Suffer In Silence

*Dakota's POV*

During music class this morning I couldn't wipe the grin off my face. I can't explain exactly why I'm so happy today. It could be a number of things, I could be having an 'up' day, I could still be in a happy daze from work yesterday, or it could be my amazing afternoon I had afterwoods with Andy... Maybe it's all 3?... "Alright you've been making that face all day what is it?!", screeches Sandra in mock frustration. My face goes bright red with embarrassment as everyone laughs. "Well if you must know.. IworkedyesterdayforthefirsttimeanditwasamazingMaxisamazingthewholethingwasamazing!", I gush out so fast that my words blur together, causing everyone to laugh once again.

"Shit man that's... amazing haha, you really took it to the next level, high five!", I laugh and give CC a high five, but not before leaving him hanging for a few seconds. I look over at Andy, smiling, he smiles back but somehow it seems forced... I wonder what's wrong... "SO!" Ashley starts, breaking my train of thought. "We're all going to Denny's after school... you in?", he asks me, his head cocked. "Aw I'd love to... but I'm kind of already going somewhere after school...", I giggle excitedly. "Ooh!, ooh!, ooh!, with who?!", CC shouts, bouncing on the spot. "Haha quiet you, it's just with Max, we're going to the movies to see Catching Fire, the second Hunger Games movie", I explain, trying to contain my excitement.

*Andy's POV*

Why him?, why is it him making her smile?, what about me?, yesterday was perfect but it's not worth mentioning?... I thought I actually stood a chance with her... but it's him taking her to the movies, not me... If I let this happen my chances with her are gone forever... "Hey I've been wanting to see that movie too, but none of these fucks are into it, mind if I tag along?", I say hopefully, though I failed at hiding all of the jealousy in my voice... Shit... Everyone looks at me confused with whatthefuckareyouonabout looks on their faces. Ignoring them, I plaster a smile on my face, "So?, can I come?, I promise I won't get in the way of your little date".

A look of annoyance falls over her face... Fuck, why did I say that?!, why?!, fuck I'm an idiot!... "My what?", she asks, by the look on her face, I better not give the wrong answer... "Haha, relax Koda I'm kidding, seriously though, it would be a great chance for me to meet Max, you've made him sound awesome", I say, finishing the lie off with the most convincing chuckle I can muster. After a few agonizing seconds, she finally smiles, I inwardly sigh in relief. "You're right that's a great idea!, too bad you guys aren't into the Hunger Games or you could have met him today too!". And just like that I've managed to invite myself along, douchey, I know, but I can't let her slip through my fingers...

*Dakota's POV*

*****Time Lapse*****

The walk to the cinema with Andy was a bit awkward at first, after the way he acted in school. Eventually I had gotten sick of it, so I decided to hint about his car. He took the bait and started whining about how long it was taking to get fixed. I had smirked and said "oh I'm sure there's a perfectly good reason for why it's taking so long", which had earned me a confused look from a slightly suspicious Andy... I chuckle to myself thinking about it. Andy looks like he's about to grill me about it again, when I see Max. He's sitting on a chair in front of the big screen which is playing the previews to movies they have showing. I squeal in excitement and dash forward. Having heard me, he stands up and holds his arms out ready to catch me. Reaching him I dive into his arms, which engulf me in a big bear hug. After a bit we pull apart, laughing at our own dramatic-ness.

"I see you went all out for this fine evening we are about to enjoy", he says, trying to sound like a gentleman. I laugh and look him over, humming in approval. The boy really knows how to dress. He's wearing dark smokey grey ultra-skinny jeans, a form fitting Green Day shirt, a tight leather jacket, and Spiderman converse. Did I mention that I love Spiderman?, well I do... a lot... His hair is the same as he always has it, which suits him so damn well... "Well I must say Mr. Heat, you look mighty fine yourself", I finally say, also trying to sound posh. After a minute we finally quit the act, unable to keep straight faces anymore.

"Oh!, Max this is Andy, a friend from school, he wanted to meet you, and what better way than at the movies right?", I pull Andy over, who has remained oddly quiet the whole time. "Uh, hi!, I'm Max... obviously haha, nice to meet you Andy, I've heard a lot about you", he says with a smile. "She mentioned me?", Andy replies, looking surprised. Max smiles wider, "oh yeah, all the time, you look exactly like I pictured too, tall, handsome, strong yet feminine... haha. She told me about the others too, I'd love to meet them too one day".

*Andy's POV*

I'm so confused right now, so conflicted. On the one hand, he seems like a very nice and genuine guy, and I want to like him, but on the other, he's already so close with Koda after such a short time. The way she looks at him, the way she presses up against him, makes my blood boil. Because of that, I hate him, he's too good looking, too nice, too close to the girl I need to be mine!. God damnit!, he's destroying my chances with her every second their together, she's going to fall for him, and if that happens my heart will break. I have to do something about this, but what?, what can I fucking do?!...

