Sunday

Okay, I've finally decided what it is I need to do. I'm going to call one of the guys who was chanting his name and meet up with him.

I think I'm going to call Leo. Just a fun fact about him, he's extremely sporty, A-team captain in every sport that his school offers, he also does other sports outside of school and he's amazing at these too but this is beside the point.

I have decided to ask Leo first as he's so nice, to me anyway. He can come off as a little passive aggressive to others but he's always been super sweet to me. I think he is because I helped him through some stuff and stopped him going rage at people, it was a chore I tell you but I was happy helping because I knew he was going through a rough time and if I were him I'd want the same thing. I got a great friendship out of it as a bonus, even though I have many friends I still don't have many I can actually talk to about stuff so having Leo to talk to is fantastic. Plus, having guy friends is great as there's so much less drama.

After eight rings he finally picks up.

"Hey Leo, I was wondering if we could meet up for coffee later today, I just want to ask you about a couple of things."

"Krystal, it's nine in the morning on a Sunday, you woke me up," he replies, groggily, in between yawns.

"Hey, I did you a favour, now you won't miss any girls trying to hit up your phone," I joke.

"I don't know why you're laughing about that, it's probably true."

"Keep telling yourself that, we both know the only woman calling you is your mother."

"What about you then?" I could just imagine him smirking while saying this.

"Ha, please you're lucky I'm calling you, it's a very rare occurrence. Anyway, are you free to meet up today?"

"Jeez, I don't know, I've got a busy schedule, I think I could clear some time for you if I got an apology."

"Nope, not happening."

"Then have fun drinking coffee by yourself."

"What, urgh, fine, you're so annoying. I'm sorry."

"That's a good start, now say it like you actually mean it."

"Don't test me Leo, you know it's rare that I apologise," I say in a threaten manner.

"Alright, sheesh, calm down woman. I'll meet up with you, Starbucks at eleven?"

"Great, thanks L," I reply cheerfully, my attitude instantly changing.

"Someone's a little bipolar," he chuckles "No problem K" and with that he hung up.

~*~*~

Starbucks

It's quarter past eleven and Leo isn't here yet. I guess I should have seen this coming, he's always late to everything.

I'll just listen to music while I wait. I've finally fixed my playlist problem. Basically, I had a playlist where I just kept adding new music I liked as I found it but I've had that for like a year. So there's now music on it which I kinda hate but I'm too lazy to delete all those songs. So I've made a much more exclusive playlist which is only for the best of the best. Sorry, I'm go off topic, you probably didn't really care about that. Anyway, where was I? Ah yes, Leo.

After silently jamming out for another five minutes I finally see Leo walk through the door. What took him so long? I bet you he left at eleven at the earliest.

He walks up to me with a boyish grin on his face. "Hey K, have you ordered yet?"

I give him a deadpan stare. "Really, you're that casual after showing up over twenty minutes late? Not even a simple explanation? Wait, let me guess, you left at eleven, didn't you?"

He scratched the back of his neck "Damn, you know me so well. Sorry, I lost track of time, anyway I'm here now."

I pouted at him but I'm used to him always being late so it's fine.

"Come on K-bear don't give me that look." He tackled me into a bear hug after I didn't respond.

I chuckle, "Alright, alright I forgive you. And no I haven't ordered yet, I was waiting for you."

He over dramatically placed his had on his chest "Awwww Kare-bear you really do care about me despite all the things you say."

He gave me another one of his boyish grins. I don't see him give many people that smile, only his close friends and it touches my heart that I'm one of them, even though we go to different schools we're still very close and I'll always treasure that.

"Yeah, yeah whatever. What do you want to drink?" I paused for a second and an ingenious idea made its way into my mind. "You know what, since you were late you can pay for mine as well." I gave him a charming smile.

"Sorry Kare-bear no can do."

I jutted out my lower lip and put on my saddest face. "You're r-really going to do this to m-me even after you already made me u-upset," I stuttered a little for effect.

He let out a low groan. "Krystal are we really playing this game right now?"

I just looked at him with the most sad face imaginable. I stared at him for a whole minute and he finally caved. "God, fine, I'll pay for us both. What do you want? Wait, let me guess. Since its approaching winter you want a large hot chocolate with extra whipped cream, marshmallows and chocolate chips."

I grinned widely at him. "Damn, you know me so well." I mimicked his previous statement, making him grin eat to ear as he chuckled to himself, shaking his head.

"I'll be back in a minute."

As he walks towards the queue I place my earbuds back in. There's nothing holding me back by Shawn Mendes starts playing. I love this song, his voice just sounds so...I can't even describe it. It's probably one of his best songs. (Don't worry I won't go all fan girl on you.)

Two large takeaway cups are placed on the table as Leo sits down. We always get takeaway even if we are sitting in, I don't know why, we just do.

"So Kare-bear how has life been treating you?" he asks seriously.

I remove my earbuds and give him a confused stare. "Really, you're going to ask me that? I think we're well past the awkward how are you stage."

He just shrugs "I know but I thought it would be kind of funny to see your reaction, just don't question it."

Honestly, this guy.

"I've actually been meaning to ask you something."

I raise my brow encouraging him to continue.

"I'm just curious as to how you and Lucas became a thing. He doesn't seem like your type, by that I mean he's not a 'bad boy'. Also after you broke up with Kai didn't you say you were going on dating hiatus so you could focus on your A-levels?"

Damn, he got me, fake dating is a pain in the ass. "I don't really know to be honest, it just kinda happened."

"Go on, explain."

"You're actually going to make me talk about this?" When he didn't respond I got my answer. "Um well I always thought he was cute and his best friend was dating Steph so it would have been really awkward if I said no."

"So you have no feelings for this guy?" He gives me a knowing smirk. I don't actually like Lucas so I don't know why he is suggesting that I do.

I have to pretend I do. "I do like him, like I said I thought he was fit and he has a sweet personality." It wasn't a total lie. I've always thought he was attractive with his lustrous, dark hair and smouldering green orbs that you can just get lost in for hours, but it wasn't like that. You can have a friend who you think is good looking and not like them like that, take Leo and I as an example. Leo is fit, no doubt about it, he takes care of his body through his countless sporting endeavours and has quite a charming face, girls wouldn't be swooning over him if he wasn't attractive. However, I don't see him like that, yes he's handsome but all we are is friends. Does that make sense? I hope it does. I wish I could tell Leo this and get him off my back but that would ruin everything and Steph would find out the truth. Urgh, I hate keeping secrets.

By the way, never ever tell Leo I admitted he was attractive, he'd never let me hear the end of it. Also I don't want to inflate his ego any further, he's already too big headed as it is.

"I think there's something you're not telling me Kare-bear. You like him a lot more than you let on." I'm about to protest but he puts his hand up telling me to shut up and listen. "Don't try and deny it. You might not think I'm observant but when it comes to one of my best friends I notice. First off when I mentioned his name earlier you head perked up in interest and your cheeks flushed ever so slightly."

I was again going to interrupt but he cut me off. "Also I remember some stuff from Melanie's. Yes Krystal I did notice you, you're my friend, I look out for you. I know you don't mind guys throwing themselves at you, heck you even enjoy it but I still make sure you're okay. Fool around with guys as much as you want, I'm not one to judge I do the same, however I do make sure you're safe and not doing stuff against your will." That made my heart melt a little, I knew Leo was a good friend but that's so sweet.

"Don't go all 'awww that's so sweet Leo' on me just let me finish." I nod my head, smiling to myself that he knew what I was thinking, for him to continue. "Anyway, I noticed how you acted around him. First of all, you always smile around him, yes you do smile normally but so much more when he's around.

Second, your pupils dilate when he's near, people's pupils dilate when they see something they're attracted to, that's scientifically proven so you can't deny it.

Third, you always angle yourself towards him, giving him your full attention.

Finally, you stare at him a lot, I don't think you do it consciously but you always glance over at him or just blatantly stare at him for ages.

Krystal there's so many more things. Like the way you talk about him constantly and how you always seem to get lost in your own world when he's mentioned and so on. God Krystal, there's no denying it, you like him a lot, just admit it. There's no point lying, especially to yourself."

I just gape at him. Is all this true? Do I have strong feelings for Lucas? I couldn't, could I? Leo's talking bull, he must be.

"Bullshit. I think he's nice and all and yes I agreed to go out with him but my feelings are nowhere near that strong. You know me, I go out with guys even when I see no future, I live in the moment."

He scoffs, "You're the one talking bullshit mate. You're in denial. You hate letting people in and Lucas has managed to make his way into your heart and you're scared. Krystal I know you too well, you can't lie to me. You can try lying to yourself but we both know that crap won't work on me."

He doesn't get it does he. I can't like Lucas because...well because...oh I don't know why, I just can't.

But he makes you smile and you enjoy his company. Why can't you like him? You're afraid, Leo was right. After your parents you hate letting people in but you have to. You care about Lucas and you know it. My conscience said. Since when does it side with Leo over me?!

Maybe my conscience is right. It wouldn't lie, it's part of me for goodness sake. But do I actually like him? Urgh, this is so confusing. I just need to clear my mind for a while and come back to this.

Why was I even here? Oh right. Stephanie and B P.

"Leo I'm so confused right now, can we forget about this."

"Sure, for now, but sooner or later you need to open your eyes to the truth. Anyway, why did you want to meet me?"

"Oh right. Well I need to ask you about someone."

He gestures with his hands for me to continue.

"He was at Melanie's party. His initials are B P."

~*~*~

Luna and Leo's friendship is so cute.

Hope you enjoyed this chapter :)