Walking through my front door seemed different, I was different. I was smiling, I couldn't stop. Nick Lockwood was my boyfriend. Nick Lockwood kissed me. My hand traveled to my lips and I stood in my small kitchen remembering the way his lips felt on mine. The way his hands grabbed my face so carefully but yet with a passion I've never experienced.
"It's a little late for you to be just getting in isn't it?" Daren, my mom's boyfriend. He stood a beer in his hand wearing my mom's robe. My smile dropped instantly.
"Goodnight Daren" I rolled my eyes and walked to my room.
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The first thing I did when I woke up the next morning was text Derek and Sophie. They were ecstatic. Derek made a smart remark about how I still owed him a dance. I did feel bad about not being able to dance with them but I wouldn't trade that night for any other in the world.
Nick decided to pick me up that morning and every day beyond that.
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"Happy two month anniversary Babe" Strong arms wrapped around me, picking me up.
"Happy two month" I smiled and when he put me down I turned around and hugged him. Wrapping my arms around him I rested my head on his chest.
It has been two months of pure bliss. He gets along with Sophie and Derek so well. I love going to his football games to support him and late-night calls recounting our day and the life we want. He couldn't make me happier.
"You guys are so cute!" Sophie closed her locker door and grabbed Derek. "Come on let's get to class"
"I think their sick of us" Nick looked at me smirking.
"No. In fact, don't forget we have a double date with Sophie and Nathan tonight" I started grabbing my books and walking to class.
He interlocked his hand with mine. "I would never" It's bliss.
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I decided to wear a Black Silk Windsor Club Cut Dress with a pair of silver strappy heels. I found a new confidence with Nick he makes me feel beautiful. This feeling, it's so rare.
"Babe your gorgeous" He looked at me with a sparkle I didn't ever want to see go away.
When we pulled into the parking lot the sparkle wasn't there but when he grabbed my hand I felt reassured. Getting out he gave me his jacket and said I looked cold, I didn't but I think he like it when I wear his jackets.
"Honey! You look amazing darling" Sophie hugged me tightly. She was just as excited about this double date as I was. Nathan and Nick shook hands and we all sat down. "Vanessa take off that jacket it's hiding your figure"
"Sophie, stop it" I laughed and held Nicks hand.
"I'm serious let me see you!" She looked at me pleadingly.
I rolled my eyes "Fine" I stood up took off the jacket and did a twirl feeling confident.
"Vanessa, you look stunning right babe?" Sophie looked at Nathan for an answer
"Yes, yes she does" Nathan replied.
"Sit. Down" I looked over to Nick, he was drinking his coffee looking directly at Nathan. I grabbed the jacket and covered up. I went to grab Nick's hand but received air. 30 minutes into the dinner he held my hand just a little harsher.
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"Nick, what's wrong?" I looked at him worryingly. He clenched his jaw and tightened his grip on the stirring wheel. I put my arm on his shoulder. "Nick?"
Everything happened so fast, one minute he was driving and then the next my face was against the window and my lip was busted.
The world was spinning, I couldn't believe he-no, not possible. I could hear him say my name but I couldn't understand. Not Nick, not the boy who-NO, you can't kiss someone like that and hurt them like this. It's Impossible. He didn't.
I looked over to him and his face cut through the fog, he did.
"Vanessa, I-I am so sorry." He repeated it like a broken record. I looked at his eyes, searching it for any sign that says he was lying. I found nothing. He gently put his hand on my forehead, caressing my bloody lip. I winced in pain, he started crying.
"It-it's okay" I tried to smile, I didn't know why but I believed him when he said he didn't mean to. When he said he's sorry.
It wasn't until the next day when he picked me up did I get an explanation as to why I had to cake concealer on my chin and find an excuse for my bleeding lip.
"You stood there letting Nathan gawk at you" I understood or I tried to, how would I feel if Sophie gawked at him? I forgave him. I had too. I couldn't lose the good because I chose to flaunt my body for other boys. It was my fault.
The next morning he bought me a 24kt gold locket, a symbol of our everlasting bond. This feeling was so rare, how could I give that up? It was my fault......It was my fault, not his, mine.
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Tainted Love
General FictionI thought what we had was unbreakable. Our bond so strong. A bubble so thick no one could intrude. Little did I know, you were the outsider. Breaking our bond. You were the one tainting our Love.
