A light || Ricky and Nini

Chapter 65

Ricky POV

I sit in the guest room for what feels like hours. In reality, it's probably only been ten minutes. I'm grateful that Nini didn't kick me out of her house completely, but I am afraid that once her moms come home she will kick me out. Tomorrow we have school, and if she doesn't want me here today, she won't want to be around me at school. Ultimately, time was running out for me and I didn't know how to make it up to her. I feel like an asshole. I completely abused the love and trust she has for me, and I hurt her so badly. I overheard her tell Kourtney and Gina that it wouldn't have looked like I was waiting for my girlfriend in the hospital based on my behavior. That is what makes me so mad at myself and the more I know that Nini's sitting upstairs in physical and emotional pain, the more I want to run up to her. I refrain though, hoping that she'll think through rationally. My thoughts are interrupted by the doorbell ringing and I walk out of the guest room slowly, making sure I don't collide with Nini coming down the steps. The house is silent, signaling to me that she isn't coming to get the door. I walk over to get it myself, and I downright almost pass out. "What the fuck are you doing here?"

"Well that's a nice way to get the door." None other than NATALIE says. I am in complete shock and I don't actually know what to do. "What's your problem dude, I came to see Nini." She says again and she pushes by me, trying to swat me with the bouquet of flowers she brought. I stand there like an idiot and then I finally get my bearings. "No.. uh now isn't a good time." She glares at me and she takes in the silent house. "And why not?" I wasn't expecting her to question me and I stutter. "Uh, she's asleep." Of course though, we hear a thud from upstairs and Natalie's glare gets more apparent. "What's going on?" She asks and I sigh, unable to keep up the act any more. "Listen, it's just..." and I push her out the door, closing it behind us and meeting her confused glare. And then I tell her everything. I tell her about the fight, the fact that Nini heard about us at the hospital, even the fact that Nini had forgiven me until she learned the last part of the story. She nods silently and waits for me to finish. "Well did you tell her I'm not into you like that anymore?" I shake my head stupidly. "Or that I have a girlfriend?" I shake my head again and she looks pissed. "Well why the hell not?" She asks, gesturing with the flowers. "That's not the point! It shouldn't matter whether or not you're attracted to me or anything. I shouldn't have acted like that." I tell her. Her face softens and she tucks her hair behind her ears. "Now I agree with that. YOU and only you should be held responsible. If you weren't comfortable or you knew it would bother Nini you shouldn't have done any of that. You gotta think more dude." I nod and hang my head. "Also none of this is going to stop me from going inside to see her." I smile. "I see why you two were so close." I tell her referring to her stubborn personality. She shrugs and flashes a smile. "It gets me places." I laugh and push my hair back. "Nini's up in her room. I'm not going with you, that could end in my death." She rolls her eyes. "That's fine, go back to your timeout." "Hey wha-" I say and she laughs. "I'll let you know when I'm leaving. And when I leave, I swear don't waste one second." I look at her confused but she just shakes her head. "Trust me."

Nini POV

I am physically and mentally worn out. I hear the doorbell and I groan, the last thing I wanted was to go downstairs. Reluctantly, I try and get up but it results in me flopping to the ground and I decide to just stay here, curled up in a ball. When the doorbell doesn't ring again, I close my eyes and sigh. My mind is racing, my heart feels heavy and I just want peace to come over me. Unfortunately, peace usually means the hands of Ricky and I'm not going running to him. After a little bit of time passes I hear a tap at my door and I inwardly groan. "No" is all I say. Because I can't handle Ricky right now, his concern mixed with his pleading for me to forgive him is just way too much. "No?" A light feminine voice comes from the other side of the door and my eyes blink open in shock. "Yes? Maybe?" I say not knowing who was on the other side. The door opens just a little bit and I see a blonde head of hair looking around the room. The girl opens the door a little wider when she doesn't see me immediately and then her eyes meet mine when she notices me on the ground. "Oh hey there" she laughs and I stare at her. Her laugh is familiar. It can't be? "Natalie?" I breathe out and she smiles. "In the flesh. I'm sorry it took me so long to visit you! We had to get my dad home. But anyway, I brought you some flowers." I smile at her kindness but then my heart starts to pound. "Did Ricky call you?" She shakes her head and I see the honesty in her eyes. "No I just came. He did tell me about... well he told me the stuff that's happening between you two." I nod and her earnest eyes meet mine. "I don't blame you one bit. I swear if my girlfriend-" My head turns in shock and I cut her off. "Wait girlfriend?" She nods sheepishly. "Ricky didn't tell me-" She shakes her head. "He's an idiot, that's what he is. But yeah Nini I'm not attracted to Ricky anymore. It was strictly a friendly gesture. But that doesn't mean it was okay." I nod and she looks at me confused. "Wait why are you on the ground?" I laugh embarrassingly. "I fell" I say and she laughs brightly, coming over to help me up and into bed. "That didn't make you ask for Ricky's help." I smile as she helps me into bed. "Not one bit." "Now, this shouldn't make you feel obligated to forgive him, but I know he's serious about thinking more." I look down at my bed sheets. "I guess, it's just, why does he keep leaving all of this information out?" She shrugs and puts a hand on my shoulder. "That's not for me to say. But you two are unbreakable, and I think you should ask him that." I nod and lean in for a hug. "Thank you for coming over, not just to be my therapist but like you're the sweetest." She laughs brightly again and grabs my hand. "Call me if you need anything Nini. Seriously. Especially if he keeps being a dick." I laugh and wave at her as she gets up to leave.

Almost instantly, I hear a knock at my door again and I prepare myself this time. "Yes?" I say, my voice shaking. Ricky walks in and his brown eyes meet mine. "Hey" he breathes out and I just nod in response.