Oh Monday mornings....how I detest thee.

Groaning as I threw my alarm clock across the room to shut it up I noticed a warmth beside me. Holy nuggets it was warm.

'' So warm.'' I moaned as I snuggled into the warmth more and drifted back to sleep.

''Stop moving...and moaning. You're making me hard.'' The heater groaned out to me huskily.

My eyes flew open. Wait...I don't have a heater... and it certainly wouldn't talk... or get hard!

''Eep.'' I squealed super unmanly as I fell off my bed and scurried to the furthest wall.

''Don't rape me! Please! Take Jennifer across the hall. She's a bitch but she's pretty and has big boobs and she's not a virgin but I am and I wanted my first time to be with Ch-!'' I curled into a ball in a dark corner before the rapist interrupted me with husky laughter that sounded a lot like...

''Chace you bully!! How could you!'' I threw the still beeping alarm clock from the floor to his face which he sadly caught.

''What?'' He looked at me innocently.

''Ugh. Never mind you creepy guy.'' I pulled myself from the floor and went to my closet and tall boy pulling out black skinnies and a Capture The Crown band tee.

''What time is it?'' I heard shuffling from the bed.

''Uhm... almost 8am?''

''Shit. I'm late.''

I turned and watched as a half naked Chace ran around the room like a headless chicken looking for his black duffel bag. I wonder how long it will take him to realise where it is. Nah I'm not that cruel. His uni classes start at eight if I'm not wrong.

''It's under the bed.'' I pointed out, earning a grateful smile from him.

''Thannks Tommy. You're a life saver.''

''Well I was planning on being a life guard I guess. Would you like to be my referee on my resume?''

We both laughed and soon Chace was jumping around changing RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME! Was this boy cray cray!? I mean... I don't know if he knows this but I. Am. Gay.

Now don't get me wrong. Gay people don't go jump any ones bones that live, breathe and have an ass but come on. If I'm in love with you don't do it! Psh. Idiot.

Wait...he doesn't know I love him. I guess I'm the idiot. Oh well!

''Well I'm off. I'll see ya later Tommy. Don't have too much fun without me.'' He winked and ran out of the room.

''Why does he have to be Lilly's boyfriend!? Why not mine!?'' I groaned to myself and sunk to the ground.

''Awww baby I don't mean to ruin your day but I think he heard that.'' Jen stuck her head in the room before running to the bathroom.

''Ugh!!! Fan-fairy-tastic!!'' I face palmed before sluggishly pulling myself up to change.

This day just gets better and better. Sensing the sarcasm? Yes? Good.

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Pulling up beside the school was as dreary and boring as always. Jen always parked out the side to avoid the traffic out the front. Treaswitch High school just happens to have a random primary school in front called Goodsheppard Primary School and Treaswitch Primary School connected to the back of Treaswitch High. So there was always horrible traffic surrounding it. Especially since next door to the school was Treaswitch Shopping Centre. Busy place? You don't know the half of it.

We got out of the car, me lazily throwing my Pokemon backpack on and Jen pulling her pink handbag on her shoulder. We walked through the ugly green side gates of the school passing by the performing arts hall and portable dance and agriculture classrooms before entering into the buildings.

I've been in this stupid place for six years and I still don't know what buildings are A, B, C, D and I think there's a random K building somewhere so don't expect to know what buildings I'm in. We passed the technology and home EC buildings followed by the canteen which was on the opposite side of the walkway and in front of the PE hall.

I'd explain the whole place but it would take forever. So let me break it up quickly.

Straight ahead breaks into a T intersection of two buildings. To the right is the English, Math, Health, and a little bit of Geography and History classrooms along with the English staffroom on the top floor, Careers staffroom and PE staffroom on the middle floor and the print room on the underground floor.

In the left building are all the science labs, Geography classrooms and history classrooms. Science Staffroom, Social science staffroom (Geography, History etc) were right next to each other on the top floor.

There is also the Greater Western Treaswitch Performing Arts Centre behind the science block. Why we need two performing arts halls no one knows. The quad was in between the tech buildings and classrooms I just explained and down the back was all basketball courts, hockey field, football field and to the side was the school farm (ag plot) and nature trail.

Confusing right?

And you would never believe it! Only seniors get lockers!!! That's gotta be the only good thing about being a senior these days.

Jen and I walked towards the science building where the lockers were, dropping to the ground when we got there to open our small wooden square lockers and grab our books and folders.

''I'm really getting sick of these lockers!'' Jen growled swiveling her 3 digit locker code in.

''Yeah yeah tell it to the judge.''

We both entered our codes. 1 5 6. Yes we had the same code. Only because we're both forgetful so if we had the same code there's a little bit less chance that we would forget and if one of us did it was all good. Smart.

''What classes do we have today baby?''

''Uhm... Maths, English, Biology and I have a free period last so you have CAFS (Community And Family Studies).''

''Why cafs? I'm not in the mood for that!!!!'' She yelled out earning a few looks from the passing science teachers walking up the stairs.

''Well you chose that class so tough titties Jen.'' I punched her boob softly.

''Well I never! In all my years!'' She grabbed her boob and feigned hurt.

