Mine (Part III) - Nolou/Uglydolls Fanfic

15 | Nosebleed

"Hey, can I just talk to you about something?"

Heather: Yeah, what's up?

She applied mascara to her lashes while making all kinds of faces in the mirror. The morning sun made all the jewelry sparkle like treasures abandoned in someone's attic.

"What's going on with Nolan? Like, he's just confusing."

Heather: "What do you mean? Ow-"

"It's just... He kissed me and-"

Heather: "He kissed you?!"

"Shh! Yes. Last night he kissed me.. and then I kissed him- but then he asks me to leave right after? What is that? And you now what, before he kissed me he asked if we could just be friends. Friends don't kiss each other! So, like what does he want? You either love me or ya don't. It's not that complicated. You're laughing- why are you are you laughing at me?"

She covered up her smile.

Heather: "I'm not laughing! Pfft- I've never seen you like this before. It's cute- pfft hahaha-!"

"Ugh."

I crossed my arms and faced away from her.

Heather: "I mean, have you thought about things from his point of view?"

"Huh?"

Heather: "You guys were engaged. Happy. Of course he still cares about you and probably has feelings. But also, it's been 7 years. 7! That's a long time to be on your own."

I thought about it and realized she was right.

Heather: "Just give him some more time. Things will work itself out.. Did I put too much?"

I looked over at her. Her lashes were completely covered in mascara.

"Your makeup is fine, Heather."

Heather: "Fine? I need gorgeous!"

She turned back to the mirror and started adding more stuff to her face.

"You think I should go talk to him? Maybe I did something.."

Heather: "No, just leave it. I told you, it will work itself out... Lou?"

The door closer behind me and I was already out the door.

I arrived at the Mayor Office.
But somehow all I got was a
"He's not in at the moment."

"Okay, well where is he, then?"

~~~

Some time went by before I found myself outside of a gym.

I sighed and entered, hoping that he was still there.

I guess it was obvious I've never been in there before because everyone stared at me for a good while. Hesitantly, I wandered through the gym. It was amazing how many guys were perfectly fit. It made me want to work out too.

But then my thoughts were interrupted when I finally saw Nolan. Just walking on a treadmill in the corner. I almost didn't recognize him throught the tied up hair and headphones.

I made my way through the machines and sweaty men to get to him. He hadn't noticed me yet. The headphones must have been filling his ears with music.

He wore a black t-shirt and shorts. His forehead was soaked. I realized he must have been running for a while before I got there. Some men sat on a bench nearby and couldn't help themselves but to watch Nolan.

The brunnete suddenly stopped for a moment to drink from his water bottle.

Man 1: "Do you ever wish you were a water bottle?"