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Frost's p.o.v

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Chapter Twenty-seven: But you love me!

"Honey-"

"Nah fam. I don't want to hear it. And you," I point my finger at Nova, "Take what's yours, and leave."

God, I've been wanting to say that forever! I've heard people in movies say it, and like, it makes everything much more dramatic.

I mean, the saying literally has no reason in this situation, but like it's fun to say it.

Take what's yours, and leave.

Take what's yours, and leAVE.

Nova looks as if he's about to cry. I wonder why. Maybe he's PMS-ing. God that would be so funny.

Be serious!

Geez, sorry.

He looks at Cole. Slowly, he starts walking towards me. "What are you-" I get cut off by him lifting me up and over his shoulder.

I shriek and grab onto his waist. "Put me down!" I yell in my British accent. I watch in sadness as he walks out of my house.

I mean... I was wanting to talk to him anyways.. but he's being a butthead!

I didn't even get to finish my subway sandwich. Like, hello. I'm hungry.

My mom actually once asked me why I'm always- I'm getting off topic again.

"Nova," I growl, "Put me down right now!" I hear a faint no and I give up. I let my body go limp and my arms dangle.

I feel like Lassie from Psych. In that one episode called 'Lassie Jerky', and he got kidnapped by the guy dressed up as bigfoot...

Yeah...

I feel like him.

I always question, how do guys manage to carry girls over their shoulders. Like, doesn't it hurt? I mean, it's uncomfortable.

Nova suddenly stops walking and sets me down. I take one large step away, but he then pulls me back towards him. "Let me go, buttface."

"Can we please talk?" he says, pleading.

I glare at him, feeling a rare case of anger, "Talk? Talk about what?"

"Frost-"

"Ah!" I cut him off, "You can't call me that. You can't call me anything. You can't call me. You can't call. And most importantly, you can't,"

Nova falters for a quick second before frowning, "Matthews, can we please just talk? I just want five minutes at least,"

"There is nothing to talk about," I state softly, "In fact, I don't even know why I'm talking to you! Begone! Out of my sight!"

I go to start shoving Nova but a voice stops me.

"Hey... can I borrow Frost for a minute?" Cole says. I lower my hands and give Nova one last shake of the head before turning.

I walk with Cole. "What's up?"

"How are you doing?" Cole asks.

"I'm fine." I answer and look up, "I'm peachy keen,"

"You don't look fine," he says while motioning to the tears that slowly build in my eyes.

"You know, my Nana always told me, 'be nice to people, because you don't know their situation.'" I state with a sniffle, "And I am trying my best,"

"...Doesn't everyone say that?"

"Can I not be emotional for a second?" I joke and punch his arm.

"I wouldn't consider it emotional." Cole chuckles and kicks a rock out of the way.

"But anyways. About you and Nova... I know you guys will get through this. Nova's an idiot but... he's smart enough to fix things. Give him a chance... for me? Please? And if things don't go well then I will personally beat him up,"

"So! How are you and Manon?" I wiggle my brows, desperately trying to change the subject.

He blushes, obviously notice the subject changing and going along with it, "Uh.. I'm thinking of asking her to be my girlfriend on Christmas..." he then blushes even more.

This whole time...

AnD THEY WEREN'T EVEN TOGETHER TOGETHER?

"Are you telling me, you guys aren't together yet?" I ask and he shakes his head. I throw my head back and sob. "All of my hard w-work! Useless!"

"Matthews," I jump at Nova's sudden voice.

"What do you want?" I narrow my eyes at him. He shifts on his feet and looks at Cole.

"We, uh, we really need to talk..."

Cole mutters an 'I'll go' before slowly turning, strolling down the sidewalk.

"Will you spend the night? My mom is gone and won't be back 'till New Years.." he says. My brows shoot up and I open and close my mouth.

"Why would I do such a thing?" I ask with a glare. He doesn't answer and only stares.

Say no.

But I-

NO.

"Fine," I blurt out and internally slap myself. Cole's words ring in my head, as I gaze at Nova.

