bc

I Bet I Can Make Him Smile

book_age0+
2.7K
FOLLOW
8.5K
READ
suicide
arrogant
scandal
sensitive
drama
comedy
bxb
like
intro-logo
Blurb

Storm Miles is a seventeen year old boy who lives alone with his little brother Luca. Storm is legally Luca's guardian but sees them as brothers most of the time. By the time Storm was four he had to learn to take care of himself while his parents were out doing god knows what. The only time he smiles is if he's around Luca or his only best friend Tyler. All anyone sees in him is the 'weird quiet emo kid' who sits alone and never talks. What happened when the school jock comes into his life?

Jackson Rider is the schools most popular kid/Jock. He has his own little group of close friends, Kyle, being the smartest and nicest out of all of them has been friends with Jackson since 1st grade. What will happen when the other three bet he can make Storm Miles fall for him? Will he listen to Kyle that it's a bad idea and turn it down? Or will he let his pride get the best of him?

chap-preview
Free preview
Chapter One
Beep, beep, beep ,be-! I slammed my hand down on my alarm before it could make any more of that horrible noise. If you haven't guessed it, I'm not a morning person. I pry my eyes open and glance at the clock. It read six-thirty, I don't have to be at school until eight a.m. but I need to get ready and make sure Luca is ready. I crawled out of my warm bed and went into the bathroom to get a shower. Once the water heated up I stripped down and stepped into the hot water. I can't stand cold water so I always have it extremely hot to where it makes your skin red. I washed my hair and body before turning off the water and getting out. I towel dried my self and plugged in my straighter to wait for it to heat up and while I was waiting I blow dried my hair. I combed out all the knots and once I heard the familiar beep I did my hair. After I brushed my teeth and did every thing else I went to my closet with a towel wrapped around my waste and picked out a plain black, tight fitting t-shirt, black skinny jeans, a black and blue checkered belt, black and blue beanie, and my black and blue fingerless gloves. I felt like those would be my colors for today. I then went over to my dresser, got out my makeup and did my eyes. As soon as I was done I looked at the clock and saw it was already seven o'clock. I grabbed my book bag, ran out of my room, down the steps, and into the kitchen. After setting my bag on the counter I got 3 poptarts and 3 glasses and filled them with some orange juice. Tyler comes over every morning so I usually make something or set something out for him, too. As I set the poptarts down I heard the kitchen door open and saw Tyler come in. "Good morning!" He smiled at me and kissed my cheek. We're both gay but we would never date. That would be awkward if we were to break up or anything. "Morning," I replied back. As soon as I sat down Luca came in with his bag ready for school. "Good morning, Luca!" Tyler said and Luca smiled at him. "G-good m-morn-ning." Luca has a stutter so he doesn't like to talk to much. "Morning," I replied again. We all ate our food and stuff and then got ready to go. I looked at the clock again and saw it was seven-fifteen. We still had forty-five minutes. I took my trash and glass to the garbage and sink. I then grabbed my bag and waited while Tyler and Luca did the same."Ready to go?" I asked and they both nodded their heads. I went out the front door and got into the drivers side of my car. Tyler got into the passenger side while Luca got Into the back. I started the car and pulled out of our driveway and down to the school. I stopped in front of Frankveiw middle school and gave Luca a reassuring smile. He gets bullied even though he won't admit it, I know he does. I can tell by the way he acts and looks at people. "Bye, love you," I said and he smiled at me and got out of the car. "L-L-Love you, t-too, s-see yo-ou lat-t-ter, Ty." Tyler smiled at him and waved. I pulled out back onto the main roads and down the street to the high school. "So, how have you been?" Tyler said, trying to start a conversation. I glanced at him and then back at the road. "Fine." Tyler looked at me and I glanced at his face again. This time I could see in his eyes that he didn't believe me. "Whatever you say," he said with a sigh. "Well, got anything interesting planned for today?" I mentally sighed in relief of him changing the subject. I thought about what I had to do today and shook my head no. "No, just school and hanging out with you," I replied slowing down as we approached the school. I parked my car and got my stuff and got out. Tyler did the same and walked up beside me. "You're boring." He pouted and crossed his arms like a child as we walked. "I'm sorry that I'm not the most interesting person in the world. If you want a friend like that then I suggest you go and look somewhere else." He tapped his chin as if he were thinking and looked at me with a playful smile. "No, that's to much work. But we should hang out after school." I smiled at him and rolled my eyes. "Don't we always? I'll see you at lunch." I started to walk the other direction. He waved and went into his first class. I didn't need to go to my locker until third period so I went into my first period which happened to be English. "Good morning, Mr. Miles," Mr. Ray said. Mr. Ray is the twelfth grade English teacher and he's also my favorite teacher. He doesn't just care about the money, he actually likes doing his job. He's also one of the few people that understand that I like