“What’s your favorite color?” A voice asked right by my ear. I shrieked and dropped my book. When I spun around I was face to face with a smirking Gavin.

I scowled at him as I reached for my book but he beat me to it and handed it to me.

“W-why are you f-following me?!”

“I’m not following you. I just happen to be going to the same place you’re going…where are you going?”

I sighed.

“To the b-b-book shop.”

“Is there ever a time your not reading?” He asked.

“I w-work there.”

“Right, I’ll keep that in mind. So now, what’s your favorite color?”

“W-why do you want t-to know?”

“Well I figured if we’re gonna be allies in this war against society you might as well get to know one another.” He smiled brightly.

I laughed.

“G-green.”

“Green? I kinda pegged you as a blue girl. I guess green is…unique. My favorite color is gray. Exciting huh?”

I nodded smiling.

Gavin continued to walk me to the bookshop and hung around the store during my shift. He kept asking pointless questions. SO far I knew his favorite movie was Hellboy, favorite food was macaroni and cheese, he didn’t have any pets but he considered his six year-old sister Shelby to be trouble enough.

“You have a sister too?” Gavin asked me.

“Mm hmm. Her n-name is A-Allison. She’s a j-junior.”

“That’s cool. Are you two like those kind of sisters who always stick with each other and are girl pals?”

“G-gal pals?” I giggled. Damn it.

“Hey I’m a guy. I don’t know what you chicks call it.”

I rolled my eyes.

“S-she likes attention, not m-me. W-we don’t g-get along very w-w-well.”

Gavin scoffed.

“She sounds like a bitch if you ask me.”

I laughed loudly as I was trying to stack some books on the shelf. My boss Mrs. Overbeck shushed me. I punched Gavin on the arm.

He gasped in fake horror. “You are an abusive girl! I don’t know if I can handle this kind of relationship.”

“B-baby.”

“Hey you!” Mrs. Overbeck came over to Gavin.

“You talking to me?” he pointed to himself.

The guys cute, nice, and sexy, but he really isn’t that bright.

“I don’t see any other loitering boys in my store. Now you either buy something or get out and stop distracting my worker.” She scolded him.
Gavin quickly looked around and grabbed the nearest book. “I’ll buy this book.”

Mrs. Overbeck gave him one last glare and left to go take care of the register. When she was gone I burst out laughing into an uncontrollable fit. I sank down to ground.

“What’s wrong with you?” Gavin crouched down to my level, fake concern lacing his voice. I grabbed the book from his hand and showed him the front.

What to do when you’re pregnant: a mothers guide.

“S-so? Who’s t-the f-father?” I asked grinning.

“Funny you should ask. It was a one-night stand. His name was Antonio.” He said with a dreamy sigh.

“O-oh my g-g-gosh.” I kept laughing. Gavin smiled.

“I really deserve a prize for making you laugh that much!” He gave me the puppy pout. That is hard to deny.

“Well w-why don’t you c-call Antonio?” I asked.

“Nah. I’d rather walk you home after your shift.” He nudged me with his elbow. “What do you say?”

“I get o-off at five. It’s q-quarter to.” I looked down at the books I picked up to hide my blush.

“Great! I’ll just go…buy this book.” He grimaced. And walked to buy the book.

When I was done with my shift Gavin did as he said and walked me home.

“You have a ferret?”

“Yeah. W-what’s wrong with t-that? I l-love him like one o-of my o-own!”

He shook his head “nothing is wrong with that. I just don’t know why someone would want a rat as a pet.”

I gasped. “Sandy I-is my second b-best friend!”

He smirked. “I’m your first right?”

“W-wrong. My best friend I-is A-A-Annie. She m-moved.” I said with a mournful sigh.

“I’m your third then?” he asked hopeful. I nodded. “I’m kinda hurt that you would like a rat before ME!”

I punched him on the arm again. “H-HE’S NOT A-A RAT!”

“God damn it woman! Stop punching me! It really hurts!” he whined.

“Stop c-calling my baby a r-rat!”

“What? When did I call myself a rat?” he asked with a goofy smile on his face.

I glared at him.

“Fine, fine. I won’t call ‘sandy’ a rat anymore. Can you forgive me?”

I smiled.

“M-maybe.” We had reached my house.

He pulled me into a big bear hug.

“Pwease?”

“Y-Yes. Now l-let me go!” He let me go and smiled.

“See you tomorrow? I’ll walk you to school?” he offered.

I smiled shyly. “S-Sure.” I gave him one last glance and walked into my house. Allison was standing there looking through the curtains.

“Who was that?!” her eyes fixed on Gavin’s retreating figure.

I smiled to myself. “H-He’s a friend.”

A/N: not the best chapter. I know. But I’m in pain people! I just had my wisdom teeth pulled and I’m HURTING! But don’t worry. If I get lots of reviews I’ll feel MUCH better! SO REVIEW! And a reminder that this story is a contest I’m having with my best friend eating staples. I am required to say READ HER STORY ‘AN AQUIRED AFTERTASTE! Read it! (But love mine more!) J/K!