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Meh chapter

William

The next few days went very well. Even though I didn't have any classes or the same lunch with Nicholas, we still found ways to see each other between classes. We even arranged time for after school to see each other for a brief few minutes before leaving.

He was such an amazing person and made me so happy already.

I adore how interesting he is. I prefer weird good morning text instead of the lovey dovey ones. I prefer staying on the phone all night with him while he makes fun of me then texting him.

I just enjoy being with him so much.

My eating and mental health have been... I guess the same. Not much different than before Nicholas and I began dating. He's always reminding me to eat, but I just lie and say that I do.

I'm just glad that my weight is going down.

My friends found out about Nicholas and I because Amber caught us sneaking a kiss in between classes. So, of course she had to tell everyone.

"Will."

My head snaps up from my phone, my gaze meeting Macy's. "Uh, yes?"

"Would you stop texting your boyfriend and listen!" She exclaims while leaning on Shane's shoulder.

I scowl, "I'm texting my mom, asshole. And you have your boyfriend here, so I don't want to hear it."

Amber glances down at my phone, "you call your mom Nick?" I roll my eyes, turning my phone off.

"As I was saying," Macy began, swallowing the food in her mouth. "Since spring break is coming up, we should all do something! Like go camping or plan a vacation!"

I scowl at the idea. All I wanted to do over spring break was sleep the entire week away. It was a week where I could avoid people, not go somewhere with more.

My mind spun for a moment before I replied, "I wish I could," I started, clearing my throat, preparing for the lie. "But my grandparents are coming down for the week. I haven't seen them in a while. You guys can, just send me pictures."

Macy grimaced at my excuse, "seriously, Will? You can see your grandparents whenever."

I rarely see my dad's parents, usually it was my mom's. It has been a while since I've seen them though, and it disappointed me that I made up a lie involving them.

"Not necessarily." I mutter, mindlessly pushing around the speghetti on my plate. I hate letting people down, but I just don't want to spend a week with them. "Maybe this summer we can."

Macy just rolls her eyes overdramaticly at my suggestion, "whatever." She just looks over at Shane, beginning to start a conversation with him.

I look back down at my phone, seeing Nick's replies to my text.

Even though he was in class, he apparently had a substitute, so he just sat in the back, texting me.

Nick- And premartial eye contact is not allowed. Sorry :/

Me- Too late.

Nick- YOU CANT DO THAT!

I giggle softly, scrolling up in our text. We we're currently talking about premartial touching and gestures since he was reading a book about it. It made me wonder what book he was reading, but I enjoyed our odd conversation.

Ignoring everyone for the rest of lunch, I just texted Nicholas, feeling a bit sad that I couldn't see him. I miss him, I miss him terribly.

Although I just saw him before second period, I just missed having him with me.

Soon, the lunch bell rang and I felt relieved. I was quick to dispose my full tray of food, leaving the food filled room.

The remainder of the school day went by fairly quickly and I was eager to see my boyfriend again. I was also eager to get home and just sleep. I didn't have to work today, so I was more than pleased.

My eyes scanned the parking lot before they landed on Nicholas, who was leaning against his vehicle, looking around the lot himself. He was parked a few vehicles away from mine, which was convenient.

"Nick!" I beamed up at him,  quickly grabbing his hand. His eyes adverted down to me, a smile growing on his face. "I missed you, but just a little."

He looked at me in amusement, squatting down slightly against his care so our faces were more leveled. "Is that so?"

I hum in assurance, "yep." Nick pressed his lips briefly against my own but it was long enough to cause my stomach to tingle.

He sighs in content as he kisses me shortly, "jeez, I can't wait to spend time with you again." I nodded in agreement, missing the lovely weekend we had. "You should come over."

I furrow my brows, "today? Right now?" Nicholas nodded with a smile. I frown, "I want to, but my mom would get upset that I made plans last minute. And I'm really tired, I didn't sleep that well last night. I plan on just going straight to bed whenever I get home anyways."

