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"Is it him?" Nick asked as we finally sat down at the table after waiting in line. I looked up to him and nodded my head but didn't say anything.
After the little fight we had earlier, he was being nice now? Or was this sarcasm... I honestly didn't and never would understand Seth.
I decided to pretend I didn't see the text because if I replied OK and it was sarcasm I'd be embarrassed. I honestly didn't have to reply with any sarcasm myself. I didn't know where these boosts of courage kept coming about.
Nick passed me a menu and I picked it up, glancing over at. "See anything you like?"
I wasn't feeling that hungry anymore, even though all I had at the movie was a slushie. "I wonder what the soup of the day is... maybe that and some bread"
"That's all?" He tilted his head.
"Yeah, I'm not that hungry for some reason" I mumbled, "I think the slushie didn't go down well"
He laughed and nodded his head, "I told you not to get a large one"
"You said it would give me brain freeze, nothing else"
"You almost spilled it on yourself" He pointed out. My brow furrowed and I held up my hands.
"Hey, it was a scary part of the movie. Not my fault"
"You almost choked on the straw"
"That was another jump. I was drinking and boom, just happened"
He looked up to me, it looked as if he was trying to hold a straight face. It was clear something was up. "Why are you looking at me like that?"
"Nothing nothing"
"Tell me, please"
"Let's just say that somehow was sexual..."
My face went red, and it felt like it was on fire. I brushed back my hair behind me, trying to distract myself. "I love your hair straight" Nick smiled, "It really suits you"
I returned the smile, "Thank you" My eyes went up to the waitress who had just arrived. She looked pretty young to be working here. Suddenly I realized her as the girl we almost ran over earlier, "Hello, are you ready to order?"
"Yes, can I get the mussels with garlic please? Coke as a drink" Understandable he wasn't drinking as he was driving. The waitress turned to me.
"Uhm, what's the soup of the day?"
"Chicken"
"Can I get that please?"
"Would you like bread with that, ma'am?"
"Yes, please. Just a glass of water for me"
"Is that all?" We both nodded our head simultaneously. I felt weird tonight, maybe it was because this was my first date and I was still extremely nervous.
"Hey, sorry for almost running you over earlier" The waitress gave me a confused look. Why did I have to blurt things out like that and make myself sound so weird? It was a talent.
"Oh yeah" She nodded her head. I noticed she had purple hair which was quite unusual because many waitress' weren't allowed that. She was about my height and she gave me a soft smile.
"Sorry for running out in front of your car"
I couldn't help but laugh, "It's fine. I'm Evangeline" I don't know why I said that. Did I think it was okay to just make friends while someone was working?
She studied me for a moment then smiled again, "I'm Sofia" Her cheeks seemed to be a bit red, "I'm going to go... because your order"
I nodded my head and she scuttled off. She seemed to be new at the job.
"So, you still spooked?" Nick brought my attention away from the girl.
"I'm going to be spooked for the rest of my life" I sighed.
"Poor baby. Maybe if you let me take you on another date, I'll bring you to a comedy to clear your mind" I raised my eyebrows at the idea and couldn't help but smile.
He wanted a second date?
"Unless Brahms kills me before then"
"Brahms isn't real Eva" He chuckled before pausing, "So... where did the nickname Evie come about?"
"Oh... Seth didn't like my name, it was to long" I said honestly.
"He couldn't have called you Eva, like everyone else?"
"He's not like everybody else" I blinked. He studied me for a moment before a sly smile came on his face.
"And would it annoy him if I called you Evie?"
I couldn't help but frown, "Please don't start a war with Seth. It would annoy me more than it would annoy him, the nickname sounds like one a dog would have. Although that's probably all I am in his eyes" I said the last bit more to myself.
"Didn't you always refer to him as Sir and just your master? Since when did you start calling him Seth?" His brow furrowed. I really honestly didn't like talking about Seth currently, I didn't want to ruin the night. I didn't want to be rude though so I just shrugged slightly.
"He doesn't like being called Sir... he told me to call him Seth"
"Oh.... I see" He watched me for a moment.
"So... what happened with you and Milania?" I don't know where it came from. I had to say it though, being a second choice made you feel like crap...
"Nothing was every happening with us to be honest" He shrugged.
"You really seemed to like her though"
"Not really, I like you way more" He offered me a soft smile. I returned it and opened my mouth to speak until food was placed on the table. I looked up to see Sofia, "Enjoy" She smiled, placing the drinks down next, "Call me if you need anything"
"Thank you" I nodded my head.
"Sorry if this isn't going as planned, you don't look to happy"
"NO!" I almost shouted before hushing my voice, "My mind's just somewhere else tonight. I guess I'm just worried about the fight Seth and I had. Not to mention how he'll react when I go back to his"
He watched me for a moment, "You can stay over in mine tonight if you want"
I didn't know was he joking or not? I also didn't know if it was a good idea or not? Which would be better, going back and getting shouted at by Seth or going to Nick's..... and.... nothing would happen right?
"I don't think he'd let me"
"You talk about him like he's your dad. He can't choose for you"
"He owns me, Nick. He kind of can."
