Chapter 4: Curious about something

While Florence was practicing, Alexei pulls Justin over to the side.

"Psst, Justin"

"I have a question for you"

"Hm? What's up?"

"You're always trying to find out who Flo likes, right?"

"Uhh... right, yes I am"

"Okay, I have a bet with him so I need to guess who it is within a week and you need to help me"

"You made a bet?"

"Oh god...."

"Yeah. It was an impulsive thing but now I can't back out"

"You're in for a ride...."

"???"

"Nevermind"

"Okay, who do we think it is?"

"I dunno...he seems pretty important though, so who's Flo close to?"

"You think I would know that better than you?"

"Well...I mean I didn't even know he liked someone again at first, I just learned of it yesterday so...."

"I don't know, I felt like he's hiding something more from me anyway..."

"........."

Inside Justin's head: repetitive head banging.

"Right....."

"Sighhh, you two are hopeless"

"Justin, Xei!! What are you gossiping about?"

"Nothing!"

"I don't trust you, Justin"

"It's really nothing Flo. Not everything is about you 🙄"

"You're so mean to me :'( "

Florence sticks his tongue out at Alexei.

"How creative of you"

"Uggh, fuck off Xei"

"Never"

After practice in the locker room....

"Hey, Flo"

"Can we talk outside?"

"Why...?"

"I just have a question"

"Oh my gosh"

"Please don't kill me"

"I swear I didn't eat your chocolates"

"What?"

"No, I'm not mad. I seriously just have a question"

"Okay. What's the rush then?"

*Shrug* "Just curious about something"

"Okay...."

"Give me a minute, then we can have a talk"

"K. Just hurry up"

"Alright, alright"

Flo shoves the rest of his stuff into his bag and stands up.

"Alright, let's go"

He flings his arm around Alexei.