"All set?" Nick asked as we finished getting ready to go out with the squad.
"Yep" I smiled and looked in the mirror once more.
"You look amazing, V" he said then kissed my neck as his arms wrapped around to my stomach.
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"Okay, let's go" I smiled and turned around to face him.
"Fine" he said then kissed my lips.
We walked hand in hand downstairs to see that the guys were already ready as well.
"Finally, Mr. and Mrs. Mara are ready" Zion joked.
"Oh shut it" I laughed as we all walked out of the house.
"Everyone else is meeting us there" Edwin said.
We got into the van and Edwin drove to the house party being held at Jack and Jack's house. When we got there, there was already so many cars and the party clearly had already started. We all walked in and immediately spotted Jack Johnson.
"Hey JJ" I smiled and hugged him.
"Hey V and the boys" JJ said hugging me then the boys.
After we talked for a little Zion and Edwin went one way while Brandon, Austin, and JJ went another. Nick and I stood there deciding on what to really do.
"I'm gonna grab a drink, want one?" I asked Nick.
"I'm good for now baby" he said back.
"Okay, I'll be back then" I said then started to walk away then felt Nick slap my ass. I turned around and he stood there smiling. I smiled to myself and rolled my eyes as I walked into the kitchen.
"Look who it is" Sammy smiled. Sammy Wilk has been my friend for like 10 years and he's the reason why I came to California in the first place.
"Ew, Sammy" I laughed as we hugged.
"Ew, Veronica" he mimicked.
"Alright, I need a drink" I said as we let go.
"Here" he said handing me a random cup.
"No thanks" I said and started to make my own drink.
After I made my drink I stood there talking to Sammy, I figured that if Nick wanted or needed me that he'd come find me or call me.
"I've missed you" Sammy said as he snaked his arm around my waist.
"I've miss you more loser" I laughed as he then kissed my cheek.
"Are you kidding me?" Nick asked pissed off coming up to Sammy and I.
"Wait- No, this is not what you think it is" I said putting my drink down and pushing Sammy off of me.
"Oh, really? Then what the fuck is going on?" he asked.
"We were just talking" I said getting closer and he stepped back.
"Oh yeah. Let me go stand real close to some girl and kiss her cheek, guess what? We're just talking" he said then walked away.
"Nick, wait" I said then chased after him.
He was walking way to fast for me so I had to kind of jog. The entire time he was on his phone, probably texting the boys. He walked out and straight to the curb.
"Stop following me!" he yelled.
"No, just listen to me" I said as he stopped and I kind of walked into him.
He turned around and exclaimed, "I'm over it!"
"Clearly not!" I yelled back.
"I'm done talking to you" he said and turned around.
"Fine but I'm still coming home with you" I said as an Uber pulled up.
"I don't care" he said as he walked to the other side and we got in.
The ride home was silent. He looked out his window and didn't say anything except 'thank you' to the driver then got out. He walked fast to the door as I needed to practically jog. He left the front door open after he went in and I just continued to follow him.
"Stop fucking following me" he yelled walking into his room and slamming the door closed behing me.
I sat on the floor taking my boots off because they were holding me back. I got up and knocked on the door and no answer, so I just walked in then shut it behind me.
"Let me explain, there is nothing going on between him and I" I said.
"Clearly you're fucking blind cuz he obviously likes you" he yelled once again.
"Well, I don't feel the same towards him and that's all that should fucking matter Nick" I said raising my voice.
"Well, sorry it doesn't" he said then took off his shirt.
I rolled my eyes as he watched me.
"Don't fucking start with that eye roll bullshit" he said throwing his shirt across the room.
"You need to fucking chill. I don't like him or love him like that, fuck Nick. I only love you. Do you see me getting crazy like this when you take pictures with fans? When you are a little to close to YOUR girl friends? No, because I know that it's you and me, no one else" I said getting heated as I clenched my fists.
He sighed and took a seat on the edge of his bed. "Okay, I'm sorry alright? I'm sorry" he said.
"No, it's not alright. I hide my feelings because I fucking hate when we fight, okay? You just let all your shit go, Nick. It's not fair" I said running my hands through my hair.
"I'm sorry, V. I'm really sorry" he said getting up and wrapped his arms around my waist and buried his face in my neck.
I slowly allowed myself to wrap my arms around his neck and we just held each other. I started to play with the back of his hair and I felt him smile on my neck.
"I'm sorry" he said again.
"Me too" I replied.
"'Me too' what?" he smiled pulling away but still held me.
"I really hate you" I laughed and threw my head back.
"Oh, you love me" he said then kissed my neck before I looked back at him.
"I'm sorry too... even though I was speaking the truth" I finally said.
