Dumbass // Nick Mara

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Nick

When I finally get home Zion was the only one up. He was sat in the living room watching Stranger Things in his hoodie and boxers. He glances over at me with a small smirk as I walk in. "So how'd it go?" I could hear the amusement in Zion's voice and I felt my cheeks heat up.

"Not too good... Ed was right." I say as I walk over to the fridge grabbing a frozen bag of crinkle cut fries and placing them on my hand.

"Like he usually is." I see Zion glance at my hand and he cocks his head to the side, yet he didn't ask about anything.

"But what kind of guy- what kind of man, cheats on a girl on a date? He's a dumbass and an asshole. He deserved what he got."

"Did you get what you wanted?"

"I have no clue what you are referring to."

"You know we all know you like her right?"

"Even Brandon?"

"Yeah, but he doesn't care. As long as his sister is happy, he's okay. Also, where's your hoodie?"

"Uh listen Z, I have to go to bed, night bro." Zion smiles widely and laughs.

"Alright. I'll be down here for another hour or so." I nod before heading up to my shared bedroom with Brandon. To my surprise the door was already open. Brandon was seated on the corner of his bed with his phone to his ear. He puts up his finger signaling me to be quiet. I do so and grab a pair of sweatpants and head towards the bathroom.

I quickly brush my teeth and change my pants before walking back out. Brandon had a smirk on his face as he looked at me. "Thanks for looking after Abby."

"I just stayed back with her."

"You punched a guy in the face for her. She appreciated it, even though she didn't tell you." I smile softly and feel my cheeks blush. I walk over my side of the room and fall onto my bed with a loud sigh. "Thinking about doing anything tomorrow for New Years?"

"Yeah we're going to Abby's, right?"

"Of course I know that. I mean with Abigail."

"No! She's not my girlfriend and she's not into me like that."

"Yeah, sure."

Abigail

I was currently cuddled up in my bed in Nick's hoodie. I don't know why, but his scent made my heart flutter. I had just finished calling Brandon and telling him about what happened, leaving out the kiss of course. I have to admit, I cried a little as I explained what happened, but Brandon told me that I shouldn't cry over someone who didn't love me and blah blah blah.

As I finished my last episodes of Glee my phone buzzes from beside me.

Unknown Number: Hey
Abigail: Who is this?
Unknown Number: It's Nick, Z gave me your number since I didn't have it
Abigail: Oh okay, well hey
Nick: Hi
Abby: Is that all you wanted to say?
Nick: No, I thought we could talk a little
Abby: Always

Nick and I ended up talking until 3 in the morning, then we FaceTimed until we both fell asleep. Our conversation ranged from favorite foods, favorite bands, our lives back home, and a little flirting here and there.

I woke up the next morning to a text from Nick and my brother. Of course I check Nick's first.

Nick: sleep tight Princess
sent 4:14am

I smile and blush as I stare at the text. Even though it was small and probably didn't mean much from his end, it still made me giddy on the inside. After gushing over Nick's message I check my brother's.

B: is it okay if the boys and I come a little earlier? 
B: like 6?
sent 10:48 am

Abs: yeah, of course, but tell the guys to come in nice pajamas
Abs: i invited a few other people over
B: sounds like a plan!
B: see you later sis

Abs: later