Time Goes By [COMPLETED]

chapter 11

Nic's POV

"How can they do that to you? How can she do that to you? You don't deserve what happened to you in the past. You don't deserve any of it. No one does." She said, irritated. I could her the frustration in her voice as we walked down the sidewalk.

We just finished with our ice cream and now, we don't know where we're heading. We just kept walking, side by side, not knowing where to go. I told her about what happened at the party and now she can't stop talking about it. From the frown upon her face and the way she cursed and kicked the rocks on our way; she's extremely upset.

"Hey, It's okay. It's in the past now." I tried to assure her things are fine now. Even though I still think about it every now and then.

"Yeah but it affected your life. Pretty bad." She added while raising her eyebrows to make her point clear. I shook my head. She got it all wrong.

"No it didn't. I'm stronger now. If anyone tried to bully me; I would've punched them right in the face." I told her and she raised her eyebrows as if questioning me. "Or maybe, not be so violent and just fight talk with them." I explained and smiled a little. I felt her smiling as well.

I know that I'm stronger now. If I didn't run away, I wouldn't be who I am today. It felt good to be able to stand up for myself. I wouldn't have been like this if it wasn't for Ryan's help though. God, I missed that dude. I shook my head to get my mind of that topic. I can't be thinking about him right now. He's gone.

"What about your family?....." I heard Lauren sigh. I looked her way and shook my head. "Let's not get into that." I told her and silence fell upon us.

After a few minutes, which felt like hours, of walking and just glancing at each other, Lauren broke the silence. "Let's do something exciting." She exclaimed, stopping and turning my way. The glimmer that's shinning in her eyes is so bright as she is waiting for me to say yes which I'm not very sure of.

I raised my eyebrows and scratched my neck. "What do you have in mind?" I asked, stopping and turning her way as well. Maybe if she explained then I can give her my decision.

"It's a surprise." She said and smiled cheekily. I rolled my eyes, she can't be serious. "If it's something reckless, I won't do it." I said and crossed my arms determinedly.

"It's not." She said and started walking again. "You promise?" I said, standing still. She turned her head, still walking and smirked devilishly at me. What in the world is she thinking about? and she didn't give me a promise.

"Lauren!!" I called after her and started walking again. Please god, don't make me regret this.

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"Are you crazy Lauren?! Aren't you an adult now?" I said as she climbed the fence. I already regret this and we didn't even break in yet. I looked around, looking out for a security guard or anyone for this matter. If we get caught I'm blaming her for kidnapping and forcing me to do this.

"Don't be a wimp, Cole." She said and I immediately cut her off. "It's Nic." I told her as she was on the other side of the fence.

She sighed in exasperation and whined a little. "Okay, Nic. Now please, show me how impulsive you can be." She placed her palm gently on the fence being dramatic as if I would place my hand as well so our hands would connect. I stepped to the side and climbed the fence, ignoring her giggles as I reached the top. "If we get caught, I'm blaming you for this." I told and jumped down next to her.

She grabbed my hand and ran towards the back. We turned to the right and found the back door. Lauren slowed down and used her weight to push the door open. Coincidentally It opened. "Wait!!, why is the door unlocked?" I stopped her from going inside. She shushed me and pulled me inside with her.