"Brutal"

NAI'S POV

"How embarrassing can you two be fighting each other like a bunch of drunken idiots!" I shouted, causing everyone to quiet down "What's even more embarrassing is having to break this fight"

"N-Nai, you're back?" Charlie spoke up

"No" I replied "I just went to get milk from my mom until I saw this shit happening"

I looked down at Dean for a second, the emotions almost began to flood back. I shook my head as I went back to grab the milk carton I left on the curb and walked passed them without saying a word.

"Nai! Wait a sec!" Luis said, as he began to follow me

"I don't want to talk right now" I bleated at him, giving him a side eye

It didn't seem to give him a hint, as he continued to follow me. Out of everyone, I didn't want Luis to see me like this- a whole broken mess.

"Uhm- at least let me help you with the milk! It might be heavy!" He stammered

"Uhh, its not that heavy" I cocked an eyebrow, fighting the urge to not laugh because that was honestly the dumbest reason to continue to walk with me

"I insist! Give it here!"

He didn't hesitate to grab the milk out of my hands, protecting it like it was some kind of infant. Although he is a gentleman, he sure is one stupid one. I covered my laugh with a cough as we walked in silence.

"Soooo, how's your day?" He began, making me glare at him "Right! Right, stupid question and you don't want to talk. Hear you loud and clear"

He hands me the milk as I walk up to my porch, I felt him staring at me and couldn't help but look back. He stands there awkwardly as he looks down.

"I-I know you don't wanna talk, and thats cool!"

"Luis-"

"And I am all for giving you space!"

"Luis-"

"But you have to hear me-"

"LUIS!" I shouted "Just come in, those cuts will get infected if they are not treated"

He smiles "So you're not mad?!"

I playfully roll my eyes "Just get your ass in here"

He follows me inside as I put the milk in the fridge. I read a note that mom left "Went to work. There's more concha's on the table".

"I smell conchas" He grins as he reaches for one, but I slap his hand "C'mon! Just one!"

"No" I responded "We need to clean that face first. I have a first aid in my room"

He follows me upstairs as Nico lets out a tiny meow. Luis gently grabs him as he rubs his belly, purring in happiness.

"She doesn't give you attention doesn't she?" He began "How dare she! She should give you extra belly rubs!"

"Hey! I give him attention!" I scoffed as I grabbed the first aid from my bathroom

"Cats don't lie dear Nai"

I pour some alcohol on his bloody knuckles as he shouts some curse words at the top of his lungs.

"THAT BURNS!" He shouts once more as I pat his face with a wet cloth "You could've at least given me a warning!"

"Oh don't be a such a baby! It only lasts for a few seconds" I grinned

"That's easy for you to say! You don't have cuts!"

"Ah Ah I had cuts. They are healing just fine"

He began to examine my hands, gently touching the bruises and almost healed cuts "Still, it hurts!"

"And who's fault is that for fighting another idiot, hmm?"

He pauses and looks down "Good point"

"Here, so you don't complain again like a big baby" I smile as I hand him a concha

He takes a big bite out of it and instantly falls in love, almost stuffing the whole thing in his mouth. It almost looked like a chipmunk, which made me chuckle.

"Woah, that concha isn't going anywhere. Besides, there's plenty downstairs"

"I'd die to taste this for the first time" he says between chews

I couldn't help but laugh "Yeah, I bet that"

At he takes his last bite while I added some bandages on his face and knuckles, his whole mood changes.

"How are you doing? In all seriousness"

I slightly frowned as I added the last bandage above his eyebrow "I don't know. I can't help but blame myself for all of this- wondering what I did wrong"

He gently rubs my back for comfort as I quickly wipe the tears off my face "Hey, don't blame yourself. He's just an idiot for thinking of something like that"

"Then I'm a moron falling for someone like him" I teared up "I don't think I'll ever fall in love again"

"C'mon Nai, don't say that nonsense"

"Its not nonsense Luis, it's a fact" I sniffled "All this about him saying he loved me was nothing but lies, but I was too blind to see that"

"Enough Nairobi!" He shouted, standing up "That fucking asshole doesn't deserve your tears! You need to realize that he made a stupid decision and he is soon gonna regret ever hurting you! Trust me, I know it hurts, but being stuck in this room all day, crying your heart out, is not gonna make you feel better"

He right. I let all this drama with Dean and I get to me that I forgot about the most important thing, hockey. I joined the team to play with my friends and the satisfaction for myself, not for some guy.

I almost began crying again, until I realized who was saying this to me. Luis Mendoza, the one guy that gives terrible advice.

Until now.

I began laughing, the tears still going down from my face, but they were of joy. I fell back on my bed as I began to hold my stomach.

"The hell are you laughing for?"

"I'm sorry Luis!" I said in between laughs "I-I just find it hilarious to see you give me advice"

"What?! You aren't supposed to laugh! I worked hard on this!"

I began to laugh even harder "You seriously practiced telling me this? Well that's stupid!"

He started to laugh as well "Now that you said that, it is pretty fucking stupid"

"I have to keep in mind to not let you be in situations like these"

Once I calmed down, I gave Luis a hug, making him hug me even tighter. I felt safe in his arms, the way our body's fit with each other perfectly and his arms wrapping me comfortably. It was almost like we were a puzzle piece.

"You had no idea how much I needed a laugh" I whispered in his ear as we broke apart

"I've been told I was a comedian" he smiles

I roll my eyes "As if! If anything, I'm a way better comedian than you"

"You can only make dad jokes"

I put my hand on my chest, pretending to feel hurt "Whats wrong with dad jokes?!"

"Oh nothing, they just suck if they come from you" he smirks

"Well, at least I can make jokes. The only thing that makes people laugh is that ugly face!"

"My mamá said I have a beautiful face as a matter of fact!"

We began to laugh once more. I wanted nothing more but this moment. No matter what he does, he can always make me laugh. Even when he does stupid shit.

"It's good to see you as the happy Nai. Everyone started to get worried about you" he noted

"Well, they sure are gonna be happy seeing me tomorrow"

"So you're coming back to practice?!" He beamed

"Duh! I never quit to begin with. Besides, we have 2 weeks left, and I want to make that count"

"Thank the stars for that. I thought I was gonna have to beg on my knees to make you come to practice" he sighed of relief "Anyways, I better get going. My mom is probably calling the police right now wondering where I am"

I followed him outside as I said my goodbye, also giving him the bag of concha's mom left for him and Nina since he couldn't stop whining about wanting more.

"You better be up bright and early tomorrow! Or else I'm gonna drag you out of bed!" He chuckles

"Says the one that sleeps til noon" I giggle "But yeah, I'll see you tomorrow Luis"

He smiles at me once more as he walks down the street, leaving me with Nico.

"No more depressed Nai, Nico. It's time to focus on what I love to do"

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