Chapter 21

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⬆️An absolute masterpiece⬆️

Ello. How is everyone? I checked and turns out 3 percent of y'all are over 45 so... that's nice.

Anyways today is the last day of my road trip and I'll be back tmr night. Also incase you're wondering when I update its generally in the evening/night (UK time)

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Ricky's pov

So...Nini just yelled at me for having an opinion. Also I know how she's all smart and everything but yet when it comes to common sense it's like pfft nothing. In what alternate universe would someone date Jake of all people. I've met him and he's a jerk. Plus there are plenty of tolerable guys at East High. Why him. Sooner of later we'll have to deal with a heartbroken Nini. And since we're part of the same friend group I'll also have to be 'comforting'. My god, Nini.

We sat in silence as she twiddled with her fingers. I just sat there staring into nothing I guess until Nini's phone rang and played 'You Belong With Me' by Taylor swift. "It's Jake" she muttered. Great I'm guessing the boyfriend's already being possessive. "Hello?" She said.

"Nini, where the hell are you? I'm called you hundreds of times, even if you were busy with whatever the hell you were busy with a simple text surely wouldn't have taken up much time. Where were you?" He yelled.

"I..I..I was studying in my room" She stumbled, all flustered. I laughed inaudibly. That girl cannot lie to save her life. She stuttered and her cheeks turned more rosy than they normally are.

"Nah, I went to your house and your moms said you were out" Jesus. He's already going to her house? Haven't they been dating for only what..a minute?

"I had an extra shift at the pizza shop"

"Fine then. Wait is that the place that Bowen works in?" He asked her. What? What does their relationship have to do with me? My head jerked up as I stared intently at her, waiting for a response.

"Yeah...why?"

"I don't like him" he admitted. Wha- what have I ever done to him. Again what was I saying? Oh yeah, a jerk. Well then, Jake, I don't like you.

"Why what happened babe? What'd he do?" She asked and glared at me

"He yelled at you, and doesn't even care about you like I do, baby. That's why I don't like him" excuse me, mister, I'll have you know that YOU were just yelling at her through the phone. And screw that she yelled at me, multiple times. If anything he should be defending me.

"Also he's tryna date you. I can tell he's jealous."

"Ricky?" She laughed "no way!"

"Trust me, babe. I'm a guy. I know what kinda tactics they use. The whole 'I don't like you' thing is just a way for them to get you to think about him. You know what. When school opens up I'm gonna tell him to back off"

"I know Ricky, he's not like that. Plus I can't stand him" she said looking directly at me. Gee thanks Nini, can't stand you either.

"Fine. Tomorrow night though we have a party and you're going with me"

"Oh yea. Sure"

"Bye babe"

"Bye"

The call ended and Nini stood up. "I'm gonna head home now"

"Sure, nothing would happen between the two of us and to clarify I'm not tryna hit in you...but I mean if you want to I'm home tonight" I said winking and nudging her as she walked away.

"You dirty pig. I can't stand the sight of you, Bowen" she said as she walked out the door.

"Can't stand the sight of you either, Sal-Robs" I called after her before shutting the door.

I scoffed and rolled my eyes when she left. Just then my dad came down the stairs in his plaid pajama pants and grey robe while holding an empty mug. "I heard you guys yelling" he said walking to the kitchen. I followed him and sat on the countertop.

"It was her yelling at me"

"Why? What happened to my perfect couple?"

"Dad! Seriously? Never in a million years. Anyways she was yelling because she has a horrible boyfriend and I was just telling her that he's a cheater"

"Ricky, I know that you're concerned for her and you care for her but was it really your place to tell her what to do?"

"I was just giving her advice and no I don't care about Nini in any way, shape or form"

"Well then why'd you take her here?"

"Because I'm not heartless! Come on, Dad. You and mom raised me right."

"True, but me, your mom and Nini's moms still haven't given up hope on you two just yet."

"That was what 3 years ago though!"

"Ricky I love you. You're my son and I love Nini like a daughter. I know both of you very well. Whether you wanna admit it or not you both still have an unbreakable bond. A connection that is built with time. Don't throw away that connection because some people only dream of having a friendship like yours"

"Dad, that friendship ended the second mom whisked me off to Chicago."

"Oh please, your mom told me about all your songs you wrote, she even recorded you, multiple time. And all the letters and cards you would write on her birthday. Ricky, I think your friendship is far from over." He laughed.

"So the only times you talk is to gossip about me...great"

"Ricky, I'm serious. Don't give up. She's Nini, it takes a lot of convincing to persuade her. I'll be upstairs. My work also is shut because if the flood and you to go run over your lines for your play"

"Mhmm. Got it"

"See ya later, Rick." He said while descending up the stairs dramatically.

"Bye dad" I called.

I stood in the counter while processing what dad said before heading upstairs myself.

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