Wrapped

Chapter 14

Fourteen ~ Nick

Today is Friday. The day Pierce and I have our first sleepover together. It's is also my first sleepover, ever. Honestly, I care more about school than friendships. So during the school year, I would stay inside at recess to study, and during lunch most of the students that sat with me at my table would just have their own conversation. It never bothered me.

I was extremely excited for the sleepover. Even though I didn't really have anything planned our for Pierce and I to do. Eat, play a game, talk, go to sleep? I don't have much entertaining stuff at my house.

It was the end of dance practice and Pierce and I have just finished up rehearsing our duet. "Nice work guys," Zack said nodding, approving our work.

I smiled, as did Pierce. "Thank you," We both said together.

"Jinks," Pierce said winking at me. I rolled my eyes and chuckled, "Well, I'll be right back, gotta go to the bathroom."

I watched him walk off. He was definitely open about himself, but that's one of the main reasons why I like him. As he left, I walked to towards the door, to wait for him in the lobby.

Ever since Tuesday, it has been awkward around me and Zack. After he asked me the simple, five word question, 'why don't you like me?', I didn't reply. I didn't even react, I just stared at him. Deep down, I could feel my heart break, I felt so bad.

As I made it to the door, I heard Zack say my name quietly. I turned my head to find that he was only a few feet away.

"Yeah?" I said casually, hoping that if I act like nothing happened, it will all just blow over.

"Uhm," He said stepping a little closer, "I'm sorry if I made you feel weird a while ago." I gazed into his eyes, they told his expression. Guilt and sadness.

I shook my head and waved my hand around, "No, no," I said with a soft smile, "It's fine."

Zack's expression enlightened and he grinned at me, his eyes now sparkling. "Can I tell you something?" He asked, glancing around, probably checking to see if Pierce was around.

I nodded, "Of course.

He stayed silent for a minute until he seemed to sigh, "I just, kind of, like you, Nick," He said, his cheeks slightly turning pink.

Heat rose from my neck and into my face. I stared up at him, not knowing what to say. "Uhm, I-uh," was all I could make out.

I looked down to cover myself and felt his soft fingers touch my chin and pull my head up. I stared at him as he slowly leaned down towards me. Quickly before anything happened, I turned my head. I felt his lips slightly brush against my cheek.

Quickly, I stepped away from him, "N-no." I stuttered and exited the studio.

Guilt washed over me. I felt like I pushed away one of my only friends. I probably shouldn't even consider him my friend, I should just consider him as my dance instructor, because that is what he is. He will probably never be something more than that.

I sat down at one of the chairs in the lobby and waited for Pierce. I was getting a little impatience.

As I waited, I saw Zack exit the studio. He glanced at me and quickly looked away, heading into his office. Now he wasn't even going to talk to me.

I leaned back in the chair and sighed. Why do I feel this way?

I heard footsteps. Glancing up I saw Pierce standing in front of me, holding an over-night bag and putting in his lip-ring in.