Courtney's POV

Duncan was coming over in a bit. I know, a delinquent and the top student at school talking to each other? That would have surprised me too, but it happened. When I was in middle school, my parents moved towns for their work and I had to move schools. I was a shy kid back then so my mother thought that being friends with the neighbors was a good idea since they had a son about my age that goes to the same school. And this is how me and Duncan became best friends since long ago I'd say. My girl best friend Gwen has had a crush on him for a while, and knowing that, I was planning to play match maker so that my two best friends could be together.
Did it bother me? Yeah just a bit and I attributed that feeling to the fear of being neglected by my two best friends when their relationship would you know blossom.

Just as I was taking the muffins out of the oven I heard a knock at the door.
"It's open" I shouted since my parents weren't home right now and I knew it was Duncan.

"Hey Princess whatcha backing?"

"Muffins and stop calling me that Duncan" I rolled my eyes as he chuckled trying to steal a muffin burning his hand in the process.

"Ouch!" He said clenching the hand with the burnt fingers.

I laughed and went to the medicine cabinet "run your hand under cold water, I'll get you some ointment"

He sighed and did just that.
As I was applying the ointment to his hand I thought it was now or never so I spoke up after clearing my throat.

"So, Duncan, I was wondering what you thought of Gwen?"

He raised his eyebrows at me "Well she's a nice friend with whom I have common interests especially in movies but that's about it why are you asking?"

"Just like that,vince you know it's been a while since I introduced her to you; and probably because she said she wanted to come by a bit later and I didn't say no"

"But I thought it was just us today?"

"Yeah well she doesn't know you're here plus she forgot her notebook at my place the other day so she needs to come over to get it"

Duncan squinted his eyes at me, he usually knows when I would lie but I was trying really hard and it seemed to work when he just shrugged.
"I guess I'll have to surrender a muffin or two then, knowing you, you'll tell her to stay and have some"

"Were you planning to eat all the batch on your own?" I slapped him on his arm playfully as he laughed.

I was lying and I'm thankful he didn't catch on. I made a deal with Gwen that she'd come today to retrieve a notebook or something and that I'd have Duncan be here on purpose, and when I'd invite her in, they could talk and spend some time together. What wouldn't I do for a friend?
Just as I was lost in my thoughts the doorbell rang and I opened the door to see a smiling Gwen.

"Hey Gwen come in!"

"Hi, oh I see you have company" she said as Duncan waved to her and she waved back "I'll just grab my notebook and go, don't wanna bother you two"

"Don't be silly, stay, I've baked some muffins, you like muffins don't you? I want you to try them!"

"Fine, I'll stay" she smiled as I closed the door behind her.

"I'll go get them, you make yourself comfortable I'll be right back."

As I was plating the muffins I heard them laugh while they spoke to each other. Our plan was working perfectly, yet, for some weird reason, I felt kinda sad but I brushed it away. I was just being a good friend to them, and a wing woman too apparently, I laughed to myself before entering the living room with the muffins. As I placed them on the coffee table my phone rang. I looked at it and smiled,

"it's Scott I'll be right back" I said as I noticed Duncan frown a little for some reason then he continued to listen to whatever she was saying.

"Hey Scott"

"Hi Courtney I hope I'm not bothering you"

"No it's fine"

"Good! You know about the homework I asked you to help me with the other day, well I did it following your instructions and I was wondering if I could mail it to you or if we could meet up and you can proof read it and give me your opinion?" He said as I felt him tense.

"Yeah sure why not? Is tomorrow good?"

"Yeah it's great where will we meet?"

I thought about it and when I was about to say the library a thought poped up in my mind, I mean he was a nice guy so why not? Plus a bit of studying with him would probably keep my mind off the weird negative feelings I'm having today.

"Do you want to come over? I'll send you the address"

"Sure, I'd be really happy to come! I'll see you tomorrow then" the ginger said cheerfully ending the phone call.

Courtney chuckled and as she turned towards the kitchen door; she saw Duncan leaning against its frame eyeing her.

"What?"

"Dirt boy, eh?"

"So what, he's a nice guy so we can be friends" I rolled my eyes.

"Well Princess, I know he wants more then a friendship out of you no guy like him would "study harder" unless he had ulterior motives, trust me"

I rolled my eyes again "there's nothing wrong with working on your grades Duncan, also if what you're saying is true well, I mean, he's kinda cute I guess..."

He frowned as he answered me "you're into ginger farm boys now Courtney?" He was using my real name so it seemed that he was serious.

"Oh come on drop it already! Where's Gwen anyway?! Did you leave her all alone?"

"No we exchanged numbers, and she went to the restroom"

I felt a weird feeling when he said that but I just decided to brush it off as I went back to the living room. I mean there was no need to worry or whatever.
All the time we spent together, Duncan and Gwen were talking about their common interests, laughing and joking, everything was going according to plan, that's until Duncan cut the conversation short at some point saying he had somewhere to be and left.

"Thank you so much Court! Thanks to you we've gotten closer now do you think he's interested, as his best friend you should know!"

For some reason it was really hard to answer that "I think you're on the right track Gwen but it's too early to tell" I smiled confused as to why I couldn't read Duncan's feelings on the matter. Probably because I was thinking about Scott coming over tomorrow. Yeah that must be it.
After a while Gwen left too and it was pretty late so I went to sleep.

That's about it for now. Stay tuned for part 2!!
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