N: this is choppy and short bc i was having writers block AND IM WORKIN ON A LIL SUM SUM)

"But if you think about it, there is no word without a vowel,"

"Even vowel has a vowel."

"That is true."

"'Why' doesn't have any vowels."

"Uh, yes it does, Y is a vowel."

"Matthews, Y isn't a vowel."

"Uh huh. A, E, I, O, U and sometimes Y." I state proudly as I bite into my sandwich. Nova does his signature eye roll, which makes butterflies erupt in my stomach.

Over the past week, and few days, I've come to realize something important. And something I didn't want to happen.

I like him.

I like Nova.

I even Googled these 'symptoms'.

Holy crap, I was serious for a moment there. But yeah. I like the guy who doesn't like me. It's a shame really.

I'd be like, the perfect girlfriend because I would never cheat. I might eat your food, but that's it.

Oh god. Look at me, talking about becoming a girlfriend.

That'll never happen. I promised myself I would die old and alone.

I'll always be the friend. Like, hashtag friend zoned. Sigh. Tears of sadness.

It's two days before Christmas break, and my mom still hasn't given birth to my sister. I have a feeling that she's just chilling in my mom's stomach.

Ya know.

Taking her sweet time.

Watching some Spongebob...

Maybe snacking on some Doritos...

"Hey, I and Nova have a basketball game tonight. Do you want to come?" Cole asks me and Manon.

Ew.

More sweaty boys running and jumping, trying to shoot a ball in a net.

"Basketball? I thought you were football boys," I reply. "You know, the whole 'hut hut' and 'hike!' shinanagins."

"Coach says it's a 'filler game' if you would," Nova quotes with an eye roll and a sigh. "It's completely pointless if you ask me."

"Everything is pointless with you," I tease and lean forward on my arms, " "Even my life is pointless to you,"

In the arms of an angel.

"No it isn't," he whispers and dumps his leftover fries on my tray. "Why would you think that?"

"Why thank you, kind sir." I smile at him and start eating them. I take a glimpse of Cole helping Manon fiddle with her new camera.

Lovebirds.

"Hey Frost, Nova, look here really quick and smile," Cole says and points to the lens of the camera.

"Oo a photoshoot? I'm down for that," I say and scoot closer to Nova. I lie my head on his shoulder.

"Make sure you get my good side. I want to look young and innocent, not wrinkly, like an old granny's butt." Manon laughs.

Well. She's pleased, I see.

"I can only please one person a say. Today isn't your day. Tomorrow isn't looking good either." I sarcastically comment, making Nova laugh just before the flash goes off.

A couple of students sitting at other tables glance at us but go back to their own conversations.

Yeah, that's right. I'd have to turn into Plankton and make an evil plan on how to... never mind.

The picture starts printing out of her new camera, "I didn't know it did that!" she exclaims in shock. Cole chuckles, wrapping an arm around her.

They're so forking cute I can't handle it! I CAN'T HANDLE IT. DO YOU HEAR ME?! I SAID, I CAN'T HANDLE IT.

She holds up the photo and smiles. "Awe, you guys look adorable." both Cole and Manon say at the same time.

Adorable? Me? Aha.

That's funny.

My grandma would call me adorable like every time I saw her.

"Let me see," I take the photo and hold it up; Nova is looking at the camera while in the middle of laughing. I, however, am smiling sarcastically while in the middle of talking.

"You know," Nova nudges me, "We sure are photogenic."

Lord if only he knew.

Actually, scratch that.

I'd faint if he ever found out.

"Why is it on so tight?" I ask Nova as he buckles his helmet on.

My wish has come true.

Nova made me and Manon stay after school- no one is in here but Nova and Cole, thankfully.

"Because if the football hits you or you fall, you don't want the helmet falling off," he explains and bites his lip.

Boy, don't do thAt!

Once he's finished, he takes a step back, admiring his 'art piece'.

"Heh... it feels weird... and I can't see." I giggle and bob my head. Cole chuckles. "And hut!" I yell and start running around the hall.

I run towards the lockers, and before I could process what my idiot legs are doing, I ram into the lockers, head first.

God, you're stupid.

I know.

The hallway echoes with a loud banging noise.

I slide down to the ground, laughing. "Matthews are you okay?" Nova asks as he helps me up. Cole lies on the ground, laughing his tush off. Manon giggles along with him.

I pat the helmet twice, "Oh yeah."

"I... don't understand you sometimes." Cole wheezes, wiping a tear from his eye.

"I'm so funny," I laugh, "Right Nova?"

He shakes his head no with a smirk. "You're not funny at all."

"Liiieeeeesss," I sing, "Lies and so much slander!"

Nova stares into my eyes, and something flashes through them.

God, I've got to stop looking into peoples eyes! It's just so weird! I'm not some magic eye reader...

That's what they're called right?

Oh forget it.

"We should uh, go home and let you guys get ready for your little game." I say, grabbing Manon. "See ya later!" I call to them while walking out the school.

"Care to explain?" Manon asks while smirking. "You looked a little... interested."

"Is it your dream to hear me confess?" I ask while hopping in my car.

Oh, I finally filled it up by the way. I deserve a gold sticker.

"Why yes, yes it is." she smiles while hopping in the car. "So. Go on. I'm listening."

"Ugh," I groan and start the car, "Fine. You were right, I was wrong."

"You were wrong about what?" she teases. I glare at her and feel my face heating up.

"Fine! I like Nova, you like Cole. It's 50/50." I state proudly. She furrows her brows.

"What does me and Cole have to do with this?"

"Everything!"

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"I, wanna swiiiinnnggg, from the chandilliieeeerrrrrrrrrr!!" I sing at the top of my lungs. Nova shakes his head while pacing in front of me, his hands places on his hips.

I clear my throat, "You'll be fine! I'm rooting for you!"

"Matthews, please shut up." he sighs and turns, "I'll be right back."

"If you ever come back, we'll kill ya!" I scream with a high pitched laugh, earning a snicker from Manon and a concerned glance from Nova.

As he saunters into the gym's center, a girl with a confident stride approaches him as if they've met before. I find myself pausing, the smile on my face slowly fading away.

They talk though Nova seems hesitant, as if he doesn't want to be there.

"Who's that?" Manon asks but I'm too intrigued to answer, widening my eyes as the girl swiftly and suddenly gets closer to Nova.

And kisses him on the lips.

It was quick and small but... she clearly seems pleased.

I look away and connect eyes with Manon. She looks at Nova, and back at me sadly.

I think I heard my heart crack.

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Yaaaaaaaallllllllll.

I have nuthun to saayy except

Y'ALL NEED TO GO READ TROUBLE BY Mikeyhoe LIKE, ITS SO GOOD.

BETTER THAN MY TRASH.

ANYWAYS,

*yelling at the top of my lungs*

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