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Frost's p.o.v

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Why does my baby look sick and tired?😭^^

Chapter Thirty-four: Like... the F word?

"Nova," I nudge the sleeping Nova. He grumbles and swats my hand away. I grin and ruffle his hair, "If you don't get up, you'll be late and then you'll end up homeless."

"Fine," he sighs and opens his eyes. I smile at him and help him sit up. "I'm not a baby you know," he grumbles as I help him stand up.

I push out my bottom lip, "But you're my little baby," I say in a baby voice before laughing. "Does baby want his juice?"

He rolls his eyes, "Matthews. That was the most cringiest thing I've ever seen you do,"

"What?" I ask innocently, "Now! Chop chop! Go shower, brush your teeth, and get dressed, bro."

"Will you stop bro-zoning me?" he asks while trudging to the bathroom. "I thought we were past that stage,"

Pff. I'll stop 'bro-zoning' him when he makes me his girlfriend.

Uh... I mean... his... best friend.

I plop down on his bed, crossing my arms. Am I ready for that step yet? I mean, I've always feared relationships because of what happened between mom and dad. But then she met Neo... which is y'know, mind boggling already on it's own but still.

"Can you help me?" Nova asks as he steps in the room in only a pair of gray boxers. I shield my eyes and feel my cheeks heat up.

"Uh," I gulp, "Do you not know how to get dressed? I was just joking about the baby thing,"

"I can't really bend down, you know." he says, prying my hands away from my face. I force myself to look at his face, my eyes wide.

"I just need you to help put on my sweats," he explains while holding up a pair of black sweats. I gulp again and my eyes fail me. They begin traveling down his chest and to his abs.

I stare at his wound, which is now stitched up, and healing. I find myself frowning. "Hey," Nova grins. "See anything you like?"

"I don't speak English!" I immediately exclaim with a blush. "And before this gets even more awkward," I snatch the pants.

"Put your leg through," I say while opening a leg hole. He chuckles and does what I said. He did the other one, and I pulled them up to his thighs.

"You can do the rest," I state and look away.

"Thank you," he says and kisses my head. My heart nearly breaks out of its cage, and my cheeks go hot.

Holy water is much needed.

•.•

"Frost, Frost, Frost,"

"Frost. Matthews. Blondie."

I ignore him and continue writing in my spiral. Manon raises a brow and Cole smiles.

"Baby,"

I gulp and he smirks. "Baby, what are you doing?"

Dying. I'm dying from the cuteness.

"W-Writing the notes I missed," I explain and hold the pen tighter. Kai giggles like the child he is, and Iris peeks up from her book.

"But why, baby?" he asks again, "It's our lunch. We could be going to Taco Bell, but we're in the library taking notes?"

I glance up at him, "I've been possessed. Get the holy water."

"No," Manon speaks with a certain look, "She's just trying to act like a good girl for her mom,"

"Why?" Kai asks. I try glaring at Manon, but she only smiles innocently.

"Her birthday is tomorrow." she states and everyone turns to look at me.

"What?! Why didn't you tell me?" Nova asked with sadness in his voice. "I didn't get you a present..."

I shrug my shoulders, "'Cause I usually celebrate with ma and Manon,"

"Yeah, we always go shopping with her mom. And then me and Frost have this huge sleep over party with a bunch of junk food, and movies." Manon explains to them and I bang my head on the table.

"You might as well tell them the time I swallowed a whole carrot," I grumble and Iris snaps her head up.

"You did what?" she giggles.

"Nothing," I rush out and she laughs. Kai looks at her with a smile.

Nova suddenly stands up, "Matthews, can I talk to you? Alone."

I look at Cole, "If he kills me, I want a Mean Girls themed funeral. Pink and everything."

I stand up and follow Nova away from the group. "Besides the sky, what's up?" I ask.

"Is there something... I'm doing wrong?" he suddenly asks while gazing into my eyes.

"What do you mean?" I ask and immediately think of Justin Bieber's song.

"Well... when I was in the hospital, you wouldn't come lay with me, and this morning you acted like it was a crime to see me not dressed."

Because it is-

"And then you never told me your birthday was tomorrow." he says and moves closer. "Is there something wrong?"

