CHLOE'S POV
Ok, so guys, the weekdays went by like a breeze and guess what? It's finally weekend and my sister and her boyfriend Matt promised to take me out.
Matt is like a big brother to me and he's so chill. He and my sister have been dating for a long time now and he's like family.
Due to over excitement, I had already arranged my room and showered. Right now, I was clad in a knee length violet floral dress and flats, with my hair in a bun.
I kept pacing back and forth in my room, then I heard a tap on my window.
I walked over and opened it, only to find Keith with a pebble in his hand.
"Why'd you do that?"
"Cos you've been pacing back and forth in your room all day and I wanted to find out why", he casually stated.
"How come you're suddenly interested in my life?"
"I don't know", he shrugged.
"Well, I'm super excited because my sister and her boyfriend are taking me out and they said it'll help get my mind off things for a while so I'm pumped", I said in one breath.
"Easy there, Forrest", he chuckled.
And, that has been Keith's habit these days, calling me by my last name. I kinda like it though. It sounds so good coming from him.
"Well, have a great day. I'm just gonna sit here all by myself doing nothing", he stated with a fake pout.
"I see where this is going", he wants to tag along.
"Fine, you can come"
"Really?!", he beamed.
"Yes", I giggled.
"I'll be there in a flash", he said and rushed into his room.
Keith and I have gotten really close and it happened really fast. We spend most of our time together and talk till it's late. I'm not sure if I should be comparing him with Nolan but he would definitely make a good boyfriend. I wonder who the lucky girl is.
*Dingdong*
I hurried downstairs and opened the door.
"Wow, you're really fast", I saw Keith wearing a blue shirt and a pair of pants, with Nike shoes. He was actually looking great.
"Thanks, I'm not one to slow down when it comes to fun", he shrugged.
"Oh really?", I chuckled.
" Aren't you gonna let me in?", he smirked.
" Sorry, pardon my manners", I said and scooted for him to pass.
" Any idea where they're taking you?", he asked sitting on the couch.
" Nope, they said it's a surprise", I shrugged.
"Well, you're lucky", he muttered quietly and I heard but didn't ask anything.
"Ok, so I'm gonna go upstairs and tell my sister that you'll be coming with us"
"Will she be okay with it?"
"Yeah, she's pretty chill", I said and went to Jess' room.
"Yo, sis?"
"Yeah?", she answered putting on her makeup.
"Ummm, Keith will be joining us"
"Keith? Who's Keith?", she asked and I rolled my eyes.
"Don't roll your eyes at me, young lady, I asked a question", she said trying to act tough.
"Our neighbor", I eventually spoke.
"And when did you two start talking?"
"He, uh, dropped me off the night Nolan and I broke up cos you were on a nightshift. We got talking since then"
"I see", she said, scanning my facial expression.
"Nothing's going on between us, ok? We're just friends"
"Well I didn't say anything", she teased.
"Whatever", I said about to leave when she called me back.
" When is Matt gonna be here?",she asked with a flushed face and I just shook my head.
" He's about 5 minutes away from here"
" Ok", she smiled and I left.
" So Keith, you can come along", I announced immediately I got downstairs.
" Yay!!", he squealed.
" Huh?", he cleared his throat.
"I mean---"
" Why exactly are you excited?"
" I just love fun, okay, no need to get all judge-y", he stated casually.
" O-k? I see"
" Can I ask a question?"
" Sure"
" Is your sister's boyfriend tough and scary?"
" No, what makes you ask that?"
" Cos I've seen him a few times and he's muscular and tall and intimidating", he was right.
Matt is a bit bulky enough to make people scared.
" Matt is a nice guy", I say sitting next to him.
"What if he decides to act like your big brother and intimidates me?"
"He won't, okay? No need to be scared", I said, placing my hand on his and for a moment there, I felt sparks.
I was shocked but decided to ignore it.
"Thanks", he abruptly said and removed his hand.
"Sure, no problem", I replied adjusting my posture.
There was a moment of awkward silence between us. I was thinking about where Matt and Jess were taking me to before Keith spoke up.
"Are you okay?"
"Yeah, I'm fine, I was just lost in thoughts"
" Are you thinking about getting back together with Nolan?"
"Not really"
"Oh", he said and I was about speaking, when I heard a car honking from the driveway.
"Eeeeee!!!!!! He's here!!!!", I squealed and ran out to meet him.
"Matt!", I exclaimed, hugging him tightly.
"Woah, seems like someone missed me"
"Of course"
"I missed you too, peanut", Matt chuckled softly.
"You should've called more often, you know", I smacked his chest as I broke free from the hug.
"I was busy"
"Too busy for your little peanut?", I pouted.
"Never to busy for you, peanut. It's just that your sister keeps calling me every time and I didn't get any chance to call you. Please forgive me?", he said acting all dramatic.
" Fine, I forgive you"
" Thanks, lil peanut", he said and squeezed my cheeks.
" Stop it, I'm too old for that", I joked.
" Can I let you in on a little secret?"
" What is it? Tell me, tell me", I pleaded like a child.
" I like you more than I like your sister, but don't tell her I said that", he joked, giggling.
" I won't, else she's gonna be mad at both of us ", I said and we both laughed.
" I really missed the good ol' days of teasing your sister", he spoke after catching his breath.
" Yeah, me too. C'mon let's go inside. I'm sure she's gonna be psyched to see you"
" Tell me about it", he said and we laughed again.
We went inside and Keith stood up and said
" Good afternoon sir"
" Who's he?", Matt asked looking at me.