A frown forms on my boyfriend's face, but he quickly shrugs it off. "That's okay, I understand." I quickly began to apologize, but he stops me. "It's okay, William, you don't need to apologize."

With one final kiss, we said our goodbyes before I left to go to my car.

Once I got home, I ignored the sound of my younger sisters fighting in the living room. I ignored the sound of Lucille yelling into her phone in her room.

I just turned off the lights of my room, making sure my curtains were shut so none of the light outside could keep me awake.

I didn't even taking off my shoes before I collapsed onto my bed, instantly feeling weary. Closing my eyes, I instantly drifted into a sound sleep.

My eyes fluttered open, a small yawn escaping my lips. I rub my eyes, feeling energized. I glance at the clock on my nightstand, my eyes suddenly widening.

It's 1 in the morning!

Why didn't my family wake me up for dinner? Why did I sleep for over 9 hours? How am I going to go back to sleep for school?

Tomorrow (well, today) was Friday, so I considered for a moment just skipping. Next week was my last week of school until Spring Break though.

I huff in frustration, grabbing my phone. I wonder if Nicholas is awake...

I gulp at all the messages he sent me and the few missed calls. All the messages were him asking constantly if I were okay until he just said, 'text me asap'.

Me- I'm so sry. I fell asleep right when I got home and I just now woke up. I'm ok don't worry :)

I was surprised to see a text pop up moments after I sent it.

Nick- Thank goodness... Sorry, I was just worried and I didn't think you'd sleep that long. I didn't mean to blow up your phone. I'm glad you're okay!

A smile appears on my lips at his care and concern.

Me- y are u up so late?

Nick- Can't sleep. Just overthinking a bit, ig.

I frown, knowing exactly what he was thinking about. I hated it, I hated how his past haunted him. He's probably lost days and weeks worth of sleep just thinking about everything.

Me- oh :( do u want to talk about it? Ik u don't like talking about it or about ur feelings at all... But I want to help in any way possible.

Nick- I don't really want to talk about it, but I know I should...I don't want to bother you though, baby boy... I'm okay, don't worry :)

I almost died at the name, my heart skipping a beat everytime I reread it.

Me- I like that nickname a lot. And I am worried Nick...  U srsly aren't bothering me at all. I have over 6 hours before I have to get ready for school. Ik I'm not going back to sleep. Pls... Talk to me.

It took a while for Nicholas to text back. I was growing anxious as the little typing bubbles kept popping up, disappearing after a few moment.

Did I upset him? Does he feel to pressured?

I glance down at the few words Nicholas replied with.

Nick- Can I see you? Please...

Me- wdym?

Nick- I need you right now...

Nick- Shit, I didn't mean to sound so needy. I just need to see you to talk to you...

Nick- Nevermind, it's getting late. I don't want you to get in any trouble and to worry. I'm okay.

I frowned at the series of text, quickly pressing the call button. I held the phone against my ear, not wanting to wake my family from the speaker.

The line rung for a few minutes before he finally answers, his breath shaky on the other side.

"Nick?" I spoke gently, desperate to hear his voice.  "Nick, I'm going to worry about you. You're my boyfriend, I care about you so much. I will always worry about you. You can talk to me about anything, you know that, right?"

There was a sniffle before I heard him exhale. "I know... I'm sorry. I don't mean to bother you or-"

"You aren't bothering me." I assured him, frowning at the scratchiness in his emotionful voice. "Please, talk to me. About whatever. It doesn't have to be about what's on your mind, it can be about you making love to Nightcrawler while eating potatoes on a beach! I don't care, I just want to make sure you're okay."

Nicholas sighs gently into the phone, "can I see you? Like tonight?"

I glanced at the clock. It's definitely last curfew for the city, I could get in so much trouble if my parents find out, my car could be too loud...

"Of course."

Simping at its finest.

Hope you're enjoying. A lot of shit is going to happen in the next few chapters, it's not going to be just about Nick and William and his sisters and all.

It's gonna get intense ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ

Hope you're enjoying!

~Whoops