Guys u do not know how many times I had to rewrite this chapter just to get me satisfied and even now as I'm writing this, I'm still not satisfied. I CAN NEVER BE SATISFIED—but still tho, enjoy XDD
P.S I can't seem to find pics that represent the chapter so enjoy another pictureless chapter XD
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EDDucationisimportant :
...

Turd :
So, care to explain?

EDDucationisimportant :
What does it have to do with anything?

Turd :
I'm the one who texted first, I should be the one asking questions.

EDDucationisimportant :
I kissed her because I like her.
Plain and simple.

Turd :
Oh
Sorry Eddie,
But I won't be letting her off to you that easily :)

EDDucationisimportant :
Tord...don't tell me...
You too?

Turd :
🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
See you later and good morning

~

You were thankful it was the weekends.
You didn't sleep all night with all the thoughts surrounding your head.

How could you have been so stupid?
The signs were right in front of you.
But no one was there to tell you that it was true.

But...it seemed impossible, right?
3 guys liking you.
This had to be some sort of joke.
But no. The evidence was crystal clear.

...The kisses.
Tom had given you an indirect kiss.
He was meant to be your first...but he took the safe route.
Tord, he was your real first kiss. And it was to "shut you up". Did he know that he just stole your first?
Edd had to be cheeky. Kissing you when you were off guard with that corny pick-up line.

You were literally giving them free passes to just kiss you.
Why would you?

This sudden epiphany really caused an impact on how you see them as.
But they didn't say anything, or even talk about having romantic feelings for you.

You shouldn't jump to conclusions.

...But who goes around kissing their best friend? On the lips even?

Now that you think about it, if they actually have feelings for you, do you have those feelings in return?
Tom, he was always so cold towards you and everyone, but you knew he has such a caring heart. You couldn't trade his personality for anything else.
Tord, that hentai addict. You still remember the first time you guys had a real conversation. The time you found out you knew and understood Norwegian. Ah, he's one of a kind.
Edd—how can you describe him? Right. Now that you're in the right head space...you could agree with his pickup-line. He really is boyfriend material. So caring and warm-hearted. He was always so concerned about your well-being.

You hug your pillow tighter, heat rising up your cheeks as you thought of the different moments you shared together.

A sudden image of Matt had appeared.

...Right.
That little cinnamon bun.

You had nothing to worry about him...he had Matilda.
But...a part of your heart felt a bit tight when you mentioned Matilda.
Yes, you were a bit envious of Katy, but she was in the past. You could make Matt happy your own way. But the times Matt shared with Katy was the ones you wanted to partake in...

'Stop being greedy, (Y/N). You already have 3...why make it 4?'

Your mind and heart felt heavy.
This whole "feelings" thing is playing with your emotions.
Playing with your heart.
Playing with your mind.

Edd was said to be coming home around the afternoon...
How are you gonna face him?
In fact, how are you gonna face the others?
You won't be able to look at them the same...

Groaning, you finally make yourself sit up, making your way to the bathroom.
You wash your face to wake yourself up, and start heading downstairs.

"(Y/N)!" The familiar voice of Matt was the first sound you hear.
You lazily wave at him, still a bit tired.
"Look what we've got!" He said, seemingly to hold up a kitten, it's features resembling a lot from Ringo.

"Woah...how did you make Ringo into a kitten again?" You ask, making your way to the kitchen counter where the Matt and the kitten was being held.

"No, (Y/N)! This is Ringo's kitten!" He says.
"Wait really?" You ask, followed by a yawn.
"Yep!" Matt replies enthusiastically.

You put your hand over the kitten's head, caressing it's soft fur.
"He or she?" You ask, still feeling the kitten's fur.
"It's a she!" Matt happily responds.

"She's like a kitten copy of her mother." You smile, "She's beautiful."

"Yeah! Like you!" Matt says, jokingly winking at you.

Thus, your cheeks become red again.
With nothing else better to say, you look away from Matt and continue petting the kitten.

