Ricky and Nini have absolutely hated each other since kindergarten. The two could never get along. They were always bickering about something. Ricky and Nini were so glad it was finally summer break because now they could get away from each other an...
Ricky looks up at the sound of somebody saying, "Hey you!" He sees Ethan standing there. Ricky gets up and walks towards him.
"Dude...what are you doin here?! Where's Nini?" Ethan shouts.
"She sent me here...to take care of you!" Ricky answers.
"Oh, did she now? Or did she send you here, knowing that I'd be the one taking care of you?" Ethan claps back.
"Oh please! Take the hints Ethan! She doesn't like you! And she never will!" Ricky shouts, raising his eyebrows.
Nini stands behind the tree, listening to the two boys argue over her. It was weird...she'd never think two boys would be fighting over her. It didn't really affect her though...because she only loved one of them, Ricky.
"She deserves a better man! Not a jerk who plays basketball!" Ethan says in Ricky's face.
"You're the real jerk here Ethan. You make her nervous and uncomfortable! Not sure what world you're living in where that means she likes you." Ricky scoffs.
"That's what all girls do buddy.... they pretend they don't like you but deep down they do. Guess you haven't had much girl experience huh?"
Ricky rolls his eyes, "No...you're right. I haven't had much girl experience. But I don't need much to tell you Nini doesn't care about you...one bit.
"And how do you know that hm?" Ethan asks.
"She told me. Straight to my face. We've spent every night together, Ethan...and you? You haven't even stepped foot in her house. So, I suggest you go find another girl who actually wants you. And you can leave Nini alone. Like I said...she's mine."
Nini turns around so she's facing the boys now, and she just watches them. She admires how protective Ricky is over her...she thinks it's cute.
Ethan stands there staring at Ricky for minute. Then he quickly takes his hand and is about to smack Ricky. Luckily, Ricky and his quick moving basketball skills came in handy, and he moved out of the way before Ethan could lay a hand on his face.
"Oh, so you wanna go there now?" Ricky hollers.
"Yeah! If you're strong and brave enough to protect Nini." Ethan taunts.
Ricky clutches his fist and goes in for a punch, Ethan moving away.
Ricky looks at the floor for a moment, catching his breath, then before he knows it, he gets knocked onto the ground by Ethan.
Nini watched all of that happen. She couldn't bare to see Ricky laying on the grass, so she ran out and yelled.
"WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?!" She yelled at Ethan.
"Oh, looky here...we can have the real girl tell us who she likes...and who she wants to be with. So...Nini? Who will it be?" Ethan asks.
Without hesitation Nini says, "Ricky. I choose Ricky. You're a jerk Ethan and I don't let jerks into my life. So, if you don't mind...leave me and him alone. Wait til the coffee shop manager hears about this."
Ethan scoffs, "Pfft...you wouldn't."
Nini gives him her sassy eyes, "Watch me.", She fakes a smile and then looks down at Ricky. Ethan runs off, leaving Ricky and Nini in the park.
Nini puts her hand on Ricky's shoulder, "Ricky...are you okay?"
He looks up at her, the side of his eye and mouth, turning purple. Bruising.
"I-.... I'm okay, Nini." He manages to say. Wincing in pain from his mouth.
She rolls her eyes, "Bowen...you can't lie to me. Come on let's head home."
Nini helps him up and then they walk to the car. Nini drives them home.
She opens the front door, her moms are asleep, which is relieving so they don't have to explain this.
Ricky, go lay down on your bed and I'll be there in a second, okay? Ricky nods and walks up the stairs.
Nini prepares a bag of ice to put on his bruises and then walks upstairs and into his room.
"Hey...I got some ice. Put this on your face. It'll make it feel better", She says as she hands him the bag.
"Thanks...I'm sorry I couldn't defend you..."
"Ricky...I- don't worry about that. All I care about is you being okay, dummy." She laughs.
She looks at him, "I'm going to change and get ready for bed then I'll come back." Ricky nods.
Nini walks into her bedroom and changes into sweatpants, leaving Ricky's hoodie on. Then she brushes her teeth and takes her makeup off. Changes out of her contacts and into her glasses. Then pulls her hair back into a loose braid. She makes her way back into Ricky's room.
"How ya doin?" She asks.
"Eh...I'll survive. Plus, I've got a really cute doctor taking care of me." He smiles, putting his hand around her waist, making Nini blush.
"Well...I'm a lucky doctor then because I've got a really cute patient." She laughs.
They continue the "Doctor" joke.
"So...Doc? What must I do to get better?" He asks.
"Let's see...lots of resting...lots of watching movies. And maybe a few kisses in there too?" Nini answers.
Ricky groans, "Ugh. Resting and movies?! Kisses aren't bad at all...but...if you're here...it'll make the movies better.", he grabs her hand, "Please?"
Nini pretends to think, "Hm.... can't resist a good couple of movie days. Especially if the kisses are in there."
"You know it." He smiles.
They both smile at each other.
"Well...shall we start now then?"
"Yes, we shall."
Nini goes to the other side of the bed and sits next to Ricky. She puts on a movie, and they watch it together. Ricky's arm resting around Nini and her hand on his leg.
They were finishing the movie when Ricky mentioned he was going to try and sleep, and she was welcome to stay with him. She chose to stay but before Ricky went to sleep, she did something....
"Ricky?"
"Yeah?" He said, looking towards her.
She lightly pressed her lips against his. Once again, the feeling of their soft lips touching...and the warmth of each other. Nini pulled away and smiled.
"Goodnight! Feel better!"
Ricky smiled back, "Oh...I will definitely feel better."
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