68 Days And Counting

Chapter Forty-Two: Are You This Fried.

"Mads." Matteo got up, giving her the most random hug that she clearly didn't expect because her eyes went wide behind her glasses. This Matteo and Maddy thing was confusing the heck out of me but I pretended to ignore it. 

I exchanged a glance at Sam who looked at them a little confused before mouthing to me, 'Are they?' 

I shrugged, mouthing back, 'I have no idea'

"They'd be such a cute couple," Anmol mentioned, taking my attention off Sam.

I shrugged. "What's going on with you?"

"Nothing. Just the same old stress."

"Relateable," I said, taking a sip of my water.

Anmol and I talked for more minutes before Sam suddenly spoke up. "You guys want to go play darts?"

"What happened to your game with Maddy?" I asked, confused. 

"I'm not up for it." There was a significant way he had shrugged and avoided all of our eyes, finding an interest in the lights above. 

"He's losing. He has like four balls left and I only have the black one to get in." Maddy laughed, putting the cue away. "So I guess he forfeited."

"I wasn't losing," Sam muttered, meaning to be discreet at the volume of his words but even over the chatter of the busy pub we all heard him. 

I got up, cupping his face with one hand. "You poor baby." I mocked him, kissing him on the lips before grabbing my water. 

He held onto me, my back to his chest when he whispered in my ear. "I did not lose." 

"No. You just forfeited because you were about to lose. It's okay same. The first step is accepting." 

"Shut it." He narrowed his eyes at me and I laughed. 

"Wait, before we head to the other side, I have an important question," Derek said. Anmol instantly rolled her eyes but he grabbed her so she was leaning against him, wrapping his arms around her waist. "Matteo, mate, I wanna know something," Derek asked.

Matteo turned in his seat, looking curious. "What's up?"

"Who do you think is the most attractive person in this room?"

Matteo took a sip of his drink, standing up. "Seriously? You really want me to answer that question?"

"Oh God." I said, having a feeling that I already knew who the answer was.

"Yes."

"Okay, me." He grinned and Derek rolled his eyes. "I'm kidding, I'm kidding but really?" Matteo narrowed his eyes at Derek, "Are you sure? You sure you want me to tell you my opinion?"

"Yes."

"Just saying but me saying that someone is attractive or is the most physically attractive does not mean I like you or have any interest in you."

"So, it is me." Derek said, looking happy. Anmol stared at him but we all laughed at his giddiness anyway.

"I never said that."

I was getting annoyed and Derek, judging by the curiosity on his face, really wanted to know the answer. "Then who do you think is the most attractive or physically attractive person is in the room?" I asked, wanting to get this question over and done with.

"Easy answer: Sam."

"Easy answer? That sounds so offensive to everyone else in this room. Including me." Maddy said, pushing a finger against Matteo's chest but he laughed, swatting her finger away.