Page 254 of For the Fans
I can’t wait to see his face… I just want toseehim again.
But when the door whips open, I’m met with vibrant teal eyes and bright pink hair.
“Oh, hello.” Frankie squints up at me, her lips curving into a small smirk. “I knew you’d show up eventually.”
“Hi…” I mumble, peering over her head inside the apartment. I immediately spot Bea, Zeb, and Micah. “Is he… here?”
“Don’t let him in!” Zeb calls out. “He’s the reason my friend is shuffling around like a zombie right now.”
I scowl at him, then glance at Frankie. She’s just standing there with her arms folded over her chest, hip popped out and everything.
“Frankie, come on. I just need to see him.” She says nothing, so I push past her, stalking inside. “Avi??” I’m looking everywhere, frantically stomping around like I expect him to pop out of a closet or something. “Avi?!”
“He’s not here,” Bea says, brows knitted in concern. Micah elbows her, and she squeaks, “What?? He’s obviously upset about them splitting up.”
I pause and gawk at them all. “So… he told you that we… broke up?”
“Not in so many words,” Frankie croons. “But yea, he told us you ditched him in Cali because you needed somespace.”
My heart…
I’m not sure why I thought Avi might’ve told them why I left. He’d never betray my trust like that.So he just told them I dumped him, and now they all think I’m the bad guy. Great…
My lips curve, but I smother it. “Where is he? I need to see him…”
“He’s preoccupied.” Zeb smirks at me.
My heart falls, and I gulp. “Is he… with someone?” My face whips in Frankie’s direction. “Is hedatingsomeone??”
Frankie pouts, and shakes her head. “You’re so sweet. No, pumpkin, he’s not dating anyone. He’s wallowing… in his new place.”
New place??“Avi got an apartment?”
“He’s subletting a place in Brighton with his mom,” Micah says.
“I need the address,” I demand. They all stare at me, and I roll my eyes. “Please.”
“It’s 501—” Bea starts, but Zeb slaps his hand over her mouth.
My patience is wearing thin. “Okay, listen… You guys don’t know the reason why I left, so I understand you’re just protecting your friend, because you think I broke his heart. And why wouldn’t you?? I’ve been bullying him and running from him for forever. But the truth is that I’m in love with him. I’m socrazyin love with him, and I just want to be with him… To hold his hand, and buy him Twizzlers, and listen to him talk about reptilians. I want to support him like he’s supported me, and I want to see his eyes sparkle when he’s excited. I’min lovewith Avi Vega, wholly, truly, un-fucking-deniably.” I bend to make eye contact with Zeb. “So I’m gonna need that address… Because I don’twant, Ineedto kiss him right now. More than I need air in my lungs.”
Zeb blinks at me, his forehead lining as his hand slips away from Bea’s mouth. “That’s the most romantic thing I’ve ever heard in my life.”
“It’s like a romance novel!” she squeals.
I peek at Micah, who grins. “It’s 501 Chiswick Rd. Apartment 4F.”
A giant smile hijacks my lips as I turn to face Frankie. She breathes out slowly, then pinches my chin. “Not your baby, my ass,” she sneers, and I chuckle. “Go on,baby. Go get your boy.”
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The picture I’ve been sketching isgorgeous…
And it’s pissing me off.
I’m not usually so annoyed while drawing, but right now, I’m frustrated and the songs playing in my ears are all driving me insane.
