I groaned as I rolled over and looked at my clock. 7:30 a.m.?! What am I doing up? I mumbled something incoherent to myself and shoved a pillow over my head. Sleep... I wanted sleep.
Just then I heard my doorbell echo throughout my house. I sat up, confused. Who would be over this early? I got up and stumbled to my front door, I swung it open and was face to face with Nick.
"What do you want?" I growled.
"I see you arent a morning person?" he asked.
"No, Im just not a Nick person," I smiled sarcastically.
"Can I come in?" he asked.
"Something must be wrong, I havent heard any comment about how ugly I am in the morning," I said opening the door wider.
"You're ugly all the time, why would the morning change?" he asked.
"Shut up Nick," I hissed and slammed the door.
"I couldnt sleep, so..."
"So, you decided why should anyone else sleep?" I finished for him.
"Shut up, you know you werent sleeping," he told me.
"So, I was trying," I grumbled and walked to the kitchen.
"Right... anyway. When I was taking Amber home last night, the only thing she talked about was how much fun she had with AJ and how excited she is about their 'date' Friday night," he told me. This struck my attention.
"And?" I asked, pouring myself a glass of orange juice.
"And... they're going to the movies and a club afterwards," he said.
"Did Kirsten or Brian talk to you?" I asked.
Nick snickered and nodded.
"I think it's a good idea," I mumbled.
"Me too," he said. My head snapped up and I looked at him.
"You wanna do it?" I asked.
"Well well... Micki, I never knew you to be so blunt," he said smiling.
"You wish," I groaned.
He laughed, "But, yes, I think we should."
"Me too, maybe AJ will finally realize he wants me and not that bitch Amber," I sighed.
"Hey! She's not a bitch!" Nick defended.
"Whatever... so honey, wanna take me to the movies and a club tomorrow night?" I asked grinning.
"You bet baby," he joked.
"I hate you Nick,"I said suddenly.
"Yeah, I hate you too, but this is worth it," he told me.
"Oh yeah, definitly," I nodded in agreement.
"Well, when is AJ gonna come over today?" he asked.
"I dont know, he usually calls to wake me up at 10:30, so 11 probably," I answered.
"I'll be here at 11:05," he smiled and walked out of my house. I sighed and finished my orange juice and went upstairs, where I brushed my teeth and turned on the shower. I got in and cleaned up. When I got out, I decided to wear my zebra print pants and a black halter top. I slipped on my black boots and pulled my hair into a messy pony-tail on the top of my head. I applied a little makeup and ran downstairs and into the kitchen. I looked at the clock on my microwave. 9:00?! Jeez, come on... I want it to be 11:00. I looked around my kitchen and saw that it was almost empty.
"Grocery shopping," I declared to myself and grabbed my purse and car keys. I walked out of the house, locking it behind me and walked to my 2000 Celica. I got in and drove to the grocery store.
When I got in I grabbed a cart and began walking through the store, throwing stuff in the cart as I went.
"Dont you ever go away?" I spat at Nick who was standing at the deli.
"Hey I have to grocery shop too. You arent the only one... although someone could get a fair argument with that," he said looking down, either at my stomach or my hips.
"Fuck you pudge," I groaned and grabbed a loaf of Cuban bread and threw it in my cart.
"Hey!" Nick said looking offended.
"What?" I snapped.
"Im sorry," he grumbled.
"You never said you're sorry before, why all of the sudden?" I snapped.
"Hey, if we have to pretend to be crazy about each other, I might as well be nice," he said.
"Yeah... well..." I mumbled.
"See you at 11, honey!" Nick called as I walked off.
I payed for my groceries and drove home. Thank you! 10:30, AJ should be calling any second. I sat and waited for the phone to ring. Finally at 11, I picked up the phone and dialed his number.
"Hello?" he asked, sounding wide awake.
"You didnt call me," I said, feeling sad all of the sudden. Left out maybe.
"Oh sorry, Im on the other line, Micki. Can I call you back?" he asked.
"With who?!" I demanded.
"Amber," he answered.
I grumbled and hung up the phone without even saying good-bye. I heard my doorbell echo, once again and walked to the front door, knowing it would be Nick.
"Where's AJ?" Nick asked.
"Talking to Amber," I moaned and threw myself on my couch and pouted.
I looked up at Nick and saw him staring at me.
"What?" I asked, suddenly feeling self-consious.
"Nothing," he said quickly and looked away. I gave him a funny look and sighed.
"Did he call you?" he asked.
"No! I had to call him like two seconds ago," I answered, feeling the tears in my eyes. Im not going to cry in front of Nick.
"Damn... maybe I should try to call Amber," Nick said.
"Yeah! Call her!" I said jumping up. Nick took out his cell phone and dialed her number.
"Hey," he said.
"Um... ok. Yeah... bye..."
"She's talking to AJ," he said sitting back int he chair.
"This sucks!" I said.
"I know," he sighed.
