The Nerd and I [Book One]

Chapter Ten

[Matthias]

I turned the engine off of the car and looked at Earl who fell asleep during the ride.

“Hey, wake up.” I nudged his shoulders but he just tilted his head to the side and continues to snore like a child.

I stared at his face. How can someone like him be so beautiful yet vulnerable at the same time? It’s as if he’s gonna break if I hold him tight.

I leaned forward him and kissed him on the forehead, then to his nose until I pecked his lips.

“Matthias…?” He called my name and his eyes fluttered open. He wasn’t wearing his glasses and that made him even more attractive.

Just seeing his eyes can melt anyone.

“Wake up already. We’re here.” I mumbled as I kissed his lips again and he moaned under me.

“Mmhmm…okay.” He stretched his muscles.

“Where are your glasses anyway?” I asked him and he smiled shyly at me.

“I went to the optometrist and got a new one.” He took the case out of his bag and showed me a nerdy looking glasses that made me laugh.

“Geez, you’re as lame as ever.” I teased him and he pouted.

“I like this type of glasses.” He put it on and smiled at me. “See.”

I groaned mentally. He’s being cute without even knowing it.

“It does kind of suit you.” I agreed and he smiled even bigger.

“I know.” He slipped out of the seatbelt. “Thanks for dropping me by.”

“Hey wait.” He stopped moving and looked at me.

“Hm?”

“Where’s my goodbye kiss?” I asked teasingly and he blushed as red as tomato.

“W-what?! You already kissed me!” He was about to step out of the car but I automatically locked it.

“I won’t let you go until you do it.” I smirked seeing how frustrated he was.

“B-but…doing that kind of thing…that’s embarrassing.” He stammered.

“No one’s looking. It’s just the two of us here.” I reasoned out and he kind of agreed to that.

He inhaled before directly looking at my eyes. “Fine.” He leaned closer and pulled himself towards me, his hands using my legs to balance himself.

I watched him close his eyes and I smiled to myself. He kissed my lips and the temptation got a better hold of me. I suddenly snaked my hands around his shoulders, my hand pushing his head closer to mine.

He moaned when I forcefully entered his mouth, my tongue dancing around, sucking his tongue and licking everything inside. He tried to push me away but I only pulled him closer to me.

“M-matthias…” He managed to say my name against the kiss. I finally pulled away knowing that he can’t breathe anymore.

He panted and I can feel his hands trembled. His lips were moist and his cheeks were bright red.

He looks absolutely delicious and I want to eat him so bad.

“W-what kind of goodbye kiss is that?” He asked covering his mouth with the back of his hand.

I smirked as I licked my lips. “Don’t forget, you still have to give me my good night kiss.”

“B-bastard!!”

The main doors opened and maids greeted me as I threw my bag and coat to them. One of the men approached me.

“Welcome back, sir. The boss wants to speak with you.” He informed and I just clicked my tongue.

“Fine.”

I walked down the long corridors and finally arriving at his office, I opened it without even knocking. I grimaced when I saw my old man sitting on the table, his arms wrapped around Damascus’ waist.

“What the f**k?! Can’t you do that somewhere else?!” I screamed at them and my father just smirked and Damascus pushed himself away from him.

“I can see you’re back already. Where were you?” Damascus asked still wearing his usual poker face.

“Somewhere.” I casually answered and he just glared at me.

“Answer me properly when I talk to you.” Damascus threatened and I just rolled my eyes at him.

My father jumped off the table and smirked at me before walking towards. “Hey brat, if someone asked you something, answer them properly.” He tousled my hair in force and I growled at him.

“Don’t touch me!” I slapped his hand away but he caught it and held it tight.

“If you don’t want to be punished, behave like a good boy you are, Damian.” He tightened his hold and I glared at him. “I’m not as kind as Damascus when it comes to punishment, and you know that.”

I hissed at him.

“Cut it out, you two.” Damascus pushed my father away and looked at me. “We called you here because we got news that some of the gang members in your group were causing trouble downtown.”

