Chapter 15
"Maybe she really hates me" Nick muttered as he put dish detergent into the dishwasher. Rummaging through the liqour cabinet, AJ’s reply was muffled.
"What’ya say Bone?" Nick asked, walking over and slamming the cabinet shut. "Get something at the club, now what did you say?"
AJ sighed and sat down at the table. "Nah, she doesn’t hate you.....its the exact opposite. She is really beginning to like you, and its scareing her. Who wouldn’t be scarred after her lifes been like it has been."
Nicks eyes opened wide. "How did you know what happened to her? I never told you did I?"
AJ shrugged and grinned. "I’m pyscic. No, just kidding, Sam told me. And she says, that if you really like Stacey, you can’t give up, even if she’s a real bitch to you, you can’t let it get to you. She just needs to get used to the idea that your gonna stick around.....are you gonna stick around Nickers?"
Nick shrugged. "I want to, but it seems odd. When we were watching the movie, we were like really cool, and I knew that she had had a good of a time as I had. She even gave ME a kiss goodnight. But then today, she’s acting kinda funny."
AJ patted his leg, and sat up. "Just give her time. Lets not talk now, cause here comes Stacey, and Sam’s in hot pursuit. Man that girl is fiiiiiiinnnnneeeeeee!"
Nick nodded, grinning. "I know, she’s got a great set of-...."
AJ laughed. "I wasn’t talking about Stacey, but yeah she does have great tits."
Stacey opened the door, breathless. "Thanks for the compliment AJ, are we going? I’m in the mood to dance!"
AJ chuckled, and put his arm around Sam, who had just come in. "Yea, lets go. Who’s driving?"
Sam shook her head. "NO WAY!!!! I graduate tomorrow. Like any normal senior, I intend to have a massive hangover, so people will know how I spent my last evening as a student."
AJ grinned. "I’d drive, but I wanna get tanked too, so I guess Nick drives. Come on ladies I’ll accompany you to your charriot."
But Stacey hung back. "I’ll wait for Nick," she said softly, smiling up at him. AJ shrugged and left, and minutes later the door slammed.
"So uhh......are you sure your okay Stacey? We could stay home and watch a movie again if you like."
Stacey laughed. "Of course I’m sure. Listen, I’m sorry if I was quiet before, it just I’m....wellllllll.......a little jealous of you" she admitted as they walked out the door to the garage.
"JEALOUS?" Nick asked in shock.
She nodded."Yeah, all the pictures of you and your family.....well.... I wish that could’ve been my family." She finished sheepishly, blushing.
Nick grinned and stopped. "Maybe," he said leaning down, "someday, you’ll be in one of those pictures," almost touching her, he finished. "with me."
Then he let his lips lightly brush hers. Then he walked her to the car, and soon they were off, to Tampa bay.