to be left alone and doesn't get angry when I don't respond. He knows about Luca and mine's situation so he understands a lot of the issues I may be having. I nodded my heads towards him and gave him a small smile in return. He smiled back and returned to grading yesterday's assignment. I sat in the back of the room where no one would bother me and put in my earbuds. Might as well do something until the bell rings. More students started to fill into the classroom. Some glanced at me and didn't do anything while others whispered and, being the obvious morons they are, pointed at me like I was blind. I sighed and looked down at the desk. There's no point in causing a scene over them talking about me. The warning bell finally rang and that's when Jackson walked in. Jackson Rider is the school's most popular kid and he's also the star of the football team. He's never really bullied anyone like most people would think. Since he is known as a jock you would think that he'd be like the stereotype. He's not too bad looking either and by that I mean he's really hot. I've never really thought of him in a boyfriend type way but that doesn't mean I don't find him good looking. I'm pretty sure he's single right now but I'm also pretty sure he's straight so it's not like I would have a chance anyway. I sighed again and ran a hand through my hair. The day just started and I already want to go home. I looked around the room again and saw Jackson glance at me. I quickly looked down at my desk, hoping he didn't see me. The bell finally rang and Mr. Ray started his lesson on how to know what punctuation to use. Since I already knew this I put my head down and waited for class to be over. I rushed to pick up my stuff off my desk as the bell rang. The bell rang for lunch and Ms. Hedie made sure she told everyone about the homework assignment for the math project were doing. I honestly hate math and the teacher apparently thinks I love it just because I have an A in here. Since she thinks I love math I get harder work without other students knowing. I don't think it's fair but she says I need to do work that's challenging. I got up from my desk, grabbed my stuff, and went out the door towards the lunch room. I walked past the jocks all huddled together and saw Nathan look at me. Why does it seem like everyone is looking at me today?! I looked down at my feet and Kept on walking. Usually people ignore me and act like I don't exist, or they talk about me when I'm not around. But for some reason they decided to actually make it known that I was being talked about. I sighed, I seem to be doing that a lot, and walked to the lunch room. I could already hear the annoying chatter of students from down the hall. In all honesty, if it wasn't for Tyler and me having the same lunch period I'd probably be down at the library getting my homework done or reading. But since he thinks that's boring and actually likes to eat here I put up with the other students. I opened the doors to the cafeteria and was almost immediately hit with some fruit cup. I turned to see some girls from their 'popular' table looking at me with a scared expression. Wow, do I really come off as the type of person to just lash out at something so little? I glared at them and they shrunk back a little but went on to whispering to each other and pointing. I rolled my eyes and continued to the lunch table towards the back in the far corner. It's secluded from the other table and has less trash and people around it. I saw Tyler sitting there with his phone out and a sandwich and monster on the table. He looked up and smiled at me as I sat across from him. "Here." He handed me a monster and I thanked him while opening it. I was extremely thirsty for some reason, which is weird because I don't drink or eat much. "So, how has your day been going so far?" "It's been. . .okay," I said with a shrug. He looked at me and rolled his eyes. "What happened? Why are you so down today?" "I'm just tired and I don't know, people just have been talking about me more and if you didn't notice, I kind of almost got hit in the face with a fruit cup on the way in here." I sighed and rested my head on the table. The day is already half way over and then you can go home and play video games with Tyler and Luca. I kept playing that in my mind to keep me sane for a while. "Who cares about what they say? Besides, I'd like to see at least one the them come up to you and say it to your face. They're too afraid you'll kick their ass to ever do that." Tyler laughed a little and I looked up at him. He had a small smile on his face and I smiled back at him while laughing a little. "I guess you're right." "Correction, you know I'm right. Now, what are we doing at your house after school?" he asked, changing the subject. "I guess homework and video games. I don't have anything planned. Unless you or Luca have something planned." I shrugged and took a sip of my monster. Tyler put his hand on his chin And stroked his imaginary beard. I shook my head at him and playfully rolled my eyes and smiled a little. He smiled at me and then got this excited look in his eyes. "I know!" I looked at him with an eyebrow raised waiting for him to tell me what he thought of. "There's a football game tonight, it's a home game so we could all go and watch it." I shook my head at him and he pouted. "I rather not go. Besides, I don't think Luca would be very comfortable at a high school football game. Plus, since when are you interested in football?" He rolled his eyes and crossed his arms. "You don't have to be interested in