I rubbed the back of my head. Yeah, I remember someone saying that to me. Last time, I have to stop the fight against the people from my group and the Black Panther in one of my bars.

“I want you to fix this thing, Matthias. Seriously, you should stop fighting with Edward Sander’s gang. It won’t do you good.” Damascus scolded.

“It’s not like I’m the one initiating the fight. They’re the one who’s attacking my men.” I said and Damascus sighed.

“Nevertheless, go and talk to Edward to fix this problem or else, the mafia will have to step in and interfere with your business. And you don’t want that, right?”

I clicked my tongue in annoyance. “Geez, fine, I’ll do it.”

I opened the door of my room and opened the lights. I took my shirt off and threw it on the floor before flopping down to my bed.

God, I feel so tired and I just want to sleep.

Suddenly, my phone rang and I quickly answered it.

“What?” I snapped at the caller. I didn’t even bother to look who it was.

“Oh, hello Matthias. It’s me, Earl.” I quickly got up from the bed.

“What do you want, punk?” I asked as I take off my shoes.

“Just wondering if I left my history notebook with you. I can’t find it anywhere.” He asked and I sighed.

“Idiot.” I pulled my bag that was carried by the maids a moment ago and looked inside. Indeed, his notebook was inside. “Yeah, it’s here.”

He breathes out a sigh of relief. “Oh good. I thought I lost it.”

“Just get it tomorrow.” I mumbled throwing my shoes on the floor and lied back on the bed again.

I heard him smile “Okay. Sorry for disturbing you. I’ll see you tomorrow.”

“Yeah.” I ended the call and threw the phone on the floor. I pulled the pillow closer to me and hugged it.

I was about to visit dreamland when there was a sudden knock on the door. I tried to ignore it but I heard Harry’s voice from behind the door and I growled.

“What the f**k do you want?!” I asked slamming the door open.

Harry quickly grabbed the collar of my shirt. “I-I heard you’re going to talk to Edward!”

I blinked at him. “So what?” I slapped his hands away from me.

“Why?! Is something wrong?! Tell me!” He started shaking me and I pushed him away.

“Geez, calm down, i***t! You’re making me dizzy.” I said. “It’s none of your business so stay out of it.”

Harry glared at me and that made me curious. He’s usually very calm about everything.

I parked my car on the spot where I usually do and climbed out, grabbed my bag and slammed the door close. I entered the school building and head straight towards the lockers to get some of my things.

I was about to open the door when Earl appeared beside me.

“Good morning.” He greeted and I just nodded my head. He opened his locker and so did I. I pulled some of the books I needed for the next class and closed it again before leaning on it to look at Earl.

“You’re early.” I commented and he just smiled.

“Oh, I have an exam in statistics so I woke up early.” He answered. He looked up at me. “Oh, I almost forgot my history notebook. Can I have it?” He reached out his hand at me.

I stared at it and smirked. “No way.”

He gasped and then pouted. “M-meanie! Give it back!”

“No way.” I poked his forehead and he puffed his cheeks. Damn, don’t make such a cute face. “You’ll have to do me a favour before I give it to you.”

“A favour?” He raised his brows at me. “What kind?”

I leaned forward him to whisper. “A kind of favour that will make you horny as hell.”

I watched him blushed. “W-what?! T-that’s insane! F-f-forget it!” He stammered and ran away.

I smirked in amusement and looked at his locker that was still open. That i***t, he’s such a blockhead. I closed it, pulled the key dangling from the key lock and walked to the other direction of the corridor to go to my class.

Now I have two things he has to get.

This is going to be fun.

I kicked the door open and walked inside. All eyes inside the room looked at me. They soon greeted me with ‘good mornings’ and ‘what’s up’ and I ignored them all. I sat on my usual chair reserved for me and some of the guys approached me.

“Hey Matthias, are you doing anything tonight?” I looked at the one asking me and saw it was one of the bitches hanging around me. He’s a friend of that Justin bastard but I can’t remember her name.

