Marcus told his parents moving now is a bad idea. He told them. Many times. Awkward and weirdo (that's what he thinks of himself), he knew he wouldn't make a lot of friends. Not that he had many before. He's just not good around people. He talks to himself a lot and rambles when he's nervous.

Kairn seems like those mysterious bad boy types. Like those cool guys in black and white aesthetic pictures. Distant and solitary. It looks like he gets along with everyone and would talk to you if you talk to him, but he prefers to be alone. Girls dig him as well. But people just can't seem to figure him out. He doesn't really care about anything; it seems. When he looks at Marcus, he must think 'what a weirdo'. Yeah, that's what Marcus thinks. 
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They started introducing themselves. Now it's his turn.
He looked at me, his indifferent gaze resting on me for a few seconds and said, 
"I'm Kairn." And turned away. 

He's weird. But I'm probably weirder.

"We call him Kai," his friend said. He gave a curt nod.
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The Awkward Boy's Crush (BXB)

"Hey Marc! How're you doing there? Made friends? How about the Big city? When'll you visit me? How-" 


"I'm fine here. I made some friends. A lot more than there. I like the city, though there're too many people. I don't really know when I can visit you right now. But you know I will." 


"Of course. I'm glad you made friends there. You'd never leave my side here. I really miss you." There was sadness in his voice. 


"Reaaaally? You are friends with tons of people there. You really miss me? And here I thought you just tolerated my presence." I tried teasing him. 


"More than you can imagine. And no, I don't tolerate your presence, I enjoy it. But, tell me about your friends, are they treating you well?" He swerved fast. I let it go. 


"Yes, they are. Better than any of the people in our class ever did. I'm truly happy... I miss you." It was a mere whisper in the end but I know he could see the sad smile in my words. 


Chapter 13