After ten minutes of sulking, the doorbell rang. I looked at Nick and jumped up. I ran to the door and opened it. AJ was standing there, smiling.
"AJ!" I exclaimed, throwing my arms around him.
"Hey, I felt bad, so I came over," he said smiling.
"You dont have to hang out with me because you feel bad," I snapped and let go of him.
"That's not what I meant Micki, and you know it," he said.
"Whatever," I said. AJ walked in and saw Nick. His jaw hit the floor.
"What's Nick doing here?" he asked.
"Hey AJ!" Nick said smiling fakely.
"What are you doing here?" he asked, still shocked.
"Hanging out with my girl," Nick said, his voice sweet like sacrin.
"Your girl?" AJ questioned.
"Yeah, Micki and I really got to know each other last night when you took off with my date," Nick said smiling.
"We realized we dont hate each other and really liked each other," I spoke.
"Um... right,so you two are together now?" he asked confused.
"Yep," we both said at the same time.
"I dont believe it," he said sitting down on the couch.
"Why?" I asked, annoyed.
"It's just weird, you know? I was gonna ask if you wanted to do something with Amber and me today," he asked.
"Well, we can make it like a double date or something," I said smiling sweetly.
"Right... yeah, I guess we could do that," he nodded.
"Great, so what are we going to do?" Nick asked.
"We were going to go to the zoo," AJ replied.
"The zoo?!" I asked, why the zoo? I know for a fact AJ doesnt like the zoo.
"Yeah, the zoo, Amber loves the zoo," AJ said.
I looked at Nick and he was frowning.
"The zoo it is," I sighed.
"Let me go change into some shorts," I said looking at Nick.
"Nick, why dont you join me," I said.
"For you to change your shorts?" he asked, confused.
"Why dont you come with me," I said sharply.
"Oh, ok," he said and stood up. AJ looked at the two of us confused as we walked upstairs.
"The zoo?!" I whispered.
"She has a thing for the zoo," Nick shrugged.
"AJ hates the zoo," I groaned, rummaging through my drawers for a pair of shorts.
"I know... but things change when you like someone," he said. I shot him a dirty look.
"Sorry," he mumbled and sat down on my bed.
"Get out, I have to change," I said, holding up a pair of jean shorts.
"Oh come on baby, you can change in front of me," Nick grinned.
"Get out Nick," I ordered.
He laughed and got up. He left the room and I changed into the shorts, when I walked out into the hallway, slipping my sandals on, Nick was leaning against the wall.
"Whoa! You scared me," I exclaimed.
"You do that a lot," he smiled.
"Fuck you Nick," I smiled.
"Maybe later baby, AJ's here," he grinned. I rolled my eyes and walked downstairs. I put on a fake smiled and went into the living room, where AJ was patiently waiting.
"I have to go pick Amber up, do you two want to meet us at the zoo?" AJ asked standing up.
"Thats fine," I nodded.
"Ok, see you two there," he smiled fakely and walked out of the house.
"My car or yours?" I asked.
"I walked here," he told me.
"Well, Nick, you live like four doors up," I sighed.
"Yours, if I can drive it," he said smiling. I glared and handed him the keys.
"Let's go," I sighed and grabbed my purse.
"Great!" he exclaimed and we got in my car.
*At The Zoo*
I swear I am going to kill Nick! He is getting on my nerves so bad!
I wanted to go pet the pigs(my fav) and Nick wanted to go see the lions. Well... of course Nick was getting his way because the bitch wanted to see the lions too and anything she wanted to do AJ would simply reply, "Anything you want sweetheart."
I groaned.
"I gotta pee," I said and headed off to the bathroom. I felt like screaming when I got in there. I looked in the mirror and sighed. My cheeks had turned a cute color of pink and my shoulders were a little darker than usual. I sighed and redid my hair, throwing into the same, usual, messy pony tail. I was so tired of walking around the freaking zoo, but Amber was just having a ball, so I was stuck here.
Now, I could just get up and leave, but I wanted to be around AJ, even if he was ignoring for the bitch, and I knew Nick wanted to be around Amber, so...
I took a deep breath and walked out of the bathroom. I saw a lemonade stand and walked over to it. I got myself a cup of lemonade. When I looked around, I didnt see Nick, AJ, or Amber.
"Where the hell are they?" I mumbled looking around.
I sighed as I started walking towards the lions.
"Micki!" AJ exclaimed as I walked up.
"AJ," I said.
"Look, arent they cute?" he asked.
I looked at him shocked. AJ is not one to say something is cute.
"Absolutly charming," I mumbled.
"You ok?" Nick asked putting his arm around me.
"Just peachy, lemonade?" I smiled fakely holding up the cup of lemonade.
"Dont mind if I do," Nick said taking it. I didnt actually mean for him to take some, but I wasnt going to argue, but Im sure if Nick and I went at it right now, Amber and AJ wouldnt even notice. Those damn lions are just too cute!
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