I quickly pulled away, much to Nicolas' dismay, too embarrassed to meet anyone's eyes. God this is embarrassing.
            " Oh, don't mind us kids. We just wanted to check up on you." Lillian's voice said. I fiddled nervously with my fingers and squeezed my eyes shut, hoping to disappear.
              " Aren't you supposed to be somewhere?" Nicolas sighs frustratedly.
               " Nope. We're back already and it went horrible thanks for asking." His grandma replied. Nicolas cocked a brow.
             " You grandma wanted a house that suited her taste." Lilian explained with an eye roll.
                 " I want you to live a comfortable life that's all." The old woman tried to defend herself.
            " Mum... you literally chose a cottage." Lilian sighed and walked off, her mother hot in her trail.
                I shivered when I felt a pair of lips on my neck. Does he ever get enough?
                  " No. We're you not moved by what just happened?" I asked pushing him away.
                 " Not really. No." He mumbles with a frown. I shook my head and lifted James into my arms. The baby had been on the bed blabbing utter nonsense and nibbling on his fingers, utterly oblivious to what was happening. I couldn't have been more relieved.
                  " Where are you going?"
            " I'm going downstairs. I believe you were reading when I came. Wouldn't want to stop you from that." I shrugged.
                " You already did." He raised a brow. I blushed.
                " Well...carry on. I won't disturb you anymore." I said and walked out the door. I could hear him grumble but didn't quite make out what he was saying. I walked downstairs and met the two ladies laughing over something.

             Lilian saw me and stretched her hands towards the baby in my arms. I handed James over to her and watched as her smile widened. She looked at him with so much love and adoration I felt her heart melt. I turned towards the older woman and frowned when I saw the smug smile on her face.
               " So...you and my grandson huh?" She smiled, wiggling her eyebrows. I felt my cheeks go crimson as the time ladies gave me knowing looks.
              " I...uhm..." I stuttered.
                   " You don't need to say anything my dear. Just call me grandma or Ginger from now on. Hmm?" Grandma smiled. I nodded meekly and sat back, listening as they continued to talk about random things. Of course I'd chip in once or twice when necessary but I spent the rest of my time thinking about a certain boy who I may or may not have a crush on now.

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               I stared at my phone for the umpteenth time today. The boy's still not here? Why is he taking so long? I impatiently tapped at the locker behind me and pressed my lips in anticipation. The hall was completely empty as everyone was at the hall upstairs listening to an orientation about what I don't know. I would know if it weren't because of him.
                  " Hey." I heard a feminine voice call. I adjusted my oversized sleeve and turned to meet a familiar face.
              " Uhm... Jasper asked me to give you this. He says he's sorry for making you wait. He had to attend to something his mother asked him to do." The dark haired girl said handing me my literature homework. I thanked her and took the book out of her hands. The pretty asian smiled at me and walked off. I tucked the book into my bag and headed up the stairs only to be pushed back my the crowd of students falling out. Great, I missed it. Thanks alot Jay.
                     I turned to my heels, trying not to trip or get bumped so hard. I gasped when I felt a hand yank me so hard. I tried to make out who was dragging me away but his back was facing me instead. Once we were finally away from the crowd he turned towards me.
                 " N-Nicolas? What are you doing? Why are you dragging me?" I frowned. He's been doing this alot lately I don't even know how I didn't guess it was him this time.
                  I sighed as he dragged me up the stairs and to the roof. Wait...
                " Why are were heading to the roof?" I asked.
               " I have something to show you." He said and opened the door. 
             " W-What is this?" I gasped as my eyes spotted a blue blanket and a picnic basket. I snapped out of my daze when I heard a clicking sound.
               " Did you just lock the door?" I asked perplexed. What is he doing? Nicolas nods and tucks the keys into his pocket, dragging me by the hand towards the spread.

                 " What is this Nick?" I frowned.
              " Our date." He smiled hugging me from behind. What?
                   " D-Date?" I asked completely stunned. A date. I felt my heart flutter and my cheeks flushed red. Nicolas nuzzled his head in the crook of my neck and I blushed harder.
                  " Mhmm." He mumbled.
             " B-But I have class." I frowned as realization dawned on me.
               " I know. That's why I locked the door." He said letting me go and sitting on the blanket. I stared at him in astonishment. Is he for real?
                " Nicolas...I can't go on a date with you right now. I have class." I practically pleaded.
                " Fine. Go to class." He said nonchalantly, serving two slices of chocolate cake on two plates.
                   " Can you open the door for me then?" I asked. He pours some juice in two glass cups.
                     " Please?" He takes a sip. I sighed and sat across him.
                      " You need to relax more. Not everything is about school, Bella." He said handing me a slice of cake. I grumbled as I took a bite. Mmm. Chocolate, my favorite.
                  " I'll miss class." I poured but he only cocked a brow at me. He reached over and wiped the corner of my lips with his thumb before inserting the chocolate smudge into his mouth. I blushed...hard.
                    " You could have asked me to go on a date with you another time." I pouted.
                 " I have plans today and I want to take you out today. " He says eating the cake from right off my fork and pecking the side of my lips.
                      " What of another day?" I said patting my cheeks with my cold hands to make them warmer.
                      " Because...I want to take you out." He says taking out a bunch of grapes and plucking one before throwing it into his mouth.
                   " Now stop talking about school and just enjoy this." He says pushing his plate aside and laying down on my thighs. I sighed and decided to do as he said.
                      " Here." He said placing a grape on my lips.  I opened my mouth and take it in, chewing on it. The both of us sat in comfortable silence, simply enjoying each other's presence. Nicolas reached for my hand and interlocked it with his.
                 " Thanks for coming." He said with a smile.
                 " Yeah, against my will." I joked. He smirked at my words and placed a kiss on the back of my hand.
                " You look beautiful today." He murmured against my hand.
                " You say that every day now." I blushed.
               " Because you are. My Bella." He said.
                 " Thank you." I whispered and this time, it was my turn to kiss his hand. He hummed in content and I smiled. I don't really know what we are it where we stand but one thing is for sure, I'd never want to lose what we have now. All this while I've been trying to be the bad boys friend...now we're so much more and I hope it stays this way.

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           Hey luvs😘. I hope y'all are having a wonderful weekend coz I definitely am. I can't believe 2022 is already coming to an end. Hello 2023💝🥳! I'm so happy I could burst💥! Anyway, I hope you guys love this chapter as much as I do coz I spent a lot of time on it. I also pray you all have a wonderful weekend and wish you a merry, merry Christmas 🎅🎅💓💓. Buhbyee❤️