Chapter 2

Drake's POV.

'You're my best friend ever' 'You're my best friend ever'. This kept ringing in my head as I walked home that afternoon and even till the next day.

Rishaw had been my best friend for the past 12 years. The first day I saw her is still fresh in my mind like it happened yesterday.

Her family had just moved into the neighborhood and my mom told me to be nice to her because we were almost the same age(just two months difference. I was born in june while I was born in September) That day, mom told me to be nice and accompany Rishaw to the park because her mom had somewhere to go. I wasn't exactly happy because i had a lot of other things i had planned for that day. I went over to their house prepared to see a little spoiled brat who wore bows and expected everyone to bow down to her.

I was shocked to see a friendly face as she opened the door to welcome me. "Would you like to come in?" She asked in the sweetest voice i had ever heard. "Yeah, sure." I said. When we both sat down, she was so apologetic. "I'm so sorry for infringing on your time, i'm sure you had a lot of other plans which definitely didn't involve me" she began... "You bet" i thought to myself. My mom still thinks i'm too young to go to the park alone"she said. "No problem. You know, actually, i thought i wasn't gonna like you but it seems we're gonna get along just fine." I told her. "I hope so" she said to me.

From that day, we became inseparable. Most of my memories were made with her. I didn't realize it at first, but along the line, i fell in love with her. She doesn't know this though. To her, i'm her 'best friend ever'. Seeing her give Jake her number this afternoon made me angry but i tried not to be too obvious and acted just like a caring friend. She's so kind, caring and i'd hate it if she ever got hurt because of Jack. He might be one of the rich kids but he's still a jerk.

Over the years, it's been kind of hard to conceal my true feelings from Rishaw. I remember the first time I told her i loved her, that was like two years ago. She looked at me funny for like five seconds then she smiled and said "sure you do. We're best friends and i love you too." She didn't get the message i was trying to pass across to her then and even now, she still doesn't know. I guess she and i are just not meant to be. Or are we?

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Friday night, as i'm finishing up my assignments, i get a message from our group chat. (Rishaw, Charlotte, Stiles and I's group chat) Stiles was suggesting that we all got out and hang tomorrow night.

#Incredibles

Stiles: you guys wanna hang tomorrow night?

Charlotte: Sure, where?

Stiles: Club Trance

Rish: ok, what time?

Me: yeah sure dude, what time?

Stiles: we can meet at my house at 8:30 then move from there.

Me: OK, cool.

Rish: Aiit

Charlotte: Kk

Stiles: yeah, goodnight guys

Me: Night bro

Charlotte: G'night

Rish: g'nite y'all.

After that, i got out my laptop to check the swim team's schedule for this term. Being the team captain, i had a lot of work to do. I had to train the new members of the team and even some old members who were slacking. After going through the schedule, i saw that we have two competitions this term. My attention used to be kind of divided when Rish newly joined the team because i was always looking out for her, scared she would fall and drown or something but now, she swims almost as good as me so i'm back to full focus.

I decided to listen to Girls like you by Maroon 5 which halpened to be my best song. I was happy for Stiles' invitation to go clubbing tomorrow night because i had been thinking of the perfect way to unwind after this hectic school week. I was also glad that all my friends would be there, especially Rish.

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The music was at full blast when we got to club trance the following night. Charlotte had on a little black dress that hugged her body perfectly well...

What? I'm a guy...

Rish wore high waisted skinny jeans that hugged her body in the right places and a crop top.

As we entered the club, we saw some of our friends from school.

Chad and Josh from the swim team came over. "Hey dude, what's up?"

"Just here to chill."

"Crazy school week right?"

"Damn right man."

"I'll see You around then."

We did the bro hug and they left.

I turned back to my friends. Charlotte was already dancing with Stiles and Rish just stood laughing at the both of them. "Like you can do better." I say as i come up behind her and wrap my arms around her waist. "You bet." She turned to face me, putting her hands round my neck. The song had changed to a much slower one so we began to dance slowly, our foreheads touching. As i looked into her eyes, i couldn't help but wish for more than friendship but i guess this will have to do for now.

As we were still dancing, Charlotte suggested that we got for drinks. Rish immediately raised her left eyebrow(something she does often, especially when she's surprised or angry) and turned to look at Charlotte

"Um, honey, remember what happened last time you drank at a club?" She asked Char "Come on, i was just a little drunk." "You call that a little?!" Rish all but shouted. I laugh a little remembering the last time we went clubbing and Char had too much to drink. She had started talking gibberish and ended up puking all over the cab we took home. We had to pay the cab driver a little extra for that.

"Come on, i promise not to get drunk again."

"Ok fine" Rish said

As we were placing our orders, i heard someone say "Hey Rish, looking gorgeous tonight." I turned so fast it's a surprise i didn't get whiplash. Standing there with a silly smirk on his face was Jack. He was totally checking her out and this really got me upset. I had to control the urge to wipe that stupid smirk off his face. "You were hoping to see me right?" "Excuse you??" That was Charlotte. "Cocky much?" I asked as i look distastefully at him. "Wanna dance?" He asked Rish, totally ignoring the rest of us. She looked at me before giving him an answer. "No thanks, i'm good." I did a little happy dance inside when i saw the smirk wiped off his face. I take it he has never been rejected before.

"Ok then, i'll see you on Monday."

"Yeah, see you." Rish replied

He finally left and i felt a whole lot better.

As we walked home, Char brought up the topic of the upcoming Val's day. Our school has its own way of celebrating it. There would be a dinner that night but before then, guys would ask girls to be their dates to the dinner in the best way possible,then they'd both attend the dinner. After the dinner, some people go home immediately while some leave with their dates to continue the party elsewhere.

"Got anyone in mind?" Stiles asked Char

"Well there's this really cute guy i have my eyes on actually."

"And who could That be...?

"I'm not telling you" she pouts and folds her arms playfully.

"Come on, out with it" stiles says and pokes her in the ribs which makes her laugh loudly. Rish joins in the poking which makes her laugh even harder. "Come on, spill." I put in. "There's no one, i was just kidding." "Yeah, i don't believe you" Rish says. "I agree with you" i say as i give Rish a high five. "Whatever..." She says but she's smiling. "I'll get it out of you, one way or the other" Rish says to her.

As i walked up to my room later that night, i keep thinking 'should i ask Rish?'. I decide to just stick to buying her a huge card and chocolates like i do every year. She actually loves the chocolates and that makes me happy. I wonder if Jack will ask her...?

I guess i just have to wait and see.

Hey guys! I'm so sorry for not updating all this while.

Not to worry, i'm back now. I hope you enjoyed this chapter.

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More updates coming!!

Will Jack ask Rish to be his date or not...?

Will Drake be ok with it...?

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Yours truly,

Ope.