A/N: We're now going to have this chapter in Chum Chum's POV… that is all.
Chapter Nine: Innocence.
Chum Chum watched his bestfriend gawk at Maxine- the one who is now kissing his other friend, Kyle. He couldn't really explain the reason why she did what she done, actually, why did she do that? He thought she liked Fanboy! ''…M-Max..ine…?'' He heard Fanboy whisper: sadness, pain, confusion, disappointment… anger? So many emotions vibe through her name that Chum Chum can't help but to feel sad for Fanboy.
In a way, he was kind of happy that Maxine didn't like Fanboy in that light… but he will never confess it to anyone. With a loud smack Maxine smiles brightly and skips out the store, drink in hand, and then she's gone in a flash. Quiet, so quiet a pindrop can be heard. Just the three boys remained in the store, excluded the trembling Lenny, staring at the door Maxine went. Chum Chum's staring directs to Kyle; his posture stiff and rigid while fingers caresses moist lips the girl kissed, ''o-o-oh m-my…'' he said quietly before biting his lip- a blush burned heavy on already flush cheeks.
The young sidekick glances back at Fanboy and frowns. Something is off with him- very off. Well, Chum Chum already knew something was wrong when Fanboy started crushing on Maxine, but when he saw the purple masked boy clench and unclench his fists as he glares heavily at the redhead- grinding his teeth and steam coming out of his ears then that means something is very wrong.
''You…'' Fanboy growl, pointing his finger at the still shocked Britain. Chum Chum instantly predicted what could happen in few more lingering seconds. ''Fanboy, no!'' The sidekick shout in frantic desperation; running to grab Fanboy's cape- now yanking him back as Fanboy tries to charge forward at the Britain. ''Lemme' go! Let me go!'' He snapped, trying to pull his cape away from Chum Chum's grasp.
It hurt Chum Chum when Fanboy snapped at him- but it wasn't his fault, the sidekick knew it wasn't.
Kyle backed away at Fanboy's raged demeanor with a face of slight fear. The brunette locked eyes with the red; he reflected the extreme nervousness swirling in Chum Chum's own. ''I'll freakin' kill him…!'' Chum Chum gasped and looks at his bestfriend in fear, ''no, you wouldn't Fanboy! You wouldn't hurt anybody! I know you're jealous but you need to calm down!'' ''Y-yeah! What the ninnie said!'' Kyle repeated and Fanboy huffs loudly, yanks his cape away from Chum Chum, and stomps out of the store.
Tears poured from the child's eyes as he sniffled. What happened to Fanboy? One minute he's goofy, funny, playing around and being just Fanboy, and now… he changed into someone Chum Chum can't even recognize! ''I-I-I m-miss m-my bestfriend…'' He whimpers. Ever since Maxine came today Fanboy started ignoring him, barely speaking, always wondering what Maxine had in mind and Maxine wants to become Fanboy's bestfriend! She's going to replace him! Will he ever be the Fanboy Chum Chum once knew again?
Feet shuffling out the store, head looking down, Chum Chum had the urge to go home and just cry. A hand laid on the boy's shoulder and Chum Chum looks up. Kyle stood there with a smile on his face, a sorrowful one, eyes expressing concern as he sighed.
''It's going to be okay Chum Chum, it is going to be alright.''
''H-how d-do you know…?''
''I don't know. I will tell you that you should make amends with Fanboy and quietly confront Maxine about your feelings.'' The words seeped in Chum Chum's weeping soul and he, taking it into consideration smiled, ''Yeah… yeah! Kyle you're right! I should tell Fanboy and Maxine how I'm feeling! Thanks!'' They went out the store together, finding Fanboy and Maxine standing at the stop sign- waiting for them.
Maxine already finished her frosty drink and threw it in the trash. ''Alright you guys! Follow me!'' She marched across the sidewalk and the boys followed her.
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The boys all gawked in wonder at the monstrous house that stood before them. ''Woah.'' They said in unison, Maxine chuckled, ''here it is boys! Me and my bestfriend's house! Would you like me to give you a tour? Well, after we party!'' ''Yeah Maxine! We'd love too!'' Fanboy went ahead of the hybrid and snatches her hand into his- pulling her to the door. Chum Chum felt a sink in his heart, a ping of jealously and most of all… depression- he shook his head from distraction and scrambled to reach the two.
Once they all were at the door, Maxine pressed the doorbell. They waited.
And waited some more.
The door opens, revealing a very beautiful girl. She had purple glistening long hair down to her knees as silver eyes stared at the starstruck boys, wearing a pink shirt with a baby blue skirt and sneakers. She grinned, ''Max! I see you brought your friends!'' ''Yup, sure did! Now where's the party Lee?'' The girl, Lee (Sort for Leena), opened the door wide and the jaws of the boys fell to the floor.
''Who's ready for some party?'' Lee purred; ushering them in and the boys ran inside.
The room spacious along incredibly decorated, ''wow…! It's like a ballroom in here!'' Awed Chum Chum as his eyes couldn't stop glittering in sheer beauty! ''Oh yeah? Wait until the glow lights and music starts! Hit it Dj!'' Maxine pointed to the Dj in front of the staircase while he thumbs up and started the music.
The music banged through their ears- a bumpy beat, a nice sweet tune that made all of them wanting to dance. ''Here you guys! Something to lighten ya'll up!'' Lee brought them some soda pops filled with sugar.
Chum Chum grabbed his own drink and brought it to his lips.
Tasted extremely sweet, like the Frosty Freezy Freeze. Instantly he gulped the drink down his throat- so as well Kyle and Fanboy. Chum Chum depressed emotions disappeared… just like that as a large grin forms around his lips.
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''Hey Max! Is it alright if I talked to you?''
''What! I can't hear you!'' Maxine screams over the music and Chum Chum said louder, ''I SAID I WANTED TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT SOMETHING!'' ''OH OKAY! WHAT DO YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT?'' She replied after doing the dougie. ''I WANNA TALK TO YOU ALONE ABOUT FANBOY!'' ''OKAY, SURE.'' The girl lead him through the exits into the hallway and smiled, ''what do you want to talk about Fanboy again?''
Chum Chum could feel his heart beat rapidly as he gazes into Maxine's eyes. Wait, what was he suppose to be talking about again? ''I wanted to talk to about Fanboy… y-you see, when you came here, something changed Fanboy- changed all of us really.'' He trailed off for a brief moment, then continued, ''he started acting weird, so did Kyle… they are really into you…- n-not that I'm saying something's wrong with you! But, Fanboy starting to act like he doesn't like me anymore… and that… he seems to be interested in only you. It's like, something about you makes you special and draws everyone to you… I don't hate you Maxine, but… can you not replace me as his bestfriend? We've been together since childhood and… w-well, I don't think it's fair if you took him away from me. Again, I don't hate you or anything, I just wanted to let you know that…''
''… Yeah, well, me and Fanboy are just friends okay?''
''Friends? So you and Kyle are together?''
''No.''
''Then why did you…?'' Maxine went in front of Chum Chum's face and grinned, ''because, I love you guys.'' And she kissed the boy on the lips.
Chum Chum eyes widens with immense shock- body jolting at the odd flesh contact and tensed immediately.
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A/N: :O