#Mateo Iqbal

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Piper was just telling Cam about her college art classes when Cam's phone pinged with a text. "It's my older sis Cecilia." She said, grinning. "She's in Henford on Bagley so she's always checking up on me. Hang on." Piper nodded, and she tried to subtly glance at Cam's face as she texted Cecilia. Her eyes traced Cam's profile and jawline, and she tried to remember it all so she could sketch her later. Plus, so she could have a crush-talk session with her friend Darren. He'd seen her talking with Cam, and had waggled his brows at her and tapped his phone to say tell me everything after but didn't interrupt. After Cam was done texting her sister, she, Piper, and Mateo chatted in the front hall and Lily joined them. Lily glanced unhappily between Cam and Piper, noticing Cam eyeing her with a warm interest and Piper blushing more than usual whenever Cam looked at her. Lily thought back to the conversation she had with her mom, who had said that sometimes first crushes just stay like that and that’s okay too and she’ll have someone who really likes her back, and she resolved to get over her crush on Piper. Maybe Lily would ask out that cute girl on her cheerleading team, Cass, who always flirted with her and they both loved watching the same anime and listening to old sim 80’s music.

After the group dispersed, Mateo headed outside, and he talked with Hamuera. Hamuera was shy around him, but opened up after a while and told him about his life, school, magic classes. Mateo’s eyes lit up and he grinned as Hamuera described accidentally turning his professor’s hat into a frog that croaked and looked confused as heck during a transformation spell and then half laughing and half apologizing. A slow song came on the Price’s radio and Mateo asked Hamuera to dance. Hamuera felt so nervous but he was like okay, and took Mateo’s hand. He had to admit, it felt nice swaying to the music with Mateo, and looking into his pretty blue-hazel eyes.

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Piper also noticed a cute new sim who Amir told her was Mateo Iqbal, a transfer student from Henford on Bagley and he was in his sophomore year, one year below Piper. She had too many crushes already, plus her brother Hamuera was talking with him and she decided Hamuera should go for him if he wanted. She snuck another peek at Cameron passing by, and mentally fanned herself before Cameron came and sat next to her.

Cameron: Hey.

Piper: (more squeakily than she intended) Um, hey!

Cameron: (smiling) I’m Cameron Kang, but you can call me Cam.

Piper: I know, Anjali told me about you when I asked-I mean when I was wondering who you were since I didn’t see you around school.

Piper mentally curses, but thankfully Cam doesn’t mind her awkwardness. She talked easily with Piper, and despite Piper crushing on her for looks first, she really started liking Cam. Apparently her mom owned a hardware store, and taught Cam how to build and fix things, and her dad was a writer and passed his love of cooking to Cam, they would make some traditional Korean dishes together and Piper swooned a little when Cam added that she could make something for Piper maybe when she said she’d loved to try the food.

Piper was also pleasantly surprised that she didn’t think of Malaya much, and she felt easy talking to Cam and telling her about her life with her moms, aunties, baby brother and cousin. Cam’s eyes went wide as Piper explained that her auntie Tess and Megan lived with the family, so it was sort of a joint family situation. “That’s pretty cool, honestly. You guys must have a boisterous house.” Cam said in her warm voice. “Yup. It’s a little chaotic but so much fun.” Piper gushed. Plus, Cam complimented Piper’s dress and hair. Piper blushed deeply and stammered out a thanks. “I like your jacket.” Piper said. “Thanks, I got it from my auntie actually, she used to work in a pub in Windenburg and she’d wear it and gave it to me when I started getting more into my own sense of style and fashion. It’s like buttery soft now, touch the sleeve.” Cam said, grinning at Piper. Piper felt like she was going to faint or let out a nervous crazed laugh but she tentatively reached over and touched the sleeve of Cam’s jacket. It did feel soft as heck, and she could also feel some muscle tone in Cam’s arm. “It’s great.” Piper said, and thankfully her voice didn’t squeak as badly as before.

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The next morning, Hamuera, Piper, Cam, and Emily head off to school. Cam and Piper go to their senior classes, Emily goes over to the middle school building, and Hamuera heads to his first period class, art. He shyly says hi to a few classmates he knows, and then sits down at his desk and starts getting his supplies ready. There's a slight commotion as a new sim Hamuera hasn't seen walks into the room. She's a cute alien sim with purple skin, staticky dark eyes, and platinum white hair. She looks kind of shy as well, and Hamuera blushes as she meets his eyes and smiles. Hamuera tries to smile back, worrying he's smiling too weirdly and then panics and looks away* as she takes a seat in the row behind him. The teacher comes inside, and she starts the class, introducing the new girl as Lola Posthuma. She's the daughter of a famous alien celebrity Dorian Posthuma** and his wife Esmerelda Posthuma.

