Soft Spot

T W E N T Y - S E V E N

I was dreading going to practice with Nathan. If we weren't filming the video today than I wouldn't go. I was just glad that today's the last day.

"You're late." Nathan said as I walked in the room. I was purposely 10 minutes late to practice, because I know he hates that. I shrugged and dropped my bag on the ground loudly.  "Katherine please just talk to me." He sighed, walking over to me as I stretched.

"We have nothing to talk about." I told him, turning around.

"Are you serious? This is really how you're going to act? way to be fucking mature."

"Yeah, I guess so." I yelled, running a hand through my hair. "I mean, what do you want me to say? That you hurt me? That I was delusional enough to think that maybe, just maybe things could be different for us?"

"They are different!" Nathan argued, "Last night was a one time thing. You and I, we're not just a one time thing, Kat. I didn't know what we were and I just needed to clear my head."

I laughed heartlessly at his sad attempt to apologize. If he thought that would make me fall back into his arms hes got another thing coming.

"I didn't come here to talk so if you're going to talk then I'm just going to leave." I muttered, grabbing my bag and walking to the door. He grabbed my arm and stopped me, turning me around to face him. I stomped my foot stubbornly causing a small smile to form on his face.

"I made a mistake and I'm sorry. We aren't a thing so you can't be mad at me for it. But it won't happen again, Okay? I promise. I didn't want to hurt you, that's the last thing I ever want to do." He said, looking me in the eye. I knew he meant what he said, and he was right. I have no right to be mad because we're not a thing. But that doesn't change the fact that hes a pig. i looked away from him with my arms crossed, thinking about what he said.

"You're right, we're nothing." I said, looking down. "But I like you and I want this, if you want this too."

He grinned as he looked down at me. "Are you asking me to be your boyfriend, Katherine Walker?"

"Yes, I am." I rolled my eyes "the offers about to close though."

"Okay okay." He rolled his eyes and leaned down, wrapping his arms around my waist and kissing my nose. "Nothing would make me happier than being your boyfriend." He whispered. I grinned and hugged him tightly, all the hurt I was feeling from last night gone. 

"So you guys talked?" Jason asked me as he wrapped an arm around Ambers shoulder. We were in my favorite cafe waiting on Nat, Kevin and Nathan to show up. We had left school to have lunch at the cafe. 

"Were you seriously not listening? They're dating now!" Amber squealed, grinning from ear to ear. I think she might be happier about this than me. I nodded my head and looked out the window silently. 

"Okay so then why don't you look as excited as my crazy girlfriend?" Jason asked, glancing at Amber. She rolled her eyes and smacked the back of his head, a tint of pink on her cheeks.

"I am happy," I paused as I looked down at my hands that were holding a steaming cup of hot chocolate. After practice, and after Nathan and I became official, I started thinking about everything. I know who Nathan is and I know his reputation. I've felt heartbreak once, and i'm not ready to feel that kind of pain again. "i'm just scared, you know? I mean with Nathans history.." I trailed off, biting my lip. 

"I don't think you have anything to worry about, Kat." Amber said, reaching out to grab my hand. I smiled appreciatively at her. 

"Ambers right, I've known Nathan since we were kids and hes never cared about anyone the way he cares about you. I don't think he'd ever do anything to hurt you, Kat." Jason tried comforting me. 

"You guys are right, i'm probably just overthinking everything." I nodded, taking a sip of my drink as I looked out the window. I saw Nathans car pull up, and a smile made its way onto my face. I watched as he got out of his car and walked into the cafe, followed by Nat and Kevin. 

"Hey baby." He smiled and sat beside me, putting his arm around me and kissing my cheek lightly. I smiled and laid my head on his shoulder, feeling all my doubts leave my body. 

"You guys are so cute!" Nat gushed, getting her phone out and taking a picture. I laughed and hid my face with my hands, but Nathan grabbed them and out them down, smiling at the camera.  The bell above the door rung, and we all turned around to see Kyle and Lucas walk in, hand in hand. My eyes winded as I stared at them, not believing what i'm seeing. 

"Ok what the fuck?" Amber said what we were all thinking. 

"We're together and I don't want to hear anything out of any of you, especially you too." Kyle glared at Amber and I. I shut my mouth, trying to stop myself from laughing. 

"Bro I totally called that shit, you owe my $50." Jason said, and Kevin groaned, pulling out his wallet and handing Jason a 50. 

"You guys bet that I would be gay?" Kyle asked, looking rather insulted. 

"Nah man, we bet Lucas would be." Jason laughed, and Lucas scoffed loudly. They both grabbed chairs and brought them to our booth, joining in on our conversation. I looked around at our table, a smile on my face. I'm the luckiest girl in the world, to be surrounded by my favorite people in my favorite place. Nothing could ruin my mood, I was happier than ever before. 

"What do you think, Kat?" before I could answer my phone started to ring and I looked down, seeing that it was from my mom. 

"Give me a second I have to take this." I told them, standing up and climbing over Nathan to get out. I walked outside and answered the phone. 

"Mom?" I asked when I was greeted with silence. There was a sniff at the other end, and I frowned "Mom whats wrong?" When she didn't answer I started to get worried. "Mom talk to me, please"  

"Katherine" Her voice came out hoarse, as if she'd been crying for hours. "Its your father."