Unfinished Business: Book 2

Change of Pace

While the rest of the day goes by the usual routine, Nora couldn't wait to leave to be at the record store and work. People would think since Nora lives there, she would want to be away from it, but that wasn't the case. She loved being there because she got surrounded by so much music, from rock to classical, and she got to hang out with Johnny and Eddie. Over the past year, the trio has been reorganizing the record store to make room for new additions and updates, not to mention the increase in customers. Of course, it was more guys than girls because they wanted to meet Nora and flirt with her any chance they got. Nora never gave them attention because someone already had hers, and it was Eddie. Still, those guys were relentless in making Nora acknowledge them. It got bad to the point Johnny threatened if they didn't buy anything, then they would be banned from the shop. That's the only reason Nora hates working nights because they are the same ones from school. They would give her glances in school but never approached her because Eddie, Jonathan, Steve, and Nancy were always with her.

As the clock slowly ticks away the Monday afternoon, Nora throws her hair in a ponytail as her bangs frame her face and returns to reading her book. At least, her last class of the day was more like study hall. While most were sleeping or studying, Nora was reading. Well, she was trying to, at least. Yet it would only be possible if someone wasn't messing with her by poking her sides or tickling her neck. Nora huffs, which makes her bangs fan out, "Edward Munson, if you don't quit messing with me, I'll make you regret it." She warns through gritted teeth. Eddie chuckles as he leans over the desk to kiss Nora's cheek, "I'm sorry, Princess. You just look so beautiful right now." He whispers, and Nora shakes her head, "You have said that to me over a hundred times today." She says before meeting his chestnut gaze. Eddie raises a brow and smirks, "And are you getting tired of hearing it?" He asks, and Nora blushes, "Never." She replies before kissing his nose, then goes back to reading her book.

While Nora returns to reading her book, Eddie smiles as he watches her. He was lucky and happy that their study hall period was the same because he would get to be with her a little extra during school. Plus, she helped him with the schoolwork, though he never made it easy. Any time Nora would be helping, Eddie would be teasing her. Whether it be squeezing her thigh, playing with her rings, or whispering naughty things in her ear, Nora would be flustered. As Eddie looks at her, he sees the metal key ring hanging out of Nora's sweater and smirks as he comes up with a plan. When he rests his head on her shoulder, he has a perfect look down Nora's silk tank, and he licks his lips before regaining his focus for his scheme, "What are you reading, beautiful?" He asks while reaching into Nora's sweater pocket. Nora can feel Eddie's hand digging into her sweater and knows what he is doing. He's trying to take her keys..., again. Nora rolls her eyes as she adjusts her body, then rests her head against Eddie's and smiles while she reads The Two Towers book, "You already know, silly. Also," She says while grabbing Eddie's hand, "Stop trying to take my keys." She giggles before putting the key ring on her finger.

Eddie huffs as he takes Nora's hand and kisses her fingertips, "Baby, please, let me drive your car." He begs, and Nora raises a brow, "Why are you so interested in driving my car? You know, I don't let Johnny drive it." She says while closing her book. Eddie laughs as he takes the key ring, "Well, beautiful, I'm not, Johnny. He would crash it when he got behind the wheel," He jokes, and Nora gives him a look, "You know I'm right, Princess. Anyways, I'm your boyfriend, so I should get to, right?" He asks. Nora's emerald eyes look at the keys, then Eddie's. She sighs because she knows Eddie has wanted to drive her Mustang and rub it in Johnny's face too. She rolls her eyes, "So, help me if you drive like a bat out of hell; I'm kicking your ass, Munson." She threatens, and Eddie grins at her, "I would never, baby girl." He whispers, then kisses Nora's nose.

The bell rings, which means it's the end of the day. Eddie helps Nora stand as she grabs her book and bag, then wraps an arm around her waist. Eddie swings the key ring on his finger, "Is there anywhere else we need to head to before going to the record store?" He asks, and Nora gives him a look, "Uh, food. Duh." She giggles. Eddie laughs, "And this is why you're my perfect girl." He says, then kisses Nora's head. As they walk out of their classroom, they see the hallways crowded with students and teachers all trying to leave. Nora shakes her head as she gets in front of Eddie and pushes through the hall, only to bump into someone. She looks to see it's Nancy, who has the same idea as hers. The girls wink at each other before linking arms together, then Nancy smirks, "You know what to do, Nor." She says, and Nora laughs, "Don't I always, Nance?" She asks, "Cover your ears." She warns before taking a deep breath, "Coming through!" She shouts while guiding herself and Nancy to their lockers, unaware that Eddie and Steve have their hands on their waists.