More Than Friends

Chapter 65: Just Like Old Times

It had been a tough few weeks for Nicole and Devin, but tonight, they weren't thinkin' 'bout all that. Tonight was about laughin', havin' fun, and enjoyin' each other's company. They decided to keep it simple, no pressure, just a night in to remind themselves of the love and joy they had built together.

After Amani was tucked in bed, Nicole set out some snacks in the livin' room—chips, candy, a few sodas—while Devin grabbed the Uno cards. The vibe was light, the energy was good, and for the first time in a while, it felt like they could just let go and be themselves.

"Alright, you ready to lose?" Devin teased, shufflin' the cards with a grin.

Nicole laughed, ploppin' down on the floor across from him. "You must've forgot how bad I used to beat you at Uno back in the day. You 'bout to catch this L."

Devin raised an eyebrow, dealin' out the cards. "We gon' see 'bout that."

Laughin' the Night Away

As the game went on, the room filled with laughter. They were jokin', throwin' down +4 cards with no mercy, and actin' like they were back in high school, just messin' around. Every win felt like a big deal, every loss met with playful complaints, but it was all in fun.

"I told you!" Nicole shouted when she laid down her last card, winnin' the game again.

Devin shook his head, grinnin'. "Aight, you got me this time, but next round? I'm comin' for you."

They both laughed, feelin' the stress of the past few weeks melt away. It was like they were kids again, sittin' on the floor, playin' cards and enjoyin' each other's company without a care in the world.

Throwback Movie Night

After a couple rounds of Uno, they decided to switch it up. Devin grabbed the remote and pulled up Disney+ on the TV. "What you tryna watch? Somethin' from back in the day?"

Nicole's face lit up as she scrolled through the options. "Ooo, what about The Lion King or Aladdin? We ain't watched those in forever."

"Bet," Devin said, hittin' play on The Lion King. They curled up together on the couch, snackin' and watchin' the movie like it was the first time all over again. Every song, every scene brought back memories, and they found themselves singin' along, laughin' at the jokes, and feelin' that nostalgia hit hard.

By the time they switched to Aladdin, they were both fully in their comfort zone, just happy to be together, with no worries for the moment.

Cuddled Up and in Love

As the movies played, Nicole leaned into Devin's chest, her eyes startin' to feel heavy. "I love nights like this," she murmured, her voice soft. "We needed this."

Devin kissed the top of her head, wrappin' his arm around her tighter. "Yeah, we did. It's nice to just chill and laugh with you, Nic. You my best friend."

Nicole smiled, feelin' the warmth of his words. "You mine too, Dev. We gon' be alright. We always are."

After the movie ended, they made their way upstairs to bed, but the energy from the night hadn't faded. Once they were tucked in, Devin pulled Nicole close, kissin' her softly. "I love you," he whispered, his voice full of sincerity.

Nicole looked up at him, her heart full. "I love you too, Dev. More than anything."

They kissed again, slow and tender, their connection deepenin' with every moment. The love between them felt stronger than ever, and as they curled up under the blankets, they knew that no matter what came next, they would face it together.

Feelin' Blessed

That night, as they lay in bed, Devin and Nicole reflected on how far they had come. Life had thrown them some challenges, but moments like this—laughin', playin', and just enjoyin' each other—reminded them of why they were so strong together.

"We blessed, Nic," Devin whispered, his voice filled with gratitude.

Nicole smiled, her eyes closin' as she drifted off to sleep. "Yeah, we are."

And with that, they fell asleep, wrapped in each other's love, knowin' that no matter what life brought their way, they would always find their way back to each other.