"So tell me," Selena Black's voice disrupts our, what used to be, peaceful silence. Her vanilla ice cream was melting off her cone onto her finger, as she lifted the hand to her face to lick the creamy substance off as neatly as she could. "Why did saint Sofia ditch you of all people?"

I frowned at that, not liking the emphasis on the you, sounding quite mocking and sarcastic in my ears.

"What do you mean?" I question and took a bite of my own kinder bueno ice cream, an instant brain freeze making its way to my head as Selena and I continued walking along the path made out for us in the park we were currently visiting.

The fresh air was nice after a few hours in the dark lazer tag room, competing like little kids. Sweat had drenched us both by the time we finished our game, a nice stroll in the park with ice cream seemed ideal. Pretty harmonies of tweeting birds was surrounding the entire park, it was very peaceful.

Granted, it would've been more peaceful if Sofia was by my side right now and not with my selfish little brother. But what can i do, right?

"I mean, how could she ever. I thought you guys were joined to the hip or something." The wiggle in her neatly trimmed eyebrows brought a weight to my chest as I realised that other people had realised it too.

They also saw the change in our dynamic, in our relationship. They saw how I couldn't spend a moment away from her anymore. They did, but she doesn't.

Ofcourse not. Why would Sofia ever leave her pretty little Prince Charming for rugged old Justin Adams.

If i was burning in fire and she had a glass of water, theres no doubt in my head she'd give it to Alec if his throat felt a little parched. It's just the way it is, the way it has been since we were fourteen. I wasn't confident it would change anytime soon.

I just assumed with our kiss maybe things had changed but clearly not, if she so enthusiastically leaves with him when he gives her a half assed invitation to go out.

I gave Selena a smile anyway though, and shook my head at her statement.

"Might seem like it. But 'Fie would never pick me over my brother. God knows she made that clear." I tried not to roll my eyes but it was hard when I remembered how easily she left with him earlier.

It bugged me. And i knew it shouldn't, it wasn't that big a deal if we're honest. Who was i to tell her not to after all? I definitely wasn't her boyfriend. Was i her friend? Is that all we were? Was i even that?

Who knew. All i knew was that i'd drop everything on earth if she asked me to. I could only wish the same back.

Selena groaned and gave me a shove, sending me stumbling into the muddy ground beneath the neatly set out stone path, my clean white shoes getting patterns of brown mud coated on the sides.

I groaned back at her and motioned at my 'new' shoes dejectedly.

"Really Selena? You're paying for these."

"Like hell i am! Fix your shit first and then we'll see." She shook her head and dragged me back next to her, motioning at an area of grass so i could wipe the mud on that.

I mumbled a thanks before questioning what the fuck that even means.

She called me oblivious and annoying a few times before finally going off on her rant.

"It's like you guys are blind? Not even, thats offensive to them, they could notice it before you two. You've quite literally spent all of your time together since you've arrived back here. Do you really think if she cared that little about you, thats what she'd do? Justin, this girl is just as clueless as you are, dont make me mad with you too." She whined and took a seat on a nearby bench, setting her bright pink purse to the side.

I sighed and took the seat next to her, the cold metal from the bench feeling relieving right now.

"You dont see it Selena. You dont see the way she looks at him, he gives her the tiniest ounce of attention and its like she'll do anything he asks. Alec is starting to get annoyed with me, in no time he'll tell her to hang around me less and she'll ditch me for good you'll see." I looked down at my calloused hands, feeling a bit pathetic telling all of this to Sofia's older sister.

But she didn't seem to judge, placing a comforting hand on my back.

"Justin, to be completely honest, i dont ever know what goes on in her huge gigantic head. But if anything is clear right now, it's that you are crazily and utterly in.. like with her. If thats a thing people say. I dont know the depth of your feelings, only you do, but you like her and it's obvious that Alec doesn't, atleast not in the way you do,

"That'll win in the end, Alec wont be able to take her away from you. Trust me on this one. She might not realise it yet but she likes you too."

I smiled at the blue eyed girl and nodded my head.

"Thanks Selena. Who knew you could be anything but a sarcastic jerk for one second?"