Fuck, what’s wrong with my brain. I can memorize equations and shits like that but I can’t remember a f*****g name.

“Why?” I asked her and she just smiled at me.

“Well, I wanted to invite you to a party at my house tonight. You see, it’s my birthday and I want you to come.” She said and some of the girls around her hooted and laughed.

I put my hands inside my pockets and put my legs on top of the table. “Whatever. I’ve got nothing to do so why not.”

“Yey! That’s awesome, Matthias!” She grinned at me and walked away together with her bitches.

I saw Harry walked inside the room and looked at me. He walked towards my desk and glared.

“Did you talk to Edward?” He asked and I just glared at him.

“What’s up with you? Why’re you so uptight with this?” I snapped at him and he just gulped. “Don’ tell me you’re dating that s**t again.”

He paled and quickly shook his head. “N-no! I’m not dating that bastard! Why would I?!”

“If I caught you dating him again, I swear I’m going to slit your throat.” I threatened and he scowled.

“But Matthias…” He leaned forward to me so no one can hear what he’s about to say. “Why’re you so angry at him? Don’t tell me you’re still holding a grudge…”

I glared at him and he quickly shut his mouth. “Don’t you f*****g remind me that again, fucker. Did you forget what that guy did to us, ha?” He panicked in fear when he saw my face.

He waved his hands at me, sweat dripping down his face. “C-calm down Matthias, I swear I’m not dating him anymore!”

“You better be. Now, get the hell out of my face before I f*****g kill you.” I said and he just glared at me.

“Hey.” I looked at Edward who was leaning on the wall with his arms crossed.

I glared at him. “What do you want?”

“I know it’s none of my business what happens inside your group.” He stood up straight and glared me. “But I don’t like it when you threaten Harry like that.”

I smirked. “I’ll do anything I want with him. Like you said, it’s none of your business, right?”

“Don’t treat him like his yours.” He stepped forward me. “I can easily get him from you and make him my right-hand.”

“Do it and I’ll f*****g kill everyone in your gang.”

He now smirked. “What? You think you can do that, punk? Not because you’re a f*****g assassin means you can scare off everyone with the word ‘kill’. You’re not the only one who can do that.”

I clicked my tongue in irritation. “You’re the one who betrayed me-” I paused trying to erase the images of lifeless bodies inside my head. “-and Harry as well and now you’re sticking up to his ass again? He’s neither your b***h nor your toy, Edward. Once is enough.”

He twitched and I saw him grip his fist. “I didn’t betray him.” He quickly defended and I just snorted.

“Yeah, f*****g your right-hand man isn’t betrayal. Sure.” I said sarcastically and he just glared at me. “You don’t know how much that killed him. If it wasn’t for me, Harry might be dead now.”

“Fuck.” He ran his hand through his messy hair.

“Just so you know, he’s mine and I’ll do everything to take him away from you.”

I sat on the steps of the stairs and looked at my phone.

Ten minutes passed and he’s still not here. Such a slowpoke.

Suddenly, I heard running from afar and I smirked knowing who it was. Then, Earl appeared in front of me, panting and wheezing.

“G-give me back my notebook and keys!” He demanded and I just grinned at him.

“I told you, you have to do me a favour before I give it back.”

He blushed and shook his head as if he remembered something he doesn’t want. “I-I don’t want to!”

“Oh, so you’re defying me now.”

He shivered audibly and I gave him an evil smirk knowing that he’s scared of being intimidated by me.

“Y-you’re just making fun of me…” He stuttered. He stepped back when I stepped closer until his back hit the wall. I put both of my arms on his sides, trapping him like a mouse.

“Did you already forget who saved you the other night?” He tensed at what I said. “I risked my life for you, you know.”

He pouted and looked up at me blushing. “I-it’s not like I want you to rescue me.”

I smirked. “But you’re thinking of me that night, right? Telling yourself how much you want Matthias to save you.”

His eyes widened. “D-don’t put thoughts inside me!” He retorted and I caught his mouth with mine, pushing my tongue inside his. He moaned under the kiss.

