32. falling harder

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"Ricky! You're terrible at this!", Nini giggles as she falls down onto the picnic blanket.

"Hey, your aim is terrible.", he argues.

"I've been a pro at this since 3rd grade, thank you very much.", she sasses.

"I can see that...that's why there are grapes scattered everywhere.", he sarcastically speaks back.

She lightly pushes his shoulder, as he chuckles.

It was nearing 8pm and Nini and Ricky had gone on a picnic together. They were lying on the blanket next to each other, looking up into the beautiful night sky.

"Ricky?", Nini speaks, keeping her gaze on the stars.

"Yeah?"

"Did you tell Jenn to apologize to me yesterday?", she asks.

He takes a deep breath, "I might've done a little pushing..."

She giggles, "You know you didn't have to"

"Nonsense. I gave her a special Ricky Bowen speech so hopefully she won't bother you much anymore until you're ready to go back to work."

She turns her head over so she's now looking at him.

"Thank you...", she whispers.

He turns his head, so he's now looking at her. He tucks a lock of her silky brunette hair behind her ear, causing for her to smile. It was silent, and peaceful. Nini and Ricky were trapped in each other's gazes. They couldn't take their eyes off one another, it felt like they were the only people in the world. They both began to slowly lean in. Getting closer and closer to closing the gap between them.

"Get a room!", a girl shouts from the parking lot.

Nini and Ricky quickly jump up and scan the area, looking for the person. Their eyes landed on a curly haired brunette.

"Gina?!", Nini shouts.

"Yes Gina!", the girl replies.

Ricky and Nini walk over to the parking lot, meeting the girl.

"Ooo were you two on a date?", she smirks.

Nini gulps, "Uh...n-no. Just a..."

"Friend picnic?", Ricky finishes, scrunching his brows.

Gina laughs at the two, "Okay sure."

"Anyways, what're you doing here this late? Are you stalking us or something?", Nini asks.

"No...my car broke down. They took it away on a tow truck", Gina explains.

"Why didn't you go with?", Ricky questions.

"I checked Nini's location and saw she was near so I came...and figured ya'll could give me a ride?", she awkwardly smiles.

Nini chuckles, "Sure, we can."

"Let me go clean up the picnic, I'll be right back.", Ricky says, walking away.

Nini and Gina stand in the parking lot, watching him walk away.

"You guys are such love birds.", Gina teases, "When are you making it official? The fans are gonna freak."

Nini shrugs, "I don't know Gina...I don't know if it ever will become official."

"What? Why?!", Gina asks, shocked.

Nini sighs, "I guess I'm just...I love him so much I'm scared."

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