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“Everyone’s a little in love with their best friend. Everyone wants to touch their hair and rub their neck and kiss them and wake up next to them and,” Peter’s eyes go wide, realizing what he just said. “I’m in deep, aren’t I?”
Ned just simply nods.
“Ned, is it noticeable?” He asks, turning to look at Ned.
“Yeah, probably. She seems oblivious to it though. I guess that's good,” Peter buries his head in his hands as Ned continues speaking. “I mean, you guys are super close friends and yet you still can't seem to talk to her without being a complete mess!” Ned chuckles as Peter punches him in the arm. “Ow! Dude,” Ned’s voice drops into a whisper. “Super strength! That hurt!”
Peter grins sheepishly at him and offers a small “Sorry."
“Anyways, I heard you two were paired as partners for the Chem project.” Ned wiggles his eyebrows at his friend as Peter groans.
“Yeah, we’re partners. Speaking of which, she’s coming over to my house tonight for it.”
“Oh really? Are you two gonna,” Ned leans closer and into Peter's ear. “Be alone?”
“Ned!” Peter yelps, his voice higher in pitch as his face heats up.
“I’m just askin’, who knows what you two would do if you were alone.” Ned grins as Peter buries his tomato-red face in his sweater.
“Hey guys,” Says a certain girl and Ned tries really hard not to laugh as Peter perks up and gives him a cold glare.
“Peter, are you okay?” She asks him, studying his bright red face.
“Me? U-uh yeah! I’m coolio! Doing g-great!” He practically yells, his voice getting higher in pitch with each word. Ned buries his face in his hands and shakes his head.
“O..kay.” She speaks, her voice hesitant. “Well, Peter I have a quick question on the lab,” She looks at him with a small smile that makes his heart flutter. “Oh, uh yeah? What’s up?” He asks, a lopsided grin sitting upon his face.
“Well, we haven’t quite decided on a lab, if I’m remembering correctly,” She looks at Peter for clarification and he gives a small nod. “Well, I was thinking we could mix copper and tellurium, because you're CuTe.” She grins at him as his face flushes a bright red.
“O-Oh! I-I uh, thank you.” He practically chokes on his drink, his eyes wide. Did she really call him cute? The person who he has an enormous crush on? Called him cute?
“Hey, uh, are you made of beryllium, gold, and titanium? You must be because you are BeAuTi-ful.” Peter musters out, and now it’s her turn to blush. Her eyes are wide as she looks at a sheepish Peter and at an awed Ned.
“Forget hydrogen, you're my number one element.” She flirts back, as Peter places a hand on hers.
Ned looks at the two, a sly smirk on his face.
“Hey guys, chemists do it on the table periodically.”
Peter and his crush snap their heads around and look at Ned, their expressions like deer caught in headlights. That is, if deer had very bright red faces. Ned can’t keep his laughter in anymore while looking at the duo. Their expressions were very comical and he couldn’t help but laugh.
“Well, I’ll see you later then?” She pipes up, looking at Peter.
“Y-Yeah. Catch you later.” He offers a smile, and she smiles back as she walks away.
“Ned! You dumbass! Really?” He yelps, playfully punching Ned in the arm again.
Ned holds his hands up in defense. “You should have known it was coming.” He grins stupidly at Peter as the bell rings. “Catch you later bro. Have fun on your date.” He throws a wink Peters way as the two walk their classes.