Secrets

Flirts and Flutters

After my little chat with Nico, the questions swirling around my heard were overwhelming. "At least you have cleared the air" Minttu said as we hung out on the plush white cushions that lined the back of Kimi's boat. "hmm" I sighed, tucking my legs under my bum as I curled up to get comfy. It was getting quite cool now and I started to shiver. "you want to share?" she offered me some of the blanket she was snuggled up in. "nah, I'll use this thanks" I replied, spying the suit jacket lying next to me. It just so happened to be Nico's. I pulled it over my shoulders and wrapped it around me, momentarily being dazed by his intoxicating aroma. "Have you made a move on Kimi yet?" I winked, teasing her so she blushed. she shook her head, "he doesn't notice me" she replied, making me roll my eyes. "every man on this boat notices you" I laughed, she smiled and shook her head. "one definitely does not" she answered, nodding to my right. I looked over to where a couple of Kimi's school friends were stood, and saw Nico with them, but he was looking between two of them and right at me. I couldn't help but blush. I looked away and back to Minttu who was laughing. "he is like a school boy with a crush" she said, making me blush more, but I nodded and laughed. 

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We spent the rest of the party sat there, with Laura and a couple of the other girls, until it was time to head back. The evening had taken an unexpected turn, and I was beginning to feel remarkably better than I had been earlier in the night. I couldn't explain the logic though, I mean, the guy I had fallen for had kissed, or had been kissed or whatever by his ex. And she was practically stalking him. So why was I feeling relief? I had no clue. I quickly filled Laura in on the situation, she said it was so out of character of Nico if he had kissed her, deep down I knew that. And why did I find myself happy enough to cover up in Nico's jacket? I knew. I rolled my eyes in spite of myself. I was still crazy over that big German lug...

Once again, I said goodnight to Minttu, promising to see her again soon, and Kimi, giving him a good sharp jab in the ribs when I hugged him goodbye. He never even asked what it was for. "Will you do me a favor?" I asked him as I pulled away from our cuddle. "what?" he asked, looking at me with a smirk. "ask Minttu out" I told him, making him frown. "god Kimi are you blind!?" I laughed, making him chuckle. "just do it" I laughed. He nodded at me and then I turned away to head onto the pavement. 

"Are you jumping in the taxi with us Vick?" Paul asked as he, Laura and Nico stood waiting for me. I smiled and nodded, "Okay" I replied, as they walked over to have a word with an awaiting taxi driver, leaving Nico standing alone, unsure of whether he should approach me. "I'm guessing you'd like this back?" I smiled, holding his jacket out on my pointer finger. He chuckled and shrugged, "it looked good on you" he smiled, making me blush. He strolled towards me, an air of confidence I hadn't seen in him since the beginning of the week. "but it does cover up your beautiful dress too much" he added, a little quieter as he stood inches from me. Looking down at my body and then into my eyes. I suddenly became incredibly breathless. "It's nice huh" I smiled up at him, trying to cover my fluster. He tipped his head to one side as he smiled back at me, nodding. "gorgeous" he whispered. Dear god, he's doing it to me again...

"c'mon guys! taxi's here!" Paul called to us, making us break our little moment. "after you" he smiled, stepping aside and letting me walk ahead to our friends. I couldn't help but blush, feeling his eyes on me as we walked to the taxi. 

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Back at my hotel, I threw my heels off and flopped back onto the fluffy duvet on the bed. It had been a long day to say the least, and the night eventful. I was glad to be back now and catch some much needed rest. I expected tomorrow to be just as interesting. 

I removed my make-up, my dress and grabbed a quick shower. It was about 2am so I climbed into bed and snuggled down into my covers, almost forgetting to set an alarm. So I quickly unlocked my phone, noticing a message I must have received when I was showering.

I am so sorry I have broken your heart. But I want to spend the rest of my life healing it. X

My heart fluttered.