"You get one chance and that's it!"

•.•

"But Manon,"

"But Frost- lady, I've been waiting for this to happen!" Manon yells and glares at me.

I went back inside and immediately face timed Manon on my laptop. I face timed her right in the middle of her 'much needed' Cucumber face mask.

I'm not just calling her to talk, but I'm also avoiding going over to Nova's.

"Manooooon," I whine and she cackles like a witch. "This isn't funny! What if he's secretly planning to murder me!"

"With what? His tiny PP?" Manon says and then erupts into the loudest laugh ever. I blush and bang my head on my desk.

"I hate you,"

"But you love me!"

"Yeah yeah, I know. But seriously, I don't even know why I agreed." I admit and stare at the picture Manon took.

"Because you like him, duh." she responds, "And he likes you. And this drama needs to get settled,"

Ha. That is a lie.

"Are you high?" I ask in a serious tone.

"No, but I am bored."

I smirk, "Call Cole. Make some... babies." Then, she blushes and glares at me.

"Shouldn't you be leaving?!"

I laugh and nod. "I'm already packed."

"Okay, call me before you sleep." she says and blows me a kiss, "Love ya!"

"I love you too." I say and end the call. I then throw my head back and groan. "I'M A BRAVE ANIMAL."

I march downstairs, a determined frown on my face. I march into the living room, and see Mom, and Neo cuddling on the couch, August passed out in Nailia's arms, and dad reading his newspaper.

"Alright soldiers," I start slowly pacing. "What are we going to do?!"

Mom and Neo share a look.

"We're going to march into Nova's house like it's nobody business!"

"You're the only one who is going to do that honey," mom says, lifting her head off of Neo's chest.

"R-Right," I stutter, grab my sleepover bag and march up to the door. "Pray for me."

I step outside, staring at the dark sky.

I got this. I'm brave. And if I want to leave, I'll just say I'm on my period. The good old period excuse.

I tried it on my mom once. She actually believed me, and that's why I have so much pads in my closet.

I even gave some to Manon but I still had a bunch.

You're stalling.

I know.

I'm actually surprised mom is even letting me go. Dad, however, did have a fit but then Neo, of all people, somehow convinced dad.

And that's why I'm here now. Am I regretting this already? Yes.

Taking a deep breath, I walk over to Nova's front door. I grip the handle, and turn it. It surprisingly opens.

And here I thought he would lock it.

"Uh... ding dong, the witch is dead." I say and step in. Nova stands in the middle of the kitchen entrance, holding a pan of lasagna.

"I... I'm making dinner if you want some.." he awkwardly says and walks back into the kitchen.

Well...

I can't deny free food.

I slip off my shoes and set my bag down next to them. I hear tiny noises thump along the floor and Pudge shows up. I bend down, smiling. "Hiya Pudge!" I stroke him, and he licks my hand.

He then meows and flicks his tail in my face. "You're so cute."

In the kitchen, I hear a very faint 'shit' and then the water running. And since I'm so noisy, I walk into the kitchen.

My heart thumps harder as I walk closer to Nova. Without him knowing, I peer over his shoulder. "You alright?" I finally speak which startles him.

He screams at a tone higher than I could and covers his hand. "D-Don't do that! You nearly gave me a heart attack."

"Key word, nearly." I say with a slight smile. "What happened?" I ask but he doesn't uncover his hand.

I then notice a cutting board, a knife and strawberries on the counter. I gasp, "Did you cut yourself?!"

"No..." he lies and turns the water back on. I quickly look over his shoulder again and see a small cut on his finger.

"You did," I grab his shirt and yank him out of the kitchen. "Where is your bathroom?"

He gawks at me in shock. I roll my eyes, "Well if you bleed to death, how are you gonna try and convince me that you're worth any second chances?!"

"Uh... first door on the left..." he stammers behind me.

I shove him in the bathroom and open the cupboard. I pull out a box of bandaids and put one on his finger.

