This is just a really short bonus chapter because I needed to write something.
I'm a coward. I chant to myself all of Friday.
I can't hide away from him forever. I told myself on Saturday.
I have to tell him. I decided on Sunday.
Yet when Monday came, I was starting to rethink my decision. And by the time I actually got to the school; when I saw his smiling face and his cheerful wave; I knew I couldn't tell him. I had to keep the facade up.
Luckily, it was Monday; and training was on. I was free of Jamie, and Jack, and anyone else who didn't like Phil.
"Hi Phil." I said, walking over to him.
"Hey! Where were you Friday?"
"Oh, I had some work to catch up on. I didn't want to bore you guys so I went to the library."
Phil nodded, and his calm nature tore at me more than the lie.
"It's just us this morning, Pj and Chris went to the library or something." Phil chuckled, but it sounded a little strained.
"They're probably making out behind a bike shed."
I followed Phil to the lockers, first his and then mine. We talked along the way; little things like how the weekend went, what we did.
"There's a student-free day on Wednesday." Phil said.
"Yeah, I know."
"Are you, are you doing anything?"
"No, I don't think so. Why?"
"I was just wondering if you wanted to stay over tomorrow night."
"You don't have to." Phil added hastily. "I just thought it would be fun, you know? But it's up to you."
I thought about it. If it was a non-school night Jamie would most likely be out with his mates. And, if he wanted to know; I could just say I was at a friend's house. I wouldn't have to tell him it's Phil. And I could talk to Phil; find out his side of the story. And perhaps; if he isn't as bad as Jamie thinks he is, if he's as good as I think he is; I might be able to tell him how I feel. How I think I feel.
"I'd love to. Guess I'm in the group now, aren't I?"
"Nah. You have to go to a Terrific Threesome sleepover first, and then you're in. Although,"
Phil paused, holding his chin and stroking his non-existent beard.
"If you were to go to one of those, it wouldn't be a Terrific Threesome. There would be four people...I'll talk to Chris and Pj about it. We may need to come up with a new name."
The bell rang, and we both rushed to get our things. I couldn't stop thinking about what Phil had said, however. He was basically inviting me in his group. He was classifying we were friends; proper friends. And I couldn't be happier.
Okay, maybe if he kissed me. I'd be happier then. Or if I got a million dollars and free video games for life. Maybe then.
"Fantastic Foursome."
"Chris, perhaps a name that's less sexual would be good. We accepted the first one because it made you happy, but foursome?"
"Actually, I think it sounds kind of funny."
Three pairs of eyes turned to me, and I froze.
"Well...I mean it is kind of funny, isn't it? And it implies we're all having sex more than we probably are."
"Speak for yourself." Chris said.
"Chris!" Pj hissed, but I saw the smile he was trying to hide. Chris looked incredibly pleased with himself, however.
"You know, Dan's right. It is sort of funny. And there's no harm in calling ourselves that."
Pj, knowing he wasn't going to win, sighed deeply.
"Alright, fine. You three get your perverted way. Though I would like it known that I was against the name; if ever we should be ashamed by it."
"The day Chris is ashamed of something, is the day I eat a hat."
"You will regret saying that one day." Chris said.
"I doubt it."
Everyone laughed, and I found myself laughing too. I felt part of the group.
Part of the Foursome. I thought, smiling to myself.
THE NEXT CHAPTER WILL HAVE ACTUAL ANSWERS AND CUTE FLUFFINESS AND POSSIBLY TICKLES AND I'M SO EXCITED IT'S NOT EVEN FUNNY! (But there will also be some sadness so keep that in mind)
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