The first half of Hamuera’s day goes well, but during a random fire drill it kind of goes downhill. He runs into his ex-boyfriend Mateo, and it's incredibly awkward. Mateo broke up with him a few weeks ago, and Hamuera’s still understandably upset over it. Hamuera heads into the unisex bathroom, which is only one stall, and sits and cries for a bit before calling his mama, Chrissy. She asks if he wants her to pick him up, and he says no, I just wanted to hear your voice. Chrissy listens to him as he talks about how embarrassing it was, seeing Mateo and how he looked so calm and okay while Hamuera feels just crappy. "It's okay, nooboo." Chrissy says reassuringly over the phone. "Just get through today, and when you come home, me you, mom, and Pipes will have a comfort movie and ice cream night." She says. Hamuera sniffles a bit, but tells his mama he'd like that, and says bye to her before heading back out, hoping to quickly eat something for lunch so he won't feel drained during his afternoon classes. He runs into Lola on the way to the cafeteria, and she shyly says hi to him and he says hi back before thinking of what his moms said to try and talk to sims and just be himself, and he asks her if she wants to sit with him at lunch. A look of relief comes over Lola's face and she nods, smiling at Hamuera. "That would be great, thanks." She says, and Hamuera smiles back at her as they both start walking.

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Meanwhile, Piper’s younger brother Hamuera was out on a date with his boyfriend Mateo. They headed to Plumbite Pier, and Hamuera felt awkward as they went on the tunnel of love and he leaned too much into the cheesiness. He was worried that now Mateo thought he was a dork. Mateo reassured him as they ate ice cream on a picnic bench. "I don't think you're that dorky, Hammu." He said, and Hamuera grinned. "Plus it's cute." Mateo added, taking Hamuera’s hand. Hamuera blushed as they got up and Mateo kissed his cheek.

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Back home the next day, Piper texted Cam while Hamuera spent some time with his mama. "I love you, nooboo." Chrissy said. "I love you too, mama." Hamuera said, grumbling playfully as his mama snuggled him in a bear hug.

Hamuera's boyfriend Mateo came over, and he kissed Hamuera's cheek. Hamuera felt sheepish because he'd teased Piper for blushing over Cam's arms, but now he felt the same seeing Mateo in a vest and tank top. "I was helping mom with some chores around the ranch." He explained, and Hamuera nodded, blushing.

Plus, Piper being a snugglebug with both of her moms.

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Mateo hung out with Hamuera and Chrissy, and before he was about to leave, Hamuera stopped him. "Wait." He said, and he shyly leaned in. Mateo leaned in too and they had their first kiss. Hamuera’s heart beat fast as he pulled away and looked into Mateo's blue-green eyes. "I've wanted to kiss you since that party." He added, blushing. "I wanted that too." Mateo, said and he smiled. He kissed Hamuera on the cheek, said goodbye. "Ill see you soon, Hammu." He said, and Hamuera snorted at the nickname and grinned. "See you, Mattu." Hamuera said back, and Mateo grinned and headed out. Hamuera smiled to himself as he headed back into the living room.

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Meanwhile, Hamuera’s new friend/romantic interest Mateo came over. He hugged Hamuera and Hamuera blushed as Mateo pushed a lock of stray hair off his forehead and leaned in. Chrissy came downstairs just then, and Mateo and Hamuera jumped back from each other. Hamuera grumbled good naturedly, he loved his mama but he wished she hadn't interrupted because maybe Mateo might've kissed him and he was ready. “Hey nooboo.” Chrissy said, and Hamuera blushed as Mateo grinned. “Who’s this?” She asked raising her brow. “My um, my friend Mateo Iqbal.” Hamuera added. “It’s nice to meet you, ma’am.” Mateo said in his southern Chestnut Ridge accent that made Hamuera feel all swoony, sticking his hand out for Chrissy to shake. She did so, looking impressed and Hamuera grinned. “Well, come on in.” Chrissy said, and she led him and Hamuera into the living room.

