Love is Blind-Chapter 2

By MyNameIsCAL

Gazzy seemed reluctant to let Iggy and I take him to the movies, but we promised to leave him alone.

"I heard from some freshman that everyone likes him," Iggy said as we waited to get popcorn.

"Really?" I said.

Iggy answered. "He's just like you, except younger and he talks. He's something different and mysterious. I mean, people know we're different. They're interested. Although I think most people like Gazzy because he's a rebel…"

"I'm rebellious?"

"Silently." Iggy laughed.

I frowned. "Why does Max even like me?"

"Because you're…" Iggy paused. "Because she enjoys trying to figure you out. And she doesn't just like you, Fang, she loves you."

I paid for the popcorn. None of this relationship stuff ever made sense. The fact that Iggy had everyone figured out bothered me. He was the blind one. How could he see through everything?

"Oh my gosh! Gazzy these are your friends?!" I think Gazzy's date found us, dressed in the boring, cliché name brand clothing.

Gazzy replied sheepishly. "Yes."

"you didn't tell me they were high schoolers! What are their names?" she asked.

I let Iggy talk. Talking to Max and Iggy and the flock didn't bother me, but put a stranger, or someone I didn't trust, in front of me, and it was much easier to keep quiet. The distrust Itex drilled in us made me wonder if there was something wrong with me sometimes.

"Does he talk?" She pointed at me, cutting Iggy off.

"Yeah, I do," I said.

She seemed more interested in us. Gazzy looked angry.

"I'm Nicole," she told us.

I didn't know what to say to her. She was too…I couldn't think of the word. Social, maybe.

"Hey, Fang, do you think we could get some pizza after the movie?" Gazzy interjected.

I shrugged. "Sure."

And then Gazzy dragged Nicole towards the theater, away from us.

"Middle schoolers seem so annoying once you go through high school," Iggy chuckled. "C'mon, let's go supervise them."

The theater was pretty much empty except for another couple. We sat a few rows behind Gazzy and Nicole. They seemed to be caring on a nice conversation now. Gazzy no longer seemed to be upset.

"You taking Ella to prom?" I asked, trying to make conversation with Iggy.

Iggy grabbed a handful of popcorn. "I don't know. Maybe I'll bring Nudge."

That surprised me. He and Ella had one of those inconsistent relationships. They didn't go out a lot and they didn't spent a lot of time together, but when they were together, you'd think nothing could tear them apart.

"Ah, ok." I wondered what was stopping him from asking her.

He changed the subject, grabbing more popcorn, his leg leaning up against mine. "You should steal the car from Max more often. I never get to go out anymore."

Now that I thought about it, Iggy was always the one stuck at home. No wonder he was so eager to go out tonight. Ella was involved with a thousand clubs and Nudge had her freshmen friends. None of them were around enough. I suddenly felt guilty that I hadn't offered to let Iggy tag along with Max and me.

"Yeah, I should," I heard myself agree.

The movie started and our conversation ended.

I find myself staring at Iggy as he eats his pizza. You need more sleep, I told myself.

"So what are you and Max doing this weekend?" Iggy questioned as he finished his pizza.

"I don't know, probably nothing," I admitted. Max always wanted to go out, but I just wanted to stay home.

Iggy switched the subject again. There was something off about him. He rambled on about how he wanted to make pizza over the weekend. I sat there and listened to him until Gazzy and Nicole were ready to leave. I couldn't shake the feeling that this felt so much more relaxing than running around with Max.

Max and I lay on the roof. It was past midnight now, but we did this most nights, even when we had homework or something important to do the next day.

"How was taking Gazzy to the movies?" Max had just told me about her dress shopping for prom.

"It was alright." I didn't feel like talking tonight. I just wanted to lay here on the roof and stare out at the stars until the sun rose and I was forced to sleep.

"Would you mind if I went to a party with Ella tomorrow?" She could tell that I didn't want to talk much.

I put an arm around her, pulling her closer for warmth. "Of course not. I can take Iggy out or something. He seems to get bored at home."

"That'll be good for him." Max snuggled against me.

"I need to get a tux for prom too," I sighed.

"What?" Max frowned.

"Nothing just tired. It's been a long week," I closed my eyes.

Max sounded relieved. "Oh, ok."

I kissed her forehead. "Goodnight, Max."

She smiled, reaching to kiss me back. "Goodnight, Fang."

Thanks for reading. I'll have a longer chapter next.