It Was Always Meant To Be

It Was Always Meant To Be | Chapter 3.

A/N: So apparently my story has reached 100 reads already!? Honestly that is amazing and means a lot to me! Especially since I'm new to writing fanfics. I'm glad you guys are enjoying it as much as I am. So like I said in my last update this chapter will be the date! And Paul has something important to tell Nina. Can anyone guess what it is? *Wink* Guess you're going to have to read to find out!
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Paul's Pov:
"So, where are we going?" Nina questioned; glancing over at me with a beaming smile; her elbow resting on the side of the door as she pivoted her body in the seat slightly towards me.

"Oh I'm not telling! It's a surprise." I responded with a playful chuckle.

"Come on Paul. Pleeeeeeease tell me." She said in a pleading tone; a small pout beginning to form on her lips. I laughed softly; shaking my head.

"Nice try Neens. I have three sisters. The puppy dog eyes and pout isn't my weakness. I'm used to it." I said; laughing as I watched her sigh in defeat and lay back against the seat of my car. After about twenty more minutes we finally reached the restaurant. I slowly pulled into the parking lot of "Le Belle" hearing Nina gasp before sitting up quickly.

"Hey!" She exclaimed quickly; looking away from the window towards me.
"This place looks too expensive for you to spend on me. When you said you were taking me to get lunch I didn't know you meant this." She finished; her voice filled with both shock and excitement.

"Hey I don't mind. When I take a girl out I usually take her to a nice fancy restaurant. I don't do McDonalds. You ready?" I asked; smiling softly as we both got out of the car and walked into the restaurant.

"I have a reservation for two under 'Wesley'. And if you don't mind giving us a private booth in the back away from everyone please?" I told the hostess as she nodded happily with a smile before leading us to a small private booth in the far back corner of the restaurant.

"Will this do for you Mr. Wesley?" She asked; nodding her head towards the table as I smiled at her before responding:

"Perfect! Thank you." She quickly responded with a 'you're welcome' before handing us our menus and leaving us alone.

"Paul one pasta bowl with chicken is like.. 30 dollars! Are you sure this is okay?" She asked. I just smiled and nodded my head.

"You worry too much Nina. I promise it's fine. Get whatever you want."
It takes no more than five minutes for us to decide what we wanted. Nina ordered the chicken parmesan and I went with the chicken alfredo. I watched her adoringly as she sipped some of her water; a small smile formed on my lips as I parted my lips to speak.

"Nina.. There's a reason why I brought you here. There's something I need to say."

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Nina's Pov:
"Nina.. There's a reason why I brought you here. There's something I need to say."
I look up from the table; my eyes meeting his as I sit up slowly, swallowing gently.
'He likes you Nina!' Kat's voice suddenly goes through my mind as I hear those words come from his mouth. 'Is this it?!' I think to myself as I nod my head signaling for him to go on. I watch as his fingers fumble with the glass and I couldn't help but smile at how cute he was when he was nervous.

"I uh.. " he starts; but pauses to look up at me again. "Phoebe and I broke up about two days ago." He finishes quickly before dropping his gaze back down to the table. I just sit there. Trying to process exactly what he just said. Finally, I find my words again and I respond with a simple:
"Wow.. Paul I'm sorry" I say sincerely. He nods; shrugging his shoulders.

"Don't you wanna know why?" He asks quietly, his eyes meeting mine once again. This time I'm the one that shrugs my shoulders as I nod once. He inhales slowly; letting out a shaky breath before saying the five most important words I never thought I would hear.

"Because.. I'm in love with you Nina Dobrev."
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A/N: Awww! Paul finally confessed! Took him long enough huh? So I hope you don't mind me leaving it at a little cliff hanger. Heehehe! How do you think Nina is gonna react?! Guess you'll have to wait and find out!