Unexpected yet Meant to be

Chapter 1

Nikki's POV

It was a Sunday morning and Alex and I go to the same church. Alex is the guy I had a crush on ever since I met him. We were always in the choir practice room cause it had aircon and it was warm outside. That's were we met actually. In our Youth group. He was always the jolly person. Always knows what jokes pull and how to make everyone smile. His smile was so warm and sincere that even if you weren't in the mood to, you'll defenitely get taken away and smile along.

I first attended this youth thing when I was 13 with my bestfriend Racielle.. They said we were officially a teen and now considered a youth of the church. I was the youngest at the moment and everyone treated me as their little sister (since Racielle was older than me for exactly 20 days). I was happy.. I'm actually the eldest among my siblings and I've always wanted to feel the warmth of being taken care of instead of being the one incharge. Yeah, being the eldest have perks as what they say, but I also envy my two little brothers who always get mom and dad's full love and attention. 

I've always been the independent one. Maybe that's one of the reason why they just ignore me and focus their attention on my little brothers. I dont blame them. But that's what they always make me feel like I should do. Be independent. "We wont be always here for you honey, you better know how to do things by yourself."

 I remember that very first day we joined the youth of our church.

Everyone welcomed us warmly. But only one guy caught my attention. He was always laughing, always smiling and when our eyes met, his brown bright eyes, smiled at me. My heart skipped a beat. He approached me.

"Hey Nicki! Youngest one around! Im Alex :D" he said

"N..Nice meeting you Alex .." I replied nervously.

"You okay?" he asked.

"Yes. I am"

"If you need anything, dont be shy and approach me okay?"

"Will that be really alright?"

"ofcourse. Here I'll sit next to you so you wont have a hard time asking me stuffs."

"Thankyou."

"No prob ;)"

He just gave this half smile that made my heart melt.

"Hey I was wondering maybe you and I could hang out?" I asked.

What did I just say. OMG. What was I thinking!

"I'd love to"  he said with his heart warming smile.

"Its fine, I totally understa- WHOA WHAT"

"AHAHAHAHAHAHA You should see the look on your face" he laughed.

I turned bright red. I was embarrassed but he was so cute laughing his lungs out, I forgave him."Now what" I asked myself. I didnt know what to do. I was playing with my fingers when he held my knees. I was suprised. I looked at him and he looked at me straight in the eyes with happiness and content. he asked

"When and where do you wanna go out? It's rare for a girl to ask a guy out. Bet it took you alot of courage to do so, so allow me to treat you!"

 "you dont have to.. I can pay for my own."

"You're hurting my man pride."

I giggled

"fine. just once. okay?"

"ayyy-okaaayy"

I didnt notice I was smiling to myself while reminiscing until Alex snapped infront of me

"Hey Daydreamerrr" He sang

"quite off tune there big bro."

"shut up. you listen to my beautiful voice"

we laughed until our stomach ached as we sing random songs to pass time. I always feel comfortable around him. I feel safe and warm when he is with me. I want to spend all of my time with him as much as possible. 

"What's wrong?" He asked

"What?"

"You were staring. Something on my face? Get it off get it off!" 

I stared blankly at him.

"Just kidding" he said

"Mm. me too. Just kidding. There's something crawiling on your face"

to my surprise. He actually screamed and ran all over the place which made me roll over the floor. As i got up teary eyed, he approached me and kneeled so we could be leveled 

"You tricked me."

"Sure did." 

"I'll have my pay back"

And now i was the one screaming while he tackled me onto the floor, tickling me to death. I thought I'd die until he stopped when we heard someone clear his/her throat. It was Racielle. My bestfriend and neighbor. She kinda knows that I sorta like Alex and gave me this grin when she saw us tickling eachother on the floor.

"Hey Alex, Hey Niks" greeted Racielle.

"Hey Racielle" Alex

"Racielle, Dont even think about it." I said.

"Bwahahah what? Im not doing anything. You lovebirds need to be cautious next time though." 

Lovebirds? She thought we were a couple being all lovey dovey? okay that was all it took to make me blush like a red tomatoe. 

"Whats with that Racielle? ahaha! You know I love Nikki. She's my little sister. Dont call us loverbirds. We are not having an incest relationship. Right Niks?" Alex said, playfully nudging my arm.

".. yeah.. right. Excuse me. I'll go to the bathroom for awhile." i said with my voice cracking. 

Damn it. I didnt want to cry. But I cant deny the fact that what he said totally hurt. Racielle knowing what I feel, followed after me and comforted me. I just cried. Cried. Cried. Cried.

Racielle"s POV

I feel sorry for my bestfreind. She's been enduring alot. I've never seen her so happy when she's with Alex. Ever since she met him, she began to smile more frequently despite her tough times at home. She's the one who gets all the  bad moods of her parents like as if she's the outlet of their anger. But she didnt mind that anymore when we started joing the youth in our church where she met Alex.

I could understand too though, why Alex. Even though they were 8 years apart. Alex was always there to cheer Nikki up when Nikki's down. He was there when Nikki was sick and I couldnt come over to check up on her. He was there to make Nikki's smile alot wider and more radiant than ever. Together, they were adorable. I could just sit and watch them as they proclaim they are brothers and sisters but act like bestfriends and lovers.

As I said. I never saw Nikki so happy ever since she met Alex, but I also never saw her hurt this bad as well. How could Alex be so dense? or is it because my bestfriend is 8 years younger than him thats why he's restraining. I can see how he loves to be with her too. They enjoy eachother's company. How come they just wont confess? Poor Nikki. I dont want her crying like this. I wish there was something I could do.

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Nikki cried.

Racielle seems to understand how Nikki felt for Alex 

but will Alex understand? How did he react when he saw Nikki cry?

Find out on the next chapter. :) 

Message me or something. tell me what you think. Should i still continue? 

well. anyways. God bless guys :D