"Listen, you're fighting. You're in the right and you're allowed to be mad. Just text him, informing him you're staying in mine or else I will"
I laughed at his persistence, "Okay Okay"
I put the spoon down and pulled out my phone. What way do I say it to him... do I ask can I stay in Nick's or do I just tell him?
Taking a breath I typed out the text and sent it;
'Nick wants me to stay over tonight... so I might go'
I added the might to show I wasn't being to rude. I looked back up to Nick who just raised his eyebrows, "You look nervous"
"I am" I sighed, jumping when my phone beeped. My eyes flickered down to it;
'And here I thought you didn't have a sense of humor'
I narrowed my eyes at the phone. Did he have to be sarcastic about everything? I responded quicker than I probably should have;
'I'm not joking. He wants me to, and well I want too'
Did I?
I sent it and sucked in a breath.
I couldn't lie, I deserved a slap for this. I was treating him extremely disrespectfully and I had no clue why. I looked up to Nick, "I don't think this was a good idea" I groaned.
"He can't do anything about it. Whether he says yes or no"
I jumped when my phone rang. I quickly answered it,
"You're joking, right?" Seth's voice was rough.
"No... I-I'm not"
"You're not going" His voice was firm.
"What? Why?! You said I could do what I want on my days off and you gave me Saturday and Sunday off"
"Change of plans"
"You can't change of plans. You said I had the days off, you can't keep me trapped in the house like an animal"
"He just wants to f*ck you, Evie."
I gritted my teeth, "Just because a guy likes me, it means that, does it?" Why was I so mad?
"He's desperate"
"W-well it's my day o-off! I'm going to Nick's"
"Evie" His voice had a warning tone in it. Nick took the phone from me, my eyes widening.
"You heard her. Bye" I stared at him in shock when he hung up. Was he serious?! He couldn't just do that.
"Nick! Why did you hang up, he's going to kill me!" I whined, putting my head in my hands. This was one big mess, how the hell did I think this was a good idea?
Maybe because you're an idiot that messes up everything.
"Look. You're coming to mine tonight so he can't do anything. If he's not as dumb as I think, he'll realize he's wrong and hopefully gets over himself by tomorrow" He shrugged, "He's not worth your time"
I watched Nick for a moment. That was sweet. I couldn't wipe the smile off my face, over just a few words. How he stood up for me... he was honestly amazing.
"Thank you" I sat back up. I glanced at my phone that Nick passed back after a a minute. I stared at it, slightly confused.
I had expected a call back, a very angry one but nothing. I made sure it wasn't broken, turning it over but it was properly working. He wasn't bothered, obviously.
My beating heart slowed down so I could relax. Relief wasn't the only feeling though... it was something else. It made my stomach turn and also made me sad.
Were my hormones broken?
We changed the topic, from talking about the movie, to what we both got up to since last time we met, everything and anything basically. I sat back when I finished the soup, my stomach somehow full just from that.
I finished off my water just as he finished his meal.
"That was nice" He mumbled, his hand on his stomach.
"It was. It's a nice place too" My eyes went around the place.
After being offered a dessert menu, then refusing it we went up to pay. We split the bill, deciding if we wanted dessert we'd get it on the way to Nick's. It was cheaper in the shops and not only that, but we could bring it home.
"Tonight was fun" I smiled.
"The night's not over" He replied, giving me a side-ways glance.
I hesitated for a moment, "So, what are we going to do at yours?" I couldn't help but be nervous. He didn't seem like the guy to pressure you into anything... or maybe it was good if we 'did' something.
I couldn't stay a virgin forever...
Really? Did you really just think that?
My face grew hot but to my relief he didn't notice. He held the door open for me and I walked out, returning the gesture with a small nod and a 'thank you'.
His car was parked just a bit down the road. He walked along beside me and began to talk, but I heard nothing when I saw him.
Why was he here?
I knew the car before he even got out. The door opened and he stood out. The sun had just set but I could see his face clearly, his eyes flicking between Nick and I.
I realized Nick just noticed him because he tensed up next to me.
Seth strolled over, casually, as if just going to say a small 'hello'.
He totally blanked Nick and walked right in front of me. I looked up to him in shock, not being able to do anything other than blink.
His eyes flickered to Nick for a moment, "Xander told me about you. How you allowed Milania, when she was drunk, to be felt up by another man. How you brought her on a 'date' only to leave her be groped and do nothing about it" His expression was stone cold, "You're not a man, Nicole, you're a desperate boy who needs to get over himself and stop going for a vulnerable girl, using her because you and I both know what you really want"
Nick stared up at him in shock, swallowing a lump in his throat. Seth tilted his head, a cruel smirk appearing on his lips, "I thought so"
Nick stumbled forward, gripping my wrist tightly and pulling me close.
"Let go of her Nicole"
"N-no! Screw you, you aren't ruining my date! I'm taking her home... and... and you can't stop me"
My jaw drop when Seth's fist suddenly connected with Nick's face. He stumbled backwards. His hand still held my arm and he began accidentally pulling me down.
Seth managed to grab me on time and pull me up right. He walked past me to look down at Nick with narrowed eyes, "That's for being a desperate little b*tch trying to take advantage of girls"
His eyes returned to mine, studying me momentarily. He grabbed my hand, tugging me toward his car, "Let's go"