Two Vibrant Hearts

“Got Kid.” Brian announced as we walked downstairs, still hand-in-hand. I let go of his hand immediately when I noticed Matt was staring at us, and Brian walked across the living room towards Matt.

“What were you guys doing? Did you guys have sex on my bed?” Matt sneered as Brian walked towards him. He glanced at me and the blood ran from my face.

“No Matt, we had sex on your floor.” Brian snapped sarcastically, pushing Matt’s head as he sat next to him on the floor. I quietly walked into the living room and sat on the floor at the edge of the couch, staying away from Matt. He continued to stare as Brian hit his arm. “We weren’t having sex. Contrary to the popular belief, we’re not whores.” Matt’s gaze flickered to Brian and he gave him a look. Zach laughed loudly and leaned back, holding himself up by his arms.

“Okay, Kid isn’t a whore.” Zach interjected, sticking up for me. Matt looked back at me and gave me a look as though that were a lie. I stopped breathing and looked down, hiding my face from everyone. I tried to steady my breathing as tears threatened to form when Johnny and Jimmy walked in.

“Hey everybody!” Jimmy yelled loudly, jumping repeatedly in what I assume was excitement. Zach turned towards them before moaning.

“Johnny, you let him drink?” Zach complained, throwing his head back. Johnny scowled.

“I didn’t let him.” He growled before walking into the living room. We laughed as he set a green fabric bag onto Matt’s lap and Matt looked up at him questioningly.

“What’s this for?” Matt asked, raising an eyebrow. Johnny glanced at me before letting go of the bag and bringing the other bags he was holding into the kitchen.

“Someone pre-ordered them for you.” Johnny answered from the kitchen. Confusion crossed Matt’s face and I smiled a little.

“Who?” Matt questioned.

“A girl.” Johnny replied simply. Matt’s gaze flickered to me before he looked at Zach and smiled widely.

“Awe, thanks man!” Matt yelled, pulling Zach to him and putting him in a headlock. He ruffled his hair and Zach punched him in the stomach to make him let go.

“Not me you asshole.” Zach snapped. He stared at me before looking back at Matt. “Thank Kid for calling Johnny to pick up alcohol for you.” Matt just looked at me and I put my head up a little. He stared for a second before giving a slight nod and turning his attention to the bag. I sighed and looked back at Jimmy. He finished the bottle of vodka in his hand before noticing me.

“Kid, you look sad!” Jimmy shouted, stretching his arms out. “You look like you need a hug.”

“I do, Jimbo.” I mumbled as I stood up and walked towards him. He pulled me into a big hug and brought his head to mine.

“What’s wrong?” He asked quietly, sounding slightly sober and generally worried. I sighed and glanced at Matt.

“Matt is being really bitter and I don’t know why. I think he just insinuated that I’m a slut.” I muttered quietly. Drunken anger flashed across Jimmy’s face as he straightened up. He turned towards Matt when I pulled him back down. “Please don’t fight with him. I don’t want to be embarrassed.”

“I won’t, Kid. Promise.” Jimmy slurred. He looked back at Matt and dropped his vodka bottle. “Hey Sanders!” Matt looked up at him and Jimmy pulled me to his side tightly. I coughed uncomfortably as Jimmy wrapped his arm around my neck. “Y-you need to take care of this girl. She’s weak. She has no muscles. I mean, look,” Jimmy began, holding up my arm. I blushed as all the guys laughed at my lanky arm. Jimmy dropped it and grabbed onto my shoulder. He pointed at Matt. “She has spaghetti arms. She needs your luscious guns to protect her. I mean, without them, someone could just do this.” And as he spoke his last statement he shoved me, making me fall face-first into the floor. I laid still, silently crying as the pain shot through me. Everyone, including Matt, just stared at me. After a minute of laying still I groaned in pain.

“Don’t let Jimmy drink ever again!” I screamed, in too much pain to move. All the guys burst into laughter at me as Jimmy walked over towards the group of guys, accomplishment written on his face. Johnny joined them and sat behind Brian as they all stared at the TV screen, which had some video game on it. I cried silently from the pain in my face and chest, but also from the fact that I was just embarrassed by Jimmy and no one cares that I probably have a rug-burn covering the right half of my face. Finally, after a few minutes, Zach turned around and glanced at me. Guilt and sadness crossed his face as he saw that I was laying on the floor crying, and he cleared his throat.

“Matt, why don’t you help Kid up?” Zach suggested, staring at Matt. I tried to look at Matt, but I could only see his shoulder. Which means I saw when he shrugged like I was nothing important.

“You’re closer.” Matt stated plainly. I saw anger flash across Zach and I knew he was about to say something, so I shot my arm out to grab him. I squeaked in pain and he looked towards me. He crawled over and carefully turned me onto my back. He pulled me onto his lap and cradled me to his chest, and I let out a quiet sob.

“Kid, if you want to go home, you can. I didn’t know Matt would be this much of an asshole.” Zach whispered quietly, running his hand through my hair. I shook my head and sat up.

“I’m not going to let him win.” I mumbled quietly, wiping my tears off quickly. I winced when I touched my face, but I ignored the pain and looked at Zach. “Get me a bottle of vodka, I wish to drown my sorrows.” He gave me a sad look before standing up and walking towards Matt. He ripped the bottle out of Matt’s hand just as Matt was bringing a full bottle of vodka to his lips. Zach smirked and shuffled back towards me, holding the bottle my way. Matt glared at Zach and then at me, so to piss him off I tipped the bottle towards him before taking a huge drink.