𝚋𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝚏𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚍 𝚣𝚘𝚗𝚎 // 𝚛𝚒𝚌𝚔𝚢 𝚋𝚘𝚠𝚎𝚗 [𝟷]

1.8

Thalia and Nicholas pulled up to homecoming a little later than Alaina and her date, Daniel, because they stopped so Thalia could show Nicholas her favorite place to get ice cream.

They got to Mr.Mazzara when Thalia realizes that she only had one ticket for herself.

"Well, if it isn't my favorite detention student," Mr.Mazzara states sarcastically. He then turns his head to Nicholas. "I have one ticket for her. But I don't know who you are."

"Oh, um, Kourtney isn't coming. He's taking her ticket," Thalia replies.

She remembers Alaina mentioning to her that Nini, Kourtney, and Miss Jenn were going to have a girls' night in the town instead of going to homecoming. So it worked out perfectly.

"Alright then," Mr.Mazzara squints his eyes at the two before letting them through. "You're at table 10 with all the other theater kids."

They walk up to where they take pictures and start to pose. First, they do a pose where Nicholas gets behind Thalia, wraps his arms around her, and puts his head on hers. Next, they do one where he puts his elbow on her head and she glares up at him. And last, they do one where he is hugging her from behind, again, but this time Nicholas takes her by surprise and kisses her cheek.

They walk into the venue and go to table 10.

"Wait, what did that teacher mean by detention student," Nicholas asks with a smirk.

"Long story. I'll tell you later," Thalia laughs Nicholas he pulls out the chair for her.

"Hey, guys," Thalia smiles.

"Hey," Ashlynn grins at Thalia, her eyes switching to Nicholas and then back to the blonde.

Thalia sits next to Ashlynn and Nicholas sits next to her.

"Who's your date?" Ashlynn smirks.

"Nicholas, I met him over the summer," Thalia replies with a grin.

"He's cute. You guys look good together," Ashlynn grins.

"Where's Gina?" Thalia asks. "And Ricky?"

"They left together. After Gina poured punch on EJ's head, she came here with EJ," Alaina replies.

"Oh, wow," Thalia trails.

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"Gina came here with EJ? That's odd," Thalia looks awkwardly at the camera. "And left with Ricky?"

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"And what about Carlos?" Thalia asks.

Just then, in the middle of the room, Carlos starts dancing. Thalia looks over at Nicholas. He chuckles and nods. She runs over to Carlos and starts to dance with him singing along to the song, Ashlynn joins them as well. And then everyone starts dancing, and by everyone it was mainly the theater kids. Thalia then takes Ashlynn's hand and leads her to Big Red, who was alone. Big Red smiles at Thalia widely.

Out of the corner of her eye, Thalia sees Seb, who is looking at Carlos. And like magic, a slow song came on. Seb pushes him to Carlos.

"Go get him," she whispers.

The two start dancing together. Thalia smiles widely to herself. Then Nicholas goes to her.

"You're just a little cupid aren't you," He chuckles.

"Yes I am. It's my full time job," Thalia smiles.

"Can I have this dance?" He asks.

"Of course," Thalia grins widely.

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Thalia opens the front door to her house and sees Nini.

"You know, I thought you had more class. I thought you were more loyal than that," Nini snarls.

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"She couldn't possibly know. Ricky didn't tell her, did he?" Thalia asks.

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"W-What?" Thalia asks.

"Don't play dumb. I know what happened between you and Ricky," She snaps.

"H-How?" Thalia's voice breaks.

"Does that really matter? I didn't hear it from you," Nini shouts.

"I- Nini, I'm sorry. I didn't mean for it to happen. It was a huge mistake. We were drinking, he was broken over his parents," Thalia sighs.

"That doesn't make it all right," Nini shakes her head.

"I know it doesn't. Nini, I have hated myself ever since it happened. I've felt like a terrible person, because I know I am. I've been beating myself up over it," A tear slips down Thalia's face.

"Look, I know you were in love with him," Nini states.

"What?" Thalia asks.

"I know you loved him," Nini repeats.

"Since when?" Thalia asks.

"A couple months after Ricky and I started dating," Nini looks down.

"You didn't confront me about it?"

"No. Because I tried convincing myself it wasn't true. One of my best friends was in love with my boyfriend. And it felt like you loved him more than I did," Nini sighs.

"Wow," Thalia let's out a sigh she didn't know she was holding.

"I guess we're both a little secretive," Nini chuckles.

"I'm sorry, Nini," Thalia whispers.

"I forgive you," Nini smiles softly.

In that moment it was all Thalia needed. Nini forgave her and they could finally mend their friendship. That was until she realized something.

"Nini?" Thalia asks.

"Mhmm?" Nini hums.

"Who told you?"

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Yeah I did a little double update to make up for me not updating a lot. 😁😁😁