In the backyard, Cam had come over and when Chrissy told her Piper was asleep, she hung out with Piper’s mom Luna. Luna talked to her about fabricating stuff using the robot arm tool at the community center, and Cam grinned as Luna jokingly mimicked it's movements as it would build things. "So, how are you and my daughter doing?" Luna asked casually. Cam smiled softly. "We're good, Mrs. F. I really really like her." Luna smiled. "Good, but as her mom I'm obligated to let you know that if you hurt her, I might have to hex you." Cam laughed and Luna grinned. "Don't worry, I'd never do anything to hurt Pipes." She added seriously, her brown eyes looking into Luna’s amber ones. Luna nodded, and she smiled again. "You're so good for her, Cam, and I'm happy you make her happy and that she's so glowy and confident partly because of you." She said, and Cam looked slightly bashful but grinned. "Plus, she's always mooning around being like Cam this and Cam that, and Cam’s hair and arms and jawline and such." Luna laughed and then covered her mouth. "Oh shoot. She's going to be so mad at me for telling you." Cam’s eyes sparkled mischievously. "No, it's fine Mrs. F." She said, storing away the information so she could lovingly tease Piper with it later.

Meanwhile in Piper’s room (while she was napping), Emily talked to her mom and kept sighing. "What's the matter, nooboo?" Megan asked quietly in Mandarin (she wants all her kids to keep in touch with their culture and language so she tries to speak Mandarin and Simlish both). "It's just-how can a sim be so cute?" Emily said. Megan sat up straight. "Oh, okay. So who is this sim?" Emily blushed. "Cam. Well Cam, and Vikram, and Kiran but Cam currently because I saw her in the backyard with auntie Luna and my heart felt like it was beating weirdly. Ugh, why does my brain have to like her face?" Megan’s eyes widened. "Okay, nooboo." She said. She suspected Emily might be crushing on Cam, and thought it was kind of cute, but didn't know about the other two sims. "Vikram as in Piper’s best friend Darren's boyfriend?" Emily nodded, looking sheepish. "I don't want to crush on him either but he's cute and my brain is in that dumb crush mode." She said. "And Kiran?" Emily blushed. "They're my classmate, and they're funny and cute and have blue hair." She sighed again. "Mom, how do you even deal with crushes? I mean I keep getting these annoying fluttery feelings and I don't want to be distracted from soccer or horseback riding lessons or hanging out with my friends." Megan smiled. “Honestly Emmy, sometimes they just happen and that’s okay too.” Emily groaned playfully. “So I’ll have to keep having these feelings?” She asked. “Yup.” Megan tried not to smile at the horrified expression on her daughter’s face. “So, do you think you’re pansexual, or queer?” She asked gently. “Pan.” Emily said, twisting the friendship bracelet on her right wrist and blushing. “Just like mama.” She added. Megan smiled. “That’s great, nooboo. But still, no dating until you’re 14 and your mama and I meet the person.” She added sternly. “Mom, honestly.” Emily said, but she smiled.

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Sidney Price invited Piper, Hamuera, Lily, Darren, and Vikram for a prom after party, and they decided to go. Hamuera was a little overwhelmed by all the sims, but Piper and her friends reassured him, and Darren grinned and said Hamuera could always stay and chat with him and Vikram. Hamuera blushed at this, since he was still sort of crushing on Darren, but nodded shyly.

Piper was just chatting with her cousins Amir and Anjali (long story short, Amir’s mom Megan married Piper’s auntie Tess so she considers him a cousin, and Anjali is Amir’s sister from his amma and stepdad, but Piper considers her a cousin too), when she saw a cute sim who had short choppy black hair, warm brown eyes, and was wearing a leather jacket and ripped jeans. Plus they were tall and had a jawline that made Piper's heart skip a beat. “Do you know who that sim is? They’re so cute.” Piper whispered loudly, leaning in so Amir and Anjali could hear her. “She’s my friend from chess club, Cameron Kang. She moved from San Myshuno to Copperdale with her mom and dad, plus she told me she likes to be called Cam.” Anjali added, grinning mischievously at Piper’s flushed face as she glanced at Cam again. “Dang, if there are cute sims like her in chess club, I should join too.” Piper joked. Amir rolled his eyes but smiled. “Please tell me she’s gay too.” Piper added, half jokingly, half serious. “Yup, she’s lesbian.” Anjali said, grinning. “Piper, you know almost 95% of sims are gay, bi, pan, lesbian, etc*.” she added teasingly. “Shut up, I just wanted to make sure.” Piper added, grinning. “Like, my great-auntie Hailey dresses more masculine/androgynous but she’s straight, so I didn’t want to assume.” Anjali nodded and added that she understood.

Piper glanced over at Cam again, and felt her heart flip. Personally, she felt like she didn’t need another crush, on top of her crush on Lily, and that one cute guy she saw at the mall, and that sweet girl she talked to for one minute at Thriftea, and the person at her school who was a cute funny class clown, but crushes are annoying that way and her brain went into initiate crush on Cam mode before she could stop it.