~NICOLE'S POV~
I gasped. I shot up from the bed. I couldn't catch my breath. Wait, was that a dream? I looked around the room and noticed I was still in the guest bedroom of Johnny's house. Holy shit I swear that was real. Oh fuck. I just had a wet dream about Payton. Somewhat anyway. I fucking hate myself.
Johnny: "Hey are you alright?" he asked barging through the door.
Nicole: "Yeah no sorry, i'm fine thanks." I said.
Johnny: "Are you sure?" he asked.
Nicole: "Yeah, weird dream." I replied.
Johnny: "Well, wanna smoke a cigarette?" he asked smiling.
I nodded with a smile.
He left the room and came back with a pack of cigarettes and a lighter. I stood up, splashed water on my face and waited for him on the balcony.
I kept thinking to myself, why is Payton popping up all of a sudden. We've been broken up for a few months and he's still on my mind? I'm never gonna stop thinking of this now. Fuck.
I told Johnny that I should get going soon and that i'll probably head back to california tomorrow morning. He was sad but he told me to text him everyday so i agreed and began to pack. I texted Porter too to come get me tomorrow and he said that he has a few missions for me too when I get back. I was shocked but also excited. Hopefully it goes well.
~THE NEXT MORNING~
I was all packed and ready to go and I said my final goodbyes to Johnny and his mother. I got on the jet and all I could think about was Payton. He didn't leave space in my mind to think of anything or anyone. I should probably talk to him. But I know it will most likely leave me in tears. But I think it might be good to be on the same page about how we feel and how we should be friends. I don't know, I'm crazy.
Johnny: "I'm gonna miss you." he said, holding back tears.
Nicole: "Don't be sad, i'll see you again. I promise." I swore, holding his face with the palm of my hand.
Porter had pulled up to the front gate and waited. I turned back and acknowledged he was there and turned back to Johnny.
Johnny: "I love you, Nicole." He said gently.
Nicole: "I love you too. I'll call you, okay?" I replied with a smile.
He nodded and wrapped me into a tight hug and gave me a kiss on my forehead. I gave him a smile, and left.
~HOME~
I finally arrived home, and I went straight upstairs and unpacked.
Mads: "Your home!" she exclaimed, wrapping me in a tight hug.
Nicole: "Oh my god, hi!" I replied with a warm grin.
Avani: "Nicole!" she screamed and wrapped her arms around me and mads.
Nicole: "Yeah, yeah I missed you guys too." I said laughing a bit.
After a while of hugging, I said hi to the boys and I made dinner. Which I haven't done in what seems like forever. But I finally felt at home. After we all ate and parted our ways, me and Mads were sitting in my room. I kept thinking about Payton and how we should talk. So I popped up quickly on my feet.
Nicole: "I need to talk to Payton." I told mads.
Mads: "Are you sure, that's a big step." she replied, concerned.
Nicole: "I'm sure." I said, and smiled.
I left the room and took the elevator to Payton's room. I hesitantly knocked on the door and took a deep breath.
Payton: "Coming." he said and I heard him walking towards the door.
He opened it and his face kinda froze.
Nicole: "I'm sorry i'm barging in, um do you have time to talk?" I asked nervously.
Payton: "No yeah, of course." He said and opened the door further for me to enter.
I gave him a brief smile and walked in. He shut the door and walked over to me. He could tell I was nervous.
Payton: "Are you alright?" he asked concerned.
I nodded slowly and moved my gaze towards him.
Nicole: "Okay, i'm just gonna be straight up. I think that we should drop whatever the fuck is holding us back from talking to each other and we should be friends." I said quickly.
He was kind of taken back from what just left my mouth.
Payton: "Um, yeah i'd like that." he said, and gave me an innocent smile.
Nicole: "And I don't want to talk about what happened between us, specifically the breakup. Okay?" I asked.
He nodded and looked at his hands.
Payton: "I'm glad your back, we missed you." he said, and wrapped me in a soft hug.
I wrapped my arms around his neck and he rubbed my back gently.
Nicole: "Me too." I replied, burying my face into his neck.
I felt him let go and relax. He always loved when I did that. I let go of the hug slowly and made eye contact.
Nicole: "Thanks for listening." I said, with a sad smile.
He nodded and kissed my hand.
Payton: "Always." he replied.
I smiled and walked out. Feeling at ease now. I feel like a 50 pound weight just got lifted off my chest. So I smiled and headed back to my room.
Mads: "So, how'd it go?" she asked, sitting up from my bed.
Nicole: "Really really good." I said, not being able to get rid of the smirk on my face.
Mads: "Aw, yay!" she said and hugged me.
I hugged back and we finished the day with watching movies and talking. And for a while now, I finally felt okay. Relieved I was.