I frantically shake my head, "No! I just... I feel bad for you. You don't need anything else on your mind so... I was just gonna spend time with Manon for my birthday or whatever."

He frowns, "Frost, we can't just pass up the celebration of your birthday! You're aging!"

I throw my head back, "Don't remind me. I think I saw a grey strand in my hair this morning."

Nova leans closer, examining my hair, "Mm. I don't see anything."

"You swear?"

"I swear."

"Like... swear... as in the F word?" I ask, quoting ParaNorman. He cracks a toothy smile and leans down, smooching my cheek.

I think he just said, no ma'am.

He pulls away and pulls me into a hug. "I just want to hug you," he says.

"Oi! Keep it PG-13 children!" I hear Manon yell, and I laugh.

"Oh," he sharply inhales. "You're adorable."

I blush even more, "What did the door say to the other door?"

"What?"

"I think you're a-door-able." I say and hear him chuckle. I pull away and grin up at him.

"You know, I was going to invite you to my party buuuuut," I tap my chin. "No boys allowed. Except for Kai of course."

He narrows his eyes, "Oh now I'll be there."

I chuckle, peck his cheek before dashing back to the table. Nova's mouth falls open at my sudden desire to run and leave him.

"Oh yeah, you left him hanging? Nice job," Manon high-fives me as I sit down.

"I know! I learn from the best," I say to her and Cole chuckles. I hear Kai and Iris talking about a new game or something, and I turn my attention to them.

"Are you guys dating now or what?" I ask. Kai looks at me with bug eyes and Iris giggles. "You'd be the cutest couple at school,"

"Um... well... I guess... we are, but someone," she looks at Kai, "Is too shy to tell his friends."

Kai blushes, "Awe Chip!" I coo and pinch his cheeks. "You're so freaking adorable!"

"Hey what about me?" Nova pouts. I side-eye him, and scoff.

"Back of the line, hooligan." I say.

"What is that supposed to mean?" Nova asks with a worried expression.

I burst out laughing, "I'm just joking!"

"It's not funny Matthews," he pouts while crossing his arms.

"Oh yes it is,"

•.•

Manon and I walk down the hall, ready to go home and eat.

"Hey you," Aubrey stops me and Manon by stepping in front of us. Oh great. It's trash.

"Who do you think you are?" she snarls.

I raise a brow, "Frost Matthews?"

She scoffs, "You stole my man. I had my eyes on him the whole time,"

Ugh, what in the cheesiest highschool drama is going on right now? I just want some food.

"Look lady," I say, "I don't have time for you and I'm hungry step out of my way."

"No. I won't let some punk loser take what's mine."

Manon lets out a fake laugh, "I think it's the other way around, sweetheart. See, we'd understand if it was Rose, but she's moved on! And she wouldn't stoop as low as you. Besides, why are you here? I thought today was garbage day."

Aubrey stands, her mouth open.

I snicker as we walk around her. "Damn Manon, back at it again with the sass."

She does a little twirl, "It looks nice on me, doesn't it?"

I do a wolf whistle, "Of course it does. Just like stupidity does on me,"

We booty bump each other and walk to our lockers. As I'm putting away my books, two arms wrap around my waist.

"Whatcha doing?" Nova asks.

"Being a pirate, eh," I say in my pirate voice and shut my locker. "Shouldn't you be home already, mate?"

He hums almost sarcastically, "Hm. I don't think so. Besides, you are my responsibility."

"No," I grin, "I was when we went to the mall, but now, I am a free potato."

He clicks his tongue, "Uh yeah no. You'll always be my responsibility."

"But I come with directions, and 'How to...' videos. It took Manon a few weeks just to get past the videos." I say while slinging my backpack on. "I don't think you'd be able to handle me."

"If I can handle Cole, I can handle you."

"Is that supposed to be a threat?"

"What no-"

"Bring. It. On..." I cackle like a witch. "You messed with the wrong girl."

"Matthews be quiet," he rolls his eyes but can't stop the smile from creeping on his face. I see a flash go off, and I look at Manon.

"What are you doing?" I ask her. She smiles and looks at the photo.

"Taking photos of you guys while you're still young, cute, and innocent,"

"Har har, you're so funny. I'm in tears," I sarcastically reply.

"I know I am,"

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