“M-matthias…” He mumbled my name and I smiled when he wrapped his arms around my shoulders. I continued to devour his lips.

“Fuck.” I grunted when I sucked the flesh on his neck and he groaned. “I want you right now.”

I felt his body shivered. “D-don’t do it here…we’re in school.”

The bell suddenly rang and I heard the classroom doors slamming open one by one. I growled and pushed myself away from Earl.

He looked up at me, panting and blushing. “C-could I have my notebook and keys back?”

I smirked at him and kissed the tip of his nose. “Not a chance.”

“You’re not going to the party?” Harry asked as soon as he opened the door of my room. I rolled to the side of my bed, continuing to read the magazine I have in my hand.

“Not interested.” I mumbled and he just chuckled at me.

“You’re like the star of that party. Everyone was expecting you.” He said and I shrugged my shoulders.

I turned the page and read the article. “Well, sucks for them.”

Harry just snorted and threw himself on the sofa. I glanced at him and saw him reading a message on his phone.

Why do I have the feeling this i***t’s still dating that bastard?

“Did you say anything to Edward?” I asked and he tensed.

“W-what?!” His face flushed and he tried to hide it with the pillow. “I-I’m not talking to him anymore!”

Squinting my eyes in doubt, Harry gulped.

Then why’re you flushing like an i***t?

“Why do you still like that guy? You caught him f*****g Emmett, so why still chase after him?” I asked and he stopped moving around.

He directly looked at my eyes. “Because…I really, really, really love him.”

I glared at him and he quickly shook his head. “But I’m not dating him anymore! I…” He lowered his face and scowled. “But it’s not like he loves me as well. I forced him into a relationship anyway and it’s not his fault that he and Emmett did it.” I twitched when I saw his hands shaking. He forced a smile. “It was always one-sided on my part.”

I cursed when I saw him crying silently. “What a cry-baby.”

“I can’t help it. It hurts so much. Just loving a guy like him…hurts so much.”

Edward looked straight to my eyes and put the glass of wine on the table. I crossed my legs and put my arms against the back of the chair, looking at him with glaring eyes.

“I think you know why we’re here.” I started and I watched him look around the room. We’re now inside one of the buildings I own and we’re sitting in my office. The only lights present were the two lamps between my sides.

Edward sighed. “Yeah, I know. You’re blaming me for all the attacks happening in your gang.”

I raised my brows. Yeah, and the fact that you’re playing with Harry again makes me piss even more.

“As much as I want to admit it, I’m sorry to tell you but I don’t know anything about the brawls that are happening between my gang and yours.” He mumbled.

“And why would I believe that?” I asked.

He pulled out a cigarette from the box he’s holding. “Because I’m their leader and I know everything. Someone’s been messing up with the gang names.”

I rubbed my chin. So that means someone’s using their name to mess with us. I looked at one of the men standing on the door and he nodded knowingly. He bowed to me and exited the room.

Edward stood up as he blew the smoke of the cig. “I already caught one of them loitering around my territory. But he won’t respond to any questions we’re giving him.”

“What a loyal dog.” I grunted and stood up as well. Looks like we’re dealing with a tough cookie this time.

“You know what to do, right?” He asked me and I glared at him.

“Do I look stupid to you?”

He smirked and pointed the cig that was dangling between his fingers to me. “Kind of.” His smirk turns to a deadly glare and I even know he’s ready to kill when he looks like that. “And stop messing around with my brother. I’m gonna f*****g kill you if you hurt him, understand, punk?” He took his jacket hanging on the couch and tossed it on his shoulder.

When the door closed, I rubbed the back of his head. “How the hell did he even know about Earl…” I clicked my tongue. “f*****g Harry.”

I lit the cigarette in my hand and rotated the chair I’m sitting on to look at the view outside the window. The city lights were twinkling and it’s making me burn my eyes. I grumbled and massaged my aching forehead.

Seeing a view like this makes me remember the first time I met Edward.

