Nick stared blankly at the TV screen in the tour bus living room. He wasn't really paying attention to the movie. He was thinking about Emmalee, and how much he wanted to see her. I'm gonna be so embarrassed the next time I see her. How can I face her after kissing her? he thought to himself.
Howie noticed that Nick wasn't acting as normal as usual. "Hey, Nick, you all right?" he asked. Nick looked over at Howie.
"Yeah, I'm fine, why?" he asked.
"Well, you're not acting like you usually do," he replied.
"Well, I'm fine," Nick said.
Not convinced, Howie persisted. "Are you sure?" Nick started to get red. He was beginning to get irritated.
Brian saw Nick turning red, which meant that he would blow up any second if Howie persisted. "Howie, if Nick says he's fine, then he's fine, man. Just drop it," Brian said. Howie shut up and turned back to the screen. Nick shot a grateful smile at Brian. Brian smiled as well. He knew something was going on with Nick, but he knew he would tell him when he felt the time was right. He wasn't going to pressure him into telling him anything, because then it could get worse.
Emmalee thought about the kiss Nick had given her. She couldn't stop thinking about it.
"Hello! Earth to Emmalee! Are you even listening to what I'm telling you?" Jennifer said, waving her hands in front of Emma's face. Emmalee looked up.
"Sorry, Jen. I was spaced out for a minute. What were you saying?" Emmalee asked, looking at the floor.
"I was saying how I think that Nick is soo cute. I think I'm gonna ask him out. Maybe he'll say yes. What do you think?" Jennifer asked, smiling dreamily. She thought Nick was the hottest guy she had ever seen.
Emmalee's head shot up. "You like Nick?" she asked, making sure that was what Jennifer had said.
Jennifer nodded. "Yeah. I like him. He's so hot, and so sweet, too. I'm gonna ask him out," she repeated.
Emmalee inwardly sighed. Now she could never admit to Jennifer that she had started to have feelings for Nick. Jennifer would surely laugh. After all, Emmalee was 25, and Nick was 20. He was practically a child. Jennifer was 19. Perfect for Nick. Emmalee's eyes almost filled with tears. She can't believe these new feelings that were surfacing for Nick. She had never felt like this before, especially for a guy so much younger than she was. She had never gone out with younger guys because she thought they were immature and unable to carry on a serious relationship.
"Em! What do you think? Should I ask him out?" Jennifer asked expectantly. Emmalee snapped out of her thoughts, and pasted a smile on her face.
"Um...well, if that's what you want, then go for it," she said, cringing inside of the thought of Jen and Nick going out.
"Great! I hope I get him for make-up tonight! I can ask him then!" she said, excitedly. Emmalee just smiled. Oh, Nick. I can't believe these feelings I'm having for you. And all over a simple kiss.
Chapter 4
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