Ags Pov:

I got woken up by my little sister called Lizzie, she looks like my twin but shorter and with more make up. She literally doesn't even need any of it but she once told me she would feel more comfortable and I respect that.

"Come on, Ag, I don't wanna be late for school again. It is only the fifth week plus today Annaaa comes back which means you can ask her out todayyyy." She ran outside and probably went downstairs to get breakfast.

To tell you the backstory, the whole soccer team was allowed to go visit a university that provides scholarships including soccer. They were there for a whole month, playing with the university team and just experiencing university life. Yet, I am happy they are back because I missed Anna, she's like the light of the end of the tunnel, knowing you can seek her comfort even if it's still so far away from how you imagine things.

I have had a crush on her for years. I have known her for even longer due to her brother, her sister, and me hanging out. Well, her brothers, Brandon and Tommy. It is always magical to enter the Shumate home because it is so welcoming and warm.

As I got up, I got dressed in a basic hoodie, a flannel, and some pants. I took my school bag and run downstairs texting Mia that I would get her at her house today. I didn't bother eating anything as usual just some coffee. "Lizzie, come on we have to go. We get Mia and don't flirt again the whole way to school because I feel so single, to be honest." "You just have to ask Anna out, I mean even Tommy and Lena keep saying how much Anna likes you and blushes when you are mentioned. What holds you back?"

I didn't know. For the first time in a long time, I didn't know the answer to a question. "Our friendship, I don't wanna ruin my ways with her and her family. You know how it ended with our parents. They got divorced and dad then killed himself in the basement, in this particular house. I can't end up like them. I would feel guilty for the rest of my life." I looked at her, tears running down our cheeks while we stand at the end of the stairs. "Ag, you know, nothing of this is mum's fault or yours. He was ill for a long time and you know he was an abuser as well. It's good he is gone and can't hurt anyone ever again." We hugged and then left to drive to Mia.

When we arrived, Mia already got in the backseat. "Hey loser and hi Lizzie." They smiled at each other for a whole duration of Driver's license before we started talking and them blushing. "Look guys, I love that you two are having a cute little flirtatious time but I would like to listen to the best song ever while you two do not stare at each other and make me feel even more single."

They both giggled. "Ag, how many times do I have to tell you to just ask Anna out. The most negative thing would be that you stay friends because there is no way, she would ever give up your friendship that is pretty special to me." I looked at the road while turning up the volume and listening to the same Olivia Rodrigo song over and over again because we all agree this song is amazinggg.

As we parked the car at the school property, I directly went to my locker and got my stuff out of my locker. When I closed my locker, I saw Tommy next to me. "Hey McDaniel, how's it going?" I smiled at him. "Hey Shumate senior, I am good. What about you? Happy to have your little sister with you?" He smiled back and nodded. "Sooo have you planned everything to ask my little sister out?" I sighed. "Tommy, I love you and I love Anna. But I can't do this. Not when it could cost me our relationship we have built over the last 12 years."

Tommy hugged me and whispered in my ear. "Anna has been texting and telling me for four weeks how much she missed you and that she misses your night cuddles and sleepovers. Plus she also told me that she thinks she starts developing feelings." I stood there blank, not knowing what to say anymore. I headed to my first class, Algebra.

When I entered the classroom, I saw Mrs. Wieger already. She is originally from Germany, so that's why her name sounds weird. "Good morning Ag, how are you and your family? Also, I need some advice. I am worried about Lisa, my daughter. She has been so distant and she listens only to NF/Nathan Feuerstein and My Chemical Romance. I am worried she suffers from a mental illness. What should I do?"

I looked at her and smiled. "You care so much and the best thing is to talk to her. If she is ready to talk, she will tell you." I put my bag down. "She might feel overwhelmed but you just have to keep telling her that you are here for her and that you are proud of her. I am sure she will tell you eventually." She smiled back at me with a soft smile. "Thank you, Ag, so how are things with Anna going? Still not admitting that she likes you even when she always stares at you?"

I sighed, knowing everyone wanted me to do this. Maybe I am a faggot, after all, being scared. Not able to confess my feelings for her makes me weak, but I don't care. I knew I've had feelings for her after accidentally kissing her a year ago which happened on sports day.

"No, I don't have the courage." She came to me and whispered: "You are strong enough. You can do this." I looked at the door and saw Anna, Emi, Lena Anna's sister, Mia, and a few other people walk in. As everyone got in their seats, Mrs Wieger stood up and started the lesson. "Today I will form groups and you will work on a project, each group gets a specific subject we will learn together this year. Now for our first group I want the captains of following sports in group one: basketball, soccer and volleyball."

Fuck. No way, she did this on purpose, to make me talk to Anna. I stood up and walked to our teacher, next to Anna there was a boy. I knew him from Averys volleyball team. Mrs Wieger told us to go to the back and work on logarithms. I sat down next to Anna and she smiled at me. "Hey Shumate, glad to have you back. We all missed you." She giggled. "I heard. Lizzie told me and Tommy. He said you kept asking when I come back." I blushed. "Well, Tommy told me things-" "Girls, can we start this project? I need good grades in here." I rolled my eyes at him. "What's your name, mate?" 

He looked annoyingly at me and smiled at Anna. "Lucas, volleyball team captain. What's your name? I haven't seen you around like ever." Anna looked at me and smiled while taking my hand in hers. "The name is Annagrace McDaniel for you, her friends and people she trusts call her Ag or McDaddy but not for you. She's the team captain of the basketball team for six years now, unless you who made it twice only. Plus I am Anna Shumate, captain of the soccer team and Ag gets to call me Boon." He stared at our hands. "What the fuck, you gay too Shumate?" Before I got the chance to hit him, I heard sobs and running behind us. I turned around and saw Lizzie running towards me, I stood up and immediately hugged her as tight as I could. "It happened again", she said during sobs as good as possible. I saw Anna hugging us too. "It is going to be okay, my sweet little sister. You are safe with us."

After we were able to calm her down, I left her with Anna while I asked the teacher if it was okay when Lizzie stayed with me. "Of course Ag, let her stay with you for today. She is so smart, she knows everything you do in your classes already. She is mature enough to be in those classes, don't let her slip away. Before she breaks down, go home though." I thanked her and went back to them when I saw Mia in my seat cuddling Lizzie. I went behind Anna and hugged her. "Lucas, how about we go to my house after school? Ag, you and Lizzie can come too. You might need to take your car though because I need to get Tommy, Lena and Brandon with me plus Emi is there with me too." We both nodded, Anna kissed my cheeks, I blushed and we looked at Mia and Lizzie. Maybe life isn't so bad.

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This was supposed to be out last week but school is stressing me out so much. Buuuuuttttt...

Welcomee to my new story of Anna and Ag. Please give me ideas, feedback and more to improve the story, myself and my writing ;)

Date of publishing: 17 January 2021

Words: 1580 words