The only one of his kind

Chapter 9 small talks

Nick's pov

I was walking back to where all the people were. I don't know what would had happen if I didn't back away from Hope... who am I kidding? I know we were close to kiss, but I couldn't do it. She is with Ethan and looks happy. I can't destroy that. She's happy and that's what matters.

''penny for your thought?''.

I looked behind me to see Lizzie.

''uh, just thinking about getting another drink or not'', I gave her a polite smile which she actually returned.

''yeah I think you should. I mean to get your thoughts away from your ex girlfriend... I assume''.

My smile faltered as those words came out from her.

I guess she could see I was confused.

''oh, uh I kind of heard your conversation with Hope and I'm sorry to hear. Like Hope said she's a bitch. I mean moving on and forgetting about you. You seem like a good guy and I can tell you're the kind of person who loves hard. Not the bad boy that you seemed as when you arrived'', she explained to me.

I nod.

''uh, yeah I guess. It's fine. I mean... she isn't a bitch. She just well I don't know how to explain it, but she's not a bitch. She is the opposite of that. She is one of the most amazing people I have met''.

She moves closer to me and stops just some inches away from me.

''I can see you still love her. I mean protecting her like that. Wow, that's actually a beautiful thing to do. Not most guys would do that, they'd actually blame it on the girl. Hm, I may have been wrong about you Nick Carter''.

I clear my throat.

''yeah. It's not her fault, really. Either way she deserves to be happy and that's all I want for her, even if it's not with me. I wish her the best''.

Lizzie eyed me for a second.

''I also saw you almost kissing Hope, but then you backed up. I mean why? Of course she has a boyfriend, but I know of many guys that wouldn't have cared. I just thought she was a little tipsy and well you may seem like a good guy, but yeah. I mean you pracitcally had her right there and you still did not kiss her and don't even begin with some bullshit. I have seen the way you've looked at her since you arrived'', she began to go on about.

I scratched my neck, not knowing what to respond at this.

''well, Hope is very attractive I won't deny that. But like you said she has a boyfriend and also she was more drunk and I don't do that. I have respect and know boundaries. So, that's why. I really am a good guy, but sometimes the good guy doesn't get his happy ending'', I dry laughed.

Oh, shit. I let that slip. Now Lizzie was looking at me more curious, shit Nick real good.

''you know. You said you're from here, so why haven't I seen you. My sister has clearly seen you and somehow kept you hidden. How long have you known Josie exactly?'', she asked with her arms folded.

Well great, now I'm fucked.

''well, uh we met some summers ago I guess. I was walking down the park. She was talking to someone, like a hologram. That's when I discovered she was a witch and I wanted to get to know her. So, I went over there and we spoke... if you're thinking I'm interested in her in some way. The answer is no, she's like a sister to me. As for her not telling you about me, I guess it's because I wanted to keep it down hill. I'm not the kind of guy who actually socialise, so yeah... but that's changed now. Well, since I came back. I want to live my life and fight evil at the same time I guess now that the necromancer is free. Sounds like a real douche that one. So, I'll try my best to help you guys take him down''.