Homegirl ~ N.M.

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"It's so great to see you.", he whispered. It was like he didn't want to let me go, and I didn't want him to either. It's like seeing Nick again, everything I ever felt for him came rushing back to me. Our friendship and the feelings I had for him. It's not good but there's no problems. I gave Nick a small cough and he quickly let go of me.

We sat down in our booth. We ordered and then started our talk. "So, how've you been ?", Nick asked me. "I've been good. I'm healthy and I'm working so.", I say. "That's good. You look amazing by the way.", he said as he looked me up and down. I chuckled. "Thank you. So do you.", I say. He chuckled. We then just stared at each other for a minute.

I finally looked away, hiding the fact that I was blushing. "Ahh, I can still make you do that.", Nick said as he grabbed my chin. "Shut up. That wasn't you.", I say as I push his hand away. "Well who was it then ?", Nick asked me. I rolled my eyes and shrugged my shoulders. "That's all me baby.", Nick said as he smirked.

"Same old Nick Mara. Always so full of himself and cocky. But it's always something I could deal with.", I say as I sigh. "You got jokes Chas.", he chuckled. I smiled back. Me and Nick caught up on everything. He told me about each of his band members. I told him about my job. He asked me to come to his crib one day just to hang. I told him I'd think about it.

After we talked and ate, we stood outside waiting for our rides. Erica was picking me up. "I had a great time.", I say. "Me too. It was so amazing seeing you again after all these years.", Nick said. "It doesn't even feel like we've lost contact. I feel even more close to you."

I smiled. "I feel the same way Nick.", I tell him. "Have you kept in touch with any of our friends ?", Nick asked me. "Yeah, I went to a movie with Louis last week when he was in town and I FaceTime Madison every now and then.", I tell him. "And I text Mikey almost everyday."

"Damn, that's real good. I'm horrible at keeping in touch with people.", Nick laughed. "Yeah, I know.", I say as I laugh with him. Nick's phone began to ring. I took a quick glance and saw who was calling him. The picture was a pretty brown skin girl and the caller ID was 'Bae'. That kind of hurt my feelings a little.

"I'm sorry, I gotta take this real quick. I'll be back.", Nick said as he answered and walked a few feet away from me. I sighed. I should've figured Nick wasn't single. Hell, he never was in high school. I just stood there, waiting for Nick to get off the phone. I heard a car honk. I look up and see Erica.

I walked up to her car with a big smile on my face. "So, how was it ?", she asked me. "Chill, it wasn't a date.", I roll my eyes. "Bitch, I just asked how was it.", Erica snapped. "Ok shit my bad.", I say. I turned back to look at Nick. He was still on the phone. "Who is he on the phone with ?", Erica asked me. I turned back to her with a simple look on my face.

"His girlfriend.", I say. "Girlfriend ?", Erica questioned. I nodded. "Yep, she's real pretty, I can't hate.", I say. Never the type to hate on a female I don't even know. "Yeah but she ain't you.", Erica said. "True, true.", I smirk. We both started to chuckle. "Looks like he just got off the phone.", Erica said as she pointed towards Nick. I turned around and saw Nick put his phone in his pocket.

"Feel like waiting ? I'll be quick.", I ask Erica. "Go ahead girl.", she said as she sat back and began playing Candy Crush on her phone. I smiled and walked back over to Nick. "Is that your ride ?", he asked me. "Yeah, Erica is taking me back home to Trevor.", I say. "Who's Trevor ?", Nick asked. "My boyfriend.", I say with a smile. Nick's face dropped.

"Well, is he treating you good ?", Nick asked. "Same old Nick Mara, being protective over his best friend.", I chuckled. "Yeah, you know me too well.", Nick blushed. We just stood there laughing and smiling until it died down and we were only standing there in silence, enjoying each other's company. "I should let you get home.", Nick said.

"Ok, I had fun today.", I say. "Me too. Looking forward to seeing you at the party Friday.", Nick smiled as he grabbed my hand. "I'll definitely be there.", I say as I blushed. "Ok.", Nick said with a smile. "Ok.", I say as I slowly back away. As I backed up, Nick kept a hold of my hand. "Nick, I have to go.", I giggle.

He was making me feel like I was in high school all over again. I was feeling all mushy and gushy in the stomach. Nick really has me wrapped around his finger all over again. "Can I get a hug first ?", Nick asked. I looked back at Erica and she winked at me as she waited. I turn back to Nick. I wrapped my arms around his Nick and he wrapped his around my waist.

"I really did miss you Chasity.", Nick said to me. "I missed you too Nick. A lot.", I say back. His hands rubbed my back gentle and I felt my knees starting to get weak. "Text me ?", Nick asked. "Definitely.", I say. We released from the hug. Before I could take a step back, Nick placed a kiss on my cheek. I blushed so hard and looked down at my feet. "Goodnight Chas.", Nick said as he smiled at me.

"Goodnight Nick.", I say as I back away. I turned around and started walking towards the car. I got in and put my seatbelt on. "Bitch....", Erica said to me. "Shut up and drive.", I say as I held back a smile. "You know we gotta talk about it when we get where we going, right ?", Erica asked me. "Of course I know.", I say as I playfully roll my eyes. "I'm still trying to comprehend that, that actually happened."
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