Texting The Non-Smoker (m.c) -2-

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[ Nicole ]

"What? Why do I have to go?" Jacob whines as a car horn honks in the drive way.

Damnit... "Look, I don't want to go either, but we have to. Anyways, there's snacks and video games for you!" I sigh.

Jacob stares blankly at me momentarily before cracking a grin. "Let's go!"

We both trudge out of our home and I lock the door as Michael runs up to Jacob excitedly. Jacob and Michael begin to talk about what video games Michael has at his flat as I climb into the backseat of the black SUV.

"Hey Nic," Jen says from the passenger seat.

I glance up after I buckle the seatbelt and send a tight lipped smile. Michael turns on the car once Jacob was buckled and we started to drive.

After an awkward thirty minute drive, we arrive at an apartment complex and soon are ushered into a door by Michael and Jen.

"Welcome home!" A dark haired boy yells from the green sofa. A beautiful girl with dirty blonde hair appears from the kitchen and smiles at Michael and Jen.

"Why are you in our house?" Jen scolds the dark haired guy, who just stares at Jacob and myself.

"Where's Luke?" Michael asks the mystery girl.

She raises her eyebrows at him. "Do I look like his keeper?"

Jen snorts a laugh and grabs a bottle of water for everyone. Jacob runs off to the sofa and plops down next to the, also mysterious, guy while I stand firmly planted by the door.

"Don't be shy, they won't bite." Michael laughs beside me.

"I'm not shy." I mutter with a glare.

"Michael, give her some space, jeez." The girl scolds him lightly. "I'm Katie, by the way." She smiles.

"Hi..." I mumble, looking away from her to the boys crowding around the t.v.

"You must like black huh?" She laughs awkwardly.

I shrug. "I really favor red, I guess."

"You know, you'd look really good with short hair." Katie says with a grin.

"Uh, I'll think about it." I reply as Jen walks up to us and we all sit down at the small table.

"I think Calum wants you," Jen says to Katie with a smug look.

Katie laughs it off. "Then he's gonna have to get off his ass and come get me."

"Are you and Calum a thing?" I ask out of curiosity.

Katie and Jen look surprised when they hear me. Katie nods and shrugs a shoulder in response.

"We're in that stage where it's not official, but it's definite flirting." Katie explains.

"What about you and Michael?" Jen smiles.

"What do you mean? We're not even friends." I mutter.

"Don't say that! If you aren't friends why would you agree to come over?" Jen says.

My eyes widen at the realization. "No, no, no."

I stand up abruptly as the girls ask me what's wrong. Walking over to the guys, I grab Jacob's wrist and pull him after me.

"Wait! Where are we going?" Jacob whines.

"We're leaving."

I'm not going to make Michael someone special to me. I don't fit into this type of group. I don't want to. I don't need him.

"Nicole, hang on!" Michael yells behind us as I stomp out the apartment door. Halfway down the stairs with Jacob already ahead of me, I feel a hand on my shoulder.

"Where are you going?" Michael huffs, his red hair flattening due to the humidity in the air.

"I'm not cut out for that sort of life style." I say quietly.

Michael laughs awkwardly. "What do you mean? Everyone likes you!"

I shake my head vigorously. "I don't want to be their friend. I don't want to be with you. I don't want to-"

"Open up? You say you don't want to but you do! Why else would you be here?" Michael smiles sadly.

"It was a mistake. I'm sorry." I grumble and turn away from him.

"Nicole, please wait."

"No, leave me alone." I snap, glancing up at him only to see his smile completely fade away.

"Let's go, Jacob." I mutter and continue to walk away.

A/N:
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Hey guys, sorry it's been lacking of updates. I'm moving. And I'm dead tired. Also this chapter is pretty shitty. I'm sorry.

I won't be able to update (or focus specifically on updating) for a little bit. I'm literally moving in five days and the house still looks like we've barely made a dent even though we look like we're officially living in the other house. So it'll take me a while to actually update this or anything else for a bit. I'm sorry ;-;

What do you think of the chapter? What's going to happen? Also, hi Katie you're in le book officially. anglophiliac I'm sorry if it's poo ;-;

Anyways, please vote and leave a comment or two!

I love you guys!

- Jen