An elbow in the stomach accompanied that statement as soon as it came out of my mouth, making me double over in pain.

I exaggerated a painful groan before mumbling out a nevermind, Selena's laughter following straight after.

"Who rents a whole lazer tag place? Fucking simp-"

•••
"Are you sure you don't want to come in and see her Justin? Im sure she's back from her little date with Alec by now." Said a smiling Selena as i walked her up to her house.

"No i really don't, i'll just get sad when i see her excited litte face." I replied back, rubbing my forehead awkwardly, but follow her to the house anyway. She rang the doorbell because the door had been locked, so i was assuming Sofia was home alone.

She wouldn't lock the door if her parents were home.

Which meant that in just a few seconds..

"Hi you guys! I didn't know you went out together." Trailed off a very confused Sofia.

She had two strands of her front hair braided and tied neatly at the back. She looked so beautiful i was almost angry with her for letting Alec see her before me.

She wasn't wearing anything special, just a pair of leggings and her normal pink pull&bear hoodie but she made it look like the most beautiful outfit in the world. She had a bit of blush on her rosy cheeks and the perfect amount of lipgloss on her plump lips. 

I swallowed and gave her a smile, shaking my head.

"Well you ditched me so i had to compromise." I stated, obviously joking.

Selena rolled her eyes and pushed through Sofia, walking into the house.

"Walk in love birds stop holding the door open."

Sofia stuck her tongue out at her and pulled me inside by my jacket, closing the door behind us.

"I didn't ditch you a hole, werent you the one who told me to spend more time with him?"

I shrugged my shoulders and looked down at her, her buggy eyes looking up at me like a puppy.

"Just said that so you'd think i was all considerate and charming. Thought it worked until you called me an 'a hole'"

She rolled her eyes and punched me in the shoulder, her light brown hair swishing around her shoulders.

"You should've kept that a secret, now i'll never find you cute or charming ever again." She stated, not realising the compliment she let slip out.

I raised an eyebrow, amusement creeping up.

"Cute? I never said anything about cute Sofia." I plopped down on the couch, a huge stupid grin stretching from ear to ear at her unintentional slip up.

Her face immediately went beet red, her hands reaching up to cover them in embarrassment.

"You're so annoying Adams, this is why i ditch you."

"So you admit to ditching me? For my brother nonetheless." I clutched my chest dramatically before getting a pillow thrown at my head, pushing me backwards. "Brother hopper."

"Goodnight im leaving." Sofia grumbled before i laughed and pulled her by her arm back towards me, her knees falling on the empty space between my legs on the couch.

"Okay grumpy just tell me how your day was." I smiled and patted the empty space next to me, giving her an area to sit before temptation overtook me and i placed her on my lap.

Her stunning smile returned as i asked that question and she animatedly gestured with her hands to start off her story about what I assumed was an awesome day.

"Alec was so different today you wouldn't believe it!" She giggled and it broke my heart a little. "He was so sweet and respectful I couldn't even recognise him today seriously. He opened the car door for me and everything. I really think i got my friend back,"

I resisted the urge to roll my eyes.

The one time my brother decides to get his shit together. The one time he realises what he has in front of him and needs to treat like the most precious princess.

Its the one time that i can finally admit to myself i have feelings for her. He's always one step ahead of me ain't he.

Nonetheless, I nod absentmindedly and let her continue with her little rant about my brother.

I guess if she was happy like this, i could make do. Just as long as he didn't ruin it again.

Id be fine with our little secret stares and our unintended little touches that set my body alight but didn't bother her in the slightest. Atleast now i knew that everytime she stares at my lips she'll remember how they felt on hers in that little cramped up car when she climbed up on me. That was enough to let me get over her infatuation with Alec and feel the tiniest bit of pride in my chest.

Atleast i still got to kiss her first.

I got to do it first and I'll get to do it last. I'll make sure of it.

A/N

Long time no see guys. Again, an unedited chapter just wanted to get something out here. Not much happening just a lil filler but i wanted to make justins feelings a little more clear so yea a justin pov.

Hope you enjoyed! Till next time ♡