Thank you to @yoshiegg0 for ACTUALLY giving me ideas. Most of the time when I ask readers to give me ideas, they never do. So I very much appreciate the help, and I will be using your idea in this chapter.

Just a little recap of what happened in the last chapter since I don't want you to go through the trouble of re-reading the last chapter.

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Marty balled his hands into fists and softly growled in anger, storming off. Keva stared at him confused. She then rolled her eyes and continued to look for her girlfriend so that she could ask her to the dance. She hoped that Edd would've assumed that they were automatically going together because of the fact that they were in a relationship. But being that they haven't been dating for too long, and knowing Edd, that's probably not something she would assume.

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Marty looked down sadly, he didn't want to believe it, but deep down he knew that he was right.

"Hey, and besides." Nate said putting his arm around Marty's shoulder. "If she doesn't like you back, then she's not worth your time." He smiled sweetly at him. "And who knows, maybe the one for you is closer than you think."

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(Nate's p.o.v)

I sat next to Marty, curled up with his head buried in knees. He looked so sad and helpless, even if he didn't really show it, I could see it in his eyes. Even though he didn't admit it, I could see that I was getting through to him. He told me about how this girl he liked for a long time was with someone else, even though he has continuously professed his love for her for years. I know his heart breaking that would be. Normally I would tell him not to give up, to chase after her. But I knew that that wouldn't work in this case. I know who he is talking about, it's Double D. It's pretty obvious, everyone in the cul de sac knows that the Kanker's have a thing for the Ed's. And that Marty has a massive crush on Dee.

But I'm Keva's bestie, I know that she's dating Double D. And I know that she plays for the other team. So chasing after her (especially when you're a guy) when she's a lesbian, and taken, is a total lost cause. As hard as it is, Marty must realize that she could never love him the same way he does, they could become great friends. But a romantic relationship would never work. I know, it sucks. I know how it feels, to like some one a lot and have them not feel the same.

As a kid, I used to have a really big crush...on Keva. We even dated, and it was great...no, it was fantastic! We loved all the same things, we could talk for hours and hours and it'd feel like minutes. I thought we'd last much longer than we did.
It hurt me a lot when she told me about her feelings for Eddaline, but with time I got over it and learned to accept that she can't love me the same. Not when she loves someone else. I just told myself that I care for Keva, and I want her to find love, even if it's not with me.

Keva and Eddaline are in a relationship, and we'll have to accept that. I feel that I can really relate to how he's feeling. I know that he doesn't realize it, but I think we're more a like than he thinks.

"If she doesn't like you back, then she's not worth your time." I said to him. "And who knows, maybe the one for you is closer than you think." I really tried my best to make him feel better.

After I had almost fully gotten over Keva, I started to notice other people. Did you know that there are a lotta beautiful, sexy people at our school? Too bad their all jerks and bimbos. But then I noticed Marty, the way he pined after Edd and followed her like puppy. I really wished someone adored me as much as he adores her. He acts like dickhead, but I can tell he has a sweet side. Him crying his eyes out over a girl just proves it.

After I tell him that the one he loves his closer than he thinks, he looks at me with big confused eyes. I can feel that sad look of his pulling at my heart strings.

"What're you talking about? No one likes me..." He said softly pulling his hoodie things tighter, til the point I couldn't see is face.

'I like you.' I wanted to say, but I think it's too soon. But I can't just say nothing to him, he looks so sad.

"Don't say that."

"Why not?" He spat with venom.

"... Because it's not true."

"How would you know?" I can't stand it no more!

"Marty."

"Hmm?"

"Look at me for a sec."

"Mm!" He grumbled.

"Just do it."

After about 30 seconds, he reluctantly removes his hood and looked at me. I scooted closer to him and cupped his cheek, looking into his beautiful icy eyes. He looked at me confused.

"What the hell are you- mmf!" I cut him off with a closed mouth kiss. I hated hearing him talk bad about himself, so I shut him up my way. He still had tears flowing out of his eyes. I pulled away and looked at his face. He had red puffy eyes, and plump lips from the kiss.
"Marty."

"Why'd you do that?!" He asked shocked.

"Because I like you dummy." I smiled at him.

"Why?"

"I'd tell you, but you'd need to give me an hour, and my next class is in 15 minutes." I pulled him into a hug and buried my face in his neck. He was super pale, and smelled like ashes. Which for whatever reason, I really liked.

"Since when do you like me?" He asked.

"Does it matter?" I chuckled. "So, is that a yes or no to being my new boyfriend?" I asked him.

"But...I still like Eddaline... You can't expect me to get over her just like that."

"I don't. We can take things slow. As slow as you need, snails pace even." He laughed. I was still hugging him tightly. I could see him, but I felt him nod.

"Ok." He said softly. I kissed him behind the ear softly.

I pulled away from the hug to look at him again. "Hold on sweetie." I said, I pulled some tissues outta my pocket. They came in s little plastic packet. My mom was always super over protective and made me walk with them. I pulled out a tissues and wiped his tears.

"Do you always walk with those?"

"Yup."

"My granny always walks with those in her handbag."

"Haha, very funny. Now blow." I held the tissue to his nose and he blew into it. I whipped his nose after. "There, all better. Can't have you looking like a ship wreck, now can we?" I kissed him on the cheek.

I saw a smile spread on his face, it was small, but it reached his eyes. I'm just glad that I could make happy.

I placed my arm around his shoulder and pulled him closer to my side.

"It's going to be hard you know?" He said with a sad sigh. "To get over her I mean."

"I know it will. It always is."

"And what if I can't get over her? Won't you be upset if I can't return the same feelings?"

"I'm willing to take that risk, for you."

"Jeez, have you always been this desperate?" He said jokingly.

"Hey!" I playfully shoved him off me. He fell backwards, but then looked at me and laughed. I checked my phone and saw that class started in 5 minutes. I stood up and extended my hand forward to help him up. He took it, then we walked to our next class. We didn't hold hands though, but I'd expect that. He can't get over a person that quick. He was right, it would hurt me if he couldn't get over her and return the feelings, but like I said before, I'm willing to take that risk.

Sorry I took so long to publish this :)