football to support your school. And Luca would be fine with us. Also, you need to get out more." "I don't like to be around people I don't know. And there's going to be so much yelling and I hate loud people." He pouted at me again and I groaned. "Stop looking at me like that! You know I don't like football and things that involve staying at school more than I need to!" "Please! Pretty please! I'll buy you dum dums. I really want to go but I don't want to go alone." If you're wondering what dum dums are, they're those little lolly pops that's been around forever. They're my favorite candy and of course he knows that. "Why do you want to go so bad?" I knew there had to be a reason. He doesn't just randomly decide 'hey I'm going to be a preppy school boy today and cheer on our team!' "I just want to. . ." He trailed of and picked at his sandwich nervously. I smirked and laughed. "You like someone that's on the team, don't you?" "Sh-Shut up! I do not!" I rolled my eyes at him and gave him a 'b***h please' look. "Oh come on, it's not like I'll do anything if I knew. Do you really think I'd spread it around or tell them?" He looked at me and squinted his eyes as if he was thinking. "Fine, I want to go because Kyle is on the team." He mumbled the last part and blushed. "You have a crush on Kyle? I have to admit, I can see you two being a good couple." Kyle is actually a really nice guy. I've never personally met him but I do see him around school. He talks to everyone and just likes to cheer people up. Tyler's head perked up and he gave me a hopeful look. "Really?!" "Don't take my word for it." I shrugged and took another sip of my drink. Tyler got up and threw his lunch away and put his phone in his pocket. "We only have like two minutes left before fifth bell," he said and looked around the cafeteria as he sat down. "You still owe me a bag of dum dums," I said with a smirk. He looked at me and playfully rolled his eyes. "Of course I do." The bell rang and we got up. He waved bye before running off to get to his next class on time. I picked up the half empty can of monster and threw the rest of it away. I walked out into the hall and towards the gym. I hate gym class so much, and It's not because I'm just lazy. I just don't like to change and exercise in front of people. I'll admit that I'm embarrassed about it, but it's not my fault. If you were super pale, really skinny, and had very little muscles then you wouldn't want go to gym either. I also hate changing in front of people and they make us do it. I just don't need more things for people to judge me for. I walked into the gym and into the locker room where the rest of the guys were. Tyler used to be in my class but he got transferred out. That ruined gym for the rest of the year for me. I walked over to my locker, avoiding and not looking at anyone. I don't need to make this more awkward for myself. I opened my locker and quickly pulled on my clothes and turned around and walked out into the gym again. Coach Ron came out of his office and over to us with his clipboard in hand. "I don't have any new units planned for today. I'll just give you free time for today," he said and I sighed in relief. "I expect everyone to be doing something active and not just sitting around. That ranges from playing a sport to walking the track." Coach Ron blew his whistle and motioned for us to start doing something. I pulled out my iPod and put in my earbuds while walking towards the track. I saw students getting out equipment and others were also going to the track. I must look like the biggest loser right now since I'm all alone and everyone else is with their friends. I let out another sigh and decided to listen to 'creatures' by Motionless In White. While I was walking I saw Jackson and his crew messing around. Kyle glanced at me and saw me looking at them. He smiled at me and I looked down at my feet. Why can't I be more like Tyler? I can't even look someone in eyes without feeling awkward. If someone talks or smiles at Tyler next thing you know they're best friends! He also gets to be a normal teenager with parents. Don't get me wrong, I love Luca but it's just hard sometimes. Not that Tyler's family doesn't have tough times. His family gets s**t because he has two dads. They're really nice and I'm really happy that Tyler finally has a family that accepts him because it wasn't always like that. I just wish that I wasn't this awkward weird kid that no one talks to. Although I know I bring it on myself, so why not change it? I can't change myself and believe me I've tried. I once really wanted to impress this guy, I know stupid, so I changed my whole look and personality. He broke my heart in the end so I guess you can say that's why I have a hard time in relationships. This is why I need someone to talk with during gym, my mind starts complaining about everything. I shook my head and looked up again. I looked up just in time because I was about to run into two boys walking pass me. "Watch it," the boy said. I think his name is Jason? "Sorry," I said quietly. They looked surprised for a second that I actually said anything in the first place. I rolled my eyes and started playing with my earbud cord. It's going to be a long day

editor-pick
Dreame-Editor's pick

bc

Love In The Moonlight (BXB)

read
29.6K
bc

Loving A Werewolf

read
45.1K
bc

Theo

read
141.2K
bc

Chased By The Billionaire

read
12.3K
bc

Big Bad Wolf

read
138.8K
bc

Blasphemous Love

read
262.0K
bc

Alpha Nox

read
90.8K

Scan code to download app

download_iosApp Store
google icon
Google Play
Facebook