It was years ago, when we were both elementary students back then. I know a lot of things about him and Earl. About how their mother died and their father abandoned them.

It’s a lie, about that thing where Edward and Earl were step-brothers. Only Edward knew this. He hid the truth from Earl saying that they have different fathers. Earl easily believed that because when he was just a kid, the one who took care of him, was his mother and his father’s the one who took care of Edward. I don’t know much about their parents. The only thing I’m sure of was that their parents got divorced when Edward was just 5 years old and Earl’s 4 years old. Since then, Edward lived with his father in France while they left Earl and his mother here.

But when their mother died, Edward suddenly went back home and decided to stay here. I never saw their father again after that. All I remember was that he was tall, really huge, and he has the same eyes like Earl. After their mother’s death, they both got adopted by her brother. All along, Earl thought that guy was Edward’s father and not his.

Pretty soon after the depression, Edward attended the same school as mine. We immediately became friends because, I don’t know, we talk and act the same.

We’re both bastards. Same feathers do flock together. Sometimes.

And whoever my friend was, they will be Harry’s friends as well.

That guy follows me everywhere. And maybe that’s the reason why he became my right-hand man.

He’s an i***t, I know.

I didn’t expect that he’ll fall for Edward.

I soon realized that we both have the same thing.

He and I having a gang of their own.

We rule the city for like, I don’t even remember how long.

We work like we’re brothers.

But then, something happened.

One of the guys from his gang got hot with mine. Fight broke out, guns were involved, and everyone was in chaos. Even the police and the mafia have to step in to stop the gang war.

And then, it happened.

One single shot from his people to mine.

And that bullet killed him.

I watched how that person died.

Yeah, I know it’s like an ordinary thing for me to see people die in miserable ways.

But, when someone you know, got killed in front of you.

It’s different.

The death of that person ended the war. Many were wounded and hurt.

Days passed and Edward and I stopped talking to each other.

We wouldn’t even try to make eye-contact.

But that didn’t stop Edward and Harry’s relationship.

They go to karaoke sometimes, hang out in every place they could think. It really didn’t matter as long as the two of them were together.

For Harry that is.

So yeah, one day, stupid Harry confessed to Edward. And what did the bastard say? Of course he said yes.

But turns out he was just playing a game with him.

He was two-timing with Emmett.

And that added the fire to the fuel.

I tried to kill him off, honestly. But knowing that he was Earl’s brother stopped me from doing so.

I was so angry at him I wanted to spit on his face.

Harry endured the pain for six months.

Six f*****g horrible months.

That guy seriously has issues when it comes to Edward.

I don’t want him to suffer like that again. I can’t count how many times Harry rushed to the hospital because of suicide.

And everything’s coming back again.

I groaned even more when I saw Harry’s number flashing on my phone. I hit the ‘answer’ button and put the phone on speaker.

“Hello? Matthias?!”

I leaned back on the chair and put my legs on the table. “What?”

“Have you talked to Edward yet? Did he leave already?”

I bit my lips. The sudden urge to kill someone suddenly ticks inside me. “Why’re you looking for him?”

“I just want to talk to him but he keeps on ignoring my calls.”

I snorted. “Well good, maybe he has reasons.”

“Look, I’ll call you back later, I need to find Edward. Bye!” I was about to say something but he ended the call. I threw my phone on the floor and grunted.

“f*****g i***t!!”

I arrived in front of Earl’s house. I parked my motorcycle beside and stomped towards the main door. I didn’t even bother to knock and just keeps going inside. I saw Edward sitting on the couch and watching television. When he saw me, he didn’t look like he was surprise.

“You’re really pushing me to my limits, bastard.” I started. He sighed and stood up to face me.

“I did what you just told me to.” He mumbled and looked at his phone sitting on the table. It was flashing meaning there’s someone calling him.

Probably Harry. Good thing I arrived here first. I don’t want to see him how I beat this bastard to a pulp.

