The Reason (Westlife) //Completed

Chapter 16. Strolling (Part 2)

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Chapter 16. Strolling (Part 2)

Okay Lauren, breathe, relax...

I wonder if Nicky does feel my heart beating so fast as if it wants to rip its way out of my ribcage any moment from now. Is it because riding on a motorcycle is not my thing and I'm feeling scared?

Maybe because you're not used to hug a guy, my subconscious says

I'm just hugging him for support, okay? I would die if I'd not do this, you know.

Wait, why am I even explaining to myself? It's just a ride, Lauren, don't get all tensed or else Nicky might notice that you're not comfortable.

What is this silly voice inside my head? So damn annoying.

"Finally, we're here!" Nicky breaks in on my thoughts and I nearly jump out of my seat. I blink, taking in my surroundings as the motorcycle goes into a halt.

"Where are we?" I ask

It's already 25 minutes past 10 o'clock and the sun is shining brightly in the clear blue skies. Not too many people are walking around happily whilst a few children are busy playing and feeding the swans and ducks in an area set aside for waterfowls. I also notice some fountains as well as old stone bridges that give me a feeling that I'm not in a city but in a totally different place.

It's totally relaxing.

"We're in the heart of Dublin, Lauren. And this is..." Nicky jumps off the motorcycle and waves his arms in the air excitedly. "ST. STEPHEN'S GREEN!!!"

I imitate him. "St. Stephen's Green!"

We both laugh at ourselves like kids - which we once have been.

"What can you say about this park, Lau?"

"Oh, well, why not tour me around first so I can tell you?" 

"That's we're about to do!" Nicky slings his right arm over my shoulders, startling me. I stare at him with my eyebrows raised. "What? Problems?" he questions

"Uhmm... uh...your arm?" I mutter hesistantly

"What?"

"Uh, nothing" I shoot him a poker face but deep inside, my discomfort is starting to eat me up. This whole thing is alien to me. Never have a guy ever slung his arms over me shoulders because my old friends were all girls. I feel like squirming right now but I still try to act cool.

We've just started walking around the park when I feel my phone buzz inside my pocket. Pulling it out, Kian's name flashes on the screen. He's calling!

(I expected Bryan to call but maybe he's not awake yet. Hahaha)

"Hello?" I say as I hit the 'answer' button

"Who's that, Lauren?" Nicky cocks his head. I hold my phone in front of his face. "Oh, it's Kian"

"Hi, Lauren! I just called to know if you guys are doing OK there in Dublin" Kian yells over the phone excitedly.

"I can hear you, Kian, no need to yell" I chuckle. "We're great, don't worry"

"That's good to hear! I have exciting news to tell you. Wait, are Bryan and Nicky there with you?"