''Oh get over it. The music is playing so lets get to class.''

I don't know why but our school felt the need to play ugly elevator music for a few minutes before the bell went off. It was supposed to let us know to get ready to go to class. As if a deafening alarm wasn't enough to let us know class was starting.

Our classes each went for 75 minutes so we had to sit through Ms Prasid's boring math class and then the lovely Miss Peduno's English class before we were free for lunch one for a half hour! Yay!!

Jen and I were the first ones out of the classroom and straight to the senior cafeteria which was a area that had big silver gates that I guess they locked in the afternoon. The area was strictly seniors only which is year 11 and year 12. It had its own sink and benches for I don't know? washing things? water? I don't care. and we had our own line to the canteen next door. So it was pretty good. Juniors didn't have a cafeteria they just ran wild like usual.

I took a seat in the corner closest to the canteen followed by Jen who threw all her bags and folders all over the small table.

''Ugh! Mondays suck! Big time!''

''Yeah you just abused the table I'm sure it's having a bad day too now. Especially that chair that has to hold your fat a-''

''Tommmmmyyyyy!!!!'' I heard a familiar yell before I was tackled so hard we both fell off my chair and to the ground.

''Chris get off!'' I whined trying to push the little ninja off me.

Chris was the smalled cutest senior in all the lands. He was just tiny. He has big dark brown almost black eyes but he always wears different contacts, bleach blonde hair that's basically white and in the emo cut, the palest skin I have ever seen and he may look skinny and weak but he definitely could have a footballer run for his money when he tackles you.

''I missed you though! You didn't even text me all weekend! What is this!? I thought we were buds? you know. Amigos. Best frizzles. Two Cheetos in a packet. Two mangos in a bowl.''

''Okay Chris! I get it I get it. I'm sorry. Please get off.'' I looked up at his pouty face and into his big purple contacted eyes.

'' You owe me details. I had to find out from Jennifer that you're harbouring a sex god in your room!'' He squealed before running to the seat next to where I was sitting before I was so rudely evacuated.

''I'm gunna go get me some grub. I'll be back when you calm the Itty Bitty Chrisy.'' Jen messed up Chris's hair as she walked towards the deserted senior canteen line.

'' Stop teasing him Jennifer. You're not the one that has to hear his whingeing all night.'' Drake messed up Chris's hair also before taking the last seat next to him.

Drake was Chris' secret love for like....ever. I never remember a day where Chris didn't swoon all over Drake. It would kind of get boring or annoying if it was anyone else but something about Chris just had everyone fangirling. Even if your a guy. You fangirl over Chris. Period.

'' You're all bullies.'' Chris huffed and pouted before turning back to me, his big eyes brimming with tears of excitement.

''Chace is living with me.'' I shrugged, pulling out a bag of red licorice from my bag trying to hide my excitement which Chris didn't do very well.

''Holy mother of Boris he is what!?!?!?!?'' He squealed bouncing around in his seat making Drake groan and look away as if saying 'I don't know these people'.

'' He needs a place to stay and when he said he was gunna stay with Lilly I just freaked out. Not that I would have said no anyway.'' I mumbled quickly taking the licorice in my mouth.

''Ohmyglob! wait...who's Lilly?''

''Lilly is Tommy baby's competition.'' Jen rejoined the group with her chicken burger.

''Competition? But I thought you said-''

''LALALALALALALALALA'' Jen suddenly screamed before grabbing my hand and dragging me off.

''Jen my bag!'' I tried pulling away from her but she kept pulling me further down the back of the school towards the back of the PE hall.

''Chris has third period with us. He'll bring it.'' she confirmed before throwing me onto the performing arts hall back stairs.

''Ow Jen. What's your problem?'' I rubbed my butt.

"Nothing. I just saw someone I hated." she looked away from me.

"Mhm. You hate everyone. What's really going on?"

" Nothing's going on." she fidgeted under my glare.

"Jennifer Lee Kartel. You tell me this instant!" I grabbed her shoulders and made her look at me.

"Uhm.... Well you see-" An alarm sounded signaling the end of lunch making Jen sigh in relief and hurry off to third period with me following close behind.

For the rest of the day she avoided me and Chris and Drake were no where to be found either. Stupid. Screw them.

I went to my locker grabbing any stuff I would need and putting away all my stuff from today's classes. If she's going to avoid me I'm not waiting around for her until her classes end. Screw it I'm walking home.

I started walking out of the school when my butt started vibrating.

" Okay... that's new..." I whispered before realizing what it was.

" Hello?" I slid the green bar on my iPhone 4s across to answer the unknown call.

" Tommy? Hey it's Chace. I just wanted to ask what time you finish. I'm near your school so if your done I'll pick you up."

" I was just about to walk home so yeah if you're close by it would help." I smiled at the thought of him having my number and picking me up.

" Okay I'll be there in a sec."

Beep beep beep the line went dead.

True to his word, literally a second later Chace pulled up in his black 2013 Ford Expedition. Very nice car if I do say so myself.

'' Thanks for picking me up'' I smiled while jumping in next to him.

'' No problem. Do you want to grab some lunch? It's only one o'clock''

'' Yeah sure. What've you got in mind?''

