You didn't really answer Billy and Stu's big question. You couldn't, was it wrong to? On one hand you really did love them, they both offered you more in the world than anyone has ever before. You were a girl with no friends and straight A's, who never saw anything in herself other than a scholarship and hard work. And now because of them, you're enjoying yourself, and you see yourself as an actual person rather than a goal for the first time in your life.

They seemed to love you back in the same ways you loved them. They understood your boundaries, your feelings, they always knew what you meant to say even when you weren't so sure. In return they've been open about the way they feel, and you can always tell when they're upset or when they want their own space.

You've communicated with them in ways that Sidney and Tatum never bothered to notice, but that doesn't mean you don't feel horrible about wanting to date both of your friend's boyfriends. Even if they didn't treat them right as partners, that doesn't excuse it, right?

But then you looked at them, and you realized that you've never felt this held in your entire life. These boys would never let you go, they'd never let you fall with them. They want a future with you, and that's been so obvious- even from the moment you've met them, the moment you started talking to them on the phone.

You really love these guys.

"Billy... Stu... Of course I'll go out with you guys." You say after a moment of brutal silence.

Billy and Stu both lighten up- instantly they are clinging onto you, kissing all over your face, mumbling small words like "You won't regret this," and "We love you so much." It makes you giggle a bit, happily taking the love for a moment before lightly pushing them away

"But you guys really have to break up with Sid and Tatum, okay? I don't feel good being a boyfriend stealer, and I'd rather you guys not cheat on them, they're still our friends, you know?" You mumble.

Billy quickly kisses your cheek "We promise, we'll do it as soon as possible."

"Yeah!" Stu says quickly in agreement, quickly wrapping his arms around your waist. You giggle a bit leaning into him as you kiss Billy's cheek

"Okay, I really think this can work, then!" You say happily "I think we can really work together, guys."

"Duh, dork." Stu chuckles leaning in and kissing you deeply. You kiss back instantly, you've never kissed before so of course to you were a little rusty at it, Stu easily noticing this but he didn't complain.

The moment he pulled away for a breath, Billy attacked your lips. Unlike Stu, who seemed a small bit hesitant to hurt you but still very eager, Billy was a lot more rough with you. Still, you were obviously very new to it and he was a bit easier on you because of it.

They both pulled away from you, leaving you flustered. You were honestly still in a bit of denial about this being real until they actually kissed you. Billy grabs your hand and holds it tightly, smiling at your shocked, blushing face and Stu hardly holding back a chuckle.

"Was that okay, (Y/n)?" Stu asked kissing you a smaller kiss on the cheek

⇜-⇝

"School is going to be weird." You say quietly walking up to the building with the two boys besides you.

Billy shakes his head "No, it won't. Don't worry. If Sidney and Tatum confront you about acting weird just say you're worrying about your grades, or an essay, or something; they won't care enough to question it."

You sigh "You guys are going to break up with them today, right?"

They both look at each other "We have a plan, a few nights from now we are going to have a party at Stu's place. We are going to do it then." Billy says.

You nodded a bit "Y-Yeah, okay that sounds fine. But you guys are actually going to do it, right?"

Stu nods "Of course we are, we wouldn't lie to you like that."

Billy and Stu both smile at you genuinely, you return it with a smile of your own. Although you trusted these two with your life, you felt horribly nervous about everything. Like something was off about the entire thing. Maybe it was your guilt over it all. Sidney and Tatum were your friends, and it felt bad to get with their boyfriends. But you made it clear that you'd only form a relationship with them after they broke up with their girlfriends. You aren't a bitch, are you?

Billy taking your arm and pulling you into the school distracted you from your thoughts, which seemed to be his intention once he asked "Don't worry about it too much, okay?

You let out a breath you didn't know you were holding in, nodding a bit "Okay, you're right, I'll keep my mind off it until everything happens."

⇜-⇝

After school you had to work with Randy. You guys have been as close as ever; meaning, the only thing that really ever bonded you two was your love for horror films. Randy stood by you, leaning on the counter as you sat on it. The place was pretty dead right now, but around 7 the costumers would probably pick up.

Randy was a little more upset today. Because of everything Sidney was upset with, it made it hard for him to talk to her. He really did want to comfort her, but it was hard because he had no idea what she was going through.

"You know, Randy, you shouldn't worry. I know Sidney likes you- even if it might just be as a friend. I'm sure she appreciates your efforts, even if you doubt them yourself." You explain as you rock your legs.

He nods "I just wish all this would stop for her. She's great, the exact type of person that shouldn't have a serial killer out to end her. You know?"

You shake your head sighing "Well, those are always the girls they go for. That's a slasher's type, I guess?"

