My Childhood Friend

Chapter 36: Who Dat Dude?

While watching television, my best friend was also eating his favorite ice cream flavor, chocolate fudge. Suddenly, he heard the main door opened. He quickly put the ice cream on the table and walked to where I was.

Glitch saw me carrying the lunch for the whole crew and a bag of… candies. I gazed at the Asian boy and got surprised that he's shooting me a mad look. Perplexed, I closed te door behind me and played staring contest with him. Suddenly,

"Here, let me. We'll prepare it." Said Jay, one of the crew members.

"Oh… thanks." I said bashfully and handed it out. I turned my glance at my best friend, still looking at me angrily. "What? Is there something wrong 'bout them preparing lunch?"

"That's not what I'm angry about." Said Glitch gloomily and crossed his arms. "So, how's your talk with the guy I don't know about."

Raising my brows, I stood in front of the Asian boy and smiled. "You're not jealous are you?" I said jokingly and the young protégé's almond, green eyes widened.

"Wh- No! Of- of course not! I'm just worrying OK? You're talking to a random guy that I don't know! Wha- what if- if he has a group of friends and- and-"

I giggled and this made the young protégé to shut up. His cheeks were now rosy red and I can see his shy, cute face.

"I'm sorry…" I said sweetly. "Here…" I added and showed him the bag of candies I bought for him. "I picked all your favorites."

"Candies? Please… I don-"

"STOP LYING GLITCH!"interrupted his mentor and the Asian boy started chasing Mo.

Laughing crazily, I pointed at Glitch while he was BEATING up the black dancer, again. Layla covered his mouth while watching the two and stood aside when the puny Asian boy passed by her.

"Act cool, act cool…" whispered Glitch while walking to me.

Still making light laughs, I looked at my blushing best friend and reached his bag of candies. "Come on, I know you like these.

Shaking his head, the young protégé was about to talk back when I put a piece of candy in his mouth.

"There!" I said and giggled.

Glitch blinked his eyes twice and carefully tasted the candy. "Is this the Icy Blue Berry Flavor of Timmy Tim's Southwestern Candy Delights?"

Laughing out loud, I hugged my best friend tightly and can't stop giggling. All of them didn't understand what just Glitch said but they surely know that I did.

"Yes, exactly."I said with a light chuckle.

The Asian protégé was bug eyed because what I did. I backed up and stared at my silly best friend.

"Come on, let's eat. I don't want you to eat all of these candies without eating lunch."

"Wait a minute…. I know what you're doing! You're trying to make me forget about that guy!" said Glitch remembering the argument earlier.

"Shoot…" I whispered and turned to the protege. "Wha? Psh…. No I'm not- I'm- I'm just-"

"Just what?" Glitch cut in and gave me his mad look again.

"Alright! I'll tell I about this guy after we eat lunch. HAPPY?" I responded and glared.

"No. Is he your boyfr-"

"Glitch!" I interrupted. "Of course not! We'll talk about this later." I added and dragged Glitch to the kitchen.

The Asian boy stared at me the whole time while eating. I can feel his eyes on me but I ignored it. All of the crew members, including the beat up Mo and Layla, were looking at us. We have been quiet for rather a long time now. Plus, Glitch didn't take off his stare at me.

Putting my dishes in the sink the dance genius suddenly spoke. "Now. Tell me."

"Tell you what?" I said trying to avoid the subject.

"Don't play games with me girl." he replied serenely and added, "Maybe you wanna play kiss and tell?" followed by a mischievous laugh.

My cheeks turned red as hell as I gazed at my witty Asian best friend. He was still making light chuckles and grinned at me weirdly.

"As if…" I said nervously.

The young protégé picked up his dishes and put in the sink as well. "Then tell." He said simply and smiled evilly.

"There's A LOT of eyes and ears in here." I complaint and looked at the crew behind me, eavesdropping.

"Oh right… Let's talk at the rooftop. Don't wanna let these GAYS listenin'." said my naughty best friend.

"What did you just say?" said Mo but Glitch ignored his mentor's tantrum.

My best friend brought a bottle of water and held my hand and went to the rooftop after. Arriving there, I can see the astonishing view of the city. It's pretty peaceful and relaxing. The sunrays hit my face made me to squint for eyesight. There's a bench there and the Asian boy tapped it, signing me to come over.

"Want some?" he asked while handing me the bag of candies I bought.

"No thanks. Maybe later." I replied shyly but didn't glimpsed him. There was silence for a couple of minutes. No one talked.

"Let's start with what's his name." said Glitch and ate another piece of his candies.

"Ke- Kevin." I stammered. The dance genius nodded and waited for me to continue. "I- I met him the school year when you… left."

"So he's your new-"

"No! We're not even classmates. He's a year ahead." I explained nervously, "I don't really know him that much."

"Ok…. I believe you." He whispered gently and looked at me. "What else?"

"Geez…. You're not my dad." I muttered with a glare.

"Hey, I'm just making sure that I can trust this Kevin." He responded and this made me giggle.

"He's taller than you." I mocked and Glitch blushed while shooting me his cute, furious look."

"You don't need to tell me that…." He said and groaned. "By the way how old is he?"

"Eighteen… I think." I said rather unsure about the guy's age.

"What?! Eighteen. (Y/n), he's too old for you. You're only 14 turning 15 this month!" he yelled thoughtfully.

I giggled and hugged his arm that turned him to stone. I rested my head on his shoulder and breathed deeply. Glitch glanced and saw me with my eyes closed. He grinned sweetly and brushed my hair out of my face.

"Don't worry about him Glitch… He's not my… type."

"Wh- I- I 'm not asking that. I- I. (Y/n)… come on. You kn-know that I-"

"I know. You're just protecting and caring for me." I interjected and looked at him with a heartfelt smile. "You're still my homie." I added and giggled.

Speechless, my best friend avoided my look and continued eating his candies. He took his bottle of water and drank.

"Oh and I forgot to mention, he and his crew will join the tournament."

The Asian boy suddenly choked and coughed madly. I quickly patted his back lightly while uttering a light giggle.

"Are you ok?" I asked thoughtfully and laughed.

Still coughing, Glitch covered his mouth and tried to breathe. I patted his back harder and when he can breathe again, I rubbed it gently and slowly.

"He has a crew?" he finally asked and wiped his lips.

"Yeah…" I whispered. "He also said that he's looking forward to battling you."

My best friend gave out a boastful laugh as he shook his head. I know that he'll be like this. He chuckled and gazed at ,e with a relish grin. Letting out a smirk, I glared and waited for him to talk.

"Him? Challenge Glitch? The Glitch?" he said and smiled.

"Oh brother… here we go." I muttered but my smile didn't show that I're fazed by his tall pride of himself.

"Fine. If he wants a battle, I'll give him one. A GOOD one."