Uh-oh. Derrick thought. What are you doing? You don't even like Massie Block and now your about to tell her you like her? You're insane.
Massie looked at him. "Uhm, what did you say?"
Derrick froze. What are you doing? Derrick stood up from the swing and shoved his hands in his pockets. Massie stood up too. She folded her arms across her chest. "So, what were you going to say?"
"I like pudding." Derrick joked. Hopefully, he could change the subject. But, Massie just wouldn't forget.
Massie laughed. "Uhm, okay."
"Okay in the more serious note." Derrick said.
Massie just waited patiently and smiled. Derrick smiled back. "Okay Massie, I…" Derrick paused then came up with something else. "I like our friendship."
"What?" Massie sounded confused.
'Yeah." Derrick said quickly. "Our friendship is real nice and I just think it's great that we can be friends. I mean I feel like I can be myself around you."
"Uhm, okay." Massie said in a bewildered tone. "Thanks, me too."
"Really?" Derrick's eyes widened. "That's great. You're a real good friend Block."
Massie smiled brightly and touched Derrick's arm. Derrick smiled and could've sworn chills were sent down his spine. Eww. This was getting corny. Derrick thought.
"Even though you're a complete know it all." Derrick smirked.
Massie stuck out her tongue. "Yeah, even though you're a complete jerk."
"Good to know." Derrick said slowly.
"Good to tell you." Massie said back.
The air was getting colder just as the night completely filled the sky. A cool wind came by and blew a strand of Massie's brown hair. Derrick was very tempted to push it back but, he refused too.
Massie wrapped her arms around her elbows to keep warm. "So, yeah."
"Yeah? What?" Derrick asked quietly.
Massie shook her head. "Nothing."
Derrick nodded. I think I might like you, Massie but, I don't know how to tell you. You might just see me as a friend. But, I do like you. It's just the wrong time. Derrick had random thoughts running through his head like a song being played.
Silence grew between Massie and Derrick. Massie just stared up at the sky while Derrick stared at her. Her beauty was captivating in moon light. Why can't I just tell you how I feel? Derrick thought.
XX
The next day Nina and Claire met up in class but, this time Layne Abeley joined them. Nina was wearing a short halter top that practically showed off her stomach and tight jeans. Claire was wearing a teal sweater with a pair of faded DKNY jeans. Layne's outfit stood out the most. She was wearing a black balloon skirt with pink polka dots and she finished her outfit with a plain pink t-shirt.
"I hate that Massie Block!" Nina spat. Claire and Layne just stayed silent. They really had nothing against Massie. Massie was nice, funny, smart, and not a superficial witch like Alicia. Nina just didn't like her cause Derrick liked Massie.
"Uh..." Was all Claire could say. Layne just tapped her Converse on the ground. Nina started pacing back and fourth on her black pumps.
"What could we do?" Nina asked. Claire and Layne just looked at her. "Well!" Nina snapped at them.
Claire decided to speak up. "Well, Nina you won't find anything. Massie just moved in and she's from O.C.D."
"So?" Nina folded her arms across her chest and tapped her long red finger nail against her arm.
"So, she's William Block's daughter and Logan block's sister." Layne spoke up as she sat up on a desk. "She's smart, pretty, kind, and totally friendly. She's practically an angel."
Nina let out a soft laugh. "Right, she's no angel. She's a fricken boyfriend stealer."
"Derrick's not your boyfriend." Claire pointed out and stared out the window. Nina shot her a glare. "Not yet." Nina replied sharply.
Just then the pretty committee came walking in that classroom. The three girls all stood close by as if they were getting ready for battle.
"Oh look Briarwood's losers." Alicia smirked. Dylan and Kristen giggled at Alicia's remark.
Nina stood up tall and looked Alicia in the eye. "Oh, hi cousin. What are Briarwood's sluts doing in a classroom?"
Alicia rolled her eyes and looked Nina up and down. "Yeah, well cuz, it takes one to know one."
Nina just smiled because she couldn't think of anything else. Dylan just rolled her eyes at her and Kristen just flipped her blonde hair. As the heat from the morning sun entered the classroom Alicia reapplied Mac lip gloss.
