Nora's pov
After a smooth bath, I changed into a nice flair gown, made up a little and winked at the mirror
I picked up my bag in search for my lip gloss when I felt something like a key. I brought it out and it was the key to the room in Dylan's house.
"Shit! I cursed under my breath
I picked up some necessary items and left for his house in a hurry. "Now this is going to be my second time there, so soon" I spoke to myself, with my palm on my face.
When I got there, the gate was opened. Thank goodness. I walked in, opened the door and saw the most unpleasant thing.
My bag fell from my hand to the floor, I froze. It was Lillian kissing Dylan, even sitting on his laps. Tears brimmed at the edges of my eyes. I couldn't help it.
Lillian stood up and Dylan's face came to view. He sat there and couldn't say a word. Lillian rolled her eyes
"What are you doing here? Woow you have even followed him to his house, slut." She glared at me with a smug smile on her face
I was speechless, not knowing what to do. I blinked my eyes every now and then, to avoid anyone noticing my teary eyes.
Nora! What are you doing here? Dylan asked inaudibly, apparently shocked.
I swallowed hard and came closer. I dropped the key on the table and left immediately. He stared at the key then me.
Nora? Nora? He yelled but I turned deaf ears to him. Why am I even angry? Not like I caught my boyfriend cheating or what?
Dylan's pov
Nora? Nora?
She didn't stop, I stood up immediately and tried going after her when Lillian spoke up.
"Dylan? What do you think you are doing? Are you trying to go after that slut?' She held my arm
I turned to her angrily " she's not a slut"
I let go of her grip gently and ran out. I reached the junction, but no sight of her. I could remember her saying that she would be in school by 10. I flagged down a car and got in. The traffic wasn't favourable at all, it took up to 15minutes before the vehicles started moving, I almost got down from the car.
Panting heavily, I went to Ryan's class and peeped but she wasn't around. I searched and searched but she was no where to be found. I ruffled my hair frustratedly and sighed deeply. I was getting so worked up and for that I didn't know.
I was about passing the volleyball court when I heard someone whimpering. I stopped and entered the court. Switching on the light, I saw her sitting on the floor. With her head bent over her knees, she held onto her knees as she continues to sob.
She raised up her head, seeing me, she stood up and rushed to leave when I held her.
"Nora? What's wrong? I asked quite perplexed
"What's wrong? Huh? She scoffed. "Let go of me, Dylan".. she said in a high pitched voice this time
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, ok? I didn't mean for that to happen. He half yelled
"There's no need for that, I have been the stupid one" she sniffed as she struggled to be free from me.
"Nora, please? Don't get mad at me." I said with pleading eyes.
"I want you to stay away from me, just stay...away from me Dylan, I've hurt enough because of you. I can't...I can't... Before she could say another word, I hugged her.
Nora's pov
My eyes couldn't stop widening as he hugged me gently but Surprisingly, i reciprocated. We were like that for few minutes, clenching on each other until I regained my senses and pushed him away. I was about leaving when he called.
Nora? Nora? I halted and he came closer. Shit! I have been behaving like a drama queen." I cursed underneath my breath. I closed my eyes and turned to him. I just made him know how I feel for him now, he would be a dummy if he didn't get the message.
"I'm...s...orry" I stuttered, I don't even know why I acted that way.
He reached for my hand, dragging me along, we sat down on the floor. We stared at each other and chuckled.
"Nora, about what you saw back ther..."
"Nevermind, Dylan I was being a jerk" I falsely smiled and he smiled too.
I was fidgeting with my fingers, hugging my knees. "We are friends, I should get that into my head" I chuckled again... "Shit I have been chuckling non-stop like a lunatic" I thought. I was trying to calm down the awkwardness I had put up.
"We are good friends, Nora." He ran his fingers through his hair. "I mean ever since I turned out this way I had no friends only Ryan. He was the only one who could put up with my behaviour, but that day I meant you, I felt comfortable within me like I never did. Just like with Ryan.
"Then after that, I always wanted you around, I loved troubling you" saying that we shared a laugh and everywhere became still.
I stared at him smiling. He turned to me smiling too and I couldn't be less happy, atleast I've cleared the awkward air and scene I created.
