Change of Heart

Ch:: 24 Not THE One

Chad took me home after I showered and I told him I would call him later. He looked upset that I didnt want him to stay with me at my house, but right now I needed to be alone. I was at my desk studying when a light knock sounded on my door and then my door opened. Nichole looked at me surprised and came in. "Wow, your home." I nodded at her and sat back in my chair. "Do you check everday if Im here?" I asked her curiously.

"Yea... I just... kinda miss you I guess. You're never home anymore and when you are its only for a sec and then you're gone again." She admitted it easily which really surprised me. Even though I didn't see her that often I did notice all the changes in her. Which I have to say made her more likeable than she used to be.

"Sorry, Chad has been taking up all my time lately." I said a little tiredly. Nichole sat on my bed as she examined me. "Chad huh?" I nodded wondering where she was taking this conversation.

"He seems to be THE guy for you these days."

I laughed, "Yes he's great." She looked at me pointedly. "What about Rian?"

I gave her a confused look. "What about him?"

She shrugged, "I know you were starting to like him NORY." She emphasized the way Rian used to say my name giving me a knowing look that made me blush. "I knew for a while too that he liked you but I didn't really want to believe it. I guess it made me jealous that my little sister was stealing my boyfriend without even trying. So, anyways, Im wondering why your not with Rian and why you're with Chad?"

Wow, I had no idea he even liked me that long. "Well Rian and I would not work as a couple. There's too many obstacles in the way... too much drama." I explained without trying to give away too much.

"What do you mean? I dated Rian so I know being with him is not THAT complicated."

"Well for one he's in college now at MSU so he's too far away now and two he's living with an ex." I didnt mention his ex that he has a baby with. I know how Rian feels about people knowing he's a daddy.

"Living with an ex girlfriend? Rian? That doesn't sound like him. Why would he do that if he's trying to be with you?"

I shrugged, "The dorm situation was more convenient."

Nichole shook her head confused still trying to understand but still having a hard time believing it. "Wow. Okay anyways, I just wanted to tell you that Chad.... well he isn't the one for you Nora."

I laughed at her because she was being silly now. I wasn't marrying the guy, we were just dating. She's telling me this as if I just agreed to commit my whole life to him when I wasn't even sure if I would be with him that long. "Nichole I'm sure that this year I will be dating a lot more guys that aren't THE ONE, but I think I need to figure that out for myself."  She sighed exasperation evident in her expression. "Nora, look, if I know anything about anything, it's on guys, trust me on this. And what I'm trying to tell you is that Chad is not a normal type of guy... he's kinda creepy."

"What do you mean? Chad is totally hot." I said a little defensively. Nichole shook her head. "That's not the kind of creepy Im talking about. I've seen how he is with you at parties and such and the way he dotes on you is not normal. That kind of guy can get freakishly possesive, jealous, controlling, ....violent." She stayed looking at me for my reaction but I wasn't buying into it. She must be trying to sabotage my relationship for some reason. I know she's changed, but I still find it hard to trust her.

"Nichole I don't know what you're talking about. Chad is none of those things at all. Sure he has a slight problem with me talking to Rian, but what boyfriend would want you to talk to his brother who likes you?"