'' Hmm. How do you like surprises?'' He rubbed his chin and looked at me curiously making me almost melt into his eyes.

'' Hate them. You have to tell me.''

'' Hm. Guess You're gunna have to get used to them then.'' He shrugged and started pulling away from the school.

'' What was the point of asking then?'' I groaned out and rested my head against the window.

''Just wanted to know more about you.'' He kept his eyes on the road as I stared at him.

He...wanted to know more... about me? Holy crabs on earth why is he saying things that make me hopeful all the time!? I looked over at his hand resting on the centre console and then at mine resting in my lap.

I wonder what his hands feel like. I wonder if they're soft or rough or in between. I wonder how big they are compared to mine. I wonder if they fit perfectly, if they just lock together automatically. I wonder if I reached over and grabbed his hand he'd let me go or hold on.

Shaking my head I turned back to look out the window at all the passing things. Trees. People. Couples. Buildings. Yeah not as cool as I thought.

''Hey Tommy. You okay?'' Chace broke through my thoughts.

''Huh? Yeah I was just thinking.'' I mumbled quietly but he caught on.

''About what?''

''Nothing.'' I thanked all thinks holy for not blurting out everything I was thinking like usual.

The conversation died with Chace's sigh and the car ride was quiet until we pulled up a little outside town at an old diner.

'' Where are we?'' I looked around as I jumped out of the car.

'' My uncle's diner. I come here whenever I wanna get away from all the junk in Treaswitch. ''

We walked inside the diner to be met by a dark haired, mucley, middle aged man behind the white counter. The diner was the classic red and white cliche theme complete with gumball machine and everything.

" Chace! What's my favourite nephew doing out here on a day like today? Don't you have classes?" the man walked from behind the counter and gave Chace a manly hug.

" Hey uncle Rory. My last class got canceled." he smiled brightly before 'uncle Rory' turned to look at me weirdly.

" Who's the kid? You don't usually bring company."

" Uncle Rory this is Tommy. I'm living with him for a while. Tommy this is my crazy uncle Rory" he nodded approvingly before heading towards a booth in the back, me quickly trailing behind him.

" So Chace. What can I get you and your....friend?"

There was a moment of silence before Chace nodded to Rory and then smiled at me.

" We'll both get a burger and fries with a strawberry thick shake." He looked to me for approval and I nodded shyly.

It made me feel extremely girly but I really loved it that he ordered for me. I guess I can imagine this was a date. Wait ! No! Tommy! Don't you dare blush!

" Are you okay Tommy? You're a little red." Chace reached over the table and put his hand to my forehead and then my cheek making me blush even more.

"I'm fine. Just a little hot."

" You sure?" his hands lingered on my cheek until I smiled and nodded, letting his hand slip back to him.

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" Alright uncle Rory we're gunna head off. I'll see you later." Chace and I waved bye as we walked out just in time too because it was starting to fill up in there.

" Later" Rory lifted his hand to give a two finger salute as he served a young girl.

" He's pretty cool huh?"

" Yeah. I kinda expected him to be the tough macho guy who doesn't get excited much." I admitted  as I climbed into the car.

" Yeah he does have a soft spot for kittens. We probably shouldn't have brought them up. He won't be able to focus for the rest of the day." We both laughed at that and then rested into a comfortable silence heading home before Jen tried to call me anymore.

I had at least 26 missed calls and 42 texts from that girl and I left her for only 2 hours. 75 minutes of which she was in class. Wow.

Chace pulled up in the drive way behind Jen's car but before he could jump out I grabbed his shirt sleeve which caught him by surprise.

" Thanks for today."

" What are friends for?" he smiled down at me and ruffled my hair before jumping out and walking to the door and letting himself in.

" Yeah... Friends..." the smile I had kept on all day fell from my face and I couldn't help but feel a sudden wave of sadness fall over me as I walked slowly inside and to my room.

" Hey baby what's up? You don't look so well." Jen grabbed my face but I shrugged her off and kept to my path to my bedroom.

" I'm not feeling well. Can you and Chace get something for yourselves for dinner?" I didn't wait for her answer and just went to bed.

The friend zone was a horrible place to be in. Not only did it mean that there was nothing that could possibly make you happy at the time you're officially friend zoned, it meant you had no chance with the person you loved and boy did I have it hard for Chace. Jen didn't even know the half of how bad I had it for him.

I sighed softly and looked up at my ceiling. It was painted black with glow on the dark stars. Dorky I know but I really liked it. It helped me think about all the possibilities. Like there was so much space up in the sky so it let's you be free to so many ideas. And one idea came to mind at that thought.

I, Tommy Verlane, am going to escape Chace Mathews' friend zone!

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A/N

Okay three things!

Firstyly, the pic on the right is obviously Chris ->

Secondly, there wasnt much info on Drake simply because I wanted to pick his character before I described him. He should be on the next chapter.

Thridly, If there is a real freaking place called Treaswitch I'm going to cry and flip a freaking goat. The name was completely random ! I literally looked at a tree in a painting and then saw a light switch. and Treeswitch sounded too made up. So yeah....Beware all goats.

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