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IT was the first day of summer break. i couldn't believe i finally made it through my freshman year of college. it was hard, stressful, and chaotic. however, i had one of my best friends chris who was with me every step of the way.

in fact, chris has always been there for me. since i transferred to the triplet's high school during Junior year, i quickly became close with all of them. yet, chris was always secretly my favorite.

okay, maybe it wasn't such a well kept secret. everyone knew it. there was always constant rumors that we secretly liked each other. but, chris and i would deny til the end of time. because, it just wasn't true.

chris offered to help me pack up all of my things and drive back to Boston since we were going to be home for the summer. i was so happy that it was going to be like old times with the triplets.

"jesus christ! i'm about to break my back y/n." chris screamed, as he had a stack of my boxes in his arms.

i looked over at chris, trying not to die of laughter.
"bro, shut the fuck up. it's not like I forced you. you're the one who offered." I exclaimed.

chris didn't break eye contact with me. he squinted his eyes in a joking matter. "well ya, because i love you." chris replied. my cheeks suddenly felt warm. I could feel myself blushing.

why was i blushing? what the actual fuck. chris said it in a friendly way and yet i still somehow had a weird thing going on in my stomach. is that what butterflies feel like? i felt beyond stupid that these were the thoughts rushing through my head.

i felt awkward.. i, never felt awkward before with chris! i didn't even know what to say back. i usually say love you too but i ruined it by taking too long to respond. i gave him a soft smile as i squinted my eyes in a soft matter.

"wow.. no saying it back? i see how it is y/n" chris softly said. i lightly punched him in the shoulder & giggled. We started walking out of my dorm to the car.

i trail closely behind him as we walk towards my car in the parking lot. chris was wearing his usual comfortable clothes. black, baggy shorts and an orange hoodie with nike socks and air forces. it was so hot out, i don't know how this man is always capable of wearing a sweatshirt at all times. such a talent.. i think to myself.

a short breeze came through, and his long, shaggy hair lightly was blowing in the wind. why was this suddenly so attractive? i mean i've always thought chris was adorable, of course! but.. this felt different.

he looked so cute holding all my boxes for me and kept turning around smiling at me making sure i was still right behind him.

god, what am i doing? we are just friends! always have been! i think my mind is playing tricks on me just because he has been helping me a lot lately. maybe i am attracted to the idea of him? who wouldn't suddenly start catching feelings for someone who is always there for them, c'mon?

as we were driving home, chris and i stopped at McDonalds and got food. of course he paid. he never lets me. nick always complains that chris will only offer to pay when it comes to me. it's always funny but true.

"dude, i actually can't wait for this summer. you, me. hanging out every day. i don't care what the fuck you gotta say about it!" chris loudly says over the music. he has one hand on the staring wheel as he keeps trying to stare at me while also looking back at the road.

i shrugged my shoulders, while taking a sip of chris' pepsi. "listen, we obviously are going to be together a lot during the summer but i got other friends too you know?" i replied.

"like who? My brothers?" chris laughed.

"no! i mean.. yes. i am going to be chilling with matt and nick too but i am talking about other friends that will be home for the summer too. like daniel, sam, sydney.." i started listing my friends other names.

chris's smuggish smile drops. "daniel & sam? who are they?" he scoffs. why was he suddenly acting weird? i feel like I never seen chris act jealous when it comes towards me.

he is protective over me but that is totally different. that is just him seeing me as a sister and wanting me not be with bad and fucked up guys. but this tone? this sounded different..

"they were counselors with me when i worked at that camp over last summer. remember, you didn't want to work there? you said dealing with screaming and crying children would make you want to rip your eyes out." i explained while giggling, "i feel like I have talked about them to you before. i haven't seen them since last year though and they are finally going to be home too, i can't wait to see those two cuties."

chris still remains with a straight face, staring directly at the road now. the silence was louder than ever. then, he finally turns to look at me when we hit a red light. "okay y/n, you have fun with them ." chris scolded.

i didn't reply. he was acting weird. i don't know if he was just in a bad mood because i ate the rest of his fries or because we have an hour left till we got home. either way, i knew it wasn't serious and we just continued to have music playing while we softly were singing along together.

we finally arrived, and chris drops me off at my house. he helped me bring in my stuff up to my room. he claps his hands together.

"alright, you got everything now so i'm gonna go home. what are your plans tonight though?" chris says. as those words were coming out of his mouth, my phone went off with a notification. we both look at my bed with my phone lit up. I grabbed it to see what it was.

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7:30pm

Daniel: hey whats up
sam is comin in tmrw but
i know theres a little party tonight
at the beach. what u say?

i smile looking at my phone. i can feel Chris's eyes burning through me. i had a feeling he knew it was one of the boys. He comes towards me and begins to read my messages as I am replying back to Daniel. "ay, why you reading my shit?!" I screamed in a jokingly matter.

"Ohh, Beach with Daniel huh?" Chris says in a snarky tone.

I looked over at Chris and smiled while nodding. He rolled his eyes and flicked my shoulder. He always knew how to get under my skin and but that was one of the many reasons why I loved him. We always Joke around and make each other laugh.

Me: Ya ill come.
see u there

a couple hours later, as i wake up from my nap, it was finally time to shower and get dressed for tonight. i had a couple texts from Nick and Matt about what my plans are tonight but i didn't respond. Not for any reason, I just wanted to start getting dressed already so i'm on time for Daniel to pick me up.

I decided on a pair of beige cargo pants and a black laced tank top. I knew it was going to be good enough weather. I put on a little bit of makeup like I always do and put my shoes on.

I felt very pretty in this moment. It's not like I was trying to impress Daniel because it isn't like that between us but since I haven't seen him last summer, I wanted to look semi- decent. Daniel was a very good looking guy though. Come to think of it, he kind of looked like Chris. He had the same features. Blue eyes, dark but not the same shaggy hair as Chris, pure smile, and definitely on the paler side.

Daniel texts me he is here and I make my way downstairs. I see him giving me a little wave with a big smile while I am walking towards his car.

"y/n! What the fuck it actually has been way too long i forgot what you looked like." Daniel said as he looked me up and down, however in a respectful way. We embraced a little car hug.

"I know. I wish you visited me this year but i get it, you were like 9 hours away from me. I'm happy you and Sam are home for the summer." I replied. Daniel nods to signify he is listening while he is on his phone trying to pick a song.

"This summer is about to be so fucking fun. The first Summer I am not working and can finally be at the beach everyday. Tonight is going to be the first of many" He exclaimed. I nodded in agreement as we started heading to the party.

We park a minute away from the beach and make our way towards there. Non stop laughs being exchanged between us. Daniel and I got along very well. It was like I have been hanging out with him every day. We kept bringing up traumatic camp stories as we were walking down the sand path.

As we see everyone surrounding the big bon fire with music heard all around, I trip on a rock.

"Geez, y/n. You good?" Daniel asks as he picks me up semi from the ground. I said yes. He links his arm with mine to secure me. I look up and we are basically right by everyone. I don't think anyone saw.

Until I see the familiar faces. Nick, Matt, and Chris are here. With red solo cups in their hands, Nick and Matt wave and signal to come over to them. Chris stood still, staring at me with eyes filled with anger.

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end of part 1! i hope you guys
enjoyed. part 2 is now up yay