Title: What if I Died?

By: StarStrom199

Note(s): Sorry for taking so long to write this next chapter. I just seem to lose tract of my stories. Anyway, I hope this chapter is longer but it may not be. Thanks for sticking with this story for as long as you guys have.

Disclaimer(s): I do not own Static Shock or any of its characters.

Chapter 3: True Feelings

The rain had gotten heavier and Foley and I were hiding in a book store. We had been walking and it was the closest store to run to. I rubbed my wet arms; I should have worn a coat or something. The store was dull in color; brown wooden floors with musty yellow wall paint. Windows had white frames and books were stacked in brown wooden shelves. (image: ./_) Some of the books were old and others were new. I picked up one book, Love was Murder in New Hampshire by Darlisa J. Davis. It was black with the letter L in the shape of a gun. "Murder" also had blood on its tips. A picture of a chalk drawn man was its only image. (image: /sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/Book_) I felt a presence behind me but by the way it hovered over me, I knew it was Foley. His chin rested on my shoulder as he looked at the book title.

"You like crime-romance stuff?" He asked, his body slowly getting closer. I pushed him back and put the book back in its spot. I looked at the white framed window; it was still pouring cats and dogs.

"Ya know, you should probably call V and let him know you're stuck in a book store with me." Foley said sarcastically. I gave the geek a small glare before doing as he has said. Virgil would be sort of worried if I didn't come back, especially since he knew I was at the mall.

Beep…Beep…

"Franky? Are you with Richie?" Virgil asked. I snorted; of course he acted as if I never even lied.

"Yeah, he's right here." I took a quick glance at the blonde haired nerd, who was grinning. He gave me small thumbs up but I rolled my green eyes away in annoyance. "We got stuck in some book store and won't be back until the rain calms down some, 'kay Babe?"

"Okay, but be nice to Rich! No fighting, alright?" Virgil asked another question. I looked back at Foley, he was now checking out some of the books. I let out a sigh. Why did I have to be put in this kind of situation? I pinched the bridge of my nose and closed my eyes as I answered:

"Yeah, yeah. No fireballs will be thrown. I'll talk to you later… yeah… I love you too… bye." I hung up the phone and put it back in my damp pocket. Even though Foley brought that umbrella, it didn't really protect us. I brought my hands together and pushed forward, popping my shoulder joints lightly. I turned to look out the window.

"Why Virgil?" Richie's voice sounded sort of sad but I felt too annoyed to really find any meaning in the tone. I looked the nerd who spoke and saw he was sitting on a chair meant for reading in here. I shrugged lightly, leaning back against a shelf.

"Are you asking why I didn't choose you? Or are you asking why I don't back off so you can have him?" The annoyance and light anger were like venom on my words. Foley looked at me with something in his eye but I didn't really care. He got up from his spot on the chair and moved closer, that look in his eyes still strong.

"Why didn't… you pick me?" He asked before closing the space between us and kissed me. At first, I was surprised. I figured he was going to get mad and say neither and that I was gross for thinking he and Virgil would be a thing. I never expected to be in a lip-lock with the geek! I found myself slowly fading into that kiss as Foley wrapped his arms around my waist. That was when I realized what I was doing. I pushed Foley away, my hand running straight to my lips and covering them, wiping away any evidence of Foley's saliva.

"What the fuck?" I screamed. I didn't know if people heard but I didn't really care. I was dating Virgil; I wasn't supposed to make out with his best friend! Foley looked sad but didn't say anything. He just looked away. What was I going to tell Virgil?

Unfortunatley, another short one guys. But I at least I have come back! Sorry for taking so long. Enjoy. The next chapter I hope to be up soon.