Poor little finger... he deserves it anyway! Oh gee... what the heck am I saying.

"There ya go," I held his now bandaged finger up in his face.

"Thanks doc," he joked and wiggled his finger. He clears his throat, "Dinner is uh, ready."

We walked back downstairs and he scooped us each a plate of lasagna. I sat at the far end of his table, and he sat at the other.

As I stuff my face, I glance up and see him staring at me. He slowly puts his last bite in his mouth and chews it.

"I," I begin to speak, "I'm sorry for wandering off..."

He stops chewing but swallows the food anyways. "I'm sorry for yelling at you... and... letting her kiss me,"

"N-"

"Please just accept the damn apology, Matthews... I don't like the thought of you being mad at me," he cuts me off and I blink repeatedly.

Before I know it, a grin is growing on my face. "You don't like me being mad at you?" I tease and he sighs.

"Matthews I swear to God."

"Is there anything else you want to talk about?" I ask, hinting at you know who and push my now empty plate away. He looks down, fiddling with his fingers. "Nova?"

He looks back up, but his eyes are filled with sadness. "I-It's about my... dad."

"What about him?" I ask. He inhales deeply and stands up. I watch in confusion as he sits next to me, hesitantly holding my hand. I let him only because he seems troubled.

"He's uh... he's.."

I furrow my brow, "Nova, even if I do kinda hate you right now, you can tell me anything..." I speak in a soft tone.

He closes his eyes, "He's out of jail, Frost. My dad is out of jail and I don't know where he is..." he finally speaks.

My lips part in surprise. Jail? Jail for what?

"Why was he in jail?" I voice my thought.

"He... he would hit my mom..." he answers.

"Oh... I'm... I'm so sorry," I whisper and watch as he abruptly stands up, his warm hand leaving mine.

"Frost you scared me."

I blink, "What?"

"You left after I got a call from my mom... she told me he was out... and I didn't know where he was," his voice begins to shake, and I instantly feel the guilt build up in my stomach.

Yeesh... I really shouldn't have left.

"I didn't know where you were, or where he was... I was scared," he rambles frantically.

"Nova I'm fine," I stand up, spontaneously wrapping my arms around him. His whole body was shaking.

"Hey, but I'm here now..." I whisper and squeeze him, "And you don't have to worry anymore. I am a professional knee kicker!"

He can't help but laugh as he pulls away, nodding. I pat his shoulders, "What do you say we go take a late night nap or something?"

He nods, his eyes heavy as he frowns. Pudge follows us upstairs, meowing and making me smile because he's so damn cute.

"I'm sleeping in your bed by the way," I state with confidence, "No way in heckarooney am I sleeping on the floor,"

"Uh... alright," he mumbles and turns off the lights. I jump into his squishy bed, making space for him.

As he climbs in, he pulls the blankets up and over us, and then does the least thing I would expect him to do.

The dreadful...

The... shuddersome...

The tremendous!

He wraps an arm around me, and pulls me in towards him. My face squished against his chest.

"Is this okay?" he asks, referencing the arm around my waist!

I sigh, "Only for tonight, I guess,"

He nods and closes his eyes, dozing off.

Crap. I forgot to call Manon. I managed to fish my phone out of my bra, and dialed Manon number.

"Hello?"

"Hey Manon," I whisper, "I'm about to fall asleep."

"Oh okay. Did you guys talk it out?"

"Not yet," I whisper, "Well yes. Sort of. Not really? I don't know. I'm still feeling like throwing him across the room but like-"

Nova suddenly moves, "Who is that?" he asks and Manon shatters my eardrum.

"BITCH, WHAT THE FUCK?! ARE YOU SLEEPING TOGETHER?! OH LORD, I KNEW IT! I KNEW IT!" she screams and I shush her.

"Be quiet!" I exclaim and she continues screaming before eventually calming down.

"Okay missy. You better call me when you wake up and telL ME EVERYTHING!"

"Okay, okay... good night Manny,"

"Night weirdo,"

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