“I can’t believe you are here.” I hug Zack before we sit down for lunch.
“Yeah, me either. You look amazing.”
“Aww, you’re so sweet.” Zack has been my friend for so long. I was so upset when Trevor left with Dad, but thanks to Zack, I still was able to have someone to look out for me. We dated for a little while, but then we realized that we were just friends. He has become like a best guy friend to me. “So, tell me all about it.”
“It was beyond the craziest and most exciting thing I’ve ever done.” A huge smile spreads across his face. He goes into the stories about England, the people he met, and the classes he took.
“So,” I coo. “Did you meet someone?”
Zack slightly blushes. “Nah, no one special.”
“Oh, I bet.” I laugh. Zack was popular in school and the girls were always on him, even when we dated for that short time. As long as I can remember, he never had a serious girlfriend.
“Zack!” my twin shouts behind me. Zack grins, stands up, and hugs Trevor. “Man, it’s been a long time.”
“Not that long.” With that, the three of us go into a conversation of school and life, in general.
“So, Presley, what’s up with the boyfriend?” Zack asks as Trevor groans.
“Levi? Nothing, why?”
“Well, when I stopped by last night, I was sure he was going to punch me.”
I laugh. “No, no he isn’t like that. We were just hanging out.”
Trevor groans again. “I know what that means.”
Then Zack chuckles. “Yeah, me too.”
“Stop it, you two.” I can feel myself blushing. I really don’t want to talk about my sex life with these two.
“Why does his name sound so familiar to me? I know I’ve heard it before.”
“Remember when I moved with Dad, Levi is the one I went to high school with. We played hockey together,” Trevor explains.
“Hold up.” Zack’s expression goes from confusion to anger. “Are you talking about the asshole?” Zack is staring me down.
“Yep, Levi Carr. The one and only,” Trevor confirms.
“Hey, now, enough. You and Levi have been getting along since we got back together.” I am not going to sit here and let them bash Levi in front of me.
“I guess.” Trevor shrugs.
“Back together? Something else happen?” Zack’s confused expression comes back.
“Oh yeah. Levi started dating Pres to get back at me. Which actually worked. Then there was a huge falling out. But, for some reason, they are seeing each other again.” Trevor rolls his eyes.
“Okay, let me get this straight.” Zack looks at me. “You’re dating a jerk?”
“I said, enough. Levi has seen the error of his ways and we’re in love. Plus, I don’t need to explain myself to either of you. I’m old enough to date whom I choose.”
“I’m just a little shocked that you’re dating him.” If I didn’t know better, I would have thought that Zack was angry.
“Well, I’m late for class.” I stand up and leave them both sitting there. They can pay for my lunch since they are acting like jerks.
Walking in the brisk, winter air, I’m growing angrier. How dare they both think that I shouldn’t be dating Levi. Levi might have been a jerk in high school, but he has changed a lot. I’m happy and that’s all that should matter. I take a deep breath and try to compose my thoughts before heading into class.
As I sit through another class that is more boring than watching paint dry, I realize that I need some distraction. I call the one person that I know I can count on for it.