Haden Merrick

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ims in pure excitement before clamping her

ess, I love her with all my heart: she's my partner in crime. It was always the two of us wherever we go and when we were in high school, people even called us lesbians be

It was wild how I ended up jumping from my bedroom window and broke my arm in the process. That was how it all came out, Joanne and I weren't a cou

elle from Beauty and the Beast but they were disappointed as soon as they found out how much of a daredevil I was. Joanne was no different, like I said. . . my pa

for it through the backdoor with Joanne. We got caught, it was thrilling but we were kids, we didn't know how foolish we were acting. We were just following our instincts, n

' Seth moves his hand ove

how we managed to be friends, considering the fact how attractive he might be to the eyes of ours and others. It started a bit funny with Seth playin

m utter, 'I'm gay.' and that was all it all started. Seth grew closer to us and now we're inseparable, even though I still

ore whispering in his ear which cau

nt as soon as we hear people shushing us but Joanne is like a woman

s, excitedly. ''He is the mo

ing to write down my notes, trying my best to ignore Joanne and Seth whispering to each other about Haden: making my heart boil in defeat.

different group, ''Jeez, sorry! I can't contain my excitement. Give this girl a lit

me, tell me.'' I grin, wa

eyes meet, it felt like fireworks and dancing kangaroos. Even though, disappointingly, he has never noticed me. I thought our gaze meant something or that he would

tending. He really

itingly which causes Seth to cover her mouth once again, ''sorry, where was I? Right, when he bent down to pick it up, I was

er over to shut her up, grabbing o

ne? I think we should get out of here

d pick up the rest to hold it near my chest as the three of us e

nd butt. There's no need of denying how great Seth is and how nearly beautiful he is to Haden but there's just one thing in the way of ever having that kind of r

onfess!'' Joanne stops me,

ion, '' I continue to walk with Joanne trailing behind me and Seth walking beside me. ''

you not look in the mirror every morning? You're beautiful—he'd be stupid to reject you. He's already stupid that doesn't notice y

g him clench his jaw. ''

ways talked about this, about asking me to confess, telling the truth because what's the worse that could happen? Uh, hello?

t, Belle. You know i

no rush, '' Seth butts in, walking

'' She replies, crossing her arms and begins to pout which causes Seth to laugh before sl

ately turn to look for where that voice came from. Both Seth and Joanne stops as well before their eyes widen in surprise

guy says, making hi

constantly shows what's written in his book. Once in awhile, Haden would laugh as they continue to walk, slowly getting out

mutters before shaking his head and both of my best frie

. one time. One time! And, he didn't even look at me twice. Maybe, I'm not his type. Maybe, I should move on or maybe, I should get a different hairstyle. Should I wear extensions? Do

ine.'' Seth cuts in,

. Fine!'' I exc

e a nice body. Have you even looked at your breasts or your butt? They're good, they're firm. That's your power. Moving on, let's see your face. You look

you.'' Seth says,

y eyes on you for a little while. Why don't we kiss and make love already?' that's a pretty great start.'' Joan

gh as we both walk, Haden slowl

I'll see you tomorrow? Peace!'' She pecks on our cheeks before running away, holding he

wn at me, ''Come on.

er to head back to his house. It'd be easier if I take the cab home—he lives on campus while Joanne and I live out

ng there as well.'' He replies, taking his car keys out of his bag before gesturing me

I want?'' I turn

r and as he starts t

g. You're goo

ch more attractive than they already are. I'd always pay attention to whenever Seth drives, I even wonder how Haden looks like when h

I exclaim, both of u

supermarket ends up being awfully quiet, ''Hey, w

?'' He asks, mak

about, the one with light brown hair. Yo

' He clears his throat, both of his eyes focusing down t

boys as well. He has seen both Joanne and I naked, he didn't seem bothered by it or surprised or even attracted in the slightest which makes a whole sense, since he's not attracted t

ou liked him? Didn't yo

g at my direction before smiling at me. ''Why? Are you interested in him?

about guys that she slept with, saying who's bad in bed and who's good. She has that kind of sexual life but you. . . I never heard about you

ve to sleep

at's not wha

should?'' He turns to look at me for awhile, ''I don

wards him, grabbing onto his hand before entwining our fingers as he has his left

have my eyes on

ll me about him, '' I look up

that. He's aro

me. Who

the supermarket near my apartment. Our apartment. I immediately let go of Seth's arm and step out of the car, letting him

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