Second Chances

Chapter 12

n: PLEASE READ THE AN AT THE BOTTOM, IT REALLY IMPORTANT!!  Thanks and happy reading!!!  ********************************

Chapter 12

I was going to someone's house to work on a project.

Not just anyone's house, NICK WALKERS HOUSE.  The house I practically grew up in, the house I spent my saturday afternoons at. The house that held so many memories for me.  I was basically returning to my childhood, which I had chosen to leave behind forever. 

I sucked in a breath.  Oh god.  The tension of the air between us hit me with the force of  a truck.  I glanced over to Nick, to see a small smirk across his face.  What was he happy about? Ohhhh, I know why!  He's happy that I'm finally coming back to his house after a long time, and I was about to meet his family once again, after 3 whole years. 

Why was he happy? He wanted nothing to do with me. He stopped trying to talk to me after what happened, all those years ago, he gave up, left me and our friendship, and moved on with his life to become a self- centered player. 

The car ride was pretty silent (and awkward), as I sat there worrying about how I was going to cope with all this, and with nick sitting there smiling his face off. 

After about 15 minutes, we arrived at nicks house, which was a mansion just a little smaller than mine.  Lush green gardens surrounded a sparkling white mansion, which rested in a quiet, rich neighborhood.  Marble fountains placed among the numerous gardens sprayed water out of them,  and  countless amounts of birds played on the glittering bird baths.  It was just as I remembered it, but now there was a Somber note in my mind associated with all the previous childhood memories. 

Buzzzz!  I looked over to see that nick had pressed the silver button on the intercom. We were at the gate.  "who is it?" a man's gruff voice asked from the other side. 

"It's Nick, Stanley," Nick replied to Stanley,  who was apparently the intercom operator. 

"OH! Your excellency- master-king Nick! Come in, come in," he said, just as the majestic gates opened in front of us. 

No way.  I had to meet this Stanley dude.  Whoever calls The Great Nick Walker "your excellency-master-king Nick" seriously had some guts.  I could almost see him bowing so low that his nose touches the ground, while nick sat in his throne being fanned by girls.  I burst out laughing, throwing my head back into the seat.  Nicks head snapped to my attention, reacting to my sudden outburst.   His cheeks were tinted red from the nickname Stanley called him, which obviously wasn't allowed in public. 

"no laughing." he commanded.  "I----cant--you're--fault---" I said between gasps.

  I  guess it was Nicks  own fault that he didn't tell stanley that I was in the car as well.  he just sighed angrily and looked straight ahead, clearly embarrassed.  I still hadn't stopped laughing after 5 whole minutes. It was just too hilarious!  

All during those 5 minutes, we were still driving through numerous paths approaching his house!!  We Pulled into the circular driveway that surrounded a  marble fountain, a traditional entrance.  I  grabbed my backpack and stepped out of the car, nick at my heels as he followed me to the doorstep.

  "come on," he whispered, as if afraid to break into my thoughts.  All hilarity gone,  I braced myself to enter the house.

As nick pressed the doorbell, I held my breath as I reentered my forgotten past. 

***************************** AN: I know, i know, REALLY short chapter, but I hadnt updated in FOREVESSSS, and didn't wanna keep you waiting any longer. 

I was out of town for thanksgiving break, and didn't get any time to update. 

Also, sorry if this chapter was boring!  next update will be Longer and more interesting and updated in a shorter time now that I'm back :) 

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!£ IMPORTANT QUESTION: Please read this, even if you normally don't read ANs, it's important!! 

Ok so I was wondering of anyone thought it is a good idea to have a Nicks POV?  I'm not too sure about it as I've only gotten one opinion about it so far, but please tell me what you think!!!!  :) 

Thanks for all your help and support :) 

~M~