Oh this was so war. Claire thought and looked at Alicia who shot her a look. Claire gulped she could practically read her mind. Alicia's mind. Bite me bitch. Claire could feel a bead of sweat form on her forehead. Uh-oh.
XX
Derrick and Massie walked to lunch together. Everyone was staring. The whole Briarwood Academy could tell Derrick really liked Massie and Massie probably like Derrick. It was really hard to tell. Some girls stared in surprise and some stared with envy. Massie gulped as some girls stared angrily at her. But, Derrick just smiled.
Derrick and Massie made their way in the Café' and got food and took a seat. They found a table practically in the middle of the Café'. Massie placed her gray plastic tray on the table. Derrick opened his coke can and let it sit for a while as the fizz dissolved away.
How awkward. Massie thought to herself as she took a bit of her oatmeal cookie. Derrick watched her with fascination Massie looked at him. "What?"
Derrick gave a small smile. "Nothing, it's just I've had lunch with a lot of girls and none of them actually ate sweets."
Massie smiled. "Well, I'm not like most girls."
"I've guessed that." Derrick grinned. The pretty committee cam toward them and so did Derrick's friends.
Alicia's eyes widened as she saw the two together. "Uh..." Was all she could say as she made it to the table. The pretty committee fallowed her and sat down too. The guys sat down and all had shocked expressions.
"Uh... So, uhm, are you guys like…" Dylan let her voice trail off. Derrick's eyes widened and nearly choked. "Uh. No."
Massie nodded. "Yeah, we're just friends."
Alicia just looked at her and kicked Derrick under the table. Ow Derrick mouthed to her. Alicia just smiled innocently.
Just then an exotic sultry beauty came walking toward them, treating the plain café' floor like a runway.
"Hola." Nina greeted. "Hey." They all groaned. "So, Derrick I think we should do something tonight." Nina said in her accented voice.
Derrick just looked at her. "Uh, well, I was just gonna watch a soccer game tonight." Derrick informed her.
Nina's eyes we're filled with disappointment then they lightened up. "Oh, I'll join you."
"Uhm, okay." Derrick said. "Tonight at my place I guess."
Nina smile. "Good."
XX
Later that night, the Harrington's door bell rang Derrick answered it. And there was Nina in a short black dress and black six inches Jimmy Choo heels.
Derrick stared at her with confusion. "You're wearing that for a night in to watch soccer?"
Nina smiled as she entered the Harrington mansion. "Well, you never know."
Derrick shrugged. "Okay then." He made his way to the living room and sat on the white leather couch Nina fallowed and sat really close to him. Derrick switched on the Plasma TV. An hour had gone by and Derrick was just too focused on the game. Nina just pretended to be interested even though she had no idea what was going on. The game was finally over and Derrick turned off the TV.
The two just stared at each other. Then Nina leaned forward and Derrick couldn't help but, do it too. They were only inches away from each other and in a minute they would fall into a deep passionate kiss. But, Derrick pulled away moments before his lips touched hers.
Nina had a strange look on her face. "What?" She snapped. Derrick ran a hand through his blonde hair.
"Nina, like, no, I can't." Derrick said softly.
"Why? Cause of Massie?" Nina asked and Derrick just nodded. Nina sighed then leaned back on the couch just as Derrick did.
"Just one question." Nina asked. Derrick looked at her. Then, Nina continued. "What is it exactly you see in her?"
Derrick stuffed his ands I his pockets while sitting down because he was weird like that. Then he said. "She sees the real me."
BOOM! There you have it the update you fanfictioners wanted. Sorry, if this chapter was bad. I tried. Oh, and once again to xox kbjv xox, hey! Thanks for the suggestion but, sorry I couldn't put it in I only read your suggestion when I was almost done. =O sorry, but, I think I will do that in the later chapters when derrick tries to tell massie again. Haha.
So, anyway, please suggest anything if you want and eventually I'll put it on the story. Review tell me what you think. Well, till the next chapter.
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Desiree. =)