“Just stop messing with his life!!! You came in, destroyed it, you left, you came back again and now you’re ignoring him! Don’t you know what you’re doing makes him miserable! Stop making him run in circles!” I walked up to him and grabbed his shirt to pull him closer to me. He glared back and so did I. “You’re killing him, do you know that?!!!”

He lowered his head and slowly reached for my hand. He gripped it tight and I saw how his eyes narrowed when he looked at me. “And do you know what he’s been doing to me? You don’t know how much I regretted all of the things that happened. It’s true I played with him once, but it won’t happen again. I lost him and I want to get him back again.” His grip tightened even more. “You said I was hurting him, and I don’t want that, that’s why I’m staying out of his life. For good.”

Okay, that’s a bit intense for someone like Edward.

My ears perked when I heard someone from the door. We saw Earl and Harry entered and their eyes immediately focused on us.

“Uhm…” Earl trailed off blinking. “What’s happening…?”

Edward loosened his hold on me and pushed me away. “Nothing.”

“What’re you doing here, Matthias?” Earl asked me and I looked away.

“None of your business.” I snapped and he pouted.

“It’s my business because this is my house. Now, come along.” He stomped towards me and pulled me away from Edward.

When we arrived at his room, he locked the door and looked at me. “I’m sorry. It’s just that…I think that the both of them really need to sort this thing out by themselves.”

I snorted. “What do you even know about them?”

Earl eyed me seriously. “That my brother is deeply, madly in love with Harry.”

I froze at what he just said. “What…?” I looked at him.

“You know, I’ve been with my brother for a long time. And even though we don’t talk much, I can read him easily. The past days, he’s been depressed. I knew it was because of Harry since he told me everything about him and Edward’s relationship.”

I blinked. “He…told you?”

“Yeah. Everything. About that thing where the two of you were once close friends and that you got angry with my brother because he betrayed you.” He said and I just lowered my head and grumble.

“That big mouth of his. I swear I’m gonna pull it off one day.” I threatened and he just smiled. I sat down on his bed and he did as well.

“Sorry, I don’t want you to think that I’m being nosy or something…but Harry’s a close friend of mine now. And since he’s dating my brother, I don’t think it’ll be a matter anyway.” Earl explained.

“So what now?” I asked him sarcastically. The truth is that I don’t really want Earl to get involve with this whole thing.

“I’m really sorry, Matthias.” Earl looked down and I immediately felt the guilt.

Damn this geek. How can he easily melt my anger away just like that?

I sighed and lay down on his lap. “Just shut up. I’m tired of getting involved with those two. They’re big enough to know what to do.”

I watched Earl smiled after what I said. He nodded silently. “Thanks Matthias. That’s very nice of you.”

“Hmph.” I faced his tummy and hugged him close to me. “You better treat me with something.” [A/N: DAMN YOU MATTHIAS, DAMN YOU AND YOUR CUTE ANTICS!!]

He chuckled. “What? You want chocolate ice cream again?”

I smiled. “Probably.”

I stared at Harry and Edward who were standing in front of me.

“So…you’re dating again.” I repeated what Harry just said to me.

He nodded and grinned. “Yep! We made up yesterday, thanks to you and Earl!”

I stared a bit more and sighed. “Whatever. I don’t even care anymore.”

Edward rubbed the back of his head and walked away. “See you later, punk.”

Harry gasped and quickly followed Edward. “Hey wait for me!” He turned back to face me briefly and smiled. “Thanks Matthias!”

I watched the two of them vanish in the corridor, side by side. Geez, what a childish prick.

Earl appeared beside me and smiled. “They’re dating…must be nice.”

I looked down at him and smirked. “What? You want to date somebody else?”

He gasped and glared at me. “N-no…”

“Good. Because I’ll kill that person right away.” I mumbled to his ear and he paled. “By the way, where’s my ice cream, nerd?”

Earl grinned. “Yeah yeah, let’s go and get your ice cream.”

I grinned back. “Perfect.”

“Hey, give me back my notebook and keys please.”

I smirked. “No freaking way.”

“Meanie!”