Best Mistake ★ Nicholas Chavez

Seventeen | truth or dare

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"Liz, truth or dare?" Avan asked, breaking the tension in the air. They were all huddled in one corner of the house: Victoria, Liz, and Madelyn lounged on the larger couch, while Avan sat cross-legged on the floor. Nicholas occupied a chair next to Amara, who was seated next to Jake, his annoying arm still draped around her shoulders.

Liz smirked, glancing between Avan and the group. "Dare."

Avan's eyes lit up mischievously. "I dare you to text your mom that you're pregnant!"

Laughter erupted in the room, and even Amara couldn't help but smile at the absurdity. Liz took a deep breath, excitement mingling with anxiety. She reached for her phone, typed the daring message, and hit send.

Silence fell as they awaited the response.

When her phone pinged, Liz read the message aloud, "Congratulations! I knew it! I had a dream about it!" The group burst into laughter, the earlier tension melting away.

The group continued the game, daring each other with challenges that escalated from silly to wild. As laughter filled the room, Jake suddenly turned to Nicholas with a playful glint in his eye.

"Truth or dare?" he asked, smirking.

Nicholas narrowed his eyes, fully aware that Jake was trying to provoke him. He weighed his options, but there was something about Jake's tone that sparked his competitive spirit. "Dare," Nicholas replied, crossing his arms, ready to face whatever challenge Jake had in store.

Jake's smirk grew wider, clearly thrilled to have Nicholas take the bait. "Alright. I dare you to kiss whoever you're sitting closest to right now."

The group burst into "Oooohs," clearly amused by Jake's dare. They knew how close Nicholas was to Amara and wondered if he would have the guts to follow through.

Nicholas felt his heart skip a beat as he looked at Amara, her warm eyes locked with his. The thought of kissing her was undeniably tempting.

Feeling a mix of determination and nerves, Nicholas leaned over toward Amara, ignoring the whispers and laughter surrounding them. As he drew nearer, he could feel her warmth radiating from her.

His eyes drifted to her lips, unable to look away, a wave of nervousness washing over him as he approached the moment he had been waiting for. He glanced up at her, sensing a slight hesitation in her gaze, but also excitement. She was caught between doubt and desire, her heart racing at the proximity.

Nicholas hesitated for just a moment, his gaze returning to her lips as he leaned in closer. He knew everyone was watching, but in this moment, he only cared about kissing the girl he had been longing for, the girl he is still madly in love with.

As he closed the distance, his warm breath brushed against her skin. Their eyes locked one last time, silently asking for permission. Amara held her breath, feeling the electricity in the air. The intensity in his eyes made her heart race. She hesitated, her mind a whirlwind of doubt and excitement, but she didn't want to fight her feelings anymore. With a subtle nod, she gave him the go-ahead.

In an instant, it felt like a fire ignited within Nicholas. He leaned in and captured her lips in an almost desperate hungry kiss.

The world around them faded away as they kissed, consumed by the taste and feeling of each other. Nicholas slipped a hand behind her neck, pulling her closer and deepening the kiss. She surrendered to the moment, her hand resting on his neck as their kiss grew more passionate, hearts racing in tandem.