Dricki: What's Stopping Us

Chapter 11

Everything had went back to normal since the show. The new couple would spend every minute together when they got the chance. The four-minute breaks, cute little dates and all... They just wouldn't show a lot of public display of affection.

Today, Drake had basketball practice so Nicki waited for him. Through the whole hour she was there, she was texting with Lauren and Candi and occasionally cheered for anyone who made a shot if she saw it.

"It's a wrap, boys. You're free to go." The couch said then blew his whistle. Everyone sighed in relief. It had been an intense day. Nicki jogged all the down to the field and hugged Drake.

"Where's my kiss?" She asked and he gave her a kiss on her cheek. "What was that?"

"A kiss."

"I want a real kiss."

He scratched the back of his head. "I'm too sweaty right now. Let me take a shower first."

"I don't mind." She tried to kiss him but he dodged her. "What's up with you today?"

She noticed then how his friends were looking at them. She couldn't quite read their expressions but she could tell they were surprised.

"Oh, I get it. I see what's going on."

"Nic, it-..."

"No, save it. Tell me when you're not embarrassed by your own girlfriend." She grabbed her bag. "I'll see you tomorrow."

With that, she left ignoring him no matter how loud he would get trying to call her out.

***

Nicki had went straight home. First thing she did was take a long warm shower, get into some comfy sweatpants and a tank top and did her homework. Once done with that, just laid on her bed listening to music from her laptop. It didn't take long, she was interrupted by someone knocking her door.

"Come in." She said. When she saw Drake walking in, she sat up and crossed her arms.

"Hey bae." He kissed her forehead. She didn't move a bit. "Are you mad at me?"

"Not mad, just... A bit upset."

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you."

"But why did you do it? Why didn't you tell them that we're together?"

He sighed before talking. "It's not like it was my intention to keep us lowkey. I did it because of them. I know them. I know the type of people they can be. They get really annoying when one of us is dating someone. Last time I had a girlfriend, she ended up cheating on me, with two of them."

"Oh, I'm sorry." She gave him a light hug.

"It's okay. You didn't know... I wouldn't let anyone mess with you, though."

"You can trust me. I won't let anyone mess with me."

"You better. I'm always already to kick somebody's ass."

"And you think I'm not?"

"Oh, so my girl thinks she can fight." He smirked.

"No, I don't think so. I know so."

"I accept the challenge."

They playfully started fighting. Drake was losing. At first, he was letting her win, but he noticed that she elas quite strong for a person with a small figure. Out of nowhere he started tickling her and she laughed so hard, she ended up pinned against the bed.

"Haha, I win." Drake said.

"Hey, that's not fair. You cheated."

"So? You cheat all the time when we play cards."

"I do not."

"Do too."

"Do not."

"Do too."

"Do n-..." She was cut off by Drake's lips on hers. She wrapped her arms around his neck while he kept his hands on her cheeks. It got heated real quick. They were enjoying themselves, until they were interrupted by a cough. They stopped and looked at the door. When they saw Nicki's mom leaned against the door frame looking down at them, they quickly pulled away looking embarrassed.

"Dinner is ready. You're staying with us, right Aubrey?"

"Yes ma'am."

"Good. Be down when you're ready." She walked away. Once she was out of sight, Nicki hit Drake on the arm.

"Ouch! What was that for?" He asked rubbing his arm.

"For not closing the door when you came in."

"Well, we have nothing to hide."

"It's my room. My privacy."

"Yeah, yeah, yeah... Now let's go, I'm hungry."

"Oh, so you coming to my house for free food?"

"Haha, you know so well." Both bursted out laughing on their way downstairs for supper.

***

After dinner, they were all siting in the living room just talking, expect Micaiah. He had went straight to bed. Nicki's parents were just talking about their daughter's future while the kids were just school, which was almost over.

"You know, prom is right next Saturday."

"Yeah... What about it?"

"Are you going?"

"I don't know. I don't have a date."

"What? I thought you were going with me."

"No, you assumed. Technically you haven't asked me yet. you have my number, but don't take too long, my agenda is full."

"You playing hard to get? I gotta step my game up," He got one knee. Nicki gasped arousing her parents attention. Drake grabbed her free hand. "Onika Tanya Maraj, will you go to the prom with me?"

Everyone laughed at him.

"Yes, I'll go to prom with you." Nicki wouldn't stop giggling.

"This is such a cute scene." Carol said looking at her husband.

"Young love." He responded.