"Yeah, I wish they would hurry up and catch him already." He says "I mean, it's obviously Billy."

You tense a bit "Billy? Why would you say something like that? He's our friend!"

"The dudes a psycho, (Y/n). I know you like him and everything but try facing the facts. He's a mentally ill punk who's dad hates him, his mom left, he acts out in school- the fact he even got Sidney is impossible-"

You shake your head "The boyfriend being the killer is way to obvious, besides they already tried him and his cellphone ID didn't match with other calls! You have any other ideas on who might have done it?"

He shrugs a bit shuffling his left foot on the carpet, avoiding eye contact- that meant he was hiding something, you knew that much. You giggle a bit and flick him on the head "You do have an idea in that little horror head of yours, don't you? Come on, tell me! You've already accused one of my best friends."

He avoided eye contact and quietly mumbled "Well, there's always... you..."

You almost choke on your own breath, before immediately laughing "Me? Are you kidding?"

"Well, I mean. You just joined our friend group and a month later all this starts happening? You're only close to two of us really, and they are the most shady of the group. Besides, you're whole persona of 'quiet girl who gets good grades and always makes time to give love' act thing is really suspicious, you know?" He explains "It's like a mask."

You narrow your eyes on him as he goes into depth on his theory, and you tried to read his face so hard to find out what the fuck he was pulling out of his ass "Wait, you're serious? Jesus, Randy, I would never kill anyone! And 'act'? Dude everyone puts on an act in public! Do you think I want people to know what goes on at home?"

"What goes on at home? You are hiding something?" Randy asked quizzing.

You scoff "Everybody has secrets Randy! You want to date Sidney, Tatum wants to fuck anyone other than Stu, Sidney needs Therapy, we all have something."

"Then what's your big bad secret?" Randy asked watching you closely.

You jump up off the counter "I'm going to go restock the candy boxes. You can sit here and use your brain to pump out more script ideas." You say as you start to head for the back room.

He follows you quickly "You're dodging the question! That's the most shady thing you could do!"

You roll your eyes grabbing a crate from the box and filling it with candy boxes to take to the front shelf of the store "Randy, as a friend I'm going to tell you this the nicest way I can; I don't owe you shit, dude."

"Why won't you just tell me?"

You push him so you could head back up to the front "I have only told two other people about my personal life, and it really only trust them with it, so please stop pushing me, I hate it. I don't feel good talking about it to a lot of people."

He narrows his eyes "Who have you- you told Billy and Stu didn't you? Why in hell are you so close with them anyways? You've been friends with me longer!"

"Yeah and you're accusing me of being a murderer, so that really tells how our friendship is going isn't it?" You remark sarcastically.

"Why do you always get like that when I mention them? I swear it's like you have a crush or something on them!" He says.

You sigh a bit "Enough, Randy, please."

He stops and just stares at you for a moment before speaking again "... You have a crush on them, don't you? Are you kidding me? They are the dumbest losers I know and you like them? They both taken and you go for them?"

You clench your fist "Even if I did like them, why the fuck would it matter? You like Sidney right? She's taken, and obviously you won't act on that because you don't want to get in the way of things. It's the same with me!" You snap "They are the only people who I tell anything to! And I don't know how I got so close with them! Maybe I like them because they are actually a lot like me, or maybe I like them because they're completely different- but regardless it has nothing to do with spiting you, so why are you so defensive about this?"

"Because I've liked you for the last three years and you never even gave me the time of day! We've been working together for years, and I've tried to understand you. I knew you liked movies and I know you like writing, and I wanted to learn more but you always shut me off! And do you know how hard that is when you constantly find a way to shut me down?" He finally snaps.

You tense up staring at him, he seemed angry, but more than that regretful. He was keeping that in for a long time, you could tell "Randy... I'm sorry, I knew that if I ever really let you know me, you would never really be happy with that me. The me that is close with Billy and Stu, that's the person you'd hate. That's me."

"But you never even gave me the chance!" He retorts with a sigh "I just... I wish I didn't waste so long trying, I should of known you were just too different."

You grip onto the box of candy tightly "I wish the best for you and Sidney. I really do, but I can't be what you'd want. I'm not that person. And you're too in love with the idea of being with someone rather than actually being in love with me. You actually like Sidney, Randy. I'm just some crush you've held on to for so long it's been holding you back."

Randy stares at you blankly for a moment "I'm... Going to take a smoke break in the back..." He says, hardly even waiting for you to respond before he turns around and heads towards the back room once again.

"You do that, I'll be restocking up here." You say, not really caring if he heard as you turn your focus back to the shelf. The door slammed shut, and you were alone as he took his break. The worst part of that was both of you knowing damn well that Randy doesn't smoke.