I jolt back into reality as Max waves his hand in front of my face, "dude are you okay?, you look like you're off in another world haha". I resist the urge to hit him. "Sorry about that, I got distracted, I don't have the greatest attention span", I say, smoothly covering it up with a laugh, Max buys it but Koda looks at me funny before she laughs as well. Damn that girl is hard to fool, I need to up my game, or she'll see right through me and I'll ruin my chances with her forever...

*Dakota's POV*

I can't quite put my finger on it, but something's up with Andy. He's being weird and keeps making things awkward. So far Max is either oblivious to it or is just really good at hiding it. Despite that though, tonight has been fun. Andy ran ahead after we got the food and drinks, to get us the best seats. He managed to bags us the very back and very middle, I love that he knows me so well to know which seats I like the best. I picked the very middle seat, Max chose the one on my left and Andy chose the one on my right. Currently we're involved in a heated discussion about which commercial they've shown so far is the most annoying. "I'm telling you it's that damn one about advertising at the cinema, it's so repetitive it drives me insane!", Max insists, I think for a moment before laughing. "You're right that one is pretty fucking annoying haha" I say, leaning my back against Andy's arm, and laying my legs across Max's lap. Soon the movie starts and we turn to watch it. I sit back up and lean into the chair, ready to be drawn into another world....

*Andy's POV*

The movies actually pretty good, I watched the first one slowly throughout the school day on my phone, just in case they asked me who my favorite character is and why, which they did. I would still be enjoying the movie if she didn't keep leaning against him at the sad parts. When she gets scared for the characters she grabs his bicep and hugs it. Why can't she do that to me?, she's known me longer damnit!, what does he have that I haven't got?!...

*****Time Lapse*****

"Oh my God that was so intense!, I can't wait for the next one!", I watch on as she enthuses about the movie, still high on adrenaline I'm guessing. I smile a little, she's so cute when she does that... "What did you think Andy?", Max asks me, interrupting my thoughts. I hide my annoyance, or at least I try to, "it was great, didn't see the ending coming at all", I say with fake enthusiasm. Don't get me wrong, the movie was great, but Max being here puts a damper on how much I can enjoy myself. This guy is a major threat.

"It's pretty late, I promised mum I'd be home by 10:30, I don't really want to walk home alone if-" I cut her off, knowing now's my chance, I can't let Max walk her home... "I'll walk you home!, we live close so I can walk you right up to your door, no one would mess with a big tough guy like me...", I try to lighten the sudden awkwardness by flexing, pretending to be strong and muscly. I glance at Max, he seems a little tense, but quickly covers it up. "That's a good idea, well , I'll see you at work tomorrow hun", he pipes up. Koda stops looking at me with that adorable confused expression on her face, and turns to give him a hug goodbye. "See you then, stud" she laughs, and blushes, blushes, when he kisses her on the cheek, before we all turn and head out of the cinema, Max going one way while we go the other.

As we walk home I decide that now's my chance... "Koda?", after a second I hear quiet "yeah?". Before I can change my mind, I dive right into it... "I'm not sure about Max, he seems like a good guy and all, but the way you two got so close so fast, I...", I stop for a second, hesitating. "What are you trying to say Andrew?" she asks, we've both stopped by now. I gulp nervously, when people use my full name, well in this case... almost my full name... it's rarely a good thing. I try to avoid her eyes, she's getting real pissed off real fast. "I don't think he's good for you, he's too old for yo-", she cuts me off, looking like she's about to explode. "How dare you try to tell me who I can and can't be friends with!, you're finding things wrong with him that aren't even there!. And too old for me?!, he's only 18 you asshole!", with that she turns on her heel and stalks off, we spend the rest of the walk home in silence...

Notes

Finally it's up!, I'm so fucking sorry about the wait again.

Iwanted to get this chapter right, I got it as good as I'll ever get it. It was too long so I had to split it into two parts, sorry for the little cliffhanger haha

Credit for the idea of: Max and Andy meeting, Koda and Max acting too close causing Andy to get jealous, and Andy trying to tell her not to be friends with him (Max), which pisses her off } goes to: Insertsarcasmhere

Thanks so much for the idea it really helped :3
I also used another of you guys' ideas, I'll wait till the other half to give the credit since that's where your idea is featured haha
I'd also really like to thank OVerObsEssEdAnDyFaN for her awesome idea, I'm torn about whether or not I'll use it sometime in the story, if I do I'll probably tweak a certain part haha, either way I loved the idea it's a major upset something I'd definantly up my alley :3

Ch. Title Credit: Hot Chelle Rae ft. Demi Lovato - Why Don't You Love me