Never to forever

chapter 7

"Ordered" Nic asks "Yep, June's treat." Candice smiles looking at him, the third boy, Lucas I think. "I can pay" he offers his voice it's euphonious. He has an French accent that pulls me towards him. He is weird, his voice is and the way my body feels is weird, the way I'm feeling is weird. I am staring at him may be because of his eyes definately those are the same grey eyes Rhys had. "No, I offered first you wait until next time." June breaks the spell of this mysterious charmcaster. Hold yourself Amelia be strong. He is not Rhys he's Lucas the only similar thing in both are those eyes, the same eyes you fell in love with. Ok stop literally stop Mr Brain.
Lucas is attractive nothing less than what Candice described. I look at him again. Something about him makes it difficult for me to tear my eyes away from him.
"Lucas we missed you man we thought you really settled down in Strasbourg." Nic smiles resting his arm around Lucas shoulder and further announces " Meet Lucas, the prince charming of SVU." and all of us begin to laugh. Lucas seems embarrassed. He hasn't noticed me yet as Candice told us earlier he really is into June since he has entered he has been looking at her not continuous but yeah.
Ashleigh kicks me under the table "will you stop staring now " she whispers. I look away and whisper back, " I am not starting just his eyes reminds me of someone..who used to be close to me. Nevermind." I stare at my milkshake and take a sip.  The boys take their seats. "So young lady you are back too huh" Nic chimes. He really talks alot. " Oh you noticed. I thought you were busy bragging about Lucas " Candice rolls her eyes and June chuckles. "I can't help Candie he's magnificent." Nic chuckles and continues "Anyways June must have met them already. So Lucas meet Ashleigh, my favourite musician and our beautiful lady Amalia Brooke, she's a box of surprises really.....that reminds me have I mentioned Amy you look breathtaking today." "I...umm....Thanks.. credit goes to Candice really" I stammer. Why the hell am I stammering. "Can't help she dresses up likea potato sack with that body" Candice glares at me. "You are playing dressup Barbie with her" Nic laughs lightening up the situation.
Ashleigh smiles and changes the topic, "nyc to meet you Lucas." and elbows me. "Same" I say. "Amy, you really look cute." Lucas smiles sweetly. I know from now on my heart will beat faster everytime I see him smile. Stupid body. Stupid heart. "Thank you" I manage to say. Hope this stupid body is not making me blush right now. I remind myself that I decided not to fall in love. But it's never in anyone's control. I'm looking down at my shoes. I don't know why I'm nervous. The waiter reappears with our food I'm grateful that he does.
"Heard that girls are going to show us their moves next week. Is it right, babe" Stephen asks. "Yeah, it's Amy's suggestion. She's choreographing us and we'll start our practice soon" Candice replies with one of her rarest smiles. "Told you she's full of surprises, Isn't she. Can't wait to see you four in action." Nic says literally swallowing his food. "Yep-" that's all I can hear as Lucas literally whispers in Nic's ear which leads Nic to chuckles and nod. Candice also talks slowly to Stephen probably about their date tonight. Stephen nods and holds her hand, " I'll pick you at 5 alright" he smiles and Candice leans on to his shoulder. "Should we eat, love birds the food is colder" June teases and we all dig in.

The guys walk us back to our dorms. "Byee Amy" Nic chirps. "Byee guys and Nicolas" candice mocks and we burst into laughter. "What was that girl" June adds "you and Nic...are you both". "No totally not. There's nothing. He's just friendly." I'm being honest. "Nic seems to be different around you. He definately is a flirt but he really seems to be fond of you. We both know him" Candice smirks and adds "Poor him, Miss Amalia is not into love, I feel bad for Nicholas. Amy you should given him a try. I swear he's a nice guy." June says sitting on her be. "You know I'm not into love stuff. It's not for me" I reply and Ashleigh coughs. I glare at her. "You wanna add something" Candice points. "No.... Nothing. Can you...can you bring me... some wat...water Amy." She stammers just as I was, around Lucas. Why in the world he has those eyes. I think as I pass the bottle of water to Ash. She smirks and I know why.
"Drop it. So what about the rehearsals. Do you know any place Amy. A place perfect for rehearsals" June inquires. " The dance studio may be" I suggest. "Nope there'll be people around and this should be kept unseen." Candice declares. Ashleigh agrees. "I'll try to figure it out" announces June. Candice chirps, "As you all know, I can't be present today I'll join you tomorrow. I've something urgent to deal with you know." and June teases, "something important such as a date" and Candice glares at her, I can see her blushing and there's a knock at the door.
June rolls out of her bed to open the door and announces "here's the man of the hour" she smirks, "It's Stephen he brought flowers". Stephen enters and hands the bouquet to Candice. We all grin. Ashleigh seemed to be confused at first then she understands and smiles "they both are dating." She whispers and I nod. Stephen walks past Candice and hands a rose to me and Ashleigh. "for the pretty newbies. I'm looking forward to you taking care of my candie" he smiles. He's cute, they are cute. Was I cute when I was with Rhys. I groan hope no one has heard it but I'm annoyed First Rhys now Lucas. I Sigh again. Candice in the mean time emerges out of the bathroom in a black short frock. "You are really something dating her does not seem to be easy" Ashleigh murmurs. " I know she can be really difficult sometimes but deep down she's just a kid a very nice person. " Stephen adores her. It's clear the way he looks at her. "She definitely is" June agrees. Candice completes her make up. Candice looks hot really the dress hugs her curves perfectly plus the minimal makeup just adds to her charm. "Woah"we gasp and she smiles "told you" Stephen winks and walks towards Candice and rests his arm around her waist "Ready" and Candice smiles "yes ofcourse". "Sorry girls but I'm stealing your Candice today" Stephen says shyly and we chuckle. "Have fun" June winks and they both take their leave.
"They look good together and seem to be different around eachother" Ashleigh gossips. "Yeah may be their true selves " June adds. "I was so surprised when I found out." I chirp and Ashleigh agrees. June walks out she suggest she will take permission to practice in the terrace. She said there won't be anybody around for days. Just us. We both decide to go with her. She has a wonderful talent of convincing people so, we manage to get the keys within 20 minutes. We walk out of the office and give each other high fives. "You are literally a goddess June" Ashleigh squeaks and June chuckles. she seems to know that already. I giggle and head straight towards the terrace.
It's dirty too dirty so we decide to clean it up. "Next time I making Candice do it, that spoilt brat." June groans.
After we are done we just sit and decide to go for a round of Truth Dare Situation. Ashleigh shoots a question towards June, "Do you have a crush on someone?"
"Yes....so there's a boy..um the basket ball captain, Cristoff Hills.  He seems to be so perfect and majestic to me especially when he scores." She answers surprising me. I turn to Ash and ask, "why did she choose music as her main focus" she says it gives her confidence and boosts her helps her express. I can tell she's really passionate about it. I announce its time for rehearsals to avoid questions against me. "Not so soon" June holds my wrist. "Next time start from me " I giggle and walk away.

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