An arm snakes their way around your shoulder, making you jump at the sudden contact, "YA!" You almost fell off the chair you were sitting on, grabbing the nearest frying pan and pointed it towards whoever touched you.

"Who wants to fight?!" You say, your face looked ready for battle but your voice said otherwise.

"Woah, (Y/N)! You had your morning caffein without me?" Tord chuckles.

"DO NOT TOUCH MY DELICATE SHOULDER LIKE THAT UNLESS YOU WANT A FRYING PAN TO THE HEAD!" You said, gripping the pan as if your life depended on it.

Tord laughs, "When was your shoulder delicate?"
"Since now when you touched me with your filthy hands!" You said.
Tord's immediate reaction was once again, laughter. This time, joined by Matt.

Tord suddenly turns to Matt, "Oh, sorry for the things I sent you. I didn't mean it...it just came out..." He scratches the back of his neck.

Matt nods in return, smiling while doing so.

Tord releases a relieved sigh, "Thank God.."

Your phone abruptly dings.
You pull it out, seemingly to have received a text from "Yanny-Laurel".

~~~

Yanny-Laurel :
Hey Hey Hey!
Todays the day :))))
I'll pick you up around 2:10 pm?
Oh, do u have any ppl coming with chu?
I'll bring the van depending how many XD

TheLegend27 :
Yeah...around 6 haha
I mean, i'm still not sure if it's actually 6
Just bring the latter just in case XP

Yanny-Laurel :
Lemme guess,
Tom
Tord
Matt
Ell
And her adorable twin brother, Edd? :3

TheLegend27 :
Woah
U have an interest in him or smthn?
I could set u up in a date LOLOLOLOL

~~~

...What did you just type?

~~~

Yanny-Laurel :
lolololol
Thnx but no thanks
He just reminds me of someone I took interest in
Even tho he's not Edd
They oddly look similar
It creeps me out sometimes XD
U sure they're not actally triplets??
I mean
What if Edd and Ell actually had a 3rd twin?
And they were just separated from birth?
I mean...3 twins, that's technically triplets
Oml what if this is true omg

Yanny-Laurel is typing...

TheLegend27 :
Well that escalated quickly.
Calm with the conspiracies XD
Who's this fella that looks like Edd?

Yannh-Laurel :
It's been a few years since elem school buttt....
Eduardo?
Yeah
That's him
We were friends for awhile
But we didn't stay in contact since we graduated from elem
Lolololol Imma stay a cute puppy forever
I won't be able to have grandkids ;-;
'Cause no boys would approach meeee 😭😭😢😢☹️☹️☹️

TheLegend27 :
Lol then improve urself
Fix your blue hair
Make it longer
Also stop wearing rubber shoes
Boys are scared of those
Btw stop with the deathly puns
Boys don't like'em
Also stop being weird
Also why does dis Eduardo boi sound familiar
Also stop eating a burger with a fork and spoon
Boys will get disgusted
Who eats burgers with forks and spoons???
Also Improve urself

Yanny-Laurel :
Ugggghhhhhhhhhh
I can't even get mad DX
It's all facts 😭😭😭😭
Thanks for shooting down my self-esteem
It made me open my eyes
That I'm never getting a boyfriend
Wait
I realized that a long time ago
Well
This is just sad
It's gonna be so embarrassing if u get a boyfriend before me TT
I'm like 5 yrs older than u
I SHOULD HAVE HAD A BOYFRIEND BY NOW
DAMN IT ALL 😭😭😭😭😭

TheLegend27 :
Sheeshuz girl
Calm thyself
You'll find your numero uno someday 😆😆
What a coincidence tho
We have a neighbor named Eduardo
The beginning tunes of Despacito always plays when he's around or smthn
If I had to choose between them,
I'd choose Edd
He gives off "I'm the perfect boyfriend" vibe
Just sayin -3-

Yanny-Laurel :
"Numero Uno"
😭😭😭
Just typing that makes my heart feel like it's being squeezed
Although I met Edd before, He'd be 2nd place in my book.
Eduardo still has my heart somewhere
Freaking stole my goldfish in elementary school
Now stole my heart?
This man should get arrested DX
I want my own superman ;-;
Wait I don't want a superman
I FREAKING NEED ONE
Whoopsies
Bobby's asking for donuts
I gtg
See u! xoxo

TheLegend27 :
Who in da world still uses "xo" today?
...Eh
xoxoxo

~~~

Morning passed by pretty quick.
12 PM was approaching.
Awkward silence filled the bedroom as you brushed your soaked hair, still wet as you had just taken a shower.
You had already told everyone about you helping with raising awareness by donating to an orphanage. They had happily agreed. Even Grandma.
...Ell didn't want to though.

She said she had to meet up with the girls today.

'Huh. Her hangout with her girlfriends are more important than raising awareness for the children. Of course.'

You scoffed.

The plan was to get Edd from the hospital first, go home, and wait for Laurel's van. Still, you've been pondering all morning on how to face him without looking like a fresh picked tomato.

You flop down on your bed, ignoring the fact that your hair might make the pillows wet. Your mind is still on about yesterday.
That kiss.
Damn.
His lips tasted like cola.
So sweet.
So...addicting...?

You scream into your pillow.

This whole ordeal is driving you crazy.
It feels like your heart and mind is having a war.
One side was clearly enjoying that kiss...possibly the previous ones as well.
The other side is just denying everything. It can't be possible.

Your phone had started ringing, making you escape your train of thought.
The caller ID was named "Mom".
Exhaling deeply, you sit up and press answer.

"Ah, sweetie!" The cheerful voice of your mother was enough to make your rapid heart beat calm down. "How's university going for you?"
"G-good...every-everything's alright, m-mom..." You tried to make as if everything really was alright, but your voice betrayed you.

"...Is there anyone I need to beat the baseball bat with?" Your mother suddenly asked, her voice showing assertiveness, completely changing from her cheery one.
"W-what!? No, mom! Everything's fine!" You try to reassure the inner mama bear that's coming out of your mother on the other line.
"That's what they always say in dramas!" You can hear your mother's voice rising up. "(Y/N), sweetie, it's mommy. You can tell her anything! She'll listen." She abruptly softens her voice, baby talking you.

You really don't know what to tell her.
If you were to tell her everything then it would have been passed the time you were picking up Edd.

"...Things just happen, mom. There's no one you need to hit the baseball bat with, okay?" You reply.
You hear your mother sigh on the other line, "Okay, sweetie. I was just making sure everything's in line with you over there. Enjoy your time there! I love you, take care, don't skip meals, stay hydrated, and have fun! Muah!" Your mother says her farewells before hanging up.

'Enjoy your time there!'

You chuckle quietly.

Right. You're leaving once again after this year has ended.
You should really make the most of it here.
Should.

You flop down once again.

'Focus (Y/N). You should focus more on your studies. Love will find it's way to you later down the road.'

You told yourself.
Looking at your phone, you find yourself going to a translator.

'Frick it. I want confirmation.'

You enter "Jeg liker deg" on the Norwegian side.
"I like you" was what came out on the English side.

Thus, your own phone smacked you on the face.

"Ouch." You mumble, phone still on your face.

You put your phone away, rubbing the spot that it smacked.
"Don't you just hate it when your phone just comes alive and attacks you out of nowhere?" You ask, seemingly to your reflection.
"Yeah, me too." You reply to yourself.

"Me three." A second voice pops out of the blue.

"Goodness gracious may the lord have mercy on my soul, Matt." You said, still looking at the mirror but you could see Matt's own reflection. "Do you want me to have a heart attack?"
You ask, turning to face him.

Matt chuckles, "You look really cute when you get surprised, that's all! C'mon! The others are waiting!"

Matt turns to go downstairs, leaving you red-faced.
All the alarms in your brains were screaming "IT'S A SIGN!!!"
To which you mentally facepalm.
Ever since you had this epiphany, you couldn't tell if the boy's gestures towards you were a sign or actually just a friendly gesture.

...But you know very well that there's gonna be a time where you're gonna have to choose, (Y/N).