Tag to Double Date. I would like to think that while Macy was updating from the restaurant, Kevin was watching and Nick was stewing AND in denial. Because I have inhaled Nick/Macy fumes and even the silliest ideas seem to make sense. Like this one.
Also, many thanks for the lovely reviews. You all are lovely people. And special shout outs to starfishbeliever and Standard – Ang3l for the especially kind words. :)
And to ride2night for teaching me something new. :)
jealousy like soy sauce on a wonton.
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Kevin raced all the way up to the bedroom, pushed Nick out of the way, didn't even stop to apologize and dived straight onto his bed where his laptop was lying, the screen blinking brightly.
"Kevin, what gives?" Nick said, appearing at the doorway a moment later, rubbing his injured behind and looking very aggrieved.
"I'm sorry Nick. But May sent me a text saying that Joe and Stella were having a showdown at El Meat and I have to see it since she's giving blow by blow updates and uploading a video as of now." Kevin was distracted and excited at the same time.
"I can't believe you want to see that Kevin," Nick said wrinkling his nose disdainfully.
"So do seventy two other million people on YouTube," Kevin said defensively.
Nick did a double take. His elder brother a YouTube sensation? Oh well, a peek wouldn't hurt. Also he wanted to see if Macy was there. Not that he cared but all the same he would have liked to know.
He walked to his bedroom and flipped open his laptop, switching it on and tapping impatiently on the keypad.
One would think it was because he wanted to see what is that was making his brother a YouTube sensation.
But others like you and me know that it was to see a certain girl.
And if you thought it was Stella, then shame on you my friend.
The laptop came to life and Nick quickly opened up Google and keyed in Macy's fan page address.
Hundred thousand results came before him and clicked on the second on the list. This wasn't the first time he was looking at the page but then again Nick would only admit that under severe duress. Or torture.
He stared at the pictures that came up before him.
There was the whole Joe and Stella nonsense.
But that he had no interest in. He had no doubt someone would fill him in on it later.
What was important was Macy.
Not because he cared or anything because he was of the opinion that no one should be made to watch Joe and Stella's silly shenanigans. Not even Macy. Even though Macy was Jonas's biggest fan, she surely had better things to do than be subjected to that torture?
He refreshed the page and was a little taken aback at the amount of pictures and news she was uploading.
Wait, she was interested in Joe but not in him?
That burned.
A lot. Well not because he cared but clearly because he was the better guy than Joe.
(And as you clever readers know— denial is not just a river in Egypt. But Nick, even with his extensive knowledge of Geography and spectacular grades didn't.)
However, what could he do?
Joe was there showing off. To Stella.
Which meant that Macy would be left to the mercies of Van Dyke Tosh – the obnoxiously named football jock, who though lacked something intelligence wise, more than made up for it with a pretty face and amiableness. Two most dangerous things ever since all girls seemed to think there were a paucity of nice guys who also you know, looked nice.
He had to save Macy now from Joe and Van Dyke.
And he assured you once again, it was not because he cared or something. Macy was Macy, she was a friend and she didn't need to be subjected to Ladykiller Joe AND Van Dyke Tosh.
He shut the laptop.
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"Kevin, get your coat! I need a lift!"
"But why?"
"Because I, er, ah, I have to save the world."
"And not Macy?"
"Since Macy is part of said world, of course."
"But it's not because you care about her anything, right?"
"Of course not. Whoever gave you that preposterous idea?"
"And you are not jealous that she's with Joe and Van Dyke now? Probably being charmed by them and all."
"Of course not. It's for the good of the mankind and not because I think Macy looks cute in her dress and shouldn't be charmed by Van Dyke and Joe—and just step on the pedal Kevin!"
"Little brothers. Hehee. So oblivious."
I told you it was silly. :D
