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By the time we got home I was surprised that Ricky didn't notice anything. Or at least he didn't say anything. He usually realized something was up before I did. Maybe for once in my life I was actually hiding my emotions. I'm so bad for that.
I was lost in my thoughts when Connor's voice snapped me out of it, "Ron!" he called from up the stairs, "ready to head out?" I yelled back to him that I was and stood by the door waiting for him to come down. After a couple minutes he finally came down.
"What took you so long?" I whined semi-jokingly.
"I had to wash the makeup off my face from Awesomeness and plug in my camera." He rolled his eyes. The makeup part was the only thing he hated about filming at Awesomeness, he tried to fight it numerous times, but the makeup artists always won in the end. Connor double checked with Ricky that it was okay we borrowed his car, and when he agreed we headed out.
We had hardly even gotten out the door when Connor suddenly turned to me, "what happened in there with Jc, when we got home?!" He demanded looking concerned.
I laughed nervously, "W-what are you talking about?" I stammered. I felt my face get hot.
He rolled his eyes. "You know what I'm talking about. You two were sitting so close to each other, you were blushing like crazy and Jc looked VERY uncomfortable and nervous!"
I was silent for a moment; I couldn't get the words out. I trusted Connor more than anyone, maybe even Ricky. "I should tell him… But what if he talks to Jc about it and makes him all uncomfortable… Or even worse, tells Ricky. That definitely can't happen" My thoughts were racing. I didn't know what to do. Finally I spoke, "I'll explain in the car." Connor nodded and we walked to the car.
After I explained what all happened with Jc, Connor was silent. I couldn't read his face, I wasn't sure if he was surprised or upset or what. He sure wasn't happy though. After a long pause he spoke. "Ronnie, you can't go after Jc."
"What? Why not?" I was surprised and slightly annoyed at his response. I stared at him waiting for an answer.
Connor sighed and started to explain, "Look this is hard to do because I know you've been in love with the O2L guys since we each started and you used to think of us as perfect human beings and stuff. I just don't want you to lose sight of that… Not that we're perfect exactly, but… do you get what I'm saying?" Connor looked down at his lap avoiding eye contact with me. I was confused; did he not want me being with one of them because I'd change my mind on all of them? That didn't even make sense.
"Not really. I mean, I've lived with you guys for almost a month now; I think my view on you guys is sliiightly different already."
"I don't mean it like that, I just mean that…" He took a long pause before continuing, "Jc isn't quite who you think he is. He's a huge flirt and can be somewhat of a player. He doesn't want to commit to just one girl; he's almost always bouncing between a few. I'm sorry Ron."
I was so shocked from what I just heard I couldn't even speak. So many thoughts were running around in my head. "I thought we had a connection? I thought he was really sweet. I thought he meant everything he said." I didn't know what to say. "Well, this changes things. Thanks for telling me." I could tell from the look on Connor's face he felt bad, but I guess I was glad he told me so I didn't have to find out for myself. When Connor reached out and pulled me into a hug, my eyes started to tear up a little. I thought that this could have been an awesome thing; dating one of my idols and a famous YouTuber. But life goes on. I wiped my eyes and smiled at him. "Ready to go shopping and buy you more clothes I'm just going to steal?"
Connor laughed and nodded as he started to pull out of the driveway. "I'm going to have to start hiding more of my clothes now, aren't I?"
"Hey! Where did you hide my favourite sweater anyways?" I playfully shoved his shoulder.
"Oh you're never going to find it! That's a secret I'm just going to have to keep!" He laughed and shoved me back. I'm so glad I have Connor as a best friend. What would I do without him?
Ricky waited in the kitchen until he knew Veronica and Connor left. Once he heard the door close he stormed into Jc's room. "What the fuck happened?" he yelled at Jc.
Jc jumped when Ricky burst into the room and stared at him with wide eyes, shocked and confused. "What are you talking about?
Ricky rolled his eyes, "don't even try playing innocent, what happened with you and Ronnie while we were gone?"
Jc was getting nervous, he didn't want one of his best friends getting angry with him, so he kept his cool and played dumb. "What do you mean? She put on some of my clothes and we took a picture, what's wrong with that?
"Oh really? Then why did you both look so nervous when we got home? And why was Ronnie blushing?" Ricky was getting angry, how could one of his best friends lie to him like this?
"Ricky, I promise you nothing happened. I just told her I was glad I met her; you know how she gets when she receives compliments. Ricky you're my bro. And bros don't fuck with bros sisters, right? I respect you and wouldn't do anything for you to respect me less. Got it?" Jc knew he was lying. He just hoped Ricky wouldn't be as angry when he found out the truth.
Ricky sighed. "Okay, you're right, I'm sorry. Thank you for respecting this."
"Hey, no problem dude!" Jc patted Ricky on the back, relieved he believed him. "Now, wanna go to Panera?"
