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I was at my homeroom, waiting for the teacher to do announcements. I am finishing up all of tomorrow's homework. I am one of the best students at this school. Only one up-ed by stupid Nico Di fucking Angelo. He is always late, and talking. He doesn't even look like a dork like me, he is super hot captain of the soccer team. Also the kicker during football season. He writes beautiful poetry and narratives that make you question everything from yourself to the world itself. I have a bit of a crush on him. But no matter what I do he won't notice me. He sees me as a competitor. He has kissed every gay boy in my grade, and the one above, and almost every straight guy too. They usually just ask him and he agrees. I have never seen him kiss a girl though, except for his sister on the cheek.
"Sorry I'm late I was doing something," he says, rushing in his dark curly hair bouncing every step as he walks in.
"Hi, I'm something" says a guy behind him, Leo Valdez. I am never sure if they are just best friends or gay lovers it is hard to tell. Like Jason and Percy.
"You wish, I'd fuc-" he starts to say rolling his eyes. As he jabs Leo in the ribs.
"That's enough Mr. Di Angelo, and Mr. Valdez" our teacher Mr. Bolif says he is Percy's step dad, so he has a soft spot for both of the boys. They quickly nod and take a seat. I can see all three of them trying to keep in their laughter. Nico sits right next to me. I continue doing my homework, Nico takes out his books, and they are a hot mess. But he seems to find what he needs in a second. It is our Trigonometry math packet, he is on the last page already and we just got it. Then he starts to talk to Leo.
"Okay, who has been the best kisser in out friend group? Me right" Leo asks, my jaw drops, how is this a normal conversation.
"You all kind of sucked, but I would have to say Jason" he says shrugging, Leo pouts.
"It's just because you have a thing for blondes, and you have been my best kiss" Leo says, crossing his arms. I AM SO CONFUSED ARE THEY GAY LOVERS OR BEST FRIENDS?
"I am everyone's best kiss" he says shrugging.
"Less talking you two" the teacher says. Suddenly a teacher runs into the classroom.
"Paul I think your car is being towed" she says, Mr. Bolif immediately ran out with the lady.
"You know not all of has as much practice as you, Man-whore" Leo says.
"Hey, I still haven't kissed all the boys and I never go past 2nd based. I am a virgin at this school" he says shrugging.
"Sure, at this school. I dare you to kiss Cecil Markowitz" Leo says, Cecil is my best friend, he is totally going to refuse. Cecil and Lou Ellen despise the popular kids. Nico shrugs.
"Who is that?" Nico ask getting up.
"Pitcher for the baseball team, in the corner sleeping" Leo says pointing. Nico walks up to the sleepy Cecil. I watch, this guy will probably be rejected for the first time. Nico shook him awake and pushed back his desk.
"Consent to kiss you?" He ask looking dead in Cecil's eyes. Cecil looks shocked, but then he gives a sly smile, and nods.
"One time thing right?" he asks.
"Of course, I won't tell anyone if you don't want" Nico says, Cecil sighs in relief.
"You can tell I just don't want to be in a relationship or dating you because of a kiss" Cecil says Leo laughs, but Nico just smiles softly. He gets closer to Cecil, and puts his knees on both sides of his legs straddling him. I wish that was me, What? Who said that! Nico pushes himself towards Cecil, and he starts to make out with him. Cecil seems really into it. Nico seems really good at kissing. Cecil moves his hands to grab the small of Nico's back and the back of his head. My jaw drops in shock. Leo wolf whistles.
"I swear Nico! I leave for a few minutes and your sucking the soul out of another boy. Do I have to tell Sally, to talk with you?" Mr. Bolif says, Nico quickly gets up. Cecil has a goofy smile on, and he looks like he has just had the best experience in his life. I am pretty sure his pants are a little tighter, but I am not trying to confirm that so I look away.
"Please don't I can't live through that talk again. I already have to deal with Reyna, Hazel, and Jason. It's all Valdez's fault I wouldn't have done it he is a bad influence on me I am only 14 after all everyone here is at least 16!" I forgot he was bumped up three grades. Dang he sure has been around for a 14 year old.
"Just make better choices both of you. Not that Mr. Markowitz is a bad choice" he says. I look back at Cecil, and he definitely has a problem. He still has a goofy smile on his face.
"Your not a bad kisser Cecil" Nico says high-fiving him. He went back to his seat he even fist bumped Kayla Knowles on his way back. It is the beginning of the year, so we take another placement test. Nico finishes in the first 30 minutes it takes me a whole hour. Leo 45 minutes, the rest of the class uses the whole one hour and thirty minutes. Nico starts to doodle, and the drawing is of a bird locked in a cage. the detail was gorgeous. I forgot that I was staring.
"What ya lookin' at Solace?" he whispered to me. I snapped my gaze up and his eyes met mine. I blushed darkly. He smirks at me.
"Your really good" I say , and he gives me a small chuckle. Gods why is he so cute.
"Thanks Sunshine" he says, winking at me. I blush even darker. He goes back to drawing. After the first period, we end up having different classes. I see Leo walk with Nico and put his arm on his shoulder. Nico shoves him off and they both start laughing. Annabeth, Piper, Percy, and Jason make their way up to the boys. Nico is only 5'6, so the height difference is very noticeable. They all start talking to each other, and they all seem to match each other's personalities perfectly. I keep staring at Nico I need to stop. I wonder if I will get to kiss that boy.