Here's the next MattNez short! I've been seeing ads for those 'Wish Me' light-up bow puppies and it got me thinking 'What if Matt had one of those and what if he was without Inez for a week?' That's where this idea comes from. ROLL IT!
Matt and Inez have been dating for just over two months now. Even though they were the newest couple at school, they were one of the favorites to win 'Cutest Couple'. However, that Friday, Inez told Matt that she was heading off to Miami to visit her grandparents, but that she'd be back the following Monday. Monday rolls along and it's the start of Matt's week without his Latina girlfriend. He is seen at his locker listening to 'See You Again' by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth off the soundtrack to 'Furious 7'.
Matt sighed wistfully as he closed his locker only to reveal Slider right beside him. "What's wrong, bro?" the skater teen asked. "You seem out of it today."
"I'm with Slider here, Matt. You're not the same chipper, go-getter guy we know and love," Jackie added.
"Alright, guys. You caught me," Matt started. "It hasn't even been a day and I miss Inez already. I miss her sweet, smiling face, her beautiful brunette hair, her shining green eyes..." he pontificated.
"This is bad, Slider."
"Tell me about it, Jax. I tried playing the most recent Super Bowl for him on my phone - not even that could snap him out of it!"
"Well, I tried putting 'Andi Mack' on for him - no luck."
Jackie and Slider were in agreement that something had to be done to help their friend. Only problem is they don't know what to do. No time to think about it now. They had to get to Ms. Masterson's history class!
"You guys go on, I'll catch up," Matt said in a monotone voice. As soon as the coast was clear, Matt re-opened his locker and pulled out a stuffed animal that almost looked like his golden retriever, Obi-Wan Kadoggie. However, this puppy was wearing a blue bow. After making sure the area was all clear, he kissed the toy dog's nose, causing the bow to light up. Then, he blew on the bow, turning off the light and this is what he said...
"I love you, Nezzie, and I wish you were here with me. I promise I'll tough this out...for both of us."
Later that day - Matt was back to normal! Or about as normal as he could be, according to his standards.
"Hey, guys!" Matt greeted.
"Dude! You're lookin' much better!" Slider said.
"Feelin' better, too!"
"Still bummed out about Inez?" Jackie asked.
"Yeah, but something happened earlier to remind me that she would want me to smile no matter what. Nezzie would want me to stay strong and be the same guy she loves. Who knows? Perhaps when she gets back next Monday, Nezzie will be even more beautiful!"
"Matt's back!" Slider and Jackie cheered.
The rest of the week just flew right on by. Matt and Inez texted each other almost endlessly every day. By the time Monday rolled around again, Matt is charged up and ready to see how Miami has changed his girlfriend. Sure enough, Slider was right! Inez had only gotten more beautiful. Her brunette hair had gotten longer, cascading down past her shoulders. She had grown about five inches and her outfit had changed dramatically. Instead of her purple vest, purple top with yellow star and light blue shorts, she was now in a blue skirt, purple halter top and blue shoes.
"Nezzie!" Matt greeted, running up to her and kissing her.
"Hey, Matt! How'd you handle things without me?" Inez asked.
"To be honest, I was a wreck without you, Nezzie. Sure, we texted every day, but it's nothing like actually having you here, my lovely Latina."
Inez giggled, kissing Matt hard on the lips. "Go ahead...taste it, Matty!"
Matt licked his lips "Since when do your lips taste like cinnamon?"
"About that, Matt...I kinda started wearing lip gloss while I was in Miami. I was testing out different flavors, trying to find out which ones I like the most. I got plenty of lip glosses while there and I think I might just try them on you soon!"
Matt purred, kissing Inez on the lips. "Can't wait, Nezzie…"
As Matt and Inez walked into school, hand in hand, Slider and Jackie had this exchange:
"You know, Jax, Matt and Inez are such a cute couple."
"I couldn't agree more, Slider!"
That'll do it for this one! I'll catch you in the next short! SEE YOU IN CYBERSPACE!
