It's the kiss of life - Nathan Sykes

Chapter XII

(A/N: Sorry this is late. I'm so glad you all like it enough to demand more; it's my pride and joy because it's the first fanfic I ever finished, although I'm not really a fan of it storyline wise... :') Anyway, enjoy! (hopefully))

Chapter 12

It only took us 3 minutes to get to Starbucks, what with it being 4 shops away from the Apple store.

Nobody gave us a second glance, which was good. It felt selfish, but neither Lucy or I wanted to share the boys. They were ours. At least for today.

Starbucks was busy, so we sent Siva and Nathan to get us some seats. They chose the comfy couch in the corner.

"Please can we have a tall Caramel Latte, an Americano, two medium chocolate frappucinos, in fact; make that three medium chocolate frappucinos and a small strawberry frappucino?" Hannah said, remembering the orders we'd all thrown at her a few minutes earlier.

"Yes, anything else?" Hannah shook her head. "That's £19.70, please." I grimaced, but pulled out my contribution to the large sum of money.

"No, I have this." Jay smiled at me. "It's my treat."

"Are you sure?" Lucy asked, gazing up at him. He nodded and handed the lady a £20 note.

"Thank you, Jay!" Hannah said smiling at him. He smiled back, and they led the way to the collection point.

It took a good 5 minutes, but the drinks had finally been made. I grabbed mine and Nathans, Lucy grabbed hers and Siva's and Jay and Hannah grabbed theirs. We all headed to the corner and squashed ourselves around the table.

"Here." I handed Nathan his chocolate frappucino across the table. He smiled and started sipping it. I joined in with my own chocolate frappucino.

Lucy handed Siva his tall latte and began on her Americano.

We sat in silence until Nathan spoke up.

"So..." He said, looking up at me.

"So." I replied.

"So." Hannah stepped in.

"This isn't awkward." Lucy said, rolling her eyes.

Jay spoke up and they entered a conversation. This queued Hannah and Siva talking (probably about Ireland; Hannah's mum was half Irish) and I looked up at Nathan expectantly.

"So." He murmered, leaning forward over the table. "How've you been?"

"I've been alright." I said, putting my drink down. "Did you have a nice Christmas?"

"Yeah!" Nathan lit up. "I went back to Gloucester!"

"Did you?" I raised my eyebrows. "When did you get back?"

"This morning." Nathan smiled. "7am."

"Aren't you tired?" I asked, staring at him.

"No," He chuckled. "I slept on the train."

"Ah." I said, leaning back.

We all eventually fell into a group conversation that took itself to the topic "Sports"; or, more accurately, United.

"Rooney's definitely the best." I said. "Although; Nani has been catching up recently..."

"True!" Nathan said, cocking his head to one side. "But what about that new kid Fergy's trying to get?"

"I say don't waste your money." I tutted. "That kid isn't worth the risk."

The others stared past us, lost.

"Yeah, but we do need to step it up to win next year's league."

"True. But then again, with a little training, we won't need to make changes."

"As interesting as this conversation is," Jay chimed in. "We need to be back before 2." He turned to me. "Max's gran is over, and she makes the best boxing day dinner. Her veggies are delish!" I smiled.

"I need to get back too, if I'm honest." I sighed.

"Me too." Hannah rolled her eyes. "Going to my Aunt's house." She explained.

"I'm on no time limit." Lucy said. This lead to Jay inviting her to The Wanted's lair for the third time that month.

She accepted with no hesitation, of course.

As we left Starbucks, Nathan pulled me back, behind the others.

"How about next time we meet, it's just us?" He smiled at me.

Was that him asking me out? I smiled warmly back, ignoring the butterflies causing havoc inside me.

"I'd like that." I replied.

"Next Friday then?" He suggested. "I'm off from official TW business until mid January."

"That sounds good!" I said, beaming.

"I'll pick you up around... 7?" I nodded and we turned to join the others.

We got out of the shopping complex andsaid our goodbyes, hugging each member and laughing about the randomness of bumping into each other.

Lucy waved goodbye before hurrying off to join the others, heading to the car that had brought them.

Hannah and I returned home the way we arrived; by bus. Hannah was all smiles and talk, but I was too shocked to say anything by a weak "Yes." and a few nods.

When I got home I closed the door behind me and slid down it. My body felt light; like I was in a dream.

I pulled out my phone to see if my mum had text me.

One new message. Not from my mum, but from a number I'd never seen before.

I forgot; I don't know where you live ... haha :) - Nathan x

I laughed, and laughed... and laughed.

Could this day get any better!?