Suddenly, Dylan leaned closer to me and I staring confused at him, didn't flinch. My heart began racing, I felt stuck like I was frozen. "Why was he coming closer, why? "
Before I knew it, he kissed me and I quickly closed my eyes. "Shit, what the? Well, actually, I kind of love it, you know being kissed by my crush. He continued and I reciprocated.
Wait... This is my first kiss, I shouldn't be giving it out like that, to Dylan, a friend-crush. I retreated from the kiss and slapped him. "Jeez, Nora, what's wrong with you?" I asked myself in my thoughts. I sprang up from the floor, dusting myself, I glared at Dylan and left.
"This isn't right, this isn't right. What just happened? Did I just get my first real kiss? Wt? Why did I give in so quickly? I'm sure I really looked cheap Infront of him. Jeez! This whole thing is really freaking me out." I clenched my fist, I was so embarrassed that all I thought was getting away from Dylan
I got to the main road, vehicles moved swifty. A car was approaching quickly but my mind was still filled up. I was about crossing the road, ignoring the vehicles and horns when someone pulled me back.
The car passed immediately and brought me back to reality.
"What were you thinking? A male voice asked. Still holding me to himself. I looked at him and it was Grant.
"Grant! I muttered as my eyes widened
"Yes cutie" he gasped, you scared me for a moment there.
"Emm, you know, alot of things on my mind" I let out a fake smile. He stared at me with a blank expression on his face. I could tell that he wasn't buying my fake act.
"Nora!" He arched his brow and stared at me, trying to read my countenance, trying to read whatever emotions I was hiding. Shit! This guy sure doesn't give up.
"You busy now? He asked
"No" I replied
He took me to the closest park and helped me sit while sitting close to me.
After some minutes, he finally spoke up
"What's wrong Nora?" He sounded so worried.
"I'm fine Grant." I muttered
"Even a blind person would see that you are not fine." He reached for my hand and held it tightly. "Its alright, cutie, thank God, I saw you at the roadside". He moved his hair backwards. "Your face wasn't soo bright, I couldn't help but get to you to know what's going on."
I understand Nora" he stroked my hand gently. I understand that something is bothering you and you don't feel like sharing it with me.
I...I..." I managed to speak but he hushed me, placing his forefinger on my lips.
"Let's go get some ice-cream. He dragged me up as we moved to the ice-cream truck.
"Woow, what a couple we have here!" The man with the truck said.
We looked at each other and Grant smirked. He placed his hand on my shoulders, pulling me to himself. "Give us some ice-cream, sir!" He ordered. The man, scooped some cream to a cone.
"Mix the flavours and most especially, the one that will make our love grow stronger" he looked at me with a smirk while I turned to him shocked.
"Make it two sir." He turned to the man.
"Have a lovely time, you guys sure make a great couple."
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"How is it?" He asked
"Lovely, woow the flavours are nice. I love the mix-up" I spoke with some chunk of it in my mouth.
"He's my favourite ice cream seller. He records immense sales everyday. He's jovial and lovely likewise his ice-cream." He explained the man to me.
"Yeah, I kind of noticed that too. I will refer my friends to him whenever we come here." I replied
We went into the park and as usual people were seen inside but few unlike the evening time. We moved straight to a stand, where a lady stood.
"Can we have two tickets ma'am." He requested from the lady
"You gat to be kidding me Grant! I'm definitely not going to ride that" I said
Sure, you are!" he said
"I have never been in that and I have heard lots of terrific stories about it." I retorted
"Not when you are with me" he said and smirked.
"No, No, No"
"Its just a Roller coaster cutie, not a dragon." He chuckled
"A Rollercoaster? Yes I know that and I'm not going to.... Grant! I yelled as he carried me in bridal style.
"Don't be such a baby." He said moving closer to the coaster.
I hit him playfully but his mind was made up. We got into the coaster. Sitting down, I tighten the belt, just incase as Grant sat beside, he couldn't stop laughing at me.
It started moving and my heart started beating rapidly." Oh no! Oh no Grant!" I yelled.
I held onto him, the moment I thought I would fall. Is he a robot? He isn't frightened at all instead he held me firmly too while laughing.