Parallels

Part 4

Niko lay on his bed, letting out a tired sigh. Fuck he hated school, it had been a week and he was already done. Today had been long, and he'd bunked a lesson. He was thinking about ways to fulfil his bet with Kenny, part of him unsure if Kenny was actually pulling through with his deal. He was really high when he made the bet, and Niko could be convinced Kenny didnt remember making the bet with him. Kenny loved making bets; not gambling or anything, but minor ones like 'i bet you cant do xyz...' just for funs. It was around 7:30 when Kenny climbs through his window, into his room.

"get your lazy ass up, Nikolas." Kenny smiles.

"Ugh, whyy. I'm so tired." Niko replies.

"We're going out."

"I- No Ken, I cant be bothered," Niko complains, wanting for once to stay home tonight.

"I don't care. We're going out tonight, and you're gonna have a good time," Kenny chucks an outfit at Niko. Niko sighs as he gets off the bed, getting changed right in front of Kenny. It wasn't anything new, they'd seen each other in worse positions before, and felt comfortable enough in their friendship to do so. 

Niko writes a quick note to his mum before climbing out his window with Kenny..

..

"How on Earth did you find this place," Niko asks, looking around the room it was like a club but wasn't. There was a bar in the back, serving soft drinks, lemonade and occasionally some beer. In the centre was a big open space, surrounded by booths for people to sit on if they weren't mingling around in the middle.

"I know people," Kenny winks at Niko, "I also invited Amin, he told me he was free tonight and him and his friends were looking for something to do."

Niko gritted his teeth and just stared at Kenny, "You could've told me beforehand!"

"You wouldn't have come if I told you."

"Fair-play." Niko replies, rolling his eyes. "Plus Aj will be here," Kenny winks.

He follows Kenny to the booth where his friend was sat. Its not that Niko didnt like the group, quite the opposite really, he just expected it to be just him and Kenny, and maybe it had something to do with a small boy.

"Ken! Niko! You made it," Chunkz smiles at him, dapping him up then pulling him in for a hug. When Kenny pulls away, he switches to Niko.

Sharky also greets the pair, blushing when Kenny gives him an extra squeeze; and Aj just does a small smile and wave. He wasn't good with new people. Yes he had met them previously, and they had got on, but that wasn't enough mental preparation to meet strangers.

Niko smirks, as he slides into the booth beside Aj, "Hey cutie," he whispers to the boy.

Aj blushes turning to look at the boy beside him. "Uhm, Hi," he says confused.

"Miss me," Niko winks, wrapping arm around his shoulders. Aj pinches Nikos fingers, peeling his arm off.

"No" Aj replies, "And dont touch me."

"Mhm, sure. Soon enough you'll crave my touch, baby," Niko whispers, leaning back against the booth, joining the rest of the boys conversation.

Aj wanted nothing more than to wipe the smirk off his face. He didn't know what it was but something about Niko pissed him off. His confidence, the way he acted like anyone he wants would drop onto their knees for him. His beautiful smirk - woah Nikos not beautiful, he's a man. Aj didn't like men. He liked girls, right? I mean, he's never had an official girlfriend, but that doesn't mean anything. 

Kenny orders them all drinks, as they sit around the table talking. The conversation flowed easily for people who had just met a few days prior, and it was nice. Nice to have actual people to talk to, knowing they won't snake you out for a free blem.