Nico Vaughan, the junior class "Nice Girl" wants to be free from her abusive and obsessive ex-boyfriend.
Valen Henford, the school's resident "Rich Guy meets Bad Boy" wants to spend his senior year with the girl he's been in love with for years.
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"A love like ours Could never die As long as I Have you near me" (The Beatles).
|◁ II ▷|
It's the eve of Christmas Eve, my first thought of the day rings through my mind.
The next thought is that tomorrow is the day I'm gonna tell Nico I love her and ask her to be mine.
With those thoughts, I hop out of the bed, anxious to get the day started. I check the time before calling Nico, making sure she's up.
'Hey, darlin',' she answers chirpily.
"Nico, hey," I run a hand through my hair, heading into Rikkard's room for support.
He's awake and sitting in the bed watching tv and eating cereal.
"Um, do you remember last night when I said I wanted you to meet my cousin, Livia?" I ask.
Rikkard's eyes widen, knowing that Nico's gonna meet Livia today and tomorrow I'm gonna confess.
'Yep! I'm excited.'
My heart grows hopeful. "I know today is usually for family, but I was wondering if you'd come meet her?"
'Of course,' Nico's voice softens. 'We're at the ice skating rink, though. Spending time with family.'
My heart sinks, and I look at Rikkard for support. All I see is his wide eyes, and my hope dissipates.
"Oh, yeah, of course," I try to sound upbeat. "Yeah, of course. Family time. Sorry."
'No, hey,' Some incoherent yelling overpowers the phone for a moment. 'Valen, I'd love to come. Is tonight okay, though? We won't get back until after two or two-thirty.'
Rikkard points at me, his face happy again.
"Yeah," I breathe in relief. "That's—That's perfect. Come when you can, please."
"I will. Bye, Valen."
"Bye, Nico," My tone softens as I smile.
"Yes!" Rikkard yells. "The plan is in motion! We have tonight to get ready, and the confession is still on for tomorrow night."
"Damn, man," I exhale harshly, sitting on Rikkard's bed.
He holds his cereal high, avoiding any spillage of his milk. "